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- 1EU lawsuits target social media firms over harms to minors▼EU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors
Lawsuits are being brought against social media companies in the European Union over allegations that their platforms cause mental health and safety harms to children and teenagers. The cases form part of a growing legal push to hold tech firms accountable for the impact of their products on young users, and follow mounting regulatory scrutiny of child safety online in Europe and beyond.
- 2Ukrainian boarding schools train teens to replace fallen fathers▼Ukrainian boarding schools train teens to replace fallen fathers in war
Ukrainian boarding schools are preparing teenagers to step into roles left by fathers killed in the war with Russia, the Washington Post reports. The story highlights how the conflict is reshaping a generation of young Ukrainians, raising concerns about the long-term social and psychological toll on children growing up amid prolonged fighting.
- 3Russian glide bomb kills two in Sumy, including teenager●На Сумы русня скинула КАБ: два человека погибли, среди них — 16-летняя девушка Один из ударов пришелся неподалеку центра
Two people were killed in Sumy, Ukraine, including a 16-year-old girl, after a Russian glide bomb strike. One of the hits landed near the city centre, close to a family and children support centre, which was fortunately empty at the time of the impact. The strike comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on border regions of Ukraine.
- 4Study finds young users ditching Google for AI tools▼Study: Young users (9 to 18Y) ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequences
A new Norwegian science study reports that children and teenagers aged 9 to 18 are increasingly turning to AI chatbots instead of Google for information and everyday questions. Researchers say the shift is happening fast, but its consequences for how young people learn, judge sources and handle misinformation are still largely unknown, prompting calls for closer attention from educators and parents.
- 5TikTok to pay Alabama $100 million in addiction lawsuit settlement●TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit https://www.engadget.com/2269822/tiktok-wi
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company designed its platform to be addictive, particularly for young users. The settlement marks another legal setback for the social media company as US states continue pressing tech firms over the mental health effects of their products on children and teenagers.
- 6TikTok agrees to teen screen-time limits in Alabama settlement●Why can't parents impose the time limit? "The agreement, which came days before a scheduled trial, calls for TikTok to i
TikTok has reached an agreement with Alabama, days before a scheduled trial, under which it must implement changes for teenagers in the state. These include a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of continuous use, and stricter age verification checks. The deal is drawing attention as part of wider US scrutiny of social media's effects on young users, with some questioning why parents cannot set the limits themselves.
- 7Pediatricians warn parents about dangerous social media challenges●Ask the Pediatrician: Dangerous social media challenges: Understanding their appeal to kids
A pediatrician column explains why children and teenagers are drawn to risky social media challenges and what parents can do about it. The piece outlines the appeal of viral stunts to young people seeking attention and peer approval, and encourages parents to talk openly with their kids about the dangers of copying online trends.
- 8Seven children filmed beating teenager during Davie football game●Video shows 7 kids beating teen during football game in Davie
A video circulating in Davie, Florida, shows seven children beating a teenager during a youth football game. The footage, aired by local station WPLG Local 10, has raised questions about supervision and safety at the event, and attention is focused on whether authorities will investigate and what consequences those involved may face.
- 9New Boys & Girls Club branch opens in Winter Garden●New Boys & Girls Club branch expands youth capacity in Winter Garden
A new Boys & Girls Club branch has opened in Winter Garden, expanding the organisation's capacity to serve young people in the area. The facility gives local children and teenagers additional access to after-school programs, mentoring and safe recreational space. Local reporting highlights it as a positive community development for families in west Orange County.