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Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot
HeadlineFlip summary: An 11-year-old girl was discovered deceased following a search operation at Gore Water in Midlothian. Emergency services were alerted on Thursday afternoon.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case
HeadlineFlip summary: A New Mexico court has mandated Meta pay an additional $567 million in a child safety case, bringing the total fine to $942 million.
Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
HeadlineFlip summary: Meta must pay an additional $567 million in a New Mexico child safety case, totaling nearly $1 billion. A court ruled Meta's platforms are a "public nuisance" and a cause of the teen mental health crisis.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million into abatement fund as remedy to child harms case in New Mexico
HeadlineFlip summary: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund. This follows a jury ruling that the company violated the state's unfair practices act concerning child harms.
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
HeadlineFlip summary: Meta has been ordered by a New Mexico judge to pay $567 million for harming children through its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp.
Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
HeadlineFlip summary: Meta displayed advertisements featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. The ads were identified and reported, raising concerns about content moderation and the use of AI in harmful ways.
Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, injured on Scottish industrial estate
HeadlineFlip summary: A 9-year-old girl, Minnie Merriman, died after being found injured on a Scottish industrial estate. A 35-year-old man is due in court in connection with her death.
Man charged over death of nine-year-old girl on industrial estate
HeadlineFlip summary: A 35-year-old man, known to the victim, has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl on an industrial estate. He is due in court today.
Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same
HeadlineFlip summary: Vietnam is considering social media restrictions for children, joining a growing global trend. Australia pioneered such a ban in late 2025 to address cyberbullying, addiction, and predator risks.
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
HeadlineFlip summary: Australia will ban social media for children in late 2025 to mitigate risks like cyberbullying, addiction, and predator exposure. This move aims to protect young users from online harms.
After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case
HeadlineFlip summary: Snap has reached a tentative agreement to settle a lawsuit alleging social media platforms harm young users. This follows a similar settlement by TikTok in the same case.
Apple Defeats Liability for Not Scanning iCloud for CSAM
HeadlineFlip summary: A judge ruled Apple is not liable for failing to scan iCloud for CSAM, despite expressing displeasure with the outcome. The case involved allegations against Apple.
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
HeadlineFlip summary: Parents are seeking safer phone options for children. Companies are responding by developing kid-focused phones, including feature-limited mobile devices and minimalist home phones, as alternatives to unrestricted smartphones.
Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
HeadlineFlip summary: A three-year-old boy attacked by a zoo crocodile has undergone seven operations in a month. His parents report he is making progress and is smiling again.
Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns
HeadlineFlip summary: Ofcom is investigating TikTok due to child safety concerns, following a previous review that found the platform not safe enough for children.
TikTok policy chief defends safety measures amid EU push to limit children's social media access
HeadlineFlip summary: TikTok's policy chief defended the platform's safety measures in response to the European Union's efforts to limit children's access to social media.
Let’s build a children’s public internet
HeadlineFlip summary: The internet's negative impact on children is widely acknowledged, leading to regulatory actions like age verification and bans. The US House of Representatives recently passed the KIDS Act, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance online child safety.
Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision
HeadlineFlip summary: A lorry driver has been arrested following a collision in which a child died. Detectives are appealing for witnesses.
Study shows how toxic RFK Jr.’s change to measles vaccine is for US toddlers
HeadlineFlip summary: A study highlights the risks of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on the measles vaccine, particularly for vulnerable US toddlers who receive the combination shot.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning
HeadlineFlip summary: An 18-month-old toddler in Arizona was found alive in a hospital morgue after being declared dead from drowning. The child was subsequently flown to another hospital and survived.
'Lifeless' 3-year-old 'brought back to life' by heroes after drowning in pond
HeadlineFlip summary: A 3-year-old boy was rescued from a pond and revived by bystanders, including a man who pulled him from the water and two nurses who provided aid.