Manchester Police Investigate Two Incidents Involving Children Near Schools
Parents in Manchester received a warning after two incidents near schools: a man 'lunged' at a schoolgirl in Urmston, while in Irlam, an 11-year-old was grabbed by a man and a woman in an attempted abduction; police are investigating.
Manchester Police Investigate Two Incidents Involving Children Near Schools
Parents in Manchester received a warning after two incidents near schools: a man 'lunged' at a schoolgirl in Urmston, while in Irlam, an 11-year-old was grabbed by a man and a woman in an attempted abduction; police are investigating.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Children Vulnerable to Cybercrime via Bank Cards
Russian children's increased use of bank cards exposes them to cybercrime; criminals exploit their trust to steal money or involve them in money laundering schemes, prompting banks to require parental consent and schools to launch cybersecurity awareness programs.
Russian Children Vulnerable to Cybercrime via Bank Cards
Russian children's increased use of bank cards exposes them to cybercrime; criminals exploit their trust to steal money or involve them in money laundering schemes, prompting banks to require parental consent and schools to launch cybersecurity awareness programs.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Increased Misinformation Risk
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting to community flagging, which will likely increase misinformation and harm children's online safety. Parents should teach children critical evaluation skills to combat this.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Increased Misinformation Risk
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting to community flagging, which will likely increase misinformation and harm children's online safety. Parents should teach children critical evaluation skills to combat this.
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48% Bias Score
Cyberbullying Surge Among French Elementary School Children
A French study reveals that 20% of elementary school children have experienced cyberbullying, a sharp increase from 2023, with 29% of victims considering suicide; the study highlights the lack of parental online supervision and the unsupervised nature of online interactions among children.
Cyberbullying Surge Among French Elementary School Children
A French study reveals that 20% of elementary school children have experienced cyberbullying, a sharp increase from 2023, with 29% of victims considering suicide; the study highlights the lack of parental online supervision and the unsupervised nature of online interactions among children.
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56% Bias Score
Anako Designs Life Vests for Infants to Reduce Drownings in Mediterranean Crossings
Anako, an Italian research and development organization, has designed and prototyped life vests specifically for infants and mothers with newborns to address the high number of child drownings during Mediterranean crossings, with the first 500 vests expected by NGOs.
Anako Designs Life Vests for Infants to Reduce Drownings in Mediterranean Crossings
Anako, an Italian research and development organization, has designed and prototyped life vests specifically for infants and mothers with newborns to address the high number of child drownings during Mediterranean crossings, with the first 500 vests expected by NGOs.
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40% Bias Score
Deepfakes in Schools: A Survey Reveals Widespread Problem and Lack of School Policies
A survey shows 40% of students and 29% of teachers have seen school-related deepfakes; 15% of students and 11% saw intimate ones; most schools lack policies to address this, reacting only after incidents occur, highlighting the need for comprehensive education and support for victims.
Deepfakes in Schools: A Survey Reveals Widespread Problem and Lack of School Policies
A survey shows 40% of students and 29% of teachers have seen school-related deepfakes; 15% of students and 11% saw intimate ones; most schools lack policies to address this, reacting only after incidents occur, highlighting the need for comprehensive education and support for victims.
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52% Bias Score
AI Model Detects Cyberbullying Risk in School Chats
The University of Padua and Fondazione Carolina developed Net Guardian, an AI model that analyzes school WhatsApp group chats to quantify cyberbullying risk, providing educators with a score to guide interventions; a Milan trial showed that 70% of students couldn't recognize cyberbullying risk.
AI Model Detects Cyberbullying Risk in School Chats
The University of Padua and Fondazione Carolina developed Net Guardian, an AI model that analyzes school WhatsApp group chats to quantify cyberbullying risk, providing educators with a score to guide interventions; a Milan trial showed that 70% of students couldn't recognize cyberbullying risk.
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36% Bias Score
Risky Play: Crucial for Child Development
A Nature study reveals that seemingly risky play, like climbing or jumping, is crucial for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, challenging the common parental prioritization of safety over such activities, which are essential for developing spatial awareness, coordination, risk a...
Risky Play: Crucial for Child Development
A Nature study reveals that seemingly risky play, like climbing or jumping, is crucial for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, challenging the common parental prioritization of safety over such activities, which are essential for developing spatial awareness, coordination, risk a...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships, Raising Concerns About Misinformation
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting content moderation to users via "community notes," potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content, especially impacting children.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships, Raising Concerns About Misinformation
Meta ended its fact-checking partnerships for Facebook and Instagram in the US, shifting content moderation to users via "community notes," potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content, especially impacting children.
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48% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Security Incidents Highlight Fragile Stability
Following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad's government, a series of incidents across Syria over the weekend underscored the fragility of the security situation, with Israeli forces disrupting civilian life in Quneitra, clashes between Turkish-backed and U.S.-backed forces killing over 100 fighters, an...
Post-Assad Syria: Security Incidents Highlight Fragile Stability
Following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad's government, a series of incidents across Syria over the weekend underscored the fragility of the security situation, with Israeli forces disrupting civilian life in Quneitra, clashes between Turkish-backed and U.S.-backed forces killing over 100 fighters, an...
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44% Bias Score
Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Surge in 2024
In 2024, over 2,200 migrants died in the Mediterranean, including hundreds of children, prompting UNICEF to call for increased support and safe migration pathways; arrivals in Italy decreased to 66,317 compared to 157,651 in 2023.
Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Surge in 2024
In 2024, over 2,200 migrants died in the Mediterranean, including hundreds of children, prompting UNICEF to call for increased support and safe migration pathways; arrivals in Italy decreased to 66,317 compared to 157,651 in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million After Teen Deaths from Viral Challenge
Venezuela fined TikTok \$10 million on December 30th, 2023, for negligence in controlling online challenges that resulted in three teenagers' deaths and the poisoning of 200 others after inhaling chemicals promoted through viral challenges on the platform.
Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million After Teen Deaths from Viral Challenge
Venezuela fined TikTok \$10 million on December 30th, 2023, for negligence in controlling online challenges that resulted in three teenagers' deaths and the poisoning of 200 others after inhaling chemicals promoted through viral challenges on the platform.
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40% Bias Score