SAFETY

May 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Roblox Under Fire: Are Biometric Checks Really Keeping Kids Safe?

Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states taking legal action against Roblox, arguing the popular gaming platform fails to protect its youngest users. The lawsuit claims Roblox promotes itself as a child-friendly space while doing little to stop predators from targeting kids. Instead of age verif

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May 22 2026CELEBRITIES

Snoop Dogg’s Company Seeks to Drop Out of Drakeo Lawsuit

Snoop Dogg’s business wants the court to dismiss its name from a lawsuit that follows Drakeo the Ruler’s death in 2021. The case began after a backstage fight at the Once Upon a Time in L A festival, where Drakeo was stabbed. Family members sued several organizers for not giving enough security. Th

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Road Safety Reboot: New Tech to Stop Wrong‑Way Drivers

The Massachusetts Senate recently approved a plan that will boost the state’s wrong‑way detection system, after a fatal crash involving a state trooper. The incident happened early on May 6 when Trooper Kevin Trainor, who had just finished a shift, responded to a call about a Jeep driving south i

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Dig Safely in Spring: A Quick Guide for Home Projects

Spring brings bright flowers and fresh money, but it also turns the ground into a minefield for anyone who wants to dig. Every year, thousands of underground cables and pipes are damaged across Florida, with a large share hit in the northern part of the state. These mishaps can cause expensive

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Eggs and Lead: What You Really Need to Know About Your Breakfast

Some eggs might carry more than just protein. A recent study dug into the lead levels found in eggs from chickens, quails, and ducks. Researchers used a method called Monte Carlo simulations to estimate risk. This approach runs thousands of random checks to predict worst-case scenarios. The findings

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May 22 2026CRIME

Big gatherings, big changes: safer alumni events in Birmingham

Every summer, Birmingham schools buzz with alumni events, bringing together former students to catch up and celebrate. But some of these gatherings have turned dangerous, with shootings happening near schools and parks where events take place. Last year saw a serious injury when a woman was caught i

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May 21 2026CRIME

Cleveland’s New Summer Plan: Curfews, Jobs and Police Patrols

Cleveland is trying to keep teens safe this summer. The city will use curfews, more police patrols and new programs to fight crime. Mayor Justin Bibb said the plan starts before Memorial Day. The curfew rules are strict. Kids under 12 must be home by dark. Those 13 and 14 have to return by 9:30 p.

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May 20 2026CRIME

Mayor pushes back juvenile curfew law

The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea

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May 20 2026SPORTS

College Sports and the Gambling Debate: A New Look

The NCAA’s top officials have stepped up their warnings about gambling, saying it hurts young athletes. In a recent interview, the president said that betting on college games is “incredibly abusive” for students. He pointed out that when fans bet on a player’s performance, the athlete can feel pres

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Cleveland rolls out summer plan to cut crime while keeping kids busy

Cleveland is trying a mix of more cops and extra activities for teens this summer, hoping to stop the usual spike in shootings when warm weather hits. Leaders launched a special team in May that mixes local, state, and federal officers to chase down repeat violent offenders and hunt illegal guns. Po

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