The UK's Online Safety Bill has passed Parliament, aiming to protect children online by restricting their ability to interact with strangers in online games and going further than any other country in its regulations.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
Stephen McCullagh, 36, has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for the "cold-blooded and calculated" murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally. He used a prerecorded YouTube video of himself gaming as a false alibi.
Influencers Braden Eric Peters (Clavicular) and Andrew Morales (The Cuban Tarzan) received probation, not jail time, for firing guns at an alligator in Florida's Everglades. They must complete community service and a firearms safety course.
Maya Higa, a Twitch streamer, delivered an official TED Talk, earning a standing ovation for her work in animal conservation through her Alveus Animal Sanctuary, which has raised over $7.5 million since 2019.
Maya Higa, Twitch streamer and founder of Alveus Sanctuary, delivered a TED Talk on wildlife conservation, highlighting how livestreaming can raise awareness and educate millions about wildlife, reaching a milestone as the first Twitch streamer on TED's main stage.
