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Meta Teen Safety Settlement Reaches $18 Billion — 3dOhio will receive more than $319 million over the next decade as part of a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta to improve safety measures for children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement requires hard two-hour daily time limits with pauses, nighttime blocks, stronger age verification, safer content controls, removal of like counts, and independent audits to assess implementation.

Dolly Parton Dies as Library Expands Globally — 4dFollowing Dolly Parton's death, leaders across states and communities reflected on her Imagination Library’s impact, highlighting its reach from Kentucky and Ohio to Tennessee with hundreds of millions of books mailed since 1995 and ongoing expansion. The program’s growth was inspired by Parton’s own family story and sustained by grassroots fundraising efforts in places like Lake County, Florida, and its global reach, including international partnerships and continued enrollment for millions of children.

Meta Settlement: $17.1B for 47 States and DC — 4dMeta, led by Instagram's Adam Mosseri, faces a 29-state federal trial accusing Instagram and Facebook of addictive design that harms children and violates federal law by mishandling under-13 data, with potential penalties up to hundreds of billions of dollars. Mosseri is a central witness as the Oakland trial unfolds, amid related actions and prior judgments over platform safety and child addiction.

Peach County teens charged as adults granted bondHealth — 3dThree Peach County teens, all 15, were indicted on multiple counts including aggravated sexual battery and cruelty to children in connection with a sexual assault; two of them, Landon Gillis and John David Lane, were granted $75,000 bond with strict conditions while a third defendant remains in custody or has no bond yet. The case also involves an adult, Sharon Gillis, charged with providing alcohol to minors and contributing to delinquency, and she is connected to the alleged incident; overall, the teens face severe charges and conditions such as house arrest, ankle monitors, no contact with the victim or witnesses, and limits on contact with others and access to alcohol.

IJRSwing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red TapeHarold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d

8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunites with motherWorld — 1dEight-year-old Zoyal Ghale survived Nepal’s flash floods by climbing a tree, was rescued with a broken leg and airlifted to Kathmandu, and was reunited with his mother after days of searching as relief impacts thousands of children. The case underscores the broader humanitarian crisis in Nepal, where tens of thousands of children are affected and many families remain separated.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

GAAC reports expanded membership, outlines global initiativesHealth — 3dGAAC expands its global autism action framework with new members and regional hub models to boost governance, funding, and implementation, while leaders in Sri Lanka and the Philippines emphasize inclusive education and addressing shortages of therapists and clinical services for children with disabilities; in the United States, autism-focused nonprofits are broadening play-based, community-centered programs to reach underserved families.

Brazil Sues Discord Over Child Safety — 2dBrazil's government has filed a federal lawsuit seeking 500 million reais (about $97 million) against Discord for failing to protect children online, alleging gaps in age verification and safety measures after a teenager's death and the platform's livestream suspensions. The case, supported by Brazil's ANPD and Justice Ministry, pushes for stricter parental controls and closer cooperation with authorities, noting Discord's assurances to improve safety but deeming previous proposals insufficient, with broader regional scrutiny of online platforms ongoing.

Second Lady recounts Lent-break advice amid 2028 speculation — 3dSecond Lady Usha Vance says she supports whatever JD Vance does, keeping an open mind about a possible 2028 presidential run while focusing on the 2026 midterms and taking decisions one step at a time, and she shared that her advice to him to occasionally step back from social media helped him gain perspective. The Vance family, now with four children, is navigating ongoing speculation about JD Vance's political future as polls show him leading in some GOP nominating contests and Trump weighing potential successors like Rubio.

The Candy Bomber of the Berlin AirliftGood News — FROM 1948An American pilot began wiggling his wings and dropping candy on tiny parachutes to Berlin's children — and an airlift grew wings of its own.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoAC Milan agree personal terms with Omari Hutchinson; loan talks advance with Nottingham ForestFabrizio Romano reports that AC Milan have struck personal terms with 22-year-old winger Omari Hutchinson, who wants the move, and are progressing discussions with Nottingham Forest on a loan with an option to buy. The post is trending due to Romano’s large following and authority on transfers, high engagement, and timing in the transfer window as Milan seek attacking options.3,624 likes · 3m

Nicholas Winton and the 669 ChildrenGood News — FROM 1939A London stockbroker quietly saved 669 children from the Nazis — and told no one for fifty years, until a TV audience full of them stood up around him.

Irena Sendler Smuggles 2,500 Children to SafetyGood News — FROM 1943A Polish social worker carried children out of the Warsaw Ghetto in toolboxes and ambulances — and buried their real names in jars so their families could find them.

VS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Jim Elliot's Killers Become His Family's BrothersGood News — FROM 1956Five missionaries were speared in Ecuador — then their widows and children moved in with the tribe, and forgiveness rewrote the ending.

Harry, Meghan plan open-ended UK stay — 5dPrince Harry and Meghan Markle plan an extended but non-permanent stay in Britain with their children, keeping their Montecito home and continuing work from California while their kids begin schooling in the UK. The royal move coincides with Kate Middleton’s visibly lighter hair as royal attention and tensions around the relocation intensify, fueling discussion about the monarchy’s image and family dynamics.

Patchett Reveals Whistler Favorite, Plans Children's Book — 4dAt the Library of Congress National Book Festival, Ann Patchett says her current favorite among her own novels is the latest, Whistler, and she teased a February 2027 picture book, Button at the Bookstore, as her upcoming project. She also shares personal favorites beyond her own work, praising Kate DiCamillo’s The Magician’s Elephant and Yiyun Li’s Music Against the Night, and notes anticipation around new fiction releases in 2026.

The PulseTrump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to ComeRenaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.1d · 1 reads

Dozens killed in South Kordofan rebel attacks — 4dThe Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan’s Kardud and Abu Hamama, triggering displacement and highlighting ethnic targeting as a potential violation of international humanitarian law. These killings occur within Sudan’s broader civil war, which has intensified calls for international pressure to stop attacks on civilians and protect civilians, especially women and children.

QuizMovie night: the classics testFifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.4 min · today's quiz

Sentencing Set for Polygamous Leader Bateman in Arizona — 4dSamuel Bateman, a polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal sentence for sex involving children, is set to be sentenced on separate state convictions for hauling three girls in an unventilated Flagstaff trailer; each count carries a four-to-eight-year term with the judge deciding whether to run them consecutively or concurrently. The case notes the girls, aged 11 to 14, were found with a makeshift setup in the trailer and Bateman has claimed to have more than 20 spiritual wives, linking him to the Warren Jeffs-founded group.

Dear Abby columns spotlight parental alienation, custody gaps — 4dAcross recent Dear Abby columns, divorced parents recount how parental alienation can sever years of contact with children and how court-ordered visitation or partial custody can help protect parent–child relationships. Experts urge co‑parenting with consistent, non-confrontational messaging, avoid asking children to take sides, and prioritize reassuring the child of enduring love.

Meghan and Harry Return to UK, Children EnrolledEntertainment — Aug 20, 2026Meghan Markle is reportedly set to return to acting in the UK after six years, with insiders saying she has landed a major role in a UK production that helped prompt Harry and Meghan’s move back to Britain; the couple’s children Archie and Lilibet are set to start school in September. Details of the role remain undisclosed, and multiple outlets have echoed the claim as part of Meghan’s perceived comeback coinciding with their royal return.

Ukrainian drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar — 5dA Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar killed two children and injured several others, with debris hitting a private childcare center and causing a fire at an Ozon logistics hub, illustrating Kyiv’s broader goal of targeting Russia’s civilian infrastructure and supply chains. The incident drawn international attention as European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine and Russia warns of retaliation, underscoring the war’s expanding reach beyond front-line combat.

IJRKim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership GrowsFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 2d

Sussexes Move to UK: New Details Emerge — Aug 19, 2026Prince Harry and Meghan are relocating to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, to enroll them in school this autumn while maintaining homes in Montecito and Portugal and establishing a private non-royal base in Britain. They remain non-working royals, with King Charles aware of the plans, signaling a continued split between their British base and US life amid ongoing privacy around the new residence.

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Missing Children Found Dead in Oregon, TulsaWorld — Aug 21, 2026A 2-year-old child who went missing in Central Point, Oregon, was found dead early Wednesday and investigators say the death is being probed. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, seven-year-old Asher Judkins, who was autistic and non-verbal, was found dead near a creek after a widespread search by roughly 150 responders; the medical examiner will determine the cause as authorities cautioned the public while expressing condolences.

Bush Family Shares Rare Multigenerational Photos in Maine — 6dThe Bush family, including Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, Laura Bush, and their children, shared rare multigenerational photos from a Kennebunkport, Maine vacation at the family’s Walker’s Point Estate, with captions referencing Taylor Swift’s “August.” The posts showcased three generations and the extended family enjoying end-of-summer moments at the Bush compound, drawing fan admiration for the “Ladies” of the clan.

Clancy Trial: New Testimony on Killings and Mental HealthWorld — Aug 18, 2026Susan Clancy testified that Lindsay Clancy was begging for help and visibly deteriorating mentally—suffering insomnia, anxiety, and other postpartum mental-health struggles in the months before she killed her three children, and she helped Lindsay access treatment. The defense argues the case centers on postpartum psychosis and not criminal responsibility, while prosecutors portray a deliberate act consistent with murder.

Somalia shuts 205 health facilities amid aid cutsWorld — Aug 21, 2026UNICEF warns nearly 1.9 million Somali children will be malnourished this year, with a 32% rise in admissions for severe acute malnutrition and related complications. Aid cuts have shuttered about 205 health and nutrition facilities, with up to 618 more at risk, forcing longer journeys and delaying treatment amid drought, conflict and rising costs, deepening a worsening humanitarian crisis.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoJuventus CEO says Jonathan David available for right offer as Atlético Madrid hold talksJuventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali stated all players including Jonathan David can be sold for a strong proposal, with Atlético Madrid in active talks. Reactions are mostly neutral-to-interested or positively engaged with the possible deal, driven by curiosity and banter rather than polarized argument.3,730 likes · 4m