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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban once shed light on the challenges of raising children amidst substantial wealth. He emphasized the significance of individual success and self-reliance. What Happened: Cuban, who boasts an estimated net worth of $5.7 billion, voiced his...

Pavel Durov, the CEO and co-founder of messaging platform Telegram, has announced that his vast fortune will be inherited by his numerous offspring. What Happened: In an interview with the French outlet Le Point, Durov said that his 100-plus children will be the beneficiaries of his multi-...

The Tesla Cybertruck may be polarizing among adults, but it is a hit among children. What Happened: Children are enamored with the Cybertruck, the brainchild of Elon Musk and his company Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). The vehicle has been at the center of public opinion, with some owners facing...

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to release thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped amid the ongoing conflict. What Happened: Trump voiced his belief during a conversation with Fox News Radio. He said...

Two federally funded studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provide critical insights into the effects of prenatal cannabis use on child development. Led by Lyndsay A. Avalos, PhD, MPH, the studies conclude that early maternal cannabis use is not associated with...

Popular social media platform TikTok was aware of the potential harm its algorithm could inflict on minors, according to internal documents that were unintentionally made public. What Happened: The internal documents were exposed during a multi-state investigation into TikTok. Reporters from...

Parents of Fortnite-obsessed kids can now breathe a little easier with the introduction of Time Limit Controls, a new feature that lets them manage how long their children play the game. This latest update, rolled out today by Epic Games, which has the financial backing of China’s ...

The U.S. Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Wednesday along with the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). As per GamesIndustry.biz, these bills — approved in a bipartisan 91-3 vote — aim to introduce stricter regulations for tech companies, with far-...

Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) reported an increase in child exploitation incidents during 2023, with over 13,000 cases flagged to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), a significant rise from 3,000 the previous year. The platform’s broad reach, serving around 77 million...

Massive online game Roblox, boasting more than 200 million monthly players, emerged as a significant force in gaming, defying industry norms with its remarkable growth. It did not happen without its controversies, notably regarding the treatment of young developers. Critics have accused Roblox...

Edward Snowden, former NSA contractor and renowned whistleblower, recently shared his apprehensions regarding the influence of screens on children, specifically his own, through a thread on X, formerly Twitter. What Happened: On Sunday, Snowden expressed his unease about his child’s...

Two recent studies conducted in Norway shed light on the significant impact of video games on children aged 10 to 15, revealing concerning trends in social behaviors and spending habits. According to Kotaku, the research aimed to understand the relationship between children and popular games like...

Three adults died in a devastating plane crash in the Amazon last month, but four children have miraculously survived.  The children managed to cross the jungle on their own for 40 days until they were eventually discovered alive by Colombian soldiers, Reuters...

The Covid-19 pandemic has posed a heightened risk of illicit substance consumption among children, according to a study from JAMA Network Open. There was a 25% increase in the number of children aged six and younger ingesting substances such as cannabis, opioids, amphetamines, benzodiazepines and...

The National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K. has revealed it has been treating hundreds of children for video game addiction, with some even becoming violent towards their families, reported The Times. The first NHS center for gaming disorders opened in October 2019 and has already dealt with 745...