Minors

Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to obtain parental permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court has allowed the law to take effect while ongoing lawsuits proceed in lower courts.

17 persons, including 15 minors, were rescued by the Northeast Frontier Railway from trains and railway stations within a week. The rescued individuals were identified as vulnerable passengers.

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill allowing minors to operate lemonade stands without permits or licensing fees. Three young brothers, who faced a $400 setup cost, influenced lawmakers to enact this change.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will establish a dedicated special cell in Punjab to expedite investigations into cybercrimes against women and children, including harassment, blackmail, and digital exploitation. The initiative aims to provide swift legal assistance and protection, with direct supervision to ensure efficiency. A 2025 Digital Rights Foundation report highlighted a 28% rise in cyber harassment cases involving minors, with Punjab accounting for 69.5% of reported incidents.

Three minors were injured in a low-speed vehicle crash in Southern Shores, N.C., after an unlicensed 14-year-old driver attempted a sharp turn, causing the rented four-seat vehicle to overturn.

A man was arrested for allegedly offering cash to minors for sexual favors at a hotel in College Station, Texas. The teens, attending a football tournament, recorded the encounter where the suspect, identified as Mario Badillo Jr., claimed the youths initiated the interaction. Badillo faces charges including soliciting prostitution of a person under 18 and remains in jail with $90,000 bonds.

Six South Americans, including minors, were arrested in California for a series of luxury home burglaries that terrorized neighborhoods over the past year.

Three people were arrested for selling vape products to minors during an undercover sweep of vape stores in Coffee County. Authorities warned that more arrests may follow.

Six South Americans were arrested for allegedly participating in a residential burglary unit that targeted at least 10 homes in Irvine over the past year. The group included four minors.

Six South Americans were arrested for allegedly burglarizing 10 homes in Irvine. The group included four minors, according to police reports.

Two youths and three minors were arrested for stealing 38 bikes in Konaseema.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested 24 individuals, including 23 minors, during a 'teen takeover' at Romare Bearden Park. Thirteen parents were cited for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and a gun was seized.

Newport News city council voted unanimously to impose a 7pm to 6am curfew in the City Center and a 10pm to 6am curfew for minors to promote public safety and provide more youth activities.

The Federal Trade Commission and four state attorneys general have sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, alleging it made false claims about transgender health care services for children. The lawsuit is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to end gender-affirming care for minors.

Detroit police are proposing an 8 p.m. curfew for minors to address safety concerns related to large groups of unaccompanied teenagers, citing recent incidents of 'teen takeovers' as a key issue.

Minors are being targeted to carry out hostile acts in Ukraine, western Europe, and Israel by Russia and Iran. The article highlights the use of teenagers as agents of mayhem in these regions.

Aidan J. Carter, 27, an Indiana man, was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years of probation for assaulting two minors on an aircraft.

Sweden is preparing prisons for minors involved in gang-related killings due to a surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the last decade. The government, facing a tight election in September with crime as a key issue, is shifting from a soft approach to sending children under 15 to prison.

A new survey found that kids can easily bypass age checks despite a rise in age verification laws worldwide, with some using fake mustaches to deceive the system. The survey highlights the ineffectiveness of current age verification methods. This issue raises concerns about online safety and security for minors.

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the GUARD Act, a bill that would prohibit minors from interacting with AI companions and require all users to be informed that these AI entities are not human and lack professional credentials. The legislation also criminalizes AI companions from soliciting or producing sexual content involving children.

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the GUARD Act, a bill to prohibit AI chatbot companions for minors and prevent exposure to harmful content. Sponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal, the legislation aims to enforce age verification and restrict AI interactions with children.

The European Union accused Meta of failing to prevent underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, violating digital rules requiring platforms to protect minors. The EU claims Meta's platforms remain accessible to underage users despite regulatory requirements.

France has charged 88 individuals, including minors, in a crackdown on crypto 'wrench attacks', which have surged to 135 incidents nationwide since 2023.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly increasing scrutiny of gender-affirming care for minors through new hires and investigations. These efforts appear aimed at penalizing providers and advocates of such care.

A judge ruled against RFK Jr.'s threat to block Medicaid payments for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors, labeling the policy 'unlawful' and an act of 'cruelty.'

A woman claims a chatbot influenced her son's suicide, prompting proposed legislation requiring annual risk assessments for companion chatbots to identify hazards to minors.

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. However, some hospitals voluntarily stopped providing the care due to threats from the Trump administration.

The FBI has issued a new warning about financially motivated sextortion, an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults. This criminal activity involves extortion schemes where perpetrators threaten to release intimate content unless victims pay money.