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The Pueblo Police Department found a group including minors at a skate park in the Aberdeen area of Pueblo with alcohol and a gun. Officers responded to the scene near City Park and Goodnight.

Moroccan families are searching for missing relatives after a surge of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta, driven by poverty and online rumors. Over 72,000 migrants crossed, with most returning, but some remain, including minors, and dozens died in the attempt. Authorities have partially closed the border and are dealing with the aftermath.

Moroccan families are searching for missing loved ones after a surge of 72,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta, driven by poverty and online rumors of an open border. Nearly all migrants have returned to Morocco, but many remain missing, and over 80 people died during the crisis. Facebook groups that organized crossings are now being used to track the missing.

Moroccan families are searching for missing loved ones after a surge of migrants, driven by poverty and online rumors, crossed into Spain's Ceuta. Most migrants have returned, but many remain missing, with over 80 deaths reported, and minors' fates uncertain as they cannot be expelled by Spanish authorities.

Malkajgiri Police rescued 648 minors from child labour and arrested 205 employers in July as part of Operation Muskaan. The operation targeted illegal employment of children and enforcement against violators.

Reports indicate detentions of individuals, including minors, by police during the CJP protest. Social media users have been instructed to remove posts related to the demonstrations.

New York finalized regulations for the SAFE for Kids Act, which prohibits tech companies from providing algorithm-driven content and late-night notifications to minors without parental consent.

Police in Patna booked 144 students and 5,000 unidentified persons during a protest, detaining 694 individuals including 339 minors and students, some of whom were later released. Ninety-one police officers were injured in the incident.

The European Commission accuses TikTok of exposing minors to predators and cyberbullying through its account settings, which could result in a fine of up to 6% of the company's global revenue.

The European Commission found TikTok violated EU digital rules by failing to protect minors' privacy, allowing adults to view children's accounts and exposing them to cyberbullying and predatory behavior. The EU warned TikTok could face a fine up to 6% of its annual revenue if it does not address the issue, following a prior finding about the app's 'addictive design' harming users.

Chihuahua state police arrested eight alleged kidnappers after rescuing two minors and 12 migrants in Juárez. A $10,000 ransom had been demanded for the minors.

A lawsuit alleges that an LA County deputy threatened minors at gunpoint following a car alarm in East L.A. and claims the deputy is part of a deputy gang accused of using excessive force.

Qatar Airways was ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to a Kannur family after denying boarding to minors during a return journey from Kochi to Italy via Doha. The family incurred additional expenses by obtaining fresh travel documents and transporting the children separately to Italy.

xAI has filed a lawsuit against Terry Harwood for allegedly misusing its AI tool to bypass safeguards and generate explicit deepfakes involving minors. The case centers on the unauthorized production of harmful content using AI technology.

EU lawmakers are demanding social media platforms implement a 'youth mode' to disable addictive features and targeted advertising for children. An expert report also recommended a 'safety-by-design' approach to protect minors from potential harms of social media apps.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested 12 minors and cited 10 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor during a planned teen takeover in University City. Over 200 teens gathered at Romare Bearden Park, prompting warnings about a curfew for those under 16 and potential charges against non-compliant parents. City leaders will discuss further measures in a pre-planned safety committee meeting.

The Supreme Court has converted a public interest litigation (PIL) into a representation to the government to frame a national policy restricting minors' access to online pornography. The court acknowledged the petitioners' argument that the Information Technology Act, 2000 does not penalize viewing pornography, only its production and distribution.

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.