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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Parents push for anti-sextortion bill named after son who died | NewsNation Live

A bill aimed at protecting children from online predators has been renamed in honor of a young man who died by suicide after becoming the victim of cyberbullying and sextortion. His parents, Tamia and Tim Woods, join "NewsNation Live" with Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., to discuss the importance of the James T. Woods Act and efforts to strengthen protections for children online. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Grieving parents aim to protect other children from online predators

A bill aimed at protecting children from online predators has been renamed in honor of a young man who died by suicide after becoming the victim of cyberbullying and sextortion. His parents, Tamia and Tim Woods, join "NewsNation Live" with Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., to discuss the importance of the James T. Woods Act and efforts to strengthen protections for children online. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

NPR (Raul Roman) - Sextortion: That's the threat for women who are simply trying to buy clean water

Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Natasha Zouves) - Family sues Meta over son's suicide linked to ‘sextortion’ scheme

Bradyn Bohn died by suicide last year after his family says he was harassed by cyber criminals who targeted him in a “financial sextortion” scheme.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Family sues Meta over son's suicide linked to ‘sextortion’ scheme | NewsNation Prime

Brittney and Luke Bird became activists for social media safety after their son, Wisconsin teen Bradyn Bohn, died by suicide last year as cyber criminals targeted him in a “financial sextortion” scheme. The family is now suing Meta. “There is no monetary value that is going to replace my son, but the change that we hope his death will bring to the entire world … is going to be the biggest justice,” Brittney Bird tells “NewsNation Prime.” "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Social Media Causing ‘Massive’ Harm to Teens: Report.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A new report has suggested that social media platforms are harming teens at a “massive scale” due to their algorithmic designs.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Academics from New York University (NYU) and other researchers contributing to the World Happiness Report.WHEN & WHERE: The findings were published on Thursday as part of the World Happiness […] The post Social Media Causing ‘Massive’ Harm to Teens: Report. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A new report has suggested that social media platforms are harming teens at a “massive scale” due to their algorithmic designs. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Academics from New York University (NYU) and other researchers contributing to the World Happiness Report. WHEN & WHERE: The findings were published on Thursday as part of the World Happiness Report, examining global social trends. KEY QUOTE: “Combining all seven lines of evidence reveals consistent and converging evidence that the major social media platforms… are dangerous consumer products that harm adolescents at a massive scale,” the report states. IMPACT: The report’s findings may influence ongoing discussions in the United States and the United…Open

NYTIMES (Catherine Pearson) - When Teens Are Pressured to Send Sexual Images

Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - How much will sextortion bill give parents and children relief in the future? | NewsNation Prime

Lawmakers and parents are pushing a bill, the "Combating Online Predators Act," that will help criminalize child sextortion after reports of the crime increased 7,200% just four years ago. Republican Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Do It For James Foundation co-founder Tamia Woods join "NewsNation Prime" to discuss the legislation. #sextortion #bill #children "NewsNation Prime" is America’s source for unbiased news offering a full range of perspectives from across the U.S. Weekends starting at 7p/6C. #Prime NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.