The panel rejects an attempt to dismiss a 2021 lawsuit over “blackout challenge.” The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit claiming that TikTok’s algorithm led…
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National Park Foundation Receives $100 Million for U.S. Conservation
NPS Director says the conservation funding “will be felt in our parks and in surrounding communities for generations to come.” The National Park Foundation announced that the Lilly…
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Surgeon General Murthy Issues Health Advisory for Parental Stress
He says parent mental health is a large contributor to youth mental health. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory on parental mental health this…
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FTC Files Brief Supporting Parents’ COPPA Lawsuit
The educational defendent has interpreted COPPA as requiring arbitration rather than court action. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief supporting a group of parents who…
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President Launches Citizenship Program for Long-Term Spouses
DHS says that requiring spouses to leave the country to apply for citizenship is disruptive. President Biden’s administration announced the launch of the Keeping Families Together program on…
Read MoreDOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Child Privacy Law Violations
The agencies allege TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, breaching COPPA. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a…
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Transportation Department Proposes Ban on Airline Fees for Family Seating
It would require airlines to seat parents next to children without additional charge. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a new rule that would prohibit airlines from charging…
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President Announces Citizenship Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Approximately 550,000 illegal immigrants who have lived in the country for 10 years can apply. President Joe Biden announced a program that will facilitate citizenship for undocumented immigrants…
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Education Department Updates Title IX
The final rule strengthens prohibitions on “discrimination on the basis of sex.“ The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule under Title IX that “promotes educational equity…
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U.S. Representative Donald Payne, Jr., Passes Away at 65
House Speaker Johnson offers prayers for the congressman’s loved ones. U.S. Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., of New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday after a heart attack two…
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