Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Parents who employ nannies could see their annual childcare bills jump by more than £1,000 from April under measures announced in this week’s Budget. The chancellor’s key tax-raising policy will see employers’ national insurance contributions … Read more
A lawsuit has been filed alleging that a chatbot encouraged a teenager to take his own life. Megan Garcia, a mother from Florida, is suing Character.ai, claiming that her 14-year-old son committed suicide after interacting with a chatbot pretending to be the Game of Thrones character Daenerys Targaryen. According to Dale Allen, the founder of … Read more
Key points: Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of three female transfer students. They were seniors among a class of sophomores. The ‘new girl seniors’ easily took power over the sophomores and began their … Read more
Amie McCarthy nearly fainted when she turned her head to see her 15-month-old toddler covered in blood last Wednesday [October 9th]. The 29-year-old says she had just loaded her washing machine with a half load of dirty clothes when she heard a loud bang from the other room. The mum-of-five, who lives in Liverpool, claims … Read more
The internet can offer children a world of possibilities, from boosting creativity to aiding in learning and providing entertainment. However, parents are increasingly concerned about the various dangers that come with the online world, such as inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online scams. The role of parents in cybersecurity is crucial in ensuring online safety for … Read more
