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BBC Scotland has commissioned four new short form comedy series, adding to its portfolio of established and successful digital-first scripted content, which includes award-winning dramas such as Float and Dog Days and its digital comedy strand Short Stuff. These commissions form part of BBC Scotland’s digital strategy which is designed to deliver distinctive Scottish content on platforms where audiences are increasingly choosing to watch. By commissioning formats that are accessible and shareable, BBC Scotland continues to evolve how it reaches younger and more diverse audiences. Earlier this year, the BBC announced its partnership with YouTube as part of the BBC’s value for all strategy, ensuring more BBC content is accessible to all audiences where they are. Louise Thornton, BBC Scotland’s head of commissioning said: “These projects reflect our ambition to create bold, original Scottish content that works brilliantly on BBC iPlayer and beyond. They speak directly to how audiences are watching today.” Gavin Smith, commissioning editor, scripted added: “We have been working for many years in the scripted digital-first short form space and our strategy has produced award winning content. We’re delighted to have brought Deb Charles into the team as assistant commissioner, scripted to build on this success and

It’s been another big week for hacks, as the ShinyHunters ransomware group breached video platform Vimeo and home security company ADT. The hackers primarily got video metadata, titles, and email addresses from Vimeo. The ADT hack was worse: ShinyHunters obtained over 10 million records, including 5.5 million email addresses, names, physical addresses, and telephone numbers. In some cases, they got the last four digits of customers' Social Security numbers and their birthdates. Keep tabs on your identity out there. Identity theft isn’t the only thing you have to be worried about when your data is lost in a hack, however. In many cases, and especially now that AI is in the mix, you also have to be on the lookout for scams and phishing attempts that use the lost data to target you specifically. That’s why this week, we rounded up the best scam protection tools that can help steer you away from scammy websites, emails, and more.  In other security news, OpenAI is ditching passwords in favor of hardware security keys, which is a welcome change considering how valuable ChatGPT accounts can be, especially for those willing to shell out money for pro-level accounts. That’s a good security move

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (KTTC) – A KTTC public records request shows a complaint against a city of Spring Valley employee was closed without any disciplinary action. The incident stemmed from a Facebook post on KTTC’s page from Feb. 8 of this year. The content referenced the “big game” in the NFL on that date, broadcast on KTTC as an NBC affiliate. However, the focus wasn’t on football; it was on the halftime entertainment. KTTC asked what viewers thought of Bad Bunny’s performance. Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican music artist. The majority of his halftime show was in Spanish. KTTC Facebook page from Feb. 8, 2026(KTTC)One of the comments on the post came from a government organization account for city of Spring Valley. It was a two word response, “Horse s _ _ _.” The day after the comment was made, in reference to Bad Bunny’s performance, Spring Valley’s mayor took to his Facebook page.Join the Conversationcomments "This comment was inappropriate as the city page should not be used to express personal opinions," Justin Mlinar wrote on Feb.  » Read More

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The news: Teens’ social media behaviors diverge sharply by platform, with TikTok driving discovery and immersion and Instagram and Snapchat anchoring relationships and identity. 82% of US TikTok users ages 13 to 17 say entertainment is a major reason they use the platform, per Pew Research , higher than Instagram (67%) or Snapchat (55%). And over half (58%) of TikTok users turn to the app for product reviews , once again outpacing Instagram and Snapchat. Snapchat, however, is crucial for interaction, with 57% of users messaging others every day and 28% posting or sharing daily—the highest engagement rate across platforms. The one area where all platforms come together is in connections: 78% use Instagram to connect with others who share their interests, 75% use TikTok, and 73% use Snapchat. Digging in: These popular platforms are functionally distinct in teens’ lives and aren’t interchangeable channels. TikTok operates as a content-first ecosystem where algorithm-driven discovery powers both product research and casual content consumption. Snapchat, by contrast, is built around dense communication that supports relationships through habitual interaction. Meanwhile, Instagram blends entertainment, socialization, and creator engagement, without a dominant single use case. Why it matters: This fragmentation demonstrates that social media strategies can’t

WILMINGTON, Del. — A Sussex County man has pleaded guilty to transporting a 12‑year‑old girl across state lines for criminal sexual activity, a case that advocates say underscores the growing urgency of Delaware’s efforts to confront juvenile trafficking. Miles Clark, 22, admitted in federal court that he drove the girl from a church near her Pennsylvania home to his residence in Delaware, where the two had sexual intercourse, according to court documents. “Approximately one week before, Clark and the minor victim met on Snapchat. Their conversations quickly turned sexual,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a press release, noting that Clark sent the child explicit videos and “knew the victim was a minor.” Clark faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and up to life. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 27, 2026. Federal prosecutors announced the plea as part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative aimed at combating child exploitation. But advocates say the case reflects a much larger and often hidden problem in Delaware. ‘The numbers we see are only a fraction’ Marcia Ferranto, a board member of the Delaware Coalition for Human Trafficking Survivors, said the Clark case is a stark example of how easily

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – April 30, 2026 – As small businesses continue to face rising healthcare costs, Elevance Health’s affiliated health plans are delivering solutions that help employers offer competitive benefits, improve health outcomes, and keep costs more affordable and more predictable. Recent research shows small businesses and their employees have experienced healthcare cost increases of 26% over the past five years, underscoring the need for more stable and predictable solutions. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, yet they often lack the scale and flexibility larger employers have to manage healthcare expenses. Through innovative funding options like Balanced Funding* and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements* (MEWAs), Elevance Health’s affiliated health plans are working to make healthcare accessible and reduce costs for employers and their employees. “Small businesses are navigating significant cost pressures, and healthcare is often one of their largest expenses,” said Morgan Kendrick, EVP and President, Commercial & Specialty Business, Elevance Health. “Our Balanced Funding and MEWA solutions are designed to give employers greater cost stability, shared risk protection, and tools that support preventive care. When costs are more predictable and employees stay healthier, businesses are better positioned to grow and compete.” Predictable Costs with Balanced Funding Balanced Funding provides small

Synopsis Meta Platforms experienced a slight decline of 20 million daily active users across its social media platforms in Q1 CY 2026, marking a break in its growth streak. While external factors were cited, the dip may signal user saturation or dissatisfaction as the company heavily invests in AI and infrastructure. Meta Platforms reported a decline of 20 million daily active users across its social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram during the first quarter of the calendar year 2026 (Q1 CY 2026), per its financial results released Wednesday. The tech giant reported 3.56 billion Daily Active People (DAP) for the January to March quarter, a marginal 0.5% decline from 3.58 billion in Q4 CY 2025. The company defines DAP as registered and logged-in users of its Family of Apps including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp who access at least one of these platforms via mobile or web on a given day. On a year-on-year basis, this still represents an increase of 130 million users from the 3.43 billion reported in the same quarter last year. While the decline is marginal relative to its overall user base, Meta has attributed it to external disruptions, including internet outages in Iran and