Social Networks

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest and extradition of a Snapchat and Roblox predator. This investigation was a collaborative effort between the Office of Statewide Prosecution, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the Green Cove Springs Police Department (GCSPD) in Clay County. Investigators found that 29-year-old Justin Adkins first interacted with the victim in 2024 on Fortnite, an online battle royale game popular among children. The two chatted on the gaming platform, exchanged phone numbers, and began communicating on Snapchat, a popular mobile messaging app primarily used for sharing photos and videos (“snaps”) that disappear after being viewed. The Florida Attorney General’s office stated that Adkins convinced the victim that they were in a romantic relationship, despite knowing the victim’s age. He coerced the victim into creating and sending hundreds of pornographic pictures and videos. Additionally, Adkins was sending adult pornographic material to the victim with instructions to recreate it, according to the Florida AG’s office. Adkins manipulated the victim by purchasing gifts, including a new iPhone, with which he wanted the victim to produce higher-quality child sexual abuse material. He also sent V-bucks, the currency in Fortnite, and Robux, the currency in Roblox. Roblox is

A legislator’s chief of staff was arrested in Juneau on Friday on federal charges of sex trafficking and child exploitation, enticement and coercion and creating child sexual abuse material. Craig Scott Valdez, 36, was chief of staff to Sutton Republican Sen. George Rauscher since November, and worked in Rauscher’s office since 2021, according to a government staffing website Legistorm. Rauscher was not immediately available for comment Friday. Alaska Beacon is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Alaska Beacon maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Claire Stremple for questions: info@alaskabeacon.com.

Verify to continue To continue, please confirm that you're a human (and not a spambot). Checking if the site connection is secure vimeo.com needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding.

Updated Feb. 21, 2026, 5:45 p.m. ET The New York Yankees and their fans were greeted by all the glory of the senses in the team's Grapefruit League opener at Tampa's Steinbrenner Field.  The crack of the bat − from two Aaron Judge home runs and a monster shot from prospect Spencer Jones. The feel of the Hillsborough County sunshine on an 83-degree day.  And the smell of, well, raw sewage.  A pair of sewer lines broke outside the main entrance to George M. Steinbrenner Field, causing fans to tip-toe around what a security guard reportedly referred to as "the poo-poo water."  Underground, the scene was much worse.  The Yankees clubhouse was inundated with sewage, manager Aaron Boone telling reporters: "It's not great. It's all over the place."  The sewage reportedly had not reached the portion of the clubhouse housing the players' lockers. Yet the mess forced Yankees players to conduct interviews in a hallway − where the funk was still palpable. Not exactly the way you want to begin Grapefruit League play.   » Read More

TAMPA, Fla. — A sewage leak seeped into the bathroom inside the New York Yankees’ clubhouse and forced fans to walk around dirty, smelly pools of water during a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday afternoon. “It’s spring training for the toilets, too,” a Yankees spokesperson said. The spokesperson added that Tampa’s Department of Public Works was aware of the problem. The Athletic watched a security guard as he directed people to walk around water that had gathered in front of the stadium. The Yankees also closed the downstairs section of their two-floor team store due to the sewage leak. Other areas covered in sewage had been cordoned off with portable fencing. Workers tore up part of the entrance to the stadium offices to access piping. “It’s not great. It’s all over the place,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “Hopefully, we’ll get it cleaned up overnight and back in business tomorrow.” “Life gets you sometimes,” he added. “We’ll get through it.” A Yankees player said the sewage had initially soaked only the bathroom,  » Read More

Staff Photo February 28, 2026 | 12:00 am Community The Cook County Master Gardener Volunteers through the U of MN Extension are offering a community order of seed potatoes, onions, and leeks. Orders are due by Saturday, February 28, and are available at z.umn.edu/onion-potato. Pick up will be in early May.

世代傳媒股份有限公司 上報UP Media 於2016年7月成立。我們集結菁英記者、編輯、專業行銷業務、社群好手，強調多元的原生內容與有趣豐富的觀點。我們有國內外調查新聞、生活、遊戲、消費等資訊，希望提供讀者具有深度、廣度、樂趣及生活、時尚品味的原生新聞。

世代傳媒股份有限公司 上報UP Media 於2016年7月成立。我們集結菁英記者、編輯、專業行銷業務、社群好手，強調多元的原生內容與有趣豐富的觀點。我們有國內外調查新聞、生活、遊戲、消費等資訊，希望提供讀者具有深度、廣度、樂趣及生活、時尚品味的原生新聞。

Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of Whatsapp logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. — Reuters WhatsApp is developing a native "Scheduled Messages" feature that will allow users to set a specific date and time for messages to be sent automatically within chats. The functionality has been spotted in the latest iOS beta version 26.7.10.72, released through Apple's TestFlight programme, according to WABetaInfo. Once introduced, the feature will enable users to compose a message, select a preferred delivery time, and let the app send it automatically when the scheduled moment arrives — without requiring any further action. Scheduled messages will remain queued until dispatch and will appear in a dedicated section within the chat information screen. — WABetaInfo From there, users will be able to view, manage, or delete pending messages before they are sent. Importantly, deleting a scheduled message will not notify the recipient, as the message is removed prior to delivery. The upcoming tool is expected to function in both individual and group chats, allowing users to plan birthday wishes, reminders, announcements, or work-related updates in advance. While iPhone users can currently achieve similar results using Apple's

A group holds hands outside a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, in Los Angeles, U.S., Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo) Addiction to social media has been likened to that of casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there's some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like they can't escape the pull of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms. The companies that designed your favorite apps have an incentive to keep you glued to them so they can serve up ads that make them billions of dollars in revenue. Resisting the pull of the endless scroll, the dopamine hits from short-form videos and the ego boost and validation that come from likes and positive interactions, can seem like an unfair fight. For some people, "rage-bait," gloomy news and arguing with internet strangers also have an irresistible draw. Much of the concern around social media addiction has focused on children. But adults are also susceptible to using social media so much that it starts affecting their day-to-day lives. Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist and the medical director