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year-old boy displays a message on his mobile phone from social media platform Snapchat after his account was locked for age verification in Sydney on December 9, 2025. Photo by STR / AFP Sydney, Australia — Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, but warned some youngsters may be bypassing age verification technology. The platform urged the Australian authorities to oblige app stores to check users' ages as an "additional safeguard" for the world-first crackdown. Platforms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTube must stop underage users from holding accounts under the legislation, which came into effect on December 10. Companies face fines of Aus$49.5 million (US$34 million) if they fail to take "reasonable steps" to comply. Australia's eSafety online regulator reported last month that tech giants had already blocked 4.7 million accounts, delivering "significant outcomes". As of the end of January, Snapchat said it had blocked or disabled 415,000 Snapchat accounts in Australia belonging to under-16s. "We continue to lock more accounts daily," it said in an online statement. But the law leaves "significant gaps", Snapchat said, arguing that age estimation technology was only accurate to within two to three years.

Ghanaian Snapchat influencer Kwatemaa Andoh has set a new standard for social media personalities with her lavish wedding. The beauty icon turned heads with her beautiful looks during the ceremony held on January 31, 2026. Snapchat Influencer Kwartemaa Andoh Rock 10 Beautiful Gowns For Her Star-studded Wedding Source: Instagram The wedding of Ghanaian influencer Kwaremaa Andoh has become the talk of the town after videos from the event went viral online. The entrepreneur carefully curated her hairstyles and gowns, showcasing her elegance as she celebrated her union with the love of her life in the presence of family and friends. From traditional to modern, Kwatemaa Andoh’s 10 beautiful gowns highlighted her fashion versatility and ensured her wedding was unforgettable. Kwatemaa Andoh rocks gold chain dress Ghanaian Snapchat influencer Kwatemaa Andoh made a bold fashion statement in a gold chain tassel dress for her white wedding reception gown. She paired the halter-neck gown with classy, glittering high heels for height and also elevated her look at the star-studded event. Kwatemaa Andoh wore heavy makeup by Reggies Makeover and turned heads with her hairstyle as she posed for the cameras. The Instagram videos of the beautiful dress Kwatemaa Andoh wore for her

A pirate’s life was for Patrick Maroon. The three-time Stanley Cup champion served as the grand marshal for the 2026 Gasparilla pirate parade on Saturday. Gasparilla is an annual pirate-themed event which features Tampa Bay being “invaded” by fabled pirate Jose Gaspar’s crew and followed by a parade of pirates down Bayshore Boulevard. Maroon helped kick off the festivities for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series between the Lightning and Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium. The former Lightning forward, who won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the team in 2020 and 2021, sported the team’s Stadium Series jersey and beads before he led the parade route. Lightning mascot, ThunderBug, joined Maroon along the parade route and threw beads into the crowd in a video shared on the Lightning alumni Instagram account story. The retired NHL forward’s former Lightning teammate Ryan McDonagh thought Maroon’s duties added to the excitement of the weekend “Huge honor, very deserving,” McDonagh said after practice on Saturday. “Obviously, a huge voice for our city, the impact that he made, a huge part of our two Cups and the seasons before and after. He's very well liked and a big personality and should put

Married ex-high school teacher McKenna Kindred suggested that she and a teenage student she was sexually abusing should start using Snapchat to hide their X-rated chats, according to court docs. “Hm next time I need to relearn Snapchat haha,” Kindred, now 27, texted the 17-year-old boy at one point during their tryst, which began when Kindred was his educator at Central Valley High School in Spokane, Washington. The conniving message came after the pair had already engaged in a depraved three-and-a-half hour sex marathon at Kindred’s marital home in November 2022 – while her oblivious husband was away on a hunting trip. “Mom glad I can satisfy you,” the teen kicked off the text thread. After the teacher liked the message, the boy asked if she used a sex toy while thinking about him. “I did,” she creepily replied. “U should have video it and save it,” the teen responded, prompting Kindred to propose that he teach her how to use Snapchat the next time they meet up. The social media platform is popular for allowing users to send photos and videos – or “snaps” – that disappear after viewing. By that point, the pair had already exchanged a series

Jan. 31, 2026, 4:07 a.m. CT A former Peoria pastor was charged with distributing harmful materials to a minor. Michael Ritchason, 48, allegedly sent an illicit photo of himself via Snapchat to a minor in August 2025. He was released with conditions before trial, including no contact with the minor. Ritchason resigned from his position as lead pastor at Riverside Community Church in December. A former pastor at Peoria's Riverside Community Church was released with conditions before trial on charges that he sent illicit photos to a minor last year. Michael Ritchason, 48, of Pekin was charged with one count of distributing harmful materials to a minor on Dec. 22, two months after he had been arrested for allegedly sending a Snapchat photo of his genitals to a minor in August 2025, according to court documents. Ritchason made a first appearance in court Thursday in Tazewell County Circuit Court. The Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office did not file a petition to detain him before trial. Circuit Judge Chris Doscotch ordered Ritchason's release, requiring him to comply with pre-trial services reporting and subjecting his electronic devices and social media accounts to a manual search at their request. Ritchason is also ordered

Welcome back to Lately, The Globe’s weekly tech newsletter. If you have feedback or just want to say hello to a real-life human, send me an e-mail. In this week’s issue: 🧑🏽‍⚖️ The year of social media lawsuits around child safety is here 📱 The infinite scroll of violence in Minneapolis 🚘 Toronto-based Waabi announces robotaxi fleet with Uber 🧟 A zombified Napster is back LAWSUITS Did social media companies design their platforms to be addictive? The courts will soon decide This week, the first trial began in a series of federal and state lawsuits across the United States, accusing social media companies of designing platforms that are intentionally addictive and cause harm to children. The trial, which opened Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, centres on a lawsuit brought by a 20-year-old California woman who says she became addicted to social media as a child, leading to anxiety, depression and body-image issues. The case initially named Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, though TikTok and Snapchat settled ahead of the trial. Plaintiffs argue that features such as infinite scroll, notifications and algorithmic recommendations are deliberately engineered to encourage compulsive use. Some experts have compared the cases to the Big

The year is 2016. Somehow it feels carefree, driven by internet culture. Everyone is wearing over-the-top makeup. At least, that’s how Maren Nævdal, 27, remembers... LONDON(AP) — The year is 2016. Somehow it feels carefree, driven by internet culture. Everyone is wearing over-the-top makeup. At least, that’s how Maren Nævdal, 27, remembers it — and has seen it on her social feeds in recent days. For Njeri Allen, also 27, the year was defined by the artists topping the charts that year, from Beyonce to Drake to Rihanna’s last music releases. She also remembers the Snapchat stories and an unforgettable summer with her loved ones. “Everything felt new, different, interesting and fun,” Allen says. Many people, particularly those in their 20s and 30s, are thinking about 2016 these days. Over the past few weeks, millions have been sharing throwback photos to that time on social media, kicking off one of the first viral trends of the year — the year 2026, that is. With it have come the memes about how various factors — the sepia hues over Instagram photos, the dog filters on Snapchat and the music — made even 2016's worst day feel like the best of times.

The digital landscape is clearly divided by generation, and nowhere is this more apparent than on Snapchat. The platform has solidified its position as a playground for the young, with Gen Z (1995–2012) leading the charge. A massive 72% of this demographic uses the app, drawn to its ephemeral nature and visual-first communication style. As users age, however, the "ghost" app begins to lose its haunting power. Millennials (1980–1994) maintain a strong presence at 62%, using it to stay connected with peers, but there is a sharp drop-off once we hit the older cohorts. Only 31% of Generation X engages with the platform, and among Baby Boomers, the number falls to just 11%.  These global statistics, gathered from over 13,000 respondents ranging from 14 to 98 years old, illustrate a distinct social media generation gap. For Gen Z and younger Millennials, Snapchat isn't just an app; it’s a primary mode of social interaction. For the older generations, it remains a peripheral tool, overshadowed by more traditional or text-heavy social networking platforms.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND ENTICEMENT OF A CHILD A Poplar Bluff man has been taken into custody on multiple charges, including possession of child pornography. According to a probable cause statement, an investigation was started after a parent reported that their child had been exchanging nude photos and videos with an adult over snapchat and text messages. The juvenile told authorities that they communicated frequently with a man, identified as 39 year old Austin Dailey, on snapchat. The juvenile also stated that Dailey discussed wanting to have sex with them and asked to meet them at a nearby park. Last week, Dailey was taken into custody after a search at his residence. Dailey has been charged with felony possession of child pornography and enticement or attempted enticement of a child. His bond was set at $100,000. NEW BUTLER COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK TO BE SWORN IN ON FRIDAY A new Circuit Clerk will be sworn in at a public event on Friday in Butler County. Holly Lawson has been appointed as the new Butler County Circuit Clerk. She will be taking over for Cindi Bowman who is retiring at the end of the month. Lawson