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A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Wyandanch, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, June 14. A Suffolk County Police vehicle  Photo Credit: Suffolk County Police 06/14/2025 12:32 p.m. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling east on Wyandanch Avenue, just west of Mount Avenue, around 7:29 p.m. on Friday, June 13, police said. The driver fled the scene without stopping and continued eastbound toward Mount Avenue. The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Major Case Unit. Detectives are actively investigating and asking anyone with information to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Click here to follow Daily Voice East Hampton and receive free news updates.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has issued an alert for the public's assistance in the chilling case of a sex offender targeting youngsters through Snapchat. Holland Langhorn-Padilla, a 32-year-old male, was arrested on June 11, 2025, following an extensive six-month probe by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC). The suspect is accused of attempting to sexually exploit a 12-year-old girl by sending her harassing texts, which she got from two friends that he had contacted on Snapchat. According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Langhorn-Padilla, using the Snapchat handles “noise666” and “n666iser,” tried to lure the underage victim with offerings of vapes and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts. Officials have detailed that Langhorn-Padilla was apprehended in the 6200 block of S. Troy Cir. in Centennial, where he allegedly resisted arrest, adding to the charge of assaulting an investigator. An arrest warrant had been issued before his capture, citing crimes that include Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Internet Luring of a Child, and Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material, among others. Details shared by the sheriff's office also indicate that Langhorn-Padilla is a habitual offender, and he was booked into the Arapahoe County Detention

Snapchat brings latest editing features for creators In a significant move, Snapchat has launched a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge features aimed at simplifying content creation and improving visibility for creators on the platform. In an effort to keep creators within its ecosystem instead of relying on third-party apps like CapCut. Snapchat has rolled out the Timeline Editor, offering a seamless way to edit videos directly within the app. The new tool presents video clips in a chronological layout for simplified rearranging and organising of footage. After arranging a sequence, creators can improve their content using filters, lenses, background music selection from the Sounds library, and other creative features. In addition, the platform has introduced the latest “Create a Video” template, enabling users to choose multiple Memories, add a song, and automatically generate a stylised competition. It is currently accessible to iOS users worldwide. Auto-Save Stories Function Snapchat has announced the Auto-Save Stories Function that will now allow creators to automatically save their public stories to their profiles. While this might stray from Snapchat's original concept, it enables users to curate a lasting archive of their favourite moments, helping them maintain a public content portfolio. It extends content visibility beyond the

By Alimat Aliyeva Snapchat is stepping up its competition against Instagram and TikTok with the introduction of a suite of new tools designed to enhance content creation for users, Azernews reports. On June 12, the company unveiled its new Timeline Editor feature, alongside several updates aimed at simplifying video editing and improving content sharing. The Timeline Editor is a major new addition, offering creators a more intuitive way to edit videos directly within Snapchat. With a chronological layout, this feature allows users to easily trim, move, and rearrange clips in their videos. Once the sequence is set, creators can add effects, music from Snapchat’s Sounds library, and apply various other creative tools. This makes it simpler than ever to produce professional-looking videos without relying on third-party editing apps like CapCut. For users looking for an even easier way to compile their content, Snapchat is introducing a new “Create a Video” template. This feature allows users to select a few Memories, choose a song from the Sounds library, and pick a template to instantly generate a custom compilation video. It’s a streamlined way to turn your photos and videos into engaging clips with minimal effort. The new feature is rolling out

As Snapchat continues to take on Instagram and TikTok, the company announced on Thursday that it’s introducing a suite of new tools and features to make it easier for creators to create and share content on its platform. The social network is launching a “Timeline Editor” feature, a new way to create videos from saved Memories, the ability to auto-save Stories to profiles, and more. Snapchat says the new Timeline Editor will give creators a more intuitive way to edit videos directly on the platform. The Timeline Editor lets you view your video in a chronological layout, so it’s easy to trim, move, or rearrange clips. Once your sequence is set, you can add Lenses, add music from the Sounds library, and use other creative tools. The tool could get rid of the need for users to edit simple videos on third-party editing platforms, such as CapCut, before posting them on Snapchat. Creators will also get access to a new “Create a Video” template that lets them select a few Memories, choose a song from Snapchat’s Sounds library, and pick their favorite template to generate a custom compilation video. The feature is rolling out globally on iOS. Image Credits:Snapchat Users will

DETROIT – Mubasher Riaz, 41, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, was sentenced today to 188 months in prison after having pleaded guilty to charges of coercion and enticement of a minor, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Detroit Division. According to court records, in July 2023, local police in Maumee, Ohio, learned that Riaz was messaging a 13-year-old girl, Minor Victim 1 (MV-1) on Snapchat. Communications between Riaz and MV-1 showed that Riaz had requested and received nude images of the minor and that he attempted to gather information about her home with the intent to meet with her to engage in sexual activity.  FBI agents reviewed Riaz’s Snapchat communications and found that Riaz messaged numerous other individuals on Snapchat who identified themselves as minors, some as young as 11 years old. For example, Riaz communicated with Minor Victim 2 (MV-2), who was 13 years old when Riaz contacted her. Riaz drove to MV-2’s foster home and engaged in sexual activity with her in his parked car. Riaz offered MV-1 and MV-2 tobacco and other items in exchange for sex acts. As part

Aisha Malik Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 1:54 PM 2 min read In This Article: Image Credits:KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP / Getty Images Snapchat on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Snapchat+ tier called “Lens+.” The new tier costs $8.99 per month and, as its name suggests, is centered around giving users access to exclusive Lenses and AR experiences. In addition to giving users access to the perks unlocked with the standard $3.99 per month Snapchat+ tier, Lens+ gives users the ability to use hundreds of Lenses that let you “play, create, and share Snaps” with others, the company says. “We’re starting with Lenses built by Snapchat and select creators, including exclusive new AI video Lenses, a brand new Bitmoji Game Lens, and more — and we’ll be adding new AR experiences every week,” Snapchat explained in a blog post. A Snap spokesperson told TechCrunch in an email that the company won’t be gating any Lenses that have previously been available for free. In the coming months, select Lens creators will be able to monetize exclusive Lenses, the company says. This means that creators will be able to unlock a new way to grow their earnings on the platform. Snapchat did not

Meta’s head of public policy in India, Shivnath Thukral, is leaving the social networking company, nearly three and a half years after joining and just months after his counterpart at Google stepped down. Thukral spent over seven and a half years at Meta and took over as public policy lead for the South Asian market — the company’s largest user base — in November 2022, after his predecessor Rajiv Aggarwal left. “Having helped build some of the systems and processes, I do feel it is a good time to let the engine and the team work on their own. As my next journey begins, I want to recognize the work of my team, which is the best in business and one of the reasons why this is such a difficult decision for me,” Thukral said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. Thukral’s exit comes just months after Meta won relief in India over WhatsApp’s 2021 data-sharing policy, which had earlier resulted in a five-year ban by the country’s antitrust regulator. The company had warned that the antitrust ruling could force the rollback of its features. Nonetheless, Meta, which has the biggest user base for Facebook and WhatsApp, and the largest

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Snapchat has officially launched a dedicated app for Apple Watch, giving users the power to view and respond to chats directly from their wrists. Designed for quick, on-the-go communication, the app brings essential messaging features to Apple’s wearable, enhancing how users stay in touch. This marks a notable move in how users can interact with the platform, giving them a convenient way to stay connected without ever pulling out their iPhone. With the new Snapchat Apple Watch app, users can now view and reply to chats using a variety of input methods: The built-in Apple Watch keyboard Scribble for handwriting text Dictation for voice-to-text replies A wide range of emojis and Bitmoji reactions This lightweight version of Snapchat doesn’t support sending Snaps, viewing Stories, or using the camera. A New Era for Messaging on Wearables? Interestingly, Snapchat’s move comes at a time when many major apps have abandoned Apple Watch support. Apps like Slack, Facebook Messenger, Uber, and Lyft previously launched Watch-compatible versions, only to later withdraw them due to low engagement and high maintenance costs. Snapchat is confident that its highly engaged user base, especially younger audiences who value convenience and rapid communication, will embrace this new feature. “We