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Illinois residents who have used Snapchat at any point since November 2015 are eligible to submit a claim as part of a multi-million dollar class-action settlement against the social networking app, but time is running out to file a claim. The lawsuit alleges Snapchat collected biometric data from users without their consent via the "Lenses" and Filters" features, which violates Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. Illinoisans wishing to file a claim have just over two weeks left to do so, with Saturday, Nov. 5 marking the deadline. There's less than a month left for Illinois residents who have used Snapchat since November 2015 to submit a claim as part of a multi-million dollar class-action settlement against the app's parent company. The lawsuit alleges the social networking app violated Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting biometric data from users without their consent, specifically through the "Lenses" and "Filters" features. Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act prohibits private sector companies and institutions from collecting biometric data from unsuspecting citizens in the state or online, no matter where the business is based. Data cannot be sold, transferred or traded. Unlike any other state, citizens can sue for alleged violations, which has sparked hundreds of…

A 17-year-old from Fall River has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide after authorities said he stabbed a teenage girl he met on Snapchat and ran her over with his car in Beaver Dam.According to a criminal complaint, at about 9 p.m. Saturday, an officer with the Beaver Dam Police Department responded to a report that a woman had been run over in the Walmart parking lot, and the driver left the scene. A 17-year-old girl was found with road rash, groaning in agony, and "only the right side of her chest was rising and falling." Blood was also coming out of her nose and mouth.After reviewing cameras in the parking lot, police said they determined the vehicle involved was a dark blue 2009 Pontiac Vibe, registered to a Clint Lenz in Fall River in Columbia County.On Sunday, police said they located the car in the driveway with damage to the front fender and blood on the front driver's side quarter panel. Officers then tried to talk to Dylan Lenz, 17, and they said his parents were uncooperative.After finally taking Dylan Lenz into custody, he was questioned at the Fall River Municipal Building. In the criminal complaint, Dylan Lenz…

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By Jon Swartz Snap earnings preview: Analyst says 'the darkest days of this economic downturn are ahead of us,' and Snap will be the first out of the gate to detail exactly how dark it is for social-media companies The last time Snap Inc. reported quarterly results, the roof caved in and its shares lost a quarter of their value. Slackening digital advertising and warnings of deep cost cuts will do that to a stock. But Snap's (SNAP) conundrum was merely a prelude for similar troubles at Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Twitter Inc. (TWTR), Pinterest Inc. (PINS) and, to a lesser extent, Alphabet Inc.'s (GOOGL) (GOOGL) Google. Each is caught in a vice grip of inflation, a war in Ukraine and a looming recession, which combine to make for a dismal near-future for online advertising. When Snap reports its fiscal third-quarter results Thursday, analysts expect more of the same: Little good news, and a warning for other companies set to follow with their own earnings. "Snap is the worst-performing stock in our coverage universe thus far in 2022," Brian White of Monness Crespi Hardt said in a note Monday. "Moreover, we believe the darkest days of this…

Once you’ve decided on a costume, you can select ‘Shop Now’ to purchase. With Halloween just around the corner, many people are in search of the perfect costume to celebrate this year’s festivities. Thankfully, Snapchat has your back.This year the social media app has partnered with costume design and manufacturing company Disguise Inc. to launch an augmented reality (AR) shopping experience that allows you to try on and purchase virtual Halloween costumes based on hit franchises such as Harry Potter, Minecraft, Cobra Kai, The Office, Ghostbusters, Chucky, Power Rangers, and Transformers just to name a few.“Imagining what a costume will look like on you is a big part of Halloween shopping. Snapchat’s new AR try-on capabilities take the wonder out of your costume shopping experience,” said Stephen Berman, CEO of JAKKS Pacific, in an official press release.“Disguise is excited to partner with Snapchat this year to bring these Lenses to life. We have enlisted some of our top licensors to help us create an enjoyable try-on experience for customers and fans. All Lenses will also have a direct line to purchase if you like what you see!”“These Halloween AR try-on experiences represent what makes shopping on Snapchat so seamless and…

Jay Tyrell Whiteford used Snapchat to convince minors to send him sexually explicit material in March of 2020.Jay Tyrell Whiteford used Snapchat to convince minors to send him sexually explicit material in March of 2020.A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for using Snapchat to produce child pornography. Jay Tyrell Whiteford, 40, was sentenced to 420 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release in U.S. District Court Thursday.He had previously pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography in June. In March of 2020, Whiteford used Snapchat to talk to at least two people under the age of 18. Pretending to be 16, Whiteford would then coerce them into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos, according to court documents. The case was investigated by both the FBI and the Minneapolis Police Department. DONTCHA KNOW?You Can Get BMTN Special Offers!

Ethan Page made a name for himself during his time in Impact Wrestling, where he was a multi-time tag team champion alongside Josh Alexander. Eventually, he made his way to AEW and has since become one of the regular features of AEW programming. Ethan Page has a lot of interests outside of pro wrestling, which include gaming, movies, tv shows and all other sorts of pop culture out there. This was on full display during his final match in Impact Wrestling as well. Speaking with Daily Hive, Ethan Page was asked about AEW’s in-ring safety protocols. Page acknowledged that AEW has “certian protocols” in place to make sure the roster is “kept safe.” ”I’m the type that if I’m hurt, guess what? The match stops, I really don’t care.There is not audience member in the crowd that means more to me than my daughter, my son, and my wife. So if I think it’s a serious injury, then I’ll definitely just count out.” Ethan Page debuted with AEW at Revolution 2021. Losing in the Face of the Revolution Ladder match. Page joined The Firm and became friends with Stokely Hathaway, which has allowed him more screen time. There is still a long…

The alleged victims come forward with stories of abuse and misconduct. The popular content creator Dream was recently accused of grooming underage girls. The news immediately brought on a backlash from a large segment of his followers, causing “Dream is a freak” to briefly trend on Twitter. Dream is mostly known for streaming Minecraft content on YouTube, suddenly rising to a new level of notoriety last month after revealing his face for the first time. The news broke when a user on Twitter made a series of serious allegations, claiming to have been groomed by the streamer at some point in 2020, a remark first spotted by Dot Esports. According to the user, Dream made several advances before inviting her over to his house. The user was apparently 17 years old at the time of the incident. The posts have since been deleted from the social media platform, but another user on TikTok who identified herself only as Amanda has now made very similar accusations, alleging that she was groomed by Dream on Instagram and Snapchat starting on September 23, 2020. Amanda said that she was then only 17. “Here's my evidence,” Amada said on Twitter after posting several videos…

Carrollton man accused of abusing child, posting it online HAVE KNOWN THE ABUSE WAS HAPPENING AND STOPPED IT. A CARROLLTON MAN ACCUSED OF PHYSICALLY ABUSING A TODDLER AND POSTING A VIDEO OF IT ON SNAPCHAT. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IS CHARGED CRIMINAL ABUSE OF A CHILD AND STRANGULATION. POLICE SAY A WOMAN BROUGHT HER TWO YEAR OLD SON TO THE HOSPITAL YESTERDAY EVENING WITH VISIBLE INJURIES TO HIS FACE. SHE TOLD POLICE SHE LEFT THE CHILD WITH FRANKLIN WHILE SHE WAS AT WORK AND MULTIPLE PEOPLE CALLED HER AFTER SEEING HIM GRAB THE BOY BY THE THROAT AND SLAM HIM DOWN ON THE BED. OFFICERS WHO QUESTIONED FRANKLIN SAY HE ADMITTED TO DOI GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Privacy Notice Carrollton man accused of abusing child, posting it online A Carrollton man is accused of physically abusing a toddler and posting a video of it on Snapchat.Benjamin Franklin of Carrollton is now being charged with abuse of a child and strangulation.Police said that a woman brought her 2-year-old son to the hospital on Thursday evening with visible injuries to his face.She told police she left the child with Franklin while she was…