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Gavel Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images An Edwardsville man was sentenced to 30 months of probation after pleading guilty in November to an attempted child pornography charge. Hunter H. Wells, 23, of Edwardsville, pleaded guilty Nov. 3 to an amended charge. Two other counts in the case were dropped. A 2024 felony theft charge also was dropped. Article continues below this ad He had originally been charged with child pornography, a Class X felony, and two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, both Class A misdemeanors. The amended charge, attempted child pornography, is a Class 1 felony. According to court records of the original charges, on Dec. 11, 2023, Wells solicited what he believed was a 15-year-old to appear nude on Snapchat. On Jan. 1, 2024, he exposed himself to “a child or one whom he believed to be a 15-year-old child.” On Jan. 21, 2024, he exposed himself to “a child or one whom he believed to be a 14-year-old child.” According to additional court documents, in March 2024 the Moline Police Department received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children “exploiting children via Snapchat.” Article continues below this ad After obtaining search warrants, investigators determined the

Newton man faces new charges for possession of child sex abuse images OF THE FORECAST HERE, COMING UP IN A LITTLE BIT. LAURA NEW AT NOON. A NEWTON MAN WAITING TO BE SENTENCED AFTER A GROOMING STING IS FACING NEW CHARGES. 21 YEAR OLD RYAN HAMMOND IS NOW ACCUSED OF POSSESSING MORE THAN 30 IMAGES OF SUSPECTED CHILD SEX ABUSE. THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT SAYS ON MARCH 26TH, A FAMILY MEMBER FOUND THE IMAGES ON HIS PHONE AND REPORTED IT TO POLICE. INVESTIGATORS SAY THAT 17 YEAR OLD FEATURED IN THAT MATERIAL ADMITTED TO SENDING THE IMAGES TO HAMMOND OVER SNAPCHAT AFTER HE ASKED FOR THEM. KCCI TOLD YOU HE WAS ARRESTED JUST DAYS EARLIER AFTER ADMITTING TO POLICE HE HAD SEXUALLY ABUSED A TEENAGE VICTIM AND BEFORE THAT, IN FEBRUARY, HAMMOND PLEADED GUILTY TO ATTEMPTING TO MEET A TEENAGE GIRL FOR SEX. Newton man faces new charges for possession of child sex abuse images Updated: 12:14 PM CDT Apr 8, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ A central Iowa man waiting to be sentenced after a grooming sting is facing new charges.Ryan Hammen, 21, of Newton, is now accused of possessing more than 30 images of suspected child sex abuse.A criminal complaint

HMRC has come under fire for spending “staggering” amounts of money on Snapchat filters while Britons face down a record high tax burden. Critics have accused the taxman of spending tens of thousands of pounds from the public purse on "PR stunts" and not treating hardworking Britons' money with respect. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Taxpayers' Alliance shows that £43,029 was paid to Snapchat for the filters. Since 2024, the Government has spent more than half a million pounds on social media influencers, hiring 89 in 2024 and 126 in 2025 to appeal to a young audience on platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. Just months ago, GB News revealed fury at the Cabinet Office's plans to hire two "TikTok managers" - despite the Chinese-owned app being banned on all Parliamentary devices over security fears. Labour was panned for offering up a yearly salary of between £43,760 and £51,690 and a plum Civil Service pension with a 28.97 per cent employer contribution for the roles back in December. Confronted by its Snapchat spending, HMRC said it "carefully considers when to use public money as part of our communications efforts". But Callum McGoldrick, investigations campaign manager at

Irene Andrade - news@thelocal.no Published: 7 Apr, 2026 CET. Updated: Tue 7 Apr 2026 14:55 CET WhatsApp is not as commonly used in Norway; people prefer Facebook Messenger, SMS or Snapchat. Photo by Dimitri Karastelev on Unsplash How do you keep in touch with friends, neighbors, or colleagues in Norway? You might need to change your approach and try out some apps you never used before (or stopped using a while ago). Advertisement Please sign up or log in to continue reading More Comments Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at news@thelocal.no. Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved. Please log in here to leave a comment. See Also

Each week, we spotlight Marketing Brew readers in our Coworking series. If you’d like to be featured, introduce yourself here. Fintan Gillespie is global director, ad partnerships at Snap Inc. He previously worked at Google. Favorite project you’ve worked on? A recent favorite has been launching our integration with WooCommerce. It’s a big step forward in making Snapchat’s ad tools more accessible to a wider range of SMB e-commerce businesses. By giving WooCommerce merchants a seamless way to create, manage, and optimize Snapchat campaigns directly from their storefronts, we’re helping them show up where their customers are already spending time. It builds on the success of our established Shopify integration, and speaks to what we’re all about: lowering the barrier to entry for high-impact, creative advertising that actually drives results. What’s your favorite ad campaign? I love when multiple partners get involved to make a campaign come to life. One example that really caught my eye this year was when Steve Madden worked with one of our agency partners, January Digital, to reach new customers on Snapchat. Through that campaign development, they worked with another one of our social agency partners, Whalar, on an entire creator strategy. One thing we

Published  April 6, 2026 12:47pm EDT article (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) MELBOURNE, Australia - Australia’s online safety watchdog said Tuesday it is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, alleging the platforms are failing to adequately prevent children under 16 from accessing their services. What they're saying: Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platforms can reasonably be expected to take under the laws that took effect on Dec. 10 banning young children from holding accounts. Julie Inman Grant, who is Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, on Tuesday released her first compliance report since those laws took effect demanding 10 platforms remove all Australian account-holders younger than 16. RELATED: Snapchat under investigation by EU over alleged failure to protect children on app Inman Grant said in a statement her office had "significant concerns about the compliance" of half of those 10 platforms. Her office was gathering evidence against the five that they had not taken "reasonable steps" to prevent young children holding accounts. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the five criticized platforms were deliberately not complying with Australian law. "Social media platforms are choosing to do the absolute bare minimum because they want

Snapchat+ enhances the core app with exclusive tools like custom icons, advanced friend insights, and AI-powered features for more personalized social sharing worldwide. Snapchat+ is a premium subscription service offered within the Snapchat app, providing users with enhanced features that extend beyond the free version's capabilities. Launched as a way to monetize the platform's popular ephemeral messaging and multimedia sharing, Snapchat+ delivers exclusive tools designed for frequent users seeking deeper customization, privacy controls, and interactive experiences. Available globally through the app, it caters to Snapchat's vast user base, which spans teens, young adults, and content creators across continents. The service matters for consumers because it transforms standard Snaps into more expressive and secure interactions. For instance, subscribers gain access to **custom app icons**, allowing them to personalize the Snapchat interface with unique designs that reflect their style. This level of customization appeals to younger demographics who value individuality in their digital lives, fostering loyalty to the platform amid competition from Instagram and TikTok. What is Snapchat+ and Core Functions Snapchat+ operates as an in-app subscription tier, typically priced at a low monthly fee, unlocking a suite of premium functionalities. Key among these is **Friend Solar System**, which visualizes relationships with

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The resurgent Broncos suffered a double whammy after setbacks to star duo Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds marred Brisbane’s 26-12 derby defeat of the Titans on Saturday night. Watch every game of every round of the Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1 . MATCH CENTRE: Titans vs Broncos teams, scores, videos, updates WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Ben Hunt revealed Walsh suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone and could miss a couple of weeks. Despite losing Walsh, the NRL premiers flexed their muscle with a third consecutive win as Ben Hunt and Ezra Mam stabilised the Broncos to the bury the plucky Titans at a soldout Cbus Super Stadium. But Brisbane’s seventh win in 10 Titans derbies was tempered by Adam Reynolds (groin) hobbling off in the 25th minute, while Walsh was left seeing stars making a trysaver on Titans forward Kurtis Morrin on the stroke of half-time. Reynolds is set for scans, while Walsh will almost certainly be ruled out of

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