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Fresno County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman suspected of passing fraudulent checks through an ATM near Ashlan and Millbrook avenues in Fresno. Authorities said the woman used the ATM to pass the fraudulent checks. Investigators believe she was traveling in a dark-colored Scion XB. Got a Tip? Anyone with information about the suspect or the case is asked to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111. Tips can also be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or through www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. The case is listed as No. 26-507. — Connect with  Anthony W. Haddad  on social media. Got a tip? Send an  email . 

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Even as Spain‘s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that the country plans to implement a social media ban for under-16 Spaniards online, Snapchat has taken a position that is at odds with Australia’s social media ban for under-16 users, as per a recent blog post. The California-headquartered app argues that Australia’s approach to teens’ social media access, with its now-effective Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law, has gaps which could undermine the goal of the law. Interestingly, the messaging app even claims that it is not a platform that should fall within the Australian law’s purview for age restrictions. Interestingly, Snapchat’s take on the social media ban comes in the wake of Australia’s eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, telling reporters that she was looking for ‘systemic issues’ with the SMMA rollout. 1) Snapchat claims it is not an ‘in-scope’ social media platform “We fundamentally disagree that Snapchat is an in-scope age-restricted social media platform,” reads the blog post. The California-headquartered platform says that it is primarily a messaging app and that cutting under-16 users from Snapchat will not be beneficial in any way. Essentially, Snapchat is saying here that it is a messaging platform that should not fall within the

MADRID – Spain and Greece on Tuesday proposed bans on social media use by teenagers as attitudes hardened in Europe against technology some say is designed to be addictive and which can expose children to harmful content. Spain wants to prohibit social media for under-16s, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. Greece ​is close to announcing a similar ban for children under 15, a senior government source said. They join countries such as ‍Britain and ⁠France in considering tougher stances on social media, after Australia in December became the first nation to ‍prohibit access to such platforms for children younger than 16.

Skip to content 3 Feb 2026 The ban on under-16s in Australia has led to mass Snapchat account removals, while platforms caution that current age-assurance tools remain unreliable and open to circumvention. Snapchat has blocked more than 415,000 Australian accounts after the national ban on under-16s began, marking a rapid escalation in the country’s effort to restrict children’s access to major platforms. The company relied on a mix of self-reported ages and age-detection technologies to identify users who appeared to be under 16. The platform warned that age verification still faces serious shortcomings, leaving room for teenagers to bypass safeguards rather than supporting reliable compliance. Facial estimation tools remain accurate only within a narrow range, meaning some young people may slip through while older users risk losing access. Snapchat also noted the likelihood that teenagers will shift towards less regulated messaging apps. The eSafety commissioner has focused regulatory pressure on the 10 largest platforms, although all services with Australian users are expected to assess whether they fall under the new requirements. Officials have acknowledged that the technology needs improvement and that reliability issues, such as the absence of a liveness check, contributed to false results. More than 4.7 million accounts

The action follows Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age law, while warning that some minors may still be bypassing age verification systems. Snapchat has blocked or disabled about 415,000 accounts in Australia held by users under 16 since the country’s social media age restrictions took effect, while warning that some minors may still be bypassing age verification systems. The action follows Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age law, which came into force on December 10 and requires platforms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTube to prevent users under 16 from holding accounts. Platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to comply face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($34 million). Australia’s eSafety regulator said last month that technology companies had blocked 4.7 million accounts in total, calling the results “significant outcomes.” The platform said in a statement, “Two months into the implementation of Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law, Snapchat remains fully committed to complying with the legislation and supporting its underlying goal of improving online safety for young Australians.” However, the platform had identified limitations in how the law is currently being enforced. It cited technical challenges with age verification, noting that a 2025 government trial found age

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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