A family sued Roblox and Discord, alleging a sex offender communicated with their son on the platforms. He now battles depression.

The family is among dozens suing Roblox, Discord and other tech platforms, alleging they allowed sexual predators access to their children.
New York Post

Doctors warn against horrifying nighttime sleep hack — it can actually make your issues worse

Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less. Doctors say don’t do it. Some on social media ...
Chicago Tribune

Of Notoriety: ‘Hell’s Belle’ lecture unveils Whiting connection to murderer Belle Gunness

“Letters of the Lovelorn” murderer Belle Gunness is credited with the murders of at least 14 people, with speculation that the body count could be more than double what’s been recorded. The Northwest ...
Reuters

UK police arrest man over hack that affected European airports

LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday a man had been arrested as part of an investigation into a ransomware attack against Collins Aerospace, owned by RTX (RTX.N), opens new tab ...
The Conversation

Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation

Lucy Xiaolu Wang does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
WRAL

'Haven for predators': Two NC families sue Roblox & Discord, alleging sexual exploitation

Two lawsuits filed on behalf of a Wake County teen and a Cumberland County teen allege that popular apps Roblox and Discord created an environment that allowed a Louisiana man to exploit her online.
CoinTelegraph

UXLink hack turns ironic as attacker gets phished mid-exploit

AI-powered Web3 social platform and infrastructure UXLink saw its crypto token collapse by over 90% after a malicious actor minted billions of unauthorized tokens. On Tuesday, the project announced ...
Medical Xpress

Some new drugs aren't actually 'new': Pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices

Pharmaceutical innovation saves lives. But not every "new" drug is truly new. Such practices raise concerns about drug access and affordability, especially when companies use minor tweaks to block ...
The New York Times

The Hack I’m Using to Clear Out My Camera Roll at Last

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Haley Jo Lewis Haley Jo Lewis is a newsletters editor. She has contributed to ...
Android Authority

New Fire TV jailbreak lets you use a custom launcher, but don't tell Amazon

A new Fire OS exploit has been discovered. The exploit allows for enhanced permissions on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. Expect Amazon to patch the exploit in the near future. There’s a new way to ...
Forbes

Roblox’s ‘Italian Brainrot’ Trend, Explained

Roblox’s Steal a Brainrot, based on “Italian Brainrot” memes, has become a breakout hit—the Roblox/Fortnite game recently hit almost 24 million players in a single day. Roblox is the gaming hub of ...