‘Extreme’ blizzard hits California, Nevada and Utah causing widespread disruption
An “extreme” blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US – with more than 10 ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit. The states have also been affected by heavy rain and […]
Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on suspicion of child abuse in Utah
A former YouTuber who gave online parenting advice has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse after two of her children were found to be malnourished. Ruby Franke, whose now defunct 8 Passengers channel followed her family, was arrested on Wednesday in Utah and taken into custody. Franke’s 12-year-old son had climbed out of […]
Utah teens must have parental approval to join social networks, according to a new state law
Utah’s governor signed a controversial bill into law Thursday that would require minors to obtain a guardian’s consent before joining social media platforms, marking the most aggressive move yet by state or federal lawmakers. to protect minors online. As part of the bill, called the Utah Social Media Regulation Act, social media platforms will have […]
