SUMMARY: Stephanie Mistre’s world shattered when she found her 15-year-old daughter, Marie, who died by suicide in 2021. Mistre blames TikTok for exposing her daughter to harmful content promoting self-harm and suicide, which Mistre describes as brainwashing. Along with six other families, she is suing TikTok for failing to moderate dangerous content. Despite TikTok’s claims of robust moderation, critics argue the platform’s algorithms promote harmful material, particularly among vulnerable teens. Mistre believes that parents need to be aware of these dangers and advocates for accountability from social media platforms to protect children.

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SUMMARY: Aaron De Groft, former executive director of the Orlando Museum of Art, has died at 59 after a brief illness. His tenure ended amid controversy following an FBI raid in 2022 related to an art fraud investigation involving forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings. De Groft had insisted on the legitimacy of these artworks, which were found in a storage unit years after Basquiat’s death. The museum has faced lawsuits alleging fraud and breach of contract linked to the exhibit. De Groft’s death is noted with condolences from the museum, highlighting his survival by his wife and two children.

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SUMMARY: A report by the Florida auditor general’s office revealed multiple issues in Mexico Beach, Florida, including turnover in key management positions, delayed financial reports, and procurement violations. From 2020 to 2024, the city saw multiple firings and resignations among its administrators, with the city administrator position unfilled for 78 days and the accountant role vacant for 495 days. The city’s financial reports were filed late, with the 2020-2021 report 173 days late and the 2021-2022 report 362 days late. Additionally, over $1 million in unbid purchases were found. The city also misclassified a part-time accountant, risking potential tax penalties.

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