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Instagram launches new safety features to help protect teens from sextortion scams
SUMMARY: The FBI has issued a warning about the increasing threat of sextortion on social media, particularly targeting teenagers on platforms like Instagram. Sextortion occurs when scammers manipulate teens into sending explicit images and then threaten to release them unless paid. To combat this issue, Instagram is introducing new safety features, including alerts for chats with unknown users from different countries and blocking screenshot capabilities for view-once images. The FBI has noted a 20% rise in sextortion cases, primarily affecting young males aged 14-17. Experts urge parents to foster open conversations to reduce shame and advise victims to stop communication and report the scammers.
There’s a new push to prevent teens from falling victim to sextortion scams.
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Trump and Trumpism begin their inevitable decline
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, beginning in 2025, has been marked by intense political activity and significant influence within the Republican Party. However, his political dominance faces growing challenges, including controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein files, declining poll numbers, and widespread criticism of major legislation affecting health insurance and climate policy. With the 2026 midterm elections looming and Trump’s advancing age coupled with health concerns, questions about his long-term political relevance are rising. Despite his current power and a supportive Supreme Court, Trump’s position and the future of the MAGA movement could decline rapidly, potentially fading from prominence.
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BBB issues warning about counterfeit Labubu dolls; how to spot a fake
SUMMARY: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns about counterfeit Labubu “Boo Boo” monster dolls, a current popular toy retailing around $30, with some selling for six figures. Scammers sell fake versions called “loofahs” that look similar but lack key authenticity features. Real Boo Boos have nine teeth, a specific face color, an authenticity stamp on the foot, and a QR code on the box and wash label for verification. Buyers should purchase only from Pop Mart or authorized stores, avoiding social media sellers with questionable reviews. Counterfeits are inferior, less valuable, and may disappoint collectors and users alike.
Labubu or Lafufu? Here’s how to know you got the real deal plush toy doll, as fakes flood the market.
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Trump says he is ‘allowed’ to pardon Maxwell, but it’s ‘inappropriate’ to discuss
SUMMARY: A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to release unclassified records about Jeffrey Epstein, with protections to redact victim names and prevent release of child pornography. President Trump has distanced himself from Epstein-related controversies, calling them hoaxes. Despite this, he acknowledged he has the power to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted trafficking accomplice, but called discussing a pardon “inappropriate” and said he’s not actively considering it. Maxwell recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in Florida, where she received limited immunity. The Justice Department reportedly devoted about 1,000 staff to reviewing Epstein files. Republicans face political pressure to vote on releasing these records before the midterms.
When asked if he would pardon Ghislaine Maxwell — the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein — President Trump said he is “allowed to give her a pardon” but “nobody’s approached me with it.”
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