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Andrea Yates, the Texas mom who infamously drowned her five children in a bathtub in 2001, is rejecting the chance to go free. Yates, who was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the tragic incident, remains housed in a mental hospital and has recently declined a hearing to determine her competency for release. Despite being eligible for an annual review of her case, Yates has consistently refused to be assessed. This decision indicates that she may never seek freedom from the mental institution where she has been held since her conviction. The story of Andrea Yates shocked the nation and raised awareness about the importance ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Artificial intelligence (AI), now an integral part of our everyday lives, is becoming increasingly accessible and ubiquitous. Consequently, there’s a growing trend of AI advancements being exploited for criminal activities. One significant concern is the ability AI provides to offenders to produce images and videos depicting real or deepfake child sexual exploitation material. This is particularly important here in Australia. The CyberSecurity Cooperative Research Centre has identified the country as the third-largest market for online sexual abuse material. So, how is AI being used to create child sexual exploitation material? Is it bec...... Read Full article on HadNews

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law to effectively ban young children from social media. The restrictive measure for minors has been introduced as a response to the growing concerns over the negative influence of various apps on young people in the United States. Under the new legislation to be introduced on 1 January 2025, Florida will prohibit children aged 13 and under from having access to social media, whilst 14 and 15-year-olds will require parental consent to be online. Speaking on Monday (25 March), Governor DeSantis explained his administration is merely “trying to help parents navigate this very diffic...... Read Full article on HadNews

The video titled "I Found Out I Was Intersex At 14 | BORN DIFFERENT" follows the journey of Joyce, a 21-year-old woman who discovered she was intersex at the age of 14. Born with XY chromosomes and insensitive to testosterone, Joyce developed outwardly female characteristics, but had no female reproductive organs. Initially shocked by the news, Joyce struggled with her identity and the realization that she would not be able to have biological children. Sharing her story on social media, Joyce met her current boyfriend, Angus, who accepted her for who she is. Despite concerns from Angus' family about their future together, Joyce remains hopefu...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ken Berry's ability to balance personal tragedy with professional success is a testament to his strength and resilience. Despite facing unimaginable losses, he continued to entertain audiences and bring joy to others through his work. His journey from a young dancer in the Midwest to a beloved television actor in Hollywood was filled with both triumphs and heartbreaks. The tragic deaths of his son and daughter marked chapters of deep sorrow in his life, but they also shaped him into a man with a greater appreciation for life and a deeper empathy for others. Ken Barry's story is a reminder that behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, there...... Read Full article on HadNews

The childfree movement is gaining momentum as more and more people choose not to have kids. In this eye-opening video, we delve into the reasons behind this trend, exploring the decline in birth rates in the US and worldwide. From the rising costs of childcare and IVF to the cultural shift towards independence and autonomy, there are multiple factors contributing to this decision. With increased economic inequality for future generations and women having more options than just motherhood, the choice to be childfree is becoming more normalized. TikTok has played a role in exposing the challenges of parenthood, and regretful parents are speaki...... Read Full article on HadNews

Two teens were arrested in Melbourne last month after horrific video footage of them pushing an unsuspecting elderly fisherman off a pier went viral. The “prank” appeared to have been undertaken and filmed for the purpose of social media content. The man had to be rescued by good samaritans and the teens have been charged. Soon after this, a schoolboy made headlines after being filmed on a footbridge pouring a whole bottle of milk on women enjoying a boat ride on Melbourne’s Yarra River. It is easy to explain this behaviour away as poor parenting, problem children or with the old rationale that “kids will be kids”. But we can bett...... Read Full article on HadNews

As the last few days of February draw near, we will soon be called to think about bullying on Pink Shirt Day on the last Wednesday of the month. Pink Shirt Day was started by Grade 12 Nova Scotia students David Shepherd and Travis Price who wanted to show their solidarity for a victim of bullying who was targeted, in part, for wearing a pink shirt. This initial show of solidarity has been a recognized day of action in Canada since 2007, and was adopted in New Zealand in 2009. This means that we’ve had over 15 Pink Shirt Days. What have they done beyond raising awareness? Sadly, the answer is not much. Research shows that the number of...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ukrainian Children — Stolen by Russia | DW Documentary Since the start of the war, Russia has abducted many thousands of Ukrainian children. Some were told they were being sent on vacation, only to end up in Russia. Many of the children have yet to return. The scale of abductions only became clear when the Ukrainian army began liberating Russian-occupied areas. Large numbers of children had apparently disappeared, victims of a criminal plan devised by Moscow. Russian forces had systematically scoured orphanages, maternity wards and children's hospitals, transferring Ukrainian children to Russia. Ukrainian families had also been instructed...... Read Full article on HadNews

Brides.com predicts that 2024 will be the “year of the proposal” as engagements tick back up after a pandemic-driven slowdown. Meanwhile, support for marriage has found new grist in recent books, including sociologist Brad Wilcox’s “Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization” and economist Melissa Kearney’s “The Two-Parent Privilege.” Kearney’s book was hailed by economist Tyler Cowen as possibly “the most important economics and policy book of this year.” This is not because it treads new ground but because, as author Kay Hymowitz writes, it breaks the supposed “taboo about an honest ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Called “very strange indeed.” Lawmakers in the US are getting calls from dead kids, causing additional dilemmas in the legality issue of deepfakes. Commencing on the sixth anniversary of the Parkland school tragedy, which claimed 17 lives, a number of deepfake, automated calls from the kids who were killed are all part of an effort to increase public awareness of gun safety and advocate for stricter gun laws. However, the topic of this piece isn’t gun control; instead, it’s a pivotal point in artificial intelligence and the use of deepfakes to disseminate messages and communicate with the dead — but will this usage turn out to be illeg...... Read Full article on HadNews

The nomadic children in northern Kyrgyzstan | DW Documentary In summer, the nomadic children in northern Kyrgyzstan move to high pastures with their families. For the last several years, there has finally been a place there where they can learn and socialize with other boys and girls: the yurt school. Every day, Jenya Scharscheva, the head of the village kindergarten, comes to the school yurt. She focuses on activities related to playing and learning. One of her protégés is 12-year-old Alihan, who lives with his family in a yurt at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Like almost all nomadic children, Alihan has to help his parents tend the past...... Read Full article on HadNews