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The county alleges Roblox falsely marketed itself as a safe haven for kids while operating what officials called a “breeding ground for predators.” ...

A Monroe County man was sentenced to federal prison after using multiple social media platforms to sexually exploit children.

Los Angeles County has sued Roblox, claiming the platform's moderation and age-verification systems are inadequate.

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In recent weeks, a rumor claiming that Earth would “lose gravity” for 7 seconds on August 12, 2026, has whipped up an online frenzy. Social media users warned the catastrophe would kill tens of ...

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — A lawsuit has been filed against Roblox Corporation, accusing the popular gaming platform of negligence in safeguarding children, following a harrowing incident involving a ...

In early January 2026, a rumor circulated online that Earth would "lose gravity" for seven seconds on Aug. 12, 2026 — leading to "40 million deaths from falls," among other cataclysmic outcomes.

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Texas has sued Roblox for allegedly enabling pedophiles to groom and expose children to sexually explicit content, turning the wildly popular online video game into “a digital playground for predators ...