Commissioners voted to schedule a censure hearing after several members said an AI-manipulated image posted by the absent vice mayor crossed a line; the board instructed city counsel to set the hearing date and procedures.

William Chapman’s family says footage of the fatal incident is causing severe distress as the US president faces backlash for sharing the video on social media

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Fairfax County Public Schools will restrict high school students' cell phone use during passing periods and lunch and limit device use to before and after the school day, with parents asked to contact the school office to reach students during the day, officials said.

Dais Borje, the Pasco School District student board representative, said removing phones helped them overcome procrastination, arrive on time and form social connections; Borje urged statewide expectations and delivered part of the remarks in Spanish.

Witnesses and members pressed that in‑game purchases and loot boxes use gambling mechanics that prime minors for betting behavior; panelists cited international responses (Belgium, Australia) and urged policy options including ratings, age assurance and stronger research funding.

The board voted 7–0 to adopt the revised Code of Character, Culture, and Conduct with two edits: remove the phrase "creating an unsafe environment" and note that the student-use-of-electronic-devices section will be pending further review; trustees requested additional data and committee review on discipline matrix items.

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A burst of social-media sleuthing has focused on alleged redaction failures in newly released DOJ documents—raising real questions about digital security and viral misinformation.

"Tree law" is a niche — but potentially costly — area of property law.

School Board gears up for new year with summer camps and community feedback events.

Florida legislation targets commercial entities responsible for minors accessing harmful content online

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