Youth
Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.
Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children's data failures
World champions with no leagues: The broken pipeline for Israel's female athletes
Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves three people dead, three hospitalized
The gunman killed his wife and shot two of his children before turning the gun on himself. The shooter has also shot his third child, who is currently hospitalized.
Beit Arazim: Helping rebuild Israel, one wounded soldier at a time
How Beit Arazim is rebuilding Israel’s leadership from the ground up.
More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds
Online abuse reports in Israel jumped 71 percent in 2025, with children now submitting the majority of complaints directly to authorities.
A national mission
Leipzig kosher café attacked by juvenile gang, hurl bottles, and racist remarks
An employee had spotted two children attempting to steal an Israeli flag displayed at the cafe, but they departed when confronted.
France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
France is set to bar under-15s from social media and extend mobile phone bans to high schools from 2026, as President Emmanuel Macron pushes tougher rules to curb online harms to minors.
Vibe Code: encouraging creativity and technology for teens
Last week’s tech & AI week featured thousands of events in schools, youth groups, and communities, where teachers, parents, and students explored new creative tools.
Dell family pledges $6.25 billion to jump-start 'Trump Accounts' for 25 million US children
“Trump Accounts will be the first, real trust funds for every American child, allowing family members, employers, corporations, and generous donors to contribute money that will grow," Trump said.
Many young people don’t want to buy apartments
“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.
Israel's youth labor force participation rate declines as gender gap narrows
Report reveals declining labor force participation among young Israelis (20-29), especially men and those in the Arab sector. Low unemployment is deceptive, hiding a sharp rise in discouragement.
