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Utah teenager, kidnapped in 2025, uses an online game to rescue herself from captivity after 500 days of intense search; here’s how it unfolded
A teenager from Utah, was kidnapped and held captive for over 17 months. During her captivity, she revealed her situation while playing an online game. This revelation prompted another player’s mother to inform the FBI about the situation. Law enforcement monitored a call with Arellano to gather evidence and coordinate a rescue operation. Soon after, she was rescued from her captor's home in Oregon and received medical treatment.
Cornell rape allegations: The key differences between a sworn statement, a police interview and a civil lawsuit
Newly reported documents have led to the reopening of the criminal investigation regarding Jane Doe's sexual assault allegations. She claims to have been drugged and assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Investigators previously received differing versions of her account, affecting how the case was initially handled. The ongoing inquiry will examine the discrepancies in the evidence provided to prosecutors.
What happened at Cornell University? The allegations, conflicting accounts and probe now underway
An intense outcry followed a woman's allegations of gang-rape at a Cornell fraternity house. New York's governor intervened and appointed an attorney general to investigate the case. The local district attorney initially declined to pursue charges due to insufficient evidence. Significant concerns arose regarding the handling of sexual assault cases within the university. Calls are increasing for changes to New York laws regarding consent and intoxication.
Cornell University ‘gang rape’ victim was lured into a closet and raped by the accused men as she was ‘in and out of consciousness'
A former student at Cornell University has filed a lawsuit against seven fraternity members for alleged sexual assault. The complaint claims that she was drugged and assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. During her interview with investigators, she provided details of her experience that night. The Tompkins County District Attorney mentioned that the case is being reopened for further investigation.
Louisiana brothers accused of channeling $1.7 million to Hamas through Gaza aid campaigns, NYPD undercover operation exposes network
Abdel Adhami and Omar Adhami have been arrested for allegedly raising over $1.7 million intended for humanitarian aid to Gaza, with a significant portion sourced from the US. The prosecution asserts that the siblings utilized social media to promote propaganda and receive donations for Hamas. An NYPD undercover officer was involved in the investigation.
Cornell University rape case: What we know so far and what happened in 2024 involving the Chi Phi fraternity
New York prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University after a former student filed a lawsuit against the university, Chi Phi fraternity and seven men.
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Cornell University rape case reopens, DA said Jane Doe described sex as consensual, then said he had never seen transcript in which she said “I was raped”
Cornell University is back in the spotlight as new evidence emerges in the 2024 alleged gang-rape case involving Jane Doe. The investigation was revived after uncovering that the initial prosecutor lacked access to vital information. Jane Doe described being extremely intoxicated on the night in question, insisting that despite her earlier agreement to some activities, she did not consent to sex.
Cornell University gang-rape: Student alleges 7 frat members raped her; only 2 were expelled, others wrote essays as new Snapchat chat emerges
A former Cornell University student has alleged that seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity sexually assaulted her after she was allegedly drugged at the fraternity house in October 2024. A lawsuit claimed only two fraternity members were expelled while others faced lesser disciplinary measures, including essays. Meanwhile, a new Snapchat group chat from the night of the alleged incident has also emerged in a new twist.
Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case: What allegations did victim make against 7 frat bros? Lawsuit reveals chilling details
Serious allegations have emerged against Cornell University concerning a gang rape incident involving several fraternity members. In light of these claims, the Tompkins County District Attorney is reopening the investigation. A civil lawsuit has been initiated by the victim, Jane Doe, who accuses the fraternity members of drugging and assaulting her at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
Cornell University alleged 'gang rape' case: Why charges weren't filed by Tompkins County DA in 2024 - and what changed now
Matthew Van Houten, the District Attorney of Tompkins County, said prosecutors did not bring charges two years ago because the information they received from the original police investigation did not establish key allegations now contained in the lawsuit. According to the DA, the woman’s original statement did not say she had been unknowingly drugged, forced to participate in sexual activity or rendered unconscious or physically helpless.
Flipkart's new Minutes app; Anthropic employee sounds alarm
Flipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce unit Minutes. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Dubai health regulator bans exaggerated medical claims on social media by doctors and influencers
Dubai's health authority has banned exaggerated medical claims on social media. Healthcare facilities are now responsible for influencer content filmed on their premises. Doctors and clinics cannot use words like 'miraculous' or '100 per cent'. Professional titles must match licensed credentials, and before-and-after photos need disclaimers. These new standards aim to protect public trust and prevent unethical medical advertising.
Dr. Seuss’ ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school fears in Kentucky and Tennessee as creepy posts name students and schools
Dr. Seuss’ iconic Cat in the Hat has taken a disturbing turn online, with creepy AI-generated videos and images spreading across TikTok and Snapchat. Posts linked to the viral trend have reportedly named real students, schools and communities in Kentucky and Tennessee, sometimes alongside threatening messages such as “you’re next.” The unsettling trend has prompted school districts and law enforcement agencies to investigate.
A 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental health
A recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally impacts their sleep quality and productivity levels. However, some TikTok users report experiencing slight improvements in their mental health. The need for entertainment is a dominant factor contributing to teen participation in these social media platforms, where they connect and share common interests.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel mocks Mark Zuckerberg, says he’s ‘VP Product’ at Meta and not its CEO; here's the reason he cited
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel recently took a humorous step by changing his LinkedIn title to 'VP Product @ Meta' in a bid to mock the Mark Zuckerberg-led company's habit of reportedly cloning features of other social media applications
Social media personality racks up Snapchat views with Palisades fire coverage
Social media platforms like Snapchat play a critical role in how younger adults get information, according to Pew Research. The organization found that about one-third of U.S. adults regularly get their news from Facebook and Google's YouTube, while Instagram, TikTok, X and Snapchat help fill out the news diet, particularly among younger people.
Snapchat announces safety measures for teenagers. What does this mean?
Snapchat has announced a number of safety features to safeguard teenagers and allay apprehensions from a number of sides.
Amazon reaches deal to run shopping ads on Snap
Amazon has reached a deal with Snap that will let people buy its products directly from ads on the Snapchat app, the Information reported on Monday, a week after the ecommerce giant struck a similar partnership with Facebook-owner Meta Platforms.
Snapchat makes its Microsoft debut! Now see Snaps on your Windows PC
The application launched in 2011 was absent from the platform for a long time.
Snapchat down? App users reporting errors since morning
Snapchat down: According to several users complaints on social media, Snapchat users are encountering errors like “Could not refresh,” “Failed to send,” “Could not send. Please try again.” The photo-sharing app started reporting issues on Down Detector, an app for reporting website outages, in morning. Most issues are related to the app not working.
Snapchat brings festive cheer to users with 'Holi Beard' lens, Gulaal Bitmoji & stickers
Users can try out the special lenses with a dedicated Holi song in their Spotlight videos.
Snapchat to add wellness features to the app, will help users deal with stress, anxiety and emotional issues
Snapchat's 'Here For You' initiative is aimed at helping people suffering from stress.
Snapchat won't promote Donald Trump's posts after Twitter placed fact-check warnings on his tweets
Trump's account will remain active on Snapchat, and visible to people.
Netizens mistakenly uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat
Many people downgraded and uninstalled ecommerce app Snapdeal instead of social networking app 'Snapchat' to mark their protest.
Indians take to social media to snap at Snapchat, Evan Spiegel
“This app is only for rich people. I don’t want to expand into poor countries like India and Spain,” Spiegel is said to have remarked, according to a recent report.
Snapchat's new video product is 'huge'
Snapchat launched a new feature called "Discover", which shows videos from a group of publishing partners, including ESPN, CNN, Yahoo, Vice, Comedy Central and more.
Madonna premieres ‘Living for Love’ music video on Snapchat
To access it, you’ll need to swipe to the right while you’re within Snapchat until you reach the Snapchat Discover page.
What e-mail leaks reveal about Snapchat's Facebook snub
According to an email written by Benchmark's Mitch Lasky, Mark Zuckerberg pulled Snapchat investor and early Facebook employee Matt Cohler aside & accused Snapchat of leaking it.
Snapchat is moving closer to an ad strategy: Here's how brands are already using the platform
In a new report, BI Intelligence looks at the demographics of who's on Snapchat and which brands have launched early efforts on the platform.
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