bullying

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Last month, her family took legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In a whistleblowing disclosure, the volunteer directors also claimed there was a "bullying culture" at Pride in London.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Australia in December banned users under 16 from the world's largest social media platforms, citing the need to protect them from "predatory algorithms" and online bullying.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, Meta spent hours in cross examination trying to convince jurors that Kaley’s struggles were caused by other factors than social media, including a difficult family life and bullying at school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Raising his voice and bullying his way forward, Bobby replied: “No, I won’t let you!“

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady