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Roblox Let Sexual Predator Target 12-Year-Old NY Girl, Lawsuit Claims Roblox Let Sexual Predator Target 12-Year-Old NY Girl, Lawsuit Claims
Roblox Let Sexual Predator Target 12-Year-Old NY Girl, Lawsuit Claims Roblox is facing a federal lawsuit from the guardian of a 12-year-old New York girl who says the gaming giant put profits over safety, leaving children vulnerable to predators on its platform. The suit – filed on behalf of a Schenectady family in federal court in northern California on Tuesday, Aug. 26 – alleges that Roblox Corporation knowingly designed and marketed its app in a way that exposed children to sexual predators while misrepresenting it as safe for young users. It accuses Roblox of multiple counts, including fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentation, general negligen…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's is cranking up the heat at the start of summer. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Takis, a spicy brand of rolled tortilla chips. Starting Friday, June 20, customers can buy the limited-time Takis Fuego Meal, which combines Wendy's spicy chicken with the crunch and kick of Takis chips. The new meal includes the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich, a spicy filet topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips, chili lime sauce, creamy corn spread, and cheddar cheese sauce. The meal also has classic Wendy's fries tossed in chili lime seasoning and served in a special tear-away bag. Customers…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans
Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans The years-long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 just got a little longer for gamers. Rockstar announced a delay in the release of one of the most highly anticipated games in history to May 26, 2026. It was due out in fall 2025 until the latest holdup. The studio called the excitement for GTA VI "humbling" for their team in a statement released announcing the delay and offering an apology. "With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception," they wrote. "We hope you understand that we need this extra time to d…

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by Zak Failla
News
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New An updated Mega Millions game is set to launch with bigger prizes, better odds, and a higher starting jackpot of $50 million. Mega Millions announced the first major change to the game since 2017 in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The first drawing under the new structure will take place at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The lottery game said the changes aim to bring higher non-jackpot payouts, improved odds, and faster-growing prizes. "Beyond big jackpots, players told us they want bigger non-jackpot prizes and that's exactly what this new game delivers," said Joshua Johnson, l…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among Those Killed In LA Wildfires 32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among Those Killed In LA Wildfires
32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among Those Killed In LA Wildfires A former child star and motivational speaker is among the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, his family has confirmed. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed Rory Sykes, 32, an Australian who gained media attention as a boy for sharing his experiences living with disabilities, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at his family’s estate in Malibu, his mother, Shelley Sykes, announced in a post on X. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yeste…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Services Set for Teen Baseball Player Killed In Baltimore County Shooting Services Set for Teen Baseball Player Killed In Baltimore County Shooting
Services Set for Teen Baseball Player Killed In Baltimore County Shooting Services have been set for a 17-year-old boy shot and killed near a Baltimore County intersection earlier this week. Elias Cieslak was found with a bullet wound to his chest at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 on Belair Road near the Rossville Boulevard intersection in Overlea. More than $9,100 had been raised for the teen's family as of Friday, April 28 on a GoFundMe page. A senior at Parkville High School, Elias was a left-handed pitcher and center fielder. According to his obituary, his enthusiasm for the game was "infectious, and he inspired his teammates with his …

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine