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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Roblox under fire for 'not doing enough to protect kids' as Congressman Ro Khanna launches petition
Live Events — RealSchlep (@RealSchlep) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents California's 17th Congressional District and serves on committees including Oversight and Accountability, has launched an online petition against Roblox , a popular gaming platform for kids, to implement stronger safeguards for children on its platform, accusing the company of 'not doing enough to protect kids'.'Khanna, whose district includes Roblox's headquarters in San Mateo County, cited concerns over inappropriate content, online predators, and insufficient a YouTuber with more than 7,50,000 subscribers, has recently drawn attention for his self-described mission to expose alleged predators on Roblox, claiming his work has resulted in six arrests. However, Roblox banned his account and issued a cease-and-desist order, alleging he broke platform rules by staging simulated child-endangerment chats and disclosing private user countered that he repeatedly sent Roblox's safety team evidence of predatory behavior but received little to no meaningful action in return, accusing the company of failing to protect its young users despite his attempts to assist in removing dangerous individuals from the says Congressman Khanna has reached out to him and is pressing Roblox to be more transparent about its child safety measures. In a video the YouTuber posted on X, Khanna announced he has launched a petition to do more to protect children, provide more support to parents, and strengthen law enforcement protocols that help bring predators to justice."There is a growing issue in our country with Roblox, an online gaming platform, and the abuse of children. Roblox is simply not doing enough to protect our kids, inform parents, and go after child predators," Khanna said in the urged the public to sign a petition demanding Roblox 'do more' to protect children, setting a goal of 1 million signatures by Friday, August 15. "We need to keep our kids safe online," he involvement has heightened pressure on Roblox, signaling the platform could face stricter regulations or legal action. With over 380 million monthly active users - most of them children and teens- Roblox has already been targeted by multiple negligence to recent cases include a 13-year-old Iowa girl allegedly abducted after being groomed on the platform, an 11-year-old Florida girl raped by a predator she met there, and a 13-year-old California boy coerced into sending explicit lawsuits argue that Roblox's chat features and virtual currency, Robux, create opportunities for predators to exploit young users.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Associated Press
Roblox Sued for Alleged Role in Sextortion, Assault of 11-Year-Old
Lawsuit alleges gaming platform enabled predator's grooming, sextortion, and sexual abuse of Child: SGGH and Milberg law firms represent over 400 victims of sexual exploitation on Roblox and Discord A lawsuit filed today alleges Roblox Corporation, the popular online gaming platform, enabled the grooming, sextortion, and sexual assault of a 11-year-old child through its online gaming platform in around 2007. The Plaintiff, now an adult and former United States Marine, is sharing his story for the first time — alleging Roblox's failure to implement safety measures allowed an adult predator to target and abuse him in what attorneys call an 'egregious case of public importance.' Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC and Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC filed the complaint in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in the Dallas Division. It alleges the perpetrator, posing as another child on Roblox, gained Plaintiff's trust through in-game messaging and exchanges of Robux, the platform's digital currency, which online predators frequently use to groom young users. Eventually, the perpetrator coerced Plaintiff into sharing explicit photos of himself in exchange for Robux. The user began threatening to publicly release the images unless Plaintiff paid him a sum of money or agreed to meet in-person. When Plaintiff arrived at the designated location nearby in Ennis, Texas, he discovered the individual was not a peer, but an adult man in his 30s. What followed was horrific molestation and sexual abuse of a child at the hands of the perpetrator — the effects of which Plaintiff continues to endure. The lawsuit alleges Roblox has refused to adopt reasonable safety features that could have prevented this abuse and others like it. These include age-gating, stricter content moderation, better identity verification, and stronger parental controls. 'There are simple, well-known steps Roblox could have taken to protect kids — but it chose not to,' said Martin D. Gould, Founding Partner of SGGH. 'This wasn't an accident. It was a business decision. And children like our client have paid the price.' Internal accounts from former employees reveal Roblox knowingly deprioritized child safety in favor of user growth. One former staffer described the company's approach succinctly: 'You can keep your players safe, but then there would be less of them on the platform. Or you just let them do what they want to do. And then the numbers all look good and investors will be happy.' 'When your own employees are acknowledging safety gets sacrificed for user growth, that's not just negligence — it's a systemic failure,' said Steven L. Vanderporten, Partner at SGGH. 'Our client's life was forever changed because of that failure, and Roblox must be held accountable.' Despite this knowledge, Roblox launched extensive marketing campaigns claiming their platform was safe. Roblox claimed 'safety is in our DNA' and promised 'cutting-edge technologies' to protect users, and assured parents of 'zero-tolerance' for endangering children all while claiming safety was 'at the core of everything we do.' The complaint alleges this follows a well-documented pattern the company was aware of but failed to prevent, despite having the technological means to do so. 'When a company tells parents 'safety is in our DNA,' yet knowingly fails to prevent harm it has the power to stop, that's not just negligence — it's a betrayal of trust,' said SGGH Founding Partner, Mike Grieco. 'This lawsuit exposes a pattern of deception: public promises of protection while internally ignoring clear dangers,' said Gary Klinger, Partner at Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC. 'Roblox had the tools to prevent this kind of abuse and chose not to use them.' The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages through ten counts including fraudulent misrepresentation, negligence, and strict liability claims. The lawsuit comes amid growing scrutiny of social media platforms' child safety practices and recent investigations revealing widespread exploitation on Roblox, including the discovery of hundreds of Roblox games themed around convicted criminals. The Plaintiff is represented by Martin D. Gould, Michael R. Grieco, and Steven L. Vanderporten of Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC, Gary Klinger, Melissa Nafash, Melinda Maxson, and Alexander Wolf of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC. For media inquiries, contact Lynn Smith at [email protected] or Zoe Chipalla at [email protected]. About Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley (SGGH) is a boutique national personal injury firm dedicated to advocating for victims of abuse and catastrophic injuries in high-stakes litigation. We pride ourselves on being Innovators of Law and Providers of Justice. Our attorneys have litigated and won cases nationwide, representing thousands of individuals, including thousands of survivors of rape, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse in many of the highest profile abuse cases across the country. These cases include claims against private and public institutions such as University of Michigan (Dr. Robert Anderson), Michigan State University (Dr. Larry Nasser), Endeavor Health (Dr. Fabio Ortega), professional sports teams, private and public schools, elite private boarding schools, orphanages, foster care programs, hospitals, mental health facilities, Fortune 500 companies, wealthy individuals (Jeffrey Epstein), and numerous religious institutions and related entities. Recent successes include participating in global settlements valued at nearly $3 billion, with over $400 million recovered on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation in the past 18 months. In addition to securing record recoveries, SGGH attorneys have also worked with clients to fought for and secure policy changes, helping protect future generations of children and adults from abuse and exploitation. For example, as part of a recent $21.3 million settlement in the hotel abuse case last year (one of the largest settlements in the country for an individual survivor), the firm also successfully secured policy and training changes for thousands of hotels improving hotel pre-employment screening and safety for hotel guests and employees nationwide. For more information, visit About Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC For over 50 years, Milberg and its affiliates have been fighting to protect victims' rights and have recovered over $50 billion for clients. A pioneer in class action litigation, Milberg is widely recognized as a leader in defending the rights of victims of corporate wrongdoing. Milberg is currently involved in some of the largest and most complex class action cases pending in the country and is particularly active in the field of Information Technology litigation. Over the past three years, Milberg has settled on a class-wide basis more than 50 class actions involving privacy violations in state and federal courts across the country as lead or co-lead counsel; no other plaintiffs' class action firm in the country has settled and won court approval of more data breach and data privacy class actions during this period. The firm has successfully brought forth cybersecurity-related claims against major corporations including Meta Platforms, Snap Inc. (Snapchat), Walmart, Bose, CVS, Facebook, Gannett Co., Advocate Aurora Health, Inc., Novant Health, Inc. and more — resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. Milberg is equally committed to helping survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and exploitation seek justice. Milberg attorneys handle complex sexual abuse cases involving schools, juvenile detention facilities, religious institutions, healthcare providers, employers, and other entities that allowed abuse to occur. Milberg is actively representing sexual abuse victims in cases against Expedia Group Inc. and Securitas Security Services USA Inc., real estate moguls Tal and Oren Alexander, and the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. More information about Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC can be found at Media Contact Lynn Smith [email protected] ### SOURCE: Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
Time Business News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Roblox Redeem: Unlock Free Items and Enhance Your Gameplay in 2025
Roblox Redeem United States – 8 August 2025 – Roblox players are always on the hunt for new ways to personalize their avatars, collect exclusive items, and stand out in the virtual world. Roblox Redeem, a reliable site offering the latest promo codes and redemption guides, is quickly becoming a go-to resource for fans who want to make the most of their in-game experience. Codes shared across Roblox frequently unlock exciting rewards—from shoulder accessories like SPIDERCOLA and TWEETROBLOX to multipack bundles such as Nguyen Boi and Nguyen Gon BluestacksPC Gamer. But navigating where to find active codes and ensuring they're redeemed correctly isn't always easy—that's where Roblox Redeem fills the gap with live updates, easy navigation, and clear instructions. Redeeming codes on Roblox is straightforward when you know the exact steps: Log into your Roblox account on the official website. Visit the Redeem Roblox Codes page. Enter the promo code precisely—including capitalization. Click Redeem, and if valid, you'll see a success message and receive your virtual item or Robux Roblox SupportPC Gamer. While it's tempting to chase 'free Robux' offers, reputable sources like PC Gamer and Roblox support strongly advise against scams. They emphasize: there's no legitimate way to get free Robux, and promo codes only grant virtual items or bundles—not currency PC Gamer+1. Here are smart practices to maximize your Roblox promo code experience: Redeem quickly : Codes often expire or reach usage limits fast. : Codes often expire or reach usage limits fast. Copy-paste to avoid typos : Codes are case-sensitive—accuracy matters BluestacksPC Gamer. : Codes are case-sensitive—accuracy matters BluestacksPC Gamer. Track updates regularly: Games like Blox Fruits or Mugen release fresh codes for wave-based perks, XP boosts, or special gear PC GamerThe Times of India. Want the most up-to-date list of Roblox redeemable codes, including game-specific drops and limited-time bundles? Visit straightforward guide to staying one step ahead in the Roblox universe. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Green Flags for Roblox Stock, and 1 Red Flag to Watch
Key Points Roblox users spent around 10 billion more hours in the second quarter (Q2) of this year than last year. Bookings earnings is a more important metric to Roblox because the company recognizes revenue gradually over time. Roblox would need to maintain at least 40% to 50% bookings growth over the next several years to justify its valuation. 10 stocks we like better than Roblox › If you have a child in their teenage years or younger, there's a good chance that you have heard of Roblox (NYSE: RBLX). The metaverse gaming platform has been a hit among young folks since it was created in 2004 and reached its first 1 million registered users in 2006. Roblox went public in March 2021, and the stock has been on a rollercoaster ride since then. Its IPO price was $45, but the stock surged to $134 by November 2021. Nearly seven months later, it had lost around 80% of its value, dropping to $27 in June 2022. However, in the past 12 months, the stock is up more than 250% and flirting with its all-time high (as of Aug. 4). There's a lot to like about Roblox and its direction, but there's also one key red flag that investors should be aware of. Let's take a look at what those are before you make an investment decision. Roblox's user growth and engagement are picking back up Unsurprisingly, Roblox's platform was a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, with so many people at home and filling their time in various ways. During this time, Roblox's user base surged, but soon cooled as the world began to reopen. Roblox usage is now picking up more steam. In the second quarter (Q2), Roblox had 111.8 million daily active users (DAUs), up 41% year over year (YOY). Its users engaged with the platform for a total of 27.4 billion hours, nearly 10 billion more hours than in Q1 2024. For Roblox, more DAUs is obviously a good thing, but the hours these users engage on the platform are just as important because it leaves more opportunities for people to spend money via Robux (its virtual currency), participate in sponsored content (like luxury brand Gucci's Gucci Town), and engage with ads. Bookings on Roblox's platform are picking up steam While most people give a lot of attention to a company's revenue, Roblox's most meaningful top-line metric is its bookings because it reflects the actual cash coming in from user spending on the platform (mainly through Robux purchases). Roblox's revenue, on the other hand, is typically recognized gradually over time. This gradual recognition means it may not be reflected in Roblox's financial statements in real-time and doesn't accurately reflect the immediate financial impact of Roblox's users' activity. In Q2, Roblox's bookings reached $1.44 billion, up 51% YOY. This helped boost its free cash flow to $177 million, up 58% YOY. It's less than its Q1 free cash flow, but some of that can be attributed to a $30 million payout that was delayed from Q1 to Q2. Roblox estimates its full-year bookings to fall between $5.87 billion and $5.97 billion, which would be a 34% to 37% YOY growth. Roblox's red flag to watch The issue with Roblox's stock right now is its high valuation while still being unprofitable. In Q2, Roblox recorded $278.4 million in net losses, bringing its total net losses in the first half of the year to $493.5 million. It forecasts net losses for the year to be between $1.20 billion and $1.26 billion. Even still, the stock is trading at nearly 14.7 times its forward sales estimates. It's not unusual for a relatively new growth stock to put profitability on the back burner while the company focuses on growing and capturing market share. In fact, it's a fairly common practice nowadays. However, to justify its valuation, Roblox would need to maintain at least 40% to 50% bookings growth over the next several years. It's doable with the company's current momentum, but there's no guarantee that this momentum continues for years -- especially with increased competition from games like Fortnite and Minecraft. Should you invest $1,000 in Roblox right now? Before you buy stock in Roblox, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Roblox wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $631,505!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,103,313!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,039% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 4, 2025 Stefon Walters has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Roblox. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 2 Green Flags for Roblox Stock, and 1 Red Flag to Watch was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
How to make pizza in Grow a Garden? Full recipe guide
If you have stepped into Grow a Garden lately, you have probably noticed things heating up - literally. The Chris P. Bacon Cooking Event is in full swing, and pizza has become one of the most in-demand dishes in the game. But here is the thing: not all pizzas are created equal. Depending on what you toss into the pot, you could end up with a common snack or one of the rarest dishes in the entire event. That is where this guide comes in. Each pizza has a rarity tier and those tiers are determined by what ingredients you throw in.(Roblox) Also read: How to make a cake in Grow a Garden: Full recipe guide All known pizza recipes (so far) Here is what we know from DeltiasGaming and IGN. Each pizza has a rarity tier - and those tiers are determined by what ingredients you throw in: Common: 1 Strawberry, 1 Pepper, 1 Tomato, 1 Corn Legendary: 1 Corn, 1 Tomato, 1 Pepper, 1 Sugar Apple Mythical: 1 Pepper, 1 Tomato, 1 Sugar Apple, 1 Corn Divine: 1 Sugar Apple, 1 Corn, 1 Bone Blossom Prismatic: 1 Banana, 1 Beanstalk, 3 Bone Blossom Some combinations might trigger a 'craving swap,' so if the recipe doesn't match what Chris wants, it might shift mid-cook. Best to keep an eye on that. Watch the color - it is not just for show According to Eurogamer, Pizza takes around 7.5 minutes to cook, and you will need to do it in the central cooking pot on the map. The game makes this interactive - you will want to see orange water in the pot before cooking starts. That is how you know you are on track. If the color shifts, your ingredients may be off. If waiting is not your thing, you can spend Robux to skip the timer. But most players prefer to wait it out and test combinations first - especially if they are chasing rarer items like the Divine Mochi Mouse pet or Prismatic Taco Fern seed. Also read: Grow a Garden Cooking and Trading Event Update: Complete Roblox Guide to Recipes, Rewards and New Features Keep experimenting - rewards scale with risk Since Grow a Garden is built around experimentation, mixing ingredients is key. Rare plants usually unlock better food, and better food gets you higher-tier rewards from Chris. The rarer the dish, the flashier the loot - though nothing's guaranteed. Just do not toss ingredients in randomly and expect results. Some players have ended up with completely different meals by missing just one fruit or veg. Follow the recipes carefully, but do not be afraid to test new combos either. FAQs: Where do I cook pizza in Grow a Garden? Use the main cooking pot in the center of the map. What does orange pot water mean? It signals you're using the correct recipe for pizza. How long does it take to cook pizza? Roughly 7.5 minutes, unless you speed it up with Robux. Why did my recipe change while cooking? You may have triggered a craving swap based on Chris's current preferences. What is the rarest pizza in the game? Right now, the Prismatic version using Bone Blossom and Beanstalk is the top tier.
