Kids

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Across the United States, more and more states are stepping in to limit how students can use their phones at school. Concerns about how smartphones affect mental health, social skills, and learning have been building for years. Now lawmakers are acting. By mid-2024, at least 31 states and Washington D.C. had rules in place that...

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Millions of people across the globe are reconsidering parenthood altogether. Whether it raises ethical issues or environmental considerations that dissuade individuals from parenthood, statistics show a decline in childbirths. The UN Population Fund report finds economic and sexist barriers, not shifting values, are driving declining birthrates.  High costs, job insecurity, world concerns, and a lack...

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A routine metal-detecting trip turned into a historical moment when a toddler in Essex uncovered a rare Tudor-era pendant. What began as a casual family outing led to the discovery of a centuries-old gold reliquary, now housed in the British Museum. Though some reports inflated the object’s value, the true story remains an extraordinary blend...

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Last month, someone reported allegations of child abuse at two Iowa church camps to state authorities. On June 12 and 13, authorities issued warrants and conducted safety checks at the Kingdom Ministry of Rehabilitation and Recreation and Shekinah Glory Camp. This resulted in Child Protective Services removing 88 children from the camps. Authorities have not...