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6abc.com > post > new-jersey-department-health-confirms-first-pediatric-flu-death-2025-2026-season > 18378358

New Jersey Department of Health confirms first pediatric flu death of the season

20+ hour, 32+ min ago   (159+ words) TRENTON (WPVI) -- The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state's first pediatric flu death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, from North Jersey, was under five years old and had no known health issues. "This flu season is already…...

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6abc.com > post > karoline-leavitt-announces-she-is-pregnant-second-child > 18320026

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (229+ words) WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that she and her husband are expecting their second child, a baby girl due in May of next year. "My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can't…...

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6abc.com > post > how-avoid-dangerous-misinformation-infant-sleep > 18306946

How to avoid dangerous misinformation about infant sleep

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (351+ words) According to a new investigation by Consumer Reports, there are many misleading posts and images online about what's safe when it comes to infant sleep. Information shared by social media influencers, AI chatbots, and even retailers may be confusing parents…...

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6abc.com > post > philadelphia-ballet-dancing-new-chapter-broad-street > 18275872

Philadelphia Ballet dancing into new chapter on Broad Street

Philadelphia Ballet dancing into new chapter on Broad Street4+ week, 2+ day ago   (326+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Ballet is expanding its home on Broad Street, adding space for dancers and opening its doors to the community while completing the city's cultural corridor. The company has operated at Broad and Wood streets since 2013, but has…...

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6abc.com > post > should-us-follow-australia-ban-young-kids-social-media > 18269430

Should US follow Australia and ban young kids from social media?

Should US follow Australia and ban young kids from social media?1+ mon, 3+ hour ago   (374+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Imagine telling your teenage child that he or she couldn't use social media anymore. As terrifying as that sounds, Australia is doing it and many say the U.S. should do the same. Starting Wednesday, Australia is banning access to…...

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6abc.com > post > australias-social-media-ban-kids-16-goes-effect > 18269742

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect1+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (519+ words) Australia's social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10. Many child advocates and parents have welcomed the ban, a global first, calling it a move to protect and boost kids' mental…...

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6abc.com > post > disney-mcdonalds-team-celebrate-disneylands-70th-anniversary-70-new-happy-meal-toys-available-december-2 > 18240786

Disney, McDonald's celebrate Disneyland's 70th anniversary with 70 new Happy Meal toys

Disney, McDonald's celebrate Disneyland's 70th anniversary with 70 new Happy Meal toys1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (108+ words) You can now get a little Disney Magic with your next McDonald's Happy Meal. Disney is partnering with the fast food giant to release a limited-edition 70th Celebration Happy Meal. It commemorates the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort's opening. There will be…...

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6abc.com > post > smartphone-use-before-12-can-have-health-impacts-children-study > 18233832

Smartphone use before 12 can have health impacts on children: study

Smartphone use before 12 can have health impacts on children: study1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (154+ words) A new study shows giving a child a smartphone too early could have health impacts. The study was published by The Journal Pediatrics on Monday. It found that children who had a smartphone by age 12 were at higher risk of…...

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6abc.com > post > micro-preemie-born-weighing-1-pound-goes-home-time-thanksgiving-18-months-nicu > 18202514

Micro preemie goes home in time for Thanksgiving after 18 months in NICU

Micro preemie goes home in time for Thanksgiving after 18 months in NICU1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (197+ words) WESTCHESTER, New York -- A family in New York has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving because their 18-month-old is finally heading home after being in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since she was born. Leah was born 16 weeks…...

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6abc.com > post > kohls-black-friday-deals-2025-best-discounts-tech-home-goods-more > 18181363

Best early Kohl's Black Friday deals up to 50% off

Best early Kohl's Black Friday deals up to 50% off1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (161+ words) Kohl's Black Friday deals are here and you can nab tons of kitchen appliances and top-rated toys at big discounts. Best early Kohl's Black Friday deals up to 50% off The holiday season is here, and many retailers, including Amazon and…...