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Macklin Celebrini, Sharks rally to edge the Kings in OT
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (730+ words) LOS ANGELES " A pair of Pacific Division rivals needed a pregame triage before taking the ice for the San Jose Sharks" narrow victory over the Kings, 4-3, in overtime on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings were missing captain…...
When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
2+ week, 1+ day ago (824+ words) By Kayla Yup, The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA " Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, won't be letting his 9-year-old son get a smartphone before age 13. He made the decision based on data from his recent study,…...
Nonprofit Electric Moon helps homeless children express themselves through music and art
3+ week, 6+ day ago (459+ words) No one in Rashad Neal's family plays an instrument despite loving many genres of music. But that didn't stop the 10-year-old from picking up a guitar while living in an Inglewood shelter following the death of his father last year....
Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detained
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1022+ words) By JACK BROOK and SARA CLINE, Associated Press/Report for America The 38-year-old Honduran house painter was swept up in an immigration crackdown that has largely targeted Kenner, a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans, where some parents at risk…...
FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (466+ words) The long-acting drugs from Merck and Sanofi are not vaccines, but the government review comes as health officials and advisers under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. roll back recommendations on routine childhood vaccinations. A spokesman for Kennedy described the inquiry…...
Annual Christmas tradition honoring fallen military heroes is coming to a close
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (873+ words) For the past 15 years, loved ones of those who died in military service have gathered in Orange County for a special holiday tradition. It's a tree decorating, of sorts, but not with just any old red-and-green bulbous ornaments. Instead, one…...
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (763+ words) A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family's Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. "Three glasses of wine usually gets the creativity flowing," said…...
With ‘Trump Accounts,’ your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here’s what to know
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (438+ words) But what if all children, regardless of their family's circumstances, could get a financial boost when they turn 18? Backers say it's a way to bolster capitalism and help children from low-income households build wealth at a time when openly socialist…...
Photos: Rose Bowl hosts 8th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (103+ words) Runners beginning the Turkey Trot 5K at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California on Nov. 27, 2025. (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds started their Thanksgiving on the starting line Thursday morning as part of the 8th annual Turkey Trot at the Rose Bowl. People…...
Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) I believe that if the government, regulatory bodies, and parents all play their roles, we can ensure that the Internet in Malaysia is not only fast, widespread and affordable but most importantly, safe, especially for children and families," he said....