3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (1021+ words) A proposal would reduce Chromebook use in middle schools and eliminate them in elementary grades, prompting debate over how much technology belongs in classrooms. Pediatrician Dr. Emily Laugges says technology can support learning and accessibility but warns excessive screen time…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (855+ words) Dr. Kirk Milhoan, chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, has advocated for making certain vaccines, such as polio and measles, optional. The majority of medical professionals disagree with Milhoan's stance, asserting that vaccines were critical in nearly eradicating…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (970+ words) According to CNN, the Food and Drug Administration intends to add a "black box" warning to COVID-19 vaccines. It is the most serious warning issued by the FDA. The FDA circulated a memo stating that at least 10 children died after…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1756+ words) Beginning Wednesday, Australia will be the world's first nation to ban social media for children under 16. America has attempted similar legislation on both a federal and state level. U.S. attempts at social media bans for kids have faced myriad lawsuits, many…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1023+ words) A vehicle used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem has been converted into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza. The initiative was one of the late pontiff's final wishes before his death in April. Staffed by Caritas,…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1144+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially shifted to a "case-by-case" approach regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. The CDC now recommends that toddlers receive a separate chickenpox vaccine instead of the combined MMRV shot. The new guidance follows an 8-1 vote…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (998+ words) Starting Nov. 1, all New Mexico families can access state child care assistance with copayments waived, regardless of income. Funding comes from the Early Childhood Trust Fund and Land Grant Permanent Fund, supported by oil and gas revenue, with additional legislative…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1662+ words) The pontiff highlighted the suffering of young people in conflict zones, urged dialogue over violence and inspired youth to be agents of change. The event featured a massive outdoor Mass, marathon confessions at Circus Maximus, and vibrant celebrations with music,…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1745+ words) Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from 146 countries gathered in Rome for an outdoor vigil, slumber party, and Mass led by Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata field. The week included public prayers, Christian rock concerts, inspirational talks and mass…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1005+ words) Immigration attorneys have filed a lawsuit aiming to prevent the Trump administration from eliminating decades-long standards for the treatment and detention length of immigrant children. The lawsuit includes statements from detainees and attorneys that describe unsanitary and unsafe conditions in…...