3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1452+ words) A science class at McPherson Middle School in McPherson, Kan., on Feb. 26, 2026. No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Textbooks and pencils are back. Some seventh graders say they prefer learning offline. (David Robert Elliott/The New York…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (718+ words) For decades, autism was believed to overwhelmingly affect boys. Yet a big new study out of Sweden provides perhaps the best evidence yet that girls aren't less likely to be autistic " they're just less likely to be diagnosed young. Researchers…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (394+ words) The Zonta Club of Hilo's 2026 awards and scholarships for women are now available. "Our club is pleased to offer a total of $20,000 in cash assistance this year," said president Laurie Higashi in a press release. "We encourage women in applicable…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (928+ words) LONDON " A frustrated father in Spain, whose teenage daughter regularly sidesteps parental controls that block social media, wants the government to ban apps like TikTok and Instagram for children. In France, a mother of three worries about social media's effect…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (350+ words) Dozens of keiki attend "Heroes and Helpers" at Hilo Target store " community | West Hawaii Today Dozens of keiki attend "Heroes and Helpers" at Hilo Target store Catholic Charities Hawaii, the Hilo Target store and several first responder agencies brought gifts…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (480+ words) The holiday season brings joy, gatherings and glittering d'cor. But for families with pets and young children, it also introduces new hazards. With a little planning, you can keep everyone safe while still enjoying the festivities. Here's a streamlined guide…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (370+ words) Roller derby skaters from across the islands and around the world will gather in Waimea this weekend for the Aloha Skate Roller Derby Draft Tournament at Waimea District Park. The two-day, co-ed event takes place Saturday and Sunday at 67-1315 Ala…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (935+ words) A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows a concerning rise in child poverty in Hawaii, and forecasts it potentially could double without the support of public policies and programs. The report, which was released in partnership with state…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (941+ words) A Guatemalan migrant is welcomed by a relative outside La Aurora Air Base after arriving on a deportation flight from the United States, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Cristina Chiquin Many family members of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children who…...

7+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (459+ words) A GoFundMe appeal is shown for the family of a woman who gave birth unexpectedly at the Burning Man festival. (GoFundMe/TNS) After decades of debauchery and an untold number of conceptions, revelers at Burning Man celebrated a rare birth…...