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Trump administration plans government lawyers for migrant childrenPolitics — 1dThe Trump administration plans to have Health and Human Services attorneys represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration proceedings, following the end of a contract with an independent legal-services network. Immigrant advocates warn that government-employed lawyers may lack the independence needed to protect children and could increase their risk of deportation; HHS says the new division will provide legal support and help reunite families.

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72-Bay Topgolf Breaks Ground for Pediatric CareHealth — 1dValley Children's and Topgolf broke ground on a 72-bay Madera County venue, Topgolf's first children's hospital tie-up, with profits slated for pediatric care.

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New York alleges TikTok used placebo safety tools — 6hNew York’s lawsuit alleges TikTok gave thousands of users, including children and teens, nonfunctional versions of its Algo Refresh safety feature in tests that examined effects on engagement. TikTok says it routinely tests features and disputes the allegations, while the lawsuit claims the experiments undermined users’ ability to avoid unwanted or harmful content.

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Arcadia Couple Arrested in 21-Child Abuse Probe — 1dSilvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan were arrested October 6, 2026; prosecutors seek $100 million bail in an Arcadia child-abuse case involving 21 children.

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Unaccompanied Children Reach 67% of Europe ArrivalsWorld — 20hMore than 20,000 of 31,100 child migrants who reached Europe in 2025 were unaccompanied or separated, 67% of arrivals up from 51% in 2024, a joint UN report found.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Five Concerts Scheduled Across Canada, UK, USEntertainment — 2dUpcoming benefit concerts will raise money for a Moose Jaw community center, Diabetes Canada, the Army Benevolent Fund and a Texas children’s cancer clinic, featuring local country acts, a Foreigner-and-Journey tribute, the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Eli Young Band. The events pair live music with support for community programs, people affected by diabetes, military families and children receiving cancer care.

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Pope Leo XIV Launches One Million Children Rosary Initiative for Peace — 6dPope Leo XIV joined children in the Vatican Gardens on Oct. 1 to launch Aid to the Church in Need’s weeklong “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative, bringing young people worldwide together to pray for peace. The prayers focused especially on children and families affected by war and persecution, including in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Stanford Scientist Wins Shared Nobel, Packs Lunches — 2dKarl Deisseroth, 54, shared the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics, then paused at 6:30 a.m. after a sleepless night to make his children's school lunches.

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Derek Foss Winning a Nobel for optogenetics yet still packing school lunches at dawn shows real priorities.

Report Details Nearly 1,000 Children Abused by Clerics in Three Mass. Dioceses — Sep 30, 2026Mass. AG report: more than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children over about a century in Fall River, Springfield and Worcester dioceses.

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Marcus Bell It's appalling that over 270 clerics could abuse nearly 1000 children across those three dioceses for so long.

UNICEF Halloween Drive Hits Nearly $200 Million From Kids — 2dTrick-or-Treat for UNICEF has raised nearly $200 million since 1950, when kids collected $17 in milk cartons for children recovering from World War II.

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Priya Raman My own children do the same drive each year and it teaches them early how to help others instead of just taking candy.

Jessica Simpson Spotted With Musician Thomas Eisenhood — 1dJessica Simpson and musician Thomas Eisenhood were photographed together at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park, appearing affectionate during a morning outing—their first public appearance together amid reports they began dating earlier this year. Simpson separated from Eric Johnson in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage; they share three children.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

DBV Submits FDA Application for Peanut Allergy Patch in Young Children — Sep 29, 2026DBV Technologies has filed for FDA approval of its VIASKIN peanut-allergy patch for children ages 4 to 7 and requested Priority Review. The application is supported by a successful Phase 3 trial involving 654 children; the patch delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin to gradually desensitize patients.

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Clancy Lawyer Says No Evidence She Killed Children — Sep 29, 2026Kevin Reddington told a Plymouth judge on Sept. 29, 2026 there is a total and complete lack of evidence Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and sought her acquittal.

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Monticello Farmer LaVerne Rosenstiel Dies at 85Politics — 2dLaVerne G. Rosenstiel, 85, of Monticello, Wisconsin, died peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. A lifelong farmer, he was remembered for his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his community involvement and love of collecting Oliver tractors and toys.

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K9 dog locates three children who wandered from Colorado campsite — Sep 29, 2026

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Rachel Meyers That K9 deserves a steak dinner for tracking those kids down so fast in the woods.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Study links home vaping, smoking to kids’ asthma — 5dStudies link household tobacco-smoke exposure with higher prevalence of childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa, while research on children with asthma found that household vaping was associated with more flare-ups and symptoms. Exposure to both vaping and combustible tobacco showed the strongest links to poor asthma control, challenging the idea that secondhand vapor is harmless to children.

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Priya Raman Both habits together causing the worst flare ups shows secondhand vapor is not harmless after all.

Family caregiving strains emerge as roles reverse across generationsLifestyle — 1dFamily caregiving can place heavy responsibilities on relatives across generations, from adult siblings coordinating care for aging parents to grandparents raising grandchildren and children taking on adult-like duties. Clear communication, shared support and recognition of caregivers’ own needs can help families manage these changing roles.

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Study finds one in 43 US children had data exposed — Sep 28, 2026One in 43 U.S. children had personal information breached in a single year, a Javelin study found. Parents post about 1,300 photos of a child by age 13.

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Jared Kim Parents should stop oversharing kids' details on social media since thieves can sit on that data for years before anyone notices.

Anderson County mother charged with attempted murder of childrenWorld — Sep 27, 2026

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Students Explore STEM Through Hands-On ProgramsScience — 2dHands-on STEM programs are introducing children and middle-school students to science through experiments, games and demonstrations, with organizers hoping to spark curiosity and broaden their sense of future possibilities. Oklahoma’s Innovation Week reaches 1,300 seventh graders, while Washburn University’s Women in Science Day gives more than 300 girls a chance to explore labs led largely by women scientists.

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Six children and two adults injured jumping from Cleveland house fireWorld — Sep 26, 2026Six children and two adults injured after jumping from the second floor of a burning Cleveland home; all eight taken to MetroHealth with minor injuries.

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Sam Okafor Jumping from the second floor was risky but smart under the circumstances, shows why having an exit plan matters.

Alzheimer’s Programs Expand Caregiver SupportHealth — 2dNew initiatives are expanding dementia support through free, self-paced caregiver education, community programs on Alzheimer’s warning signs and brain health, and research-informed resources for families. The coverage also highlights the strain of caring for a parent while raising children, noting that professional respite can help caregivers manage stress and spend meaningful time with loved ones; exercise may support cognition and overall health but has not been shown here to prevent Alzheimer’s.

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Study Strengthens Evidence Jefferson Fathered Hemings Children — Sep 28, 2026DNA recovered from Thomas Jefferson’s hair and compared with descendants of Sally Hemings provides strong evidence that Jefferson fathered at least some of her children, rather than one of his male relatives. The findings come from a decade-long study published as a preprint that has not yet been peer-reviewed.

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Shreveport Boy, 13, Killed Shielding Sister — 3dThirteen-year-old Sha’michal Russell was fatally shot while shielding his 3-year-old sister during gunfire at a Shreveport apartment complex; two other children were wounded, while his sister was unharmed. He will receive a posthumous Youth Heroism Award, and police have arrested two 19-year-old cousins in connection with the shooting.

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