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UNICEF Halloween Drive Hits Nearly $200 Million From Kids — 4dTrick-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.

How to pray with your kids at bedtimeLifestyle — Sep 27, 2026For parents seeking a simple nightly habit that helps kids feel secure and connected.

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Chris Dalton My family always did bedtime prayers growing up so this feels like a good way to keep the habit going with my own kids.

Texas AG Paxton Investigates Hanes and Fruit of the Loom Over Possible Toxic Chemicals — 2dTexas AG Paxton issued civil demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over possible toxic chemicals in kids' clothing; EJF finds 92.8% of textile plastic chemicals pose high health risk. No product tests cited.

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Duluth Schedules Haunted Freighter Tours and Family Halloween EventsLifestyle — 1dDuluth’s Halloween season includes a haunted-ship tour aboard the Irvin, a kid-friendly monster-art event at the Children’s Museum, and All Souls Night, an inclusive ceremony honoring loved ones who have died. Separately, Minneapolis’ Great Northern festival will mark its 10th anniversary in January 2027 with a riverfront location, sauna village, skating rink, ice bar and winter activities.

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Kid Rock Releases Single, Plans First Christian Album — Oct 1, 2026Kid Rock released “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” as the lead single from his first Christian album, “Halfway 2 Jesus,” which is slated for Oct. 17. He says the project grew out of his faith journey and the success of his faith-focused cover of “‘Til You Can’t”; the album is set to blend rock, country and hip-hop, with guest appearances including Eminem.

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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.

Tennessee bans history books so kids can focus on making it with AR-15s — Sep 25, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Study links home vaping, smoking to kids’ asthma — 6dStudies 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.

Taylor Frankie Paul Says She Is Stepping Away From ‘Mormon Wives’ Over Cast Bullying — Sep 21, 2026On September 21, 2026, Taylor Frankie Paul said she is stepping away from Hulu's Mormon Wives, writing that castmates laughing about her kids is disgusting and she is relieved to be out.

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Tom Gallagher Stepping away makes sense if the bullying got that personal, no one should put up with that on TV.

Sunny Hostin Says Her Kids Faced Racism and Bullying at Private Schools — Sep 21, 2026Sunny Hostin revealed to viewers "The View" that her children faced racism while attending "predominantly White" private schools. Hostin, a co-host of the show, brought up the top… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Private schools claim diversity but clearly fail to protect minority kids from daily bias and exclusion.

Albanese seeks tech support for child safety and AI rules — Sep 20, 2026Albanese met Apple's Tim Cook and said Australia can't protect kids online alone; duty-of-care laws advance as under-16s still use Instagram and TikTok despite a 2025 ban.

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Nicole Hardy Tech firms owe a duty of care on AI too, otherwise rushed systems will create problems no one can fix later.

Have I Got News For You Plans ReturnLifestyle — Sep 17, 2026Have I Got News For You kicks off a new series with Richard Ayoade, while the BBC marks 51 years of Fawlty Towers’s iconic status and legacy. Meanwhile, ahead of the holidays, Amazon's toy list predicts top kid picks, and release highlights spotlight Beabadoobee, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Echo & the Bunnymen across new albums.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Back-to-School Food Guides Span Meals, Sick DaysLifestyle — Sep 21, 2026Across five pieces, the focus is on practical, kid-friendly meals for busy school weeks and chilly days—ranging from quick, make-ahead snacks and simple homemade yogurts to slow-cooker dinners, comforting soups, and nostalgic sick-day classics that ease the daily dinner crunch. The articles emphasize cost-conscious, adaptable options that can feed varied appetites while keeping prep minimal and ingredients approachable.

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Pitt Defeats UCF 12-7 in Defensive Battle — Sep 11, 2026Pitt prepares to host UCF at Acrisure Stadium in a 2026 clash that would extend the Panthers’ 2-1 edge in the series, with Hall of Fame recognition and Kids Day on the event slate, while UCF’s strong rushing attack tests Pitt’s run defense, which ranked eighth nationally in 2025. In other Pitt news, the No. 2 volleyball team opened Victory Heights Arena with a 54th straight home win and a dominant performance, and Pitt’s football defense has already produced standout moments, including an interception in the Miami (OH) game.

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Chris Dalton Pitt's run defense ranking eighth should make that UCF game a real grind in 2026.

Kidnappers Sentenced in Missouri, Alabama CasesWorld — 3dAmarion Dewayne Jackson, 20, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping a Tuscaloosa man at gunpoint over another person’s unpaid drug debt. The victim was recovered unharmed, and Jackson’s co-defendant, Korbyn Markeith Williams, is scheduled for sentencing in January 2027.

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Reported Cartel Kidnap Plot Targets Texas AgentsWorld — 2dU.S. authorities are investigating an intelligence alert that a smuggler may bring people from Colombia and Venezuela to target and kidnap Customs and Border Protection personnel near El Paso and Presidio, Texas. CBP says it is vetting the threat and protecting its personnel, but has not confirmed an active plot or disclosed security measures.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Missing Yuba City Teen Rescued From Burning CrashWorld — 1dA missing 17-year-old from Yuba City was rescued with minor to moderate injuries after the Texas man she had been communicating with allegedly fled police and drove their car off a cliff near Bakersfield; the vehicle caught fire, and officers rescued both occupants. Cameron Childers was arrested and faces kidnapping and other charges, while authorities say he also had pending Texas charges involving child sexual abuse material; the allegations have not been proven in court.

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Suspect in Pregnant Woman’s Killing Arrested in TennesseeWorld — 3dA Tennessee man was arrested in connection with the killing of April Barlow Celio, 41, who was found dead in her Kentucky home with her unborn child missing; investigators later recovered what they believe were fetal remains. DeMarcus Kenneth Johnson-Wright faces murder, robbery, kidnapping and evidence-tampering charges, though authorities have not publicly disclosed the motive or details of the case.

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Donors save lives amid blood, organ shortagesHealth — 4dStories from Australia, Scotland and Vietnam show how donated plasma and blood transfusions can save lives, from treating a woman with a serious bleeding disorder and a premature newborn to emergencies during childbirth. A Jacksonville nurse’s kidney donation to her sister also highlights the lifesaving impact of organ donors and the need for more people to consider donating.

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Sen. Johnson Roundtable Features Patient Complaints on COVID Hospital Care — Sep 28, 2026Sen. Ron Johnson held a roundtable featuring patients and families who said hospitals denied or overrode care requests because of COVID-19 vaccination status and alleged they were given remdesivir against their wishes. The FDA found no clear causal link between remdesivir and kidney toxicity and later said it could be used without dose adjustment in patients with severe renal impairment.

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Victim’s Relative Accused in Phoenix Courtroom Attack — Sep 25, 2026During the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who pleaded guilty to killing Army veteran David Navidad-Parra in a 2022 car-sale robbery, the victim’s father-in-law, Alberto Ontiveros Sanchez, allegedly punched Uribe after seeing him laugh or smirk. Sanchez was charged in connection with the courtroom attack, and Uribe was sentenced to life with the possibility of release after 25 years, plus a consecutive term for kidnapping.

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Kid Rock Makes Announcement About ‘No Snowflakes’ ConcertsReporting — Mar 7, 2023Musician Kid Rock posted an announcement about a series of “no snowflakes” concerts. On Instagram Monday, Kid Rock shared the image of a poster promoting the “No Snowflakes Summer Concert.” He wrote in the caption, “KID…

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Pottery Barn Kids Receives Backlash After Featuring Trans Activist in Video Aimed at KidsReporting — Jun 9, 2023The children’s furniture brand Pottery Barn Kids is receiving backlash after it featured transgender activist Jazz Jennings reading a book to children about a transgender child. On Thursday, Pottery Barn Kids posted a…

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GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000% since 2019 — Sep 8, 2026

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Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test showsWorld — Sep 9, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Schools keep changing methods without results, so maybe families are right to pull back when the system itself feels broken.