Do A.I. chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? That’s how the companies selling these A.I.-powered kiddie companions are marketing them, but The New York Times’ Amanda Hess has some reservations. She recounts a demonstration in which Grem, one of the offerings from startup Curio, tried to bond with her. (Curio also sells …
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The Trump administration has identified ultra-processed foods and chemical exposure as potential hazards in its plan to improve the health of American children, but does not propose widespread restrictions on such foods or pesticides, according to a draft of the report obtained by the Washington Post. Instead, the “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy” — which isn’t final and may …
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A growing number of children in mental health crises are spending days, sometimes nearly a week, in hospital emergency rooms because there is nowhere else for them to go, a new study has found. In a report published Friday in JAMA Health Forum, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University examined Medicaid claims data from 44 states covering more than …
Read More »Draft ‘MAHA’ plan to improve kids’ health leaked. Here’s what’s in it. The Washington Post MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others The New York Times Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report AP News Draft ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report treads lightly on pesticides, processed foods CNN Draft ‘MAHA’ commission …
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Neil Young is unfriending Facebook. In light of reports that Meta allegedly enabled AI chatbots to engage with minors in “romantic” and “sensual” ways, the rocker’s team released a statement on his profile announcing his decision to leave the platform Thursday (Aug. 14). “At Neil Young’s request, we are no longer using Facebook for any Neil Young related activities,” reads …
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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said he intends to investigate whether Meta’s generative AI products exploit, deceive, or harm children, after leaked internal documents showed the company’s chatbots were allowed to have “romantic” and “sensual” chats with children. “Is there anything – ANYTHING – Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the …
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She shared her thoughts on Collin’s viral post after revealing she has been forced to return to nursing after “sickening” financial downfall. Kate Gosselin is calling out her son Collin Gosselin. After Collin posted a TikTok alleging that he and his siblings were estranged after being “forced apart, pitted against each other,” the mother of eight gave insight into her …
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Kroy Biermann Wants Primary Custody of Kids … No Accountability, Structure in Kim Zolciak’s Home!!! Published August 15, 2025 11:42 AM PDT Kroy Biermann‘s asking a court to make his home the primary residence for his children he shares with Kim Zolciak … claiming her living environment is no good for the kids. The former NFL player filed documents in …
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Reese Witherspoon opened up about balancing motherhood with her Hollywood career in a candid Instagram post on Thursday. The Oscar-winning actress, 49, shared a carousel of photos featuring her three children—Ava Phillippe, 25, and Deacon Phillippe, 21, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, and Tennessee James Toth, 12, with ex-husband Jim Toth. “Someone asked me what raising three kids and building a …
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Reese Witherspoon shared a rare photo of herself with all three of her children on Thursday as she opened up about how ‘challenging’ it is to be a mother and a busy Hollywood star. The 49-year-old Oscar winner beamed in her photo as she was joined by her daughter Ava Phillippe, 25, and older son Deacon Phillippe, 21, as well …
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