May 21, 2026 Brooklyn mother who drowned her three children in the ocean near Coney Island sentenced to decades in prison Brooklyn woman Erin Merdy sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to drowning her three young children near Coney Island in 2022.
May 17, 2026 Before Barnum's took over, another retro animal cracker brand ruled America Nabisco's Barnum's box is iconic, but a Pennsylvania bakery called Stauffers was producing animal crackers decades earlier, starting back in 1871.
May 11, 2026 Georgia Pride group recruiting kids as young as 13 into drag shows sparks backlash An Atlanta drag group called House of ALXNDR is recruiting teenagers as young as 13 to perform in drag shows during a Pride Month event in Georgia.
May 11, 2026 Pediatricians group stands up for kids' rapidly shrinking recess time: 'Very powerful benefit' The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance urging schools to protect recess, citing benefits for kids' health, learning and behavior.
May 5, 2026 Researchers race to treat rare childhood dementia with no cure, giving families new hope Researchers at MCRI are working toward treatments for KAND, a rare neurodegenerative disorder often described as a form of childhood dementia.
May 4, 2026 Ohio daycare worker convicted of horrific physical abuse of toddlers sentenced to years in prison Ohio daycare worker Katelyn Ann Strohacker has been sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison after being convicted on 31 counts of kidnapping and child endangerment.
May 3, 2026 Man accused of biting infant during erratic dash through businesses before restaurant arrest A Memphis man is accused of domestic assault after allegedly biting an infant on the face and running erratically through businesses seeking help.
May 2, 2026 Massive new cruise ship unveils jaw-dropping outdoor theme park in middle of the ocean MSC Cruises unveils plans for an over-water swing ride called Cliffhanger aboard MSC World Asia, billed as Europe's first of its kind at sea.
May 2, 2026 Goldie Hawn thinks kids lack 'grit' from too much screen time, not enough real-world problem solving Goldie Hawn says kids today lack grit, reflecting on her free-range childhood during a "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" appearance and promoting her new book.
April 28, 2026 Heart-stopping video shows middle schoolers saving their bus after driver passes out at the wheel Heart-stopping video shows middle school students grabbing the wheel and hitting the brakes after their bus driver lost consciousness behind the wheel.