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March 11, 2024

What's going on with America's public schools? Enrollment drops and chronic absenteeism tell a dramatic tale

Well beyond COVID, America's public schools are experiencing lower enrollments and chronic absenteeism — what's going on? Bill Bennett, former education secretary, offers data and insights.

March 10, 2024

Second case of measles confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter

Two cases of measles have been reported in Chicago this week, including a young child staying at a migrant shelter, according to the Department of Public Health.

March 10, 2024

Forget COVID, flu. This virus is what you need to worry about in 2024

Call it the stomach flu or Norovirus, either way it's an unpleasant way to spend a few days. Pay attention to the CDC warnings and here are a few ways to help avoid it.

March 8, 2024

Texas girl's weeklong disappearance highlights 'risk to children' using dating apps, expert says

Columbus Police in Texas arrested Sirterryon Preston March 1 on charges of evading arrest in the disappearance of a 12-year-old Houston girl.

March 7, 2024

New book teaches children that those with disabilities are 'different by design' and loved by God

A new book, "Different by Design" by Monica Mangiacapra of Texas, was inspired by the surprise diagnosis of Down syndrome when her youngest son was born.

March 3, 2024

Kentucky Dem suggests child sex dolls could protect kids from pedophiles: 'Gives them a release'

Kentucky Democratic state Sen. Karen Berg argued that child sex dolls could lower a pedophile's likelihood of abusing a child, sparking outrage from Republicans.

March 3, 2024

Judge blocks Texas AG from requiring info on transgender kids receiving gender transition treatment

A Texas judge temporarily blocked the state from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to provide information about transgender children receiving gender transition treatment.

March 1, 2024

Parents overtreating children with therapy and creating generation of fearful, helpless kids, author says

One author warned parents against relying on unnecessary mental health treatment for their kids, arguing it can actually backfire in the long run.

February 28, 2024

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks at Florida schools, the state’s Department of Health released an updated statement on Wednesday, warning of "misinformation" from media reports.

February 28, 2024

Federal court rules Indiana's ban on gender-transitioning treatments for minors is enforceable

Indiana's law banning minors from seeking gender-transitioning treatments is now enforceable following a federal appeals court ruling after a lower judge issued an injunction last year.