"Think of the whole child, not just their ears"
There is a fierce debate raging in the deaf community......»»
Judge tosses social platforms’ Section 230 blanket defense in child safety case
Judge: Section 230 doesn’t cover platform design defects allegedly harming kids. Enlarge (credit: ljubaphoto | E+) This week, some of the biggest tech companies found out that Section 230 immunity doesn't shield them f.....»»
Do extracurricular activities always give children a head start? Research says maybe not
In China, there is an old saying, "Don't let your children lose on the starting line." It highlights parents' desire to jumpstart their child's early development. Especially in recent years, parents have become increasingly anxious about their childr.....»»
Insect trapped in amber reveals the evolutionary battles of ancient Europe
An extraordinary insect preserved in amber is opening our ears to a world of communication beyond our hearing. New research on an extinct katydid in the Natural History Museum's collection reveals that katydids have been using ultrasounds for million.....»»
Here’s the full trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder, Netflix hope the film and its sequel will launch a new space opera franchise Zack Snyder and Netflix hope to launch a new franchise with Rebel Moon Part 1: Child of Fire, with Part 2 to release next year. Netflix conclu.....»»
Protective vaccination rates falling out of reach in US; exemptions hit record
Vaccination exemptions among kindergartners rose from 2.6% to a record high of 3%. Enlarge / A child getting a vaccination on February 19, 2021, in Bonn, Germany. (credit: Getty | Ute Grabowsky) For the third consecutive.....»»
Honda plans 11% raise for U.S. production workers following UAW deals
Honda confirmed the pay raise as well as shortened progression time for production associates at Honda’s U.S. operations. Since 2021, Honda has added more than 10 new benefits including child care reimbursement and a student loan repayment program......»»
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" review: This return to Panem was well worth the wait
Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler lead "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." This "Hunger Games" prequel dives into President Snow's role in the Tenth Hunger Games. Review. It's strange to say that a movie about child death-matches.....»»
The newest Echo Buds sound great (if you can keep them in your ears)
Amazon's 2023 Echo Buds have an AirPods-esque shape, feature impressive sound quality, and are only $50. Amazon’s 2023 Echo Buds are a major departure from their 2021 release, with a completely different design and a much tinier price tag.....»»
When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?
Learning to read is one of the most important parts of early schooling. But there is ongoing and arguably increasing concern too many Australian children are falling behind in reading......»»
Selecting a Family Lawyer: Important Aspects to Look Into
A family lawyer is one of the best kinds of lawyers you can have by your side. Such a lawyer can handle all your family matters, be it divorce, child custody, spousal support, etc. With so many family lawyers in the market, it can be pretty confusing.....»»
First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming
Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material......»»
100+ researchers say they stopped studying X, fearing Elon Musk might sue them
Affected studies were tracking hate speech, child safety, and misinformation. Enlarge (credit: WPA Pool / Pool | Getty Images Europe) At a moment when misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is rapidly spreading on X (.....»»
When the natural gas industry used the playbook from Big Tobacco
As early as the 1970s, research showed that gas stoves produced indoor air pollution. Enlarge (credit: Lew Robertson via Getty Images) In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author, and television personality Julia Child return.....»»
Bizarre blip: Cases of fetuses with flipped organs quadrupled in China
Doctors speculated cases could link to a COVID surge, but no conclusions can be drawn. Enlarge / A nurse is on night shift at the emergency clinic of the International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital of China welfare inst.....»»
Opinion: Education is the responsibility of the state—care of young children should be too
Parents face eye-watering costs for childcare in the UK. A part-time nursery place for a child under two sets parents in Britain back, on average, £7,134 a year......»»
New Trials Aim to Restore Hearing in Deaf Children—With Gene Therapy
For the first time, researchers are testing an approach that involves replacing a mutated gene in the inner ears of children with severe hearing loss......»»
25 best gifts for pets (and their parents)
Score the best gifts for pet parents, from fancy dog beds from Casper to useful pet tech from Fi. We all have that one friend who treats their pet like it’s their child or best friend (or both). If you have one or more pet-obsessed buddie.....»»
Elon Musk’s X fined $380K over “serious” child safety concerns, watchdog says
Google got a warning, but X could face millions in fines for compliance failure. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Europe) Today, X (formerly known as Twitter) became the first platform fined under Au.....»»
Australia fines X, accusing it of "empty talk" on fighting child sexual abuse online
Australia issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) on Monday against the company formerly known as Twitter for "falling short" in disclosing information on how it tackles child sex abuse content, in yet another setback for the Elon Mus.....»»
How Belize became a poster child for "debt-for-nature" swaps
When COVID hit Belize, its economy nosedived: closed borders meant fisheries and farmers had no export markets, and tourism centered on the tiny Central American nation's warm waters and wonders of biodiversity came to a halt......»»