Wealthy families, encouraged by Henry Kissinger’s lawyer, sank over $400M into Theranos
Attorney said he trusted Theranos documents, including fake Pfizer report. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes speaks on stage during the closing session of the Clinton Global Initiative 2015 on September 29, 2015, in New York.....»»
Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with them
Every day, a small group of women make their way through the community of Sweetwaters, near the South African city of Pietermaritzburg, with bags of toys and books. They work as home mentors supporting families who signed up for an early childhood de.....»»
DOJ antitrust lawsuit complains that iPhones are cool, says lawyer
One element of the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple addresses iMessage, and Apple’s decision to keep the app exclusive to iPhone. But it goes further than arguing that this is anti-competitive, and attacks the use of green chat bubbles for Andro.....»»
Ghana"s free high school policy is getting more girls to complete secondary education: Study
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One example is Ghana'.....»»
Michael Cohen loses court motion after lawyer cited AI-invented cases
No punishment, but judge rejects Cohen motion to end his supervised release. Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to former US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit:.....»»
Vessel off Florida Keys identified as British warship that sank in the 18th century
A wrecked seagoing vessel discovered decades ago off the Florida Keys has recently been identified as a British warship that sank in the 18th century......»»
Supreme Court skeptical about restricting Biden contacts with social networks
Louisiana lawyer faced tough questions from liberal and conservative justices. Enlarge / Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor arrive for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address o.....»»
Happiness poll: Democrats and Biden voters report more happiness than GOP and Trump supporters
Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party and former U.S. President Donald Trump, while older and wealthier adult voters are happier than younger and less-wealthy ones, according to a.....»»
Steam Families opens up game libraries for sharing, with a few caveats
It's a more simple and somewhat more liberal version of "Family Sharing." Enlarge (credit: Valve) PC gaming is often regarded as a solitary pursuit, but the advent of PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck has made shar.....»»
Online gaming is bringing RAF families closer
Modern methods of internet-based communication such as online gaming and video calls are helping RAF servicepeople stay connected to their families when serving away from home—but challenges still remain, according to new research by Anglia Ruskin.....»»
Do school grades influence parental support?
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) has researched parents' support behavior in relation to school grades. The study shows that low-income families support their children equally regardless of grades, while parents from higher-i.....»»
Bitcoin Fog operator convicted of laundering $400M in bitcoins on darknet
Roman Sterlingov will appeal, denouncing DOJ's crypto-tracing techniques. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A US federal jury has convicted a dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, for opera.....»»
Research suggests that menopause explains why some female whales live so long
Females of some whale species have evolved to live drastically longer lives so they can care for their families, new research shows......»»
Robo-advisers are here: The pros and cons of using AI in investing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaking up the way we invest our money. Gone are the days when complex tools were reserved for the wealthy or financial institutions......»»
Family unbound: How Western society is redefining and assembling families through digital platforms
Modern Western life offers a wide range of possibilities of what "family" can be: single parents, rainbow families, patchwork constellations, co-parenting, adoption, surrogacy and partnerships without children. Family forms are diversifying and exten.....»»
Parents and teens on smartphone usage: Snooping, distracted parenting, and more
A new survey of both parents and teens explores how families navigate the issues of smartphone usage, with some of the results more surprising than others. Chief among the unsurprising findings is that around 40% of families have repeated argument.....»»
Op-ed: Charges against journalist Tim Burke are a hack job
Burke was indicted after sharing outtakes of a Fox News interview. Enlarge (credit: natasaadzic/Getty) Caitlin Vogus is the deputy director of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation and a First Amendment lawyer......»»
How families glued to separate devices can connect again
It's Saturday afternoon and the kids are all connected to separate devices. So are the parents. Sounds familiar?.....»»
Small class sizes not better for pupils" grades or resilience, says study
Smaller class sizes in schools are failing to increase the resilience of children from low-income families, according to a study published in the International Journal of Science Education......»»
Lawyer behind effort to remove Fani Willis from Georgia Trump case testifies before state lawmakers
Lawyer behind effort to remove Fani Willis from Georgia Trump case testifies before state lawmakers.....»»
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a light, but endearing enough kid’s game
Looking for a new game to play with your kids? Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley offers some light storybook charm for families......»»