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Economy70% of fourth-graders aren’t reading proficiently, report finds—one of several areas where education is failing America’s kids
By Tristan BoveJune 8, 2026
Exclusive: Advocacy groups file complaint against Roblox, alleging its manipulative design puts kids at risk
CybersecurityExclusive: Advocacy groups file complaint against Roblox, alleging its manipulative design puts kids at risk
By Catherina GioinoMay 20, 2026
Girls say AI is a smarter tutor, a funnier comedian, and has better taste than their parents, new Girl Scouts survey finds
AIGirls say AI is a smarter tutor, a funnier comedian, and has better taste than their parents, new Girl Scouts survey finds
By Catherina GioinoMay 12, 2026
American schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake
HealthAmerican schools have been quietly killing recess to focus on test scores—and pediatricians are warning it’s a mistake
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 11, 2026
Gen Alpha is using makeup to pass age verification tech online. One mom caught her son using an eyebrow pencil
CybersecurityGen Alpha is using makeup to pass age verification tech online. One mom caught her son using an eyebrow pencil
By Catherina GioinoMay 5, 2026
Meta’s threat to quit New Mexico ‘is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,’ AG says
LawMeta’s threat to quit New Mexico ‘is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,’ AG says
By Catherina GioinoApril 30, 2026
A woman measures a little boy's height against the kitchen wall
Economy‘Almost unmanageable’: Raising a child in the U.S. now costs more than $300,000
By Jacqueline MunisApril 12, 2026
man silhouette two computer screens
CybersecurityInternet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
AI ‘slop’ is flooding YouTube Kids—and more than 200 groups and experts are calling for a ban
CybersecurityAI ‘slop’ is flooding YouTube Kids—and more than 200 groups and experts are calling for a ban
By Catherina GioinoApril 1, 2026
Three Tennessee teenagers are suing Elon Musk’s xAI for creating sexually explicit images of them
LawThree Tennessee teenagers are suing Elon Musk’s xAI for creating sexually explicit images of them
By The Associated Press and Travis LollerMarch 20, 2026
Trump surrounded by children
PoliticsWon’t somebody think of the children? Advocacy group to spend $50 million to back Democrats pushing child care ahead of the midterms
By The Associated Press and Moriah BalingitMarch 17, 2026
A boy sits at a cluttered desk with headphones on, looking at an iPad.
RetailGen Alpha’s economic influence is ‘enormous’—From side hustles and bankrolling from their parents, they’ve surpassed $100 billion in spending power
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 7, 2026
Baby in hospital
SuccessChinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
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HealthChildhood literacy in the U.S. is so bad that a nationwide pediatric hospital chain has started screening for it
By Makiya Seminera and The Associated PressFebruary 25, 2026
Happy Dutch woman out of work for the day
SuccessForget 40 hours: The Dutch get their work done in just 32 hours a week—and women made it possible
By Emma BurleighFebruary 22, 2026
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Corporate America has been draining the world's water. Matt Damon's new campaign calls on Gap, Starbucks, and Amazon to help give it backplaceholder alt text
By Catherina GioinoJune 9, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerJune 12, 2026
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By Sydney LakeJune 13, 2026
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