August 21 Melania Trump’s Putin letter sparks praise from second lady Vance Usha Vance called Melania Trump a "role model" Thursday for caring about children's welfare, referencing Mrs. Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin about protecting future generations.
August 21 Meta AI docs exposed, allowing chatbots to flirt with kids Meta AI internal documents revealed chatbots were allowed to flirt with children and engage in romantic conversations until the company was exposed by Reuters.
August 21 Kennedy's HHS terminates California sex ed grant after it refuses to drop 'radical' gender lessons The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families cut funding for California's PREP sex ed program over gender ideology.
August 21 Parents send college kids back to school with Narcan to combat overdoses Some believe college students should carry Narcan to campus, though there are training concerns. There are also Good Samaritan policies for opioid overdose emergencies.
August 19 Largest measles outbreak in US is officially over, health officials say The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.
August 19 Medical group goes against CDC, recommends COVID shots for young kids A pediatric medical group contradicts CDC guidance by including COVID-19 vaccines in its annual immunization schedule for children at the highest risk of severe illness.
August 14 Parents defend using push-ups and squats as punishment in viral video Oregon parents Katie and Dustin Maletich discuss using fitness as a discipline method and means of teaching kids about self control, despite public pushback.
August 12 Stepdad punishes boy's disrespect with pushups and squats in viral video A viral video shows a stepdad using exercise as punishment after his stepson tells his mom to "chill," sparking millions of views and mixed reactions on the approach.
August 11 911 calls, police report details dark timeline to Arizona girl's tragic death New documents reveal 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste made multiple escape attempts before her death in a rural Arizona area, leading to murder charges against father and his girlfriend.
August 9 Heatstroke tragedies spark urgent nationwide warning about safety practices Two teen football players recently died from heatstroke during practice, prompting experts to share prevention tips and warning signs to protect young athletes.