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Three migrants die as dinghy capsizes off Calais en route to UK — 1dA child and two women were among three migrants who died when a dinghy with about 105 people capsized off Calais in calm seas; dozens injured.

Study finds one in 43 US children had data exposed — 1dOne in 43 U.S. children had personal information breached in a single year, a Javelin study found. Parents post about 1,300 photos of a child by age 13.

Jared Kim Parents should stop oversharing kids' details on social media since thieves can sit on that data for years before anyone notices.

Adult Dead, Child Missing After Iowa Field Trip Accident — 6dSearch for a missing child was suspended overnight after an adult was pronounced dead at Lake MacBride State Park during a Borlaug Elementary field trip.

Woman charged with neglect after leaving child in car following crash — Sep 21, 2026Sydni Healy, 31, left a child unrestrained in a crashed car, hid in nearby woods, showed impairment on sobriety tests, and is held on $50,000 bond for child neglect.

Elena Vasquez She had no excuse for leaving the child alone and unrestrained in that wrecked car.

Lena Dunham Welcomes First Child via Surrogate — 6dLena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogate after Dunham’s fertility challenges. The couple, who married in 2021, also marked their fifth wedding anniversary, with Dunham sharing a loving tribute to Felber and reflecting on becoming a mother.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Pregnant Woman, Unborn Child Killed in Independence Crash — Sep 20, 2026In Independence, Missouri, a 2018 Jeep Renegade lost control on Walnut Street, striking a pregnant woman, her unborn child, and several parked cars. The woman and unborn baby died, the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating as investigators probe the cause.

Supreme Court Rejects Surrogate’s Custody Appeal — Sep 20, 2026The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a multi-state surrogacy dispute over a baby with a severe heart defect, letting a California court’s ruling that the genetic parents are the child’s legal guardians stand, while the surrogate sought involvement in the child’s medical decisions. Texas and California courts remain involved in determining the child’s care, with transfers and emergency orders reflecting the life-saving needs of the infant and ongoing legal battles between the surrogate and the genetic parents.

Duck Dynasty’s Bella Robertson Welcomes First Child — Sep 20, 2026Bella Robertson Mayo and her husband Jacob Mayo welcomed their first child, a girl named Merritt Presley Mayo, described as a rainbow baby weighing 6 lb 8 oz. The couple has previously discussed fertility struggles publicly, sharing their journey on family podcasts and interviews.

Norway reports 1 million pension recipients aged 62+ — 2dNorway reported that more than 1 million people age 62 and older received retirement pensions in 2025, while Ukrainian guidance clarifies which workers qualify for full sick-leave pay and how maternity and child-care leave count toward pension insurance records. Separately, research and family experience suggest that paid leave for fathers can support mothers’ health, children’s well-being and family connections.

Gakpo Discusses Pregnancy Loss, Near Manchester City Move — 4dCody Gakpo said a difficult summer brought personal grief after he and his partner lost their unborn child, alongside uncertainty over his Liverpool future as a reported £80 million move to Manchester City fell through. He said he is focusing on what he can control: playing football and spending time with family and friends.

Omaha Firefighter Charged With Eight Child Porn Felonies — 5dOmaha firefighter Brandon Wilson, 55, faces eight felony charges over allegations that he secretly recorded his former girlfriend’s daughter, then 12 to 15, in a bedroom and bathroom from 2017 to 2020. A judge set his bond at $400,000, and he has been placed on paid administrative leave while the case proceeds.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Four Dead, Child Critical After Houma Stabbings — Sep 13, 2026At least four dead and a child critical after Houma stabbings; 47-year-old Kaegan Jude Solet named person of interest, with outlets split on whether he is in custody.

Millie Bobby Brown Reportedly Adopts Second Child With Jake Bongiovi — Sep 17, 2026Multiple outlets report that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child via adoption, following their first adopted daughter, with Brown continuing to emphasize privacy and family-building on their terms. Reports confirm the couple’s expanded family across People, EW, The Sun, The Mirror, TMZ, and PressBee-documented coverage.

Marcus Bell It's wonderful they're expanding their family through adoption while prioritizing privacy for the kids.

California Judge Tentatively Blocks $100M TikTok Settlement — Sep 19, 2026Judge Wu tentatively kept TikTok's 2019 child-privacy decree, putting $100M of a $400M DOJ settlement at risk after finding no durable remedy.

Tom Gallagher It's right to keep oversight on TikTok for protecting kids under 13 instead of letting the old consent order go.

Arizona Teen Found Safe; Parents Face ChargesWorld — 6dA 15-year-old Arizona boy reported missing was found safe after authorities said he had been confined in a padlocked room in an RV without running water, a restroom or air conditioning. His mother and stepfather were arrested on child-abuse charges, and his two younger siblings were placed in state custody after investigators found unsafe living conditions.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Albanese seeks tech support for child safety and AI rules — Sep 20, 2026Albanese met Apple's Tim Cook and said Australia can't protect kids online alone; duty-of-care laws advance as under-16s still use Instagram and TikTok despite a 2025 ban.

Nicole Hardy Tech firms owe a duty of care on AI too, otherwise rushed systems will create problems no one can fix later.

Illinois Mom’s Husband Stands by Her as Prosecutors Detail Alleged Plot — Sep 17, 2026The husband of an Illinois mother accused of killing their 2-year-old son continues to support her as prosecutors detail allegations surrounding the child’s death and her behavior… — by Andrew Powell

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material — Sep 15, 2026A Gainesville woman, Trinity Joy Johnson, pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child pornography involving a toddler she cared for, with more than 100 files found on her phone and a sentencing hearing set for November 23, facing substantial prison terms. Separately, another Florida woman, Jennifer Percival, admitted to defrauding a fund for Epstein victims by falsifying records to obtain $750,000, with federal investigators continuing to pursue the case.

The Healing of Elisa Aloi’s Son at LourdesGood News — FROM 1954Child’s paralysis cured.

The Healing of Audrey SantoGood News — FROM 1987Comatose child’s intercession linked to healings.

Women sue Epstein estate over childhood images in photo collection — Sep 16, 2026Two women sued Epstein's estate in a class action for 40-plus people, saying few if any were told their childhood images were in his child sexual abuse material files.

Jared Kim The co-executors should face full liability if they ignored or enabled that collection of images.

The Healing of Vittorio Micheli's Son at LourdesGood News — FROM 1963Child's osteosarcoma reversed

The Healing of Rose Verrechia’s Daughter at LourdesGood News — FROM 1954Child’s heart defect closed.

Canonization Miracle of St. Martin de PorresGood News — FROM 1962Child healed of gangrene