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Dutch Officials Confirm First Reported Child Euthanasia Case — Sep 28, 2026A Dutch review committee found that a doctor acted with due care in euthanizing a nearly 2-year-old child born prematurely with severe brain damage and other conditions, after the child’s parents and medical team concluded the suffering could not be relieved. Some doctors consulted said palliative care or medication remained possible, while another supported the decision.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial The summary notes the child had severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and major breathing and swallowing issues after a 26-week premature birth. Those details still leave room for questions on the exact thresholds used. What further angles on how these decisions get made would you want covered?

Wyoming Church School Drive Serves 1,400Health — 6dA personal account reflects on how pandemic-era homeschooling disrupted a child’s friendships and routines, underscoring the social role of school beyond academics. Other back-to-school efforts are strengthening students’ support systems, from family-school engagement and supplies and shoes for children in Wyoming to tailored educational and career programs for students with disabilities.

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Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Cites Bible for Universal Healthcare — Sep 28, 2026Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico invoked Jesus’ healing and feeding of the hungry, along with the Hebrew prophets’ criticism of corruption, to describe his support for universal health care, addressing child hunger and challenging self-serving politicians as biblically grounded. Critics disputed that interpretation, arguing that Christian teachings on charity do not prescribe government policies and accusing him of using religion to advance his political agenda.

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Norway reports 1 million pension recipients aged 62+ — Sep 27, 2026Norway 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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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Vance Plans $9,000 Subsidies for Married Stay-at-Home Parents — Sep 11, 2026The Trump administration, championed by Vice President JD Vance, is proposing to expand the Child Care and Development Fund to provide up to $9,000 per child annually to married couples with a stay-at-home parent, with eligibility restricted to households where the other spouse works at least 35 hours per week. Critics from conservative and liberal voices warn the plan would invite government intrusion, create dependency and benefit cliffs, and shift incentives away from work, while supporters argue it would support families.

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Daycare Owner Charged in Toddler-Biting Incident — Sep 18, 2026Texas daycare owner Jennifer Ann Garrett is jailed on a third-degree felony charge for allegedly restraining two 2-year-olds on the playground and forcing one child to bite the other at Gracious Beginnings Day Care in Hubbard; authorities say video evidence supports the claim and the case is under investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services. If convicted, Garrett faces up to 10 years in prison, with multiple outlets reporting on the incident and ongoing inquiries into the day care’s practices.

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Dear Abby Advises Struggling Double DreamerLifestyle — Sep 12, 2026Dear Abby columns feature a 'Soda Stand Dreamer' juggling parenting, work, and ambitions to write a book or start a small business, with pragmatic guidance to pick one dream and commit time or gain related skills, while also addressing privacy boundaries in a blended-family finances debate about child support. The articles collectively note the column’s long-running authorship by Jeanne Phillips, highlighting its role in offering advice and shaping perspectives on everyday challenges.

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Jared Kim Learning skills tied to your dream before quitting your job makes more sense than jumping straight into a soda stand with little kids at home.