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Connecticut Officer Revives 12-Week-Old Baby
Health
— 23h
Connecticut Capitol Police Corporal Reginald Early performed CPR on an infant who had stopped breathing and turned blue after the child’s parents sought help during his patrol. He restored the infant’s breathing before emergency responders arrived; the child was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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South Carolina Infant Found Alive in Buried Crate
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Authorities are searching near Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, for 11-month-old Koah Sharpe, who was taken by his father, Michael Comer. Comer was arrested on a burglary charge, but the infant was not with him; multiple agencies are assisting, and anyone with information is urged to call 911.
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Babies Are Getting Measles In The Womb. That Wasn’t A Problem Before The Vaccine, Pediatricians Say
Daily Caller News Foundation
— 19h
A blue state recently reported an alarming rise of infants born with measles and pushed vaccination — these cases may be the result of lost natural immunization after the introduction of the MMR vaccine, doctors say.
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Wisconsin Infant Dies in 431-Case Measles Outbreak
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An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died of measles, the state’s first such death since 1990, as the outbreak reaches 431 reported cases across 13 counties and prompts health officials to urge vaccination. Nine people have been hospitalized; officials have withheld details about the child and family to protect their privacy.
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Photos: Mexico Gives Police Escorts to Migrant Caravan Headed to U.S. Border
Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 3 min · 59m
U.S. Infant Vitamin K Bleeding Rises 347%
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A review of more than 11 million U.S. infants found vitamin K shot coverage fell from 97.7% to 95% between 2017 and 2025, while diagnoses of vitamin K deficiency bleeding rose sharply, reaching 1,764 cases in 2025. A separate observational study found unvaccinated newborns faced higher bleeding risks, including more than double the risk of bleeding in or around the brain, underscoring the danger while not proving every case was caused by skipping the shot.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Columbia Infant Missing From Home Found Unharmed
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Columbia police found 9-month-old Zayden Scruggs, who had been reported missing from the 700 block of Claudell Lane, unharmed. Police said one person was detained in connection with the incident.
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Two Fathers Sentenced; Third Awaits Sentencing
World
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Several fathers faced sentencing in cases involving their children’s deaths: a Newark father’s sentencing for causing his 4-year-old son’s death was postponed until February, while a North Carolina man received a sentence of up to 37.75 years for killing his adult son. In West Virginia, Shannon Overstreet was sentenced to life without parole for killing his infant daughter and concealing her body.
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Rome Court Gives American Life for Double Murder
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Francis Kaufmann, who told a Rome court "I am not a killer. I am a film producer," got life plus three years solitary for killing his partner and infant daughter.
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Perrigo to sell infant formula business to ByHeart co-founders
Business
— Oct 29, 2026
Perrigo agreed to sell its infant-formula business to MeridianMade for $40 million upfront and up to $135 million in performance-based payments through 2030, as it shifts its focus toward consumer self-care products. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
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Peru Unveils World's Tallest Pope Leo Statue
Callao, Peru, unveiled a 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his visit, honoring his decades of service in the country and Peruvian citizenship. The monument is billed as the world’s tallest statue of a pope as Leo’s South American tou
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Three Men Receive Life Sentences in Separate Child Sex Abuse Cases
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
Men in Georgia, Texas and Virginia were sentenced to life in prison in separate child sexual abuse cases. The cases involved the assault of an infant in Georgia, nearly a decade of abuse in Texas, and the abuse and recording of assaults against an infant in Virginia; a second Virginia defendant received a 25-year sentence.
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Daycare Operator and Babysitter Plead Guilty in Separate Infant Deaths
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
Melanie DiMarzio was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in the death of Grant Simmons, an infant in her unlicensed East Canton daycare. Prosecutors said he suffocated after being placed on a bed rather than in a crib; the case has drawn attention to limited oversight of in-home childcare in Ohio.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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FSSAI proposes ban on sucrose and fructose in infant nutrition products
Nestlé
— Oct 17, 2026
FSSAI draft: "sucrose and fructose shall not be added in the products intended for infants up to the age of 6 months."
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Nicole Hardy
Companies should focus on natural ingredients instead of pushing sweet formulas that babies do not need.
Court Vacates Dealer Murder Charge in Toddler Overdose
World
— Nov 3, 2026
California’s 6th District Court of Appeal unanimously ordered prosecutors to drop the murder charge against fentanyl dealer Phillip Ortega in the 2023 death of toddler Winter Rayo, ruling that his role supplying the parents was too remote from the parents’ actions to support implied-malice murder. Ortega still faces child-endangerment and drug charges; the published ruling could affect a similar case involving another infant’s fentanyl death.
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Wisconsin Infant Dies After Balloon Choking
Health
— Oct 30, 2026
An 11-month-old Wisconsin boy died after biting a popped balloon animal at a Halloween event, with a piece lodging in his esophagus; CPR and first responders could not save him. His pregnant mother, who has experienced early contractions amid her grief, is urging stronger action to protect children from balloon hazards.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 16h
Dayton NAACP Urges DeWine to Grant Clemency
Mike DeWine
— Oct 28, 2026
The Dayton NAACP is asking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to grant clemency to China Arnold, who is serving life without parole after her 2011 conviction for the 2005 death of her infant daughter. The group says her release would reunite her with her other children; DeWine declined to comment on the request.
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The coverage doesn't mention that the mother killed her baby by putting the infant in the microwave for two minutes--because she was mad at the baby daddy.
Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Aspirus Opens Wausau Clinic for High-Risk Infants
Health
— Oct 14, 2026
Aspirus Health has opened a neonatal clinic in Wausau for infants who spent time in the NICU or have developmental concerns. A multidisciplinary team will provide screenings and early interventions through a child’s first two to three years to identify and address developmental delays.
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Grand Jury Declines Indictment After Infant’s Hot-Car Death
Health
— Oct 28, 2026
A Kentucky grand jury declined to indict doctor Stacey Fazenbaker after her 10-month-old granddaughter, Scottie Crowell, died when she was left in a hot car for about eight hours instead of being dropped off at daycare. Prosecutors said police investigated the case and presented the available evidence; the grand jury’s proceedings and reasoning remain secret.
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Roanoke Practice Offers Mobile Wound Care
Health
— Oct 28, 2026
A Roanoke wound-care practice offers diagnostic testing and debridement for chronic and difficult-to-heal wounds, with services available in its office and through visits to homes and care facilities. Separately, a Saudi case report describes an infant’s surgical wound complication healing without another operation after conservative treatment with silver dressings and a topical hemoglobin spray.
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Five Baby Orangutans Found Far From Home Highlight India's Ape Trade
World
— Oct 26, 2026
The discovery of five infant orangutans abandoned in Odisha, India, highlights the country’s growing role as a destination for illegally trafficked apes. Experts say wealthy collectors and gaps in regulation are helping fuel the trade, which threatens already critically endangered species.
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Sam Okafor
Gaps in enforcement are letting this happen to critically endangered animals and the penalties should be far harsher.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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FDA Proposes First Formula Nutrient Update in Decades
Health
— Oct 29, 2026
The FDA has proposed the first major update to U.S. infant-formula nutrition standards in nearly 30 years, revising requirements for vitamins A and D, iodine and manganese while seeking input on whether to require ingredients such as DHA, ARA and L-carnitine. The proposal also includes labeling changes; the agency said most tested formula samples had low or undetectable chemical contaminants and plans further reviews before issuing a final rule.
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Priya Raman
It's good they're finally raising the bar on iodine and manganese levels in formula after so long.
Lancaster Medical Center Unveils Three-Bed NICU
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is opening a three-bed Level II NICU to care for newborns born at 32 weeks or later and babies with mild to moderate conditions. The unit is intended to keep more families close to home, with on-site support for mothers and transfers to Hershey available for infants needing more advanced care.
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Tom Gallagher
It's good they built in support for mothers right there instead of separating them.
Fort Wayne report shows Black households earn 51 cents per local dollar
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
A new Fort Wayne Urban League report finds persistent disparities for Black residents of Allen County in income, homeownership and infant health, while also noting strengths such as high labor-force participation and high school completion. City and community leaders say the findings will guide planning and efforts to address inequities.
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Oklahoma and Indiana Record First Safe Haven Baby Box Surrenders
Health
— Oct 26, 2026
Oklahoma’s first Safe Haven Baby Box surrender took place at a Tulsa hospital, where staff retrieved the infant safely and began the adoption process; a baby was also surrendered at a fire department in West Terre Haute and was reported healthy. Waco is weighing a box of its own, with advocates saying anonymous surrender can help prevent unsafe abandonment.
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Former Kentucky Cheerleader Sentenced to 10 Years for Infant’s Death
Andrew Powell
— Oct 16, 2026
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the de… — by Andrew Powell
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 16h
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