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Tax breaks, child care and free college: How a Kansas town is enticing people to move there

Neodesha, Kansas, is trying a new way to get people to relocate. Residents may qualify for tax breaks and student loan repayment assistance among other perks.

CNBC - 2d

5 Podcasts About Beauty, Skin Care and Self-Care

Cutting through the marketing noise and TikTok trends, these shows deliver unbiased, straightforward tips on everything from serums to supplements.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Child exploitation and cuckooing to be criminal offences

New legislation being introduced to Parliament next week seeks to criminalise the practices.

BBC News - Feb. 22

French Doctor Is Accused of Child Rapes

Dr. Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his patients, mostly children, over 25 years, in the country’s largest-ever pedophilia case.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Apple unveils child privacy feature

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Apple unveils ‘age assurance’ technology Apple will introduce technology to boost children’s privacy and ...

The Hill - 2d

Fit for a pontiff: The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Sununu urges Zelensky to 'be careful' not to anger Trump

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent interview to “be careful” not to anger President Trump. His warning comes as the two ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

How Medicaid cuts could improve access to care

Coverage — having health insurance — most certainly does not guarantee timely medical care.

The Hill - 4d

Unvaccinated child dies of measles amid outbreak

An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.

ABC News - 4d

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak

At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

The New York Times - 4d

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program

ABC News - Feb. 18

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

USAID aid freeze triggers health care crisis in Africa

USAID's 90-day freeze on all services has resulted in a significant loss of trust, critical health care, food aid, and medical supplies, causing life-threatening consequences for Malawian patients, ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.

The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Taking care of the grandchildren? No, thanks: ‘I love my obligation-free life’

The belief that mothers should focus solely on their children is no longer the default. But with grandmothers, traditional ideas still hold sway. Constance fills her days with music. The ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed

The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.

BBC News - 6d

House Democrats call on Trump to rescind order against gender-affirming care

More than 80 House Democrats are calling on President Trump to revoke an executive order to broadly restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender young people, alleging the ...

The Hill - 4d

VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities

A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.

ABC News - 4d

Judge extends block on Trump gender-affirming care federal funding ban

A federal judge extended a temporary injunction on Friday blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender ...

The Hill - 1d

Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine

Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Review: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' brings authentic magic to the Hollywood Pantages

The Tony-winning play 'Harry Potter and Cursed Child' has its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

BBC pulls Gaza documentary featuring child whose father was Hamas minister

Show removed from iPlayer as ‘further due diligence’ carried out and critics ask if any Hamas members were paid for filming. A BBC documentary about Gaza has been pulled from its iPlayer service ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

France prepares for largest child abuse trial in its history

PARIS — Amélie Lévêque remembers the moment when she finally understood the unexplained bouts of depression and other disorders that had tormented her for more than two decades.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in France's largest child abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.

BBC News - 6d

Over 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material seized in California

Investigators seized more than 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material from a residence in Northern California on Thursday, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.

NBC News - 6d

Child dies after contracting measles in Texas, officials say

A child who had been hospitalized after contracted measles in West Texas has died, health officials confirm. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.

CBS News - 5d

First measles death reported in Texas child as outbreak spreads

Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that has infected more than 120 people.

CBS News - 5d

Budapest Pride should be held indoors for ‘child protection’, says Orbán official

Prime minister’s chief of staff says event this year should be taken off streets. Hungary’s Budapest Pride should be held in a “closed venue” this year rather than on a city centre avenue as in ...

The Guardian - 4d

Ruby Franke docuseries on Hulu shares new details of child abuse case

A year after former YouTube family vlogger Ruby Franke was sentenced to prison for child abuse, a new Hulu docuseries is shedding light on what happened behind the scenes before the criminal case ...

NBC News - 4d

25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content

Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.

CBS News - 3d

Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push

Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...

The Hill - 3d

2025 MLS season preview: 7 teams (and players) to care about, who and what's new, predictions and more

From new stars and bold signings to rising contenders and looming questions, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 MLS season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew

A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation. Of those polled, 45 ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour

U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.

CNBC - Feb. 21