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Public Money/Private Schools
By Jamie Kenney

House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

The bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors.

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Quick & Easy!

FDA Approves The First At-Home Pap Smear Alternative

The new tool, called the Teal Wand, allows for at-home screening for HIV, the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.

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Oi! That's Sexist, Innit?

British Dads Are Striking For Better Paternity Leave

Dads in the U.K. only get two weeks with their new babies... and they know that’s not OK.

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post with caution ⚠️

Michigan County Will Surveil Teen Social Media Use To Prevent Violence

Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is hiring a "youth intelligence specialist," who will monitor teens' online activity for violent threats.

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Aunt Flo Is Coming Early

New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

Obesity is often blamed for girls starting their periods earlier than in the past; this study suggests there’s more to it than size.

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The Internet Was A Mistake

The Chromebook Challenge Is The Latest Dumb & Dangerous TikTok Trend Kids Are Doing

Move over Tide Pod Challenge!

Public Money/Private Schools
By Jamie Kenney

House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

The bill would offer a dollar-for-dollar tax break to program donors.

Quick & Easy!
By Megan LaCreta

FDA Approves The First At-Home Pap Smear Alternative

The new tool, called the Teal Wand, allows for at-home screening for HIV, the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.

Oi! That's Sexist, Innit?
By Jamie Kenney

British Dads Are Striking For Better Paternity Leave

Dads in the U.K. only get two weeks with their new babies... and they know that’s not OK.

post with caution ⚠️
By Megan LaCreta

Michigan County Will Surveil Teen Social Media Use To Prevent Violence

Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is hiring a "youth intelligence specialist," who will monitor teens' online activity for violent threats.

Aunt Flo Is Coming Early
By Jamie Kenney

New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

Obesity is often blamed for girls starting their periods earlier than in the past; this study suggests there’s more to it than size.

The Internet Was A Mistake
By Jamie Kenney

The Chromebook Challenge Is The Latest Dumb & Dangerous TikTok Trend Kids Are Doing

Move over Tide Pod Challenge!

go back to bed!
By Katie Garrity

Mom Wonders If She's In The Wrong For Making Her Kids Sleep In On The Weekends

They typically get up as early as 4 AM...

Eye of the Storm
By Jamie Kenney

2025 Hurricane Names Have Been Announced & We Rated Them On A Scale Of 1-10

Some will sound familiar, but others are brand new.

the audacity
By Katie Garrity

A Minnesota Family Is Facing A Lawsuit Over Their Kids' Basketball Hoop

The neighbor has filed a suit to get the hoop completely removed.

Following The Science
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Announces New Database For Studying Autism 2 Weeks After Denying Autism Registry

Data will be drawn from Medicare and Medicaid, including medical claims, records, and fitness trackers.