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Child Care Crisis Looms Large: Urgent Action Needed to Avert Disaster

Washington, DC – The child care crisis in the United States is looming large, with Democratic lawmakers and advocates sounding the alarm on the industry’s precarious state. Democratic Sen. Patty Murray recently emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that without swift action, the crisis is poised to worsen. The expiration of federal Covid-19 subsidies for child care has left the sector in a vulnerable position, prompting calls for a $16 billion bill to rescue …

Baby on the Way! Hailey and Justin Bieber Expecting Their First Child

Los Angeles, California – Celebrated pop star Justin Bieber and his wife, model Hailey Bieber, made a joyous announcement revealing they are expecting their first child. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in New York back in 2018, shared the delightful news through a heartwarming video and images featuring Hailey debuting her baby bump in a stunning white lace dress. Famous personalities such as reality TV icon Kim Kardashian and model …

Child Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Declines Impact Millions Across States

Austin, Texas – A recent report reveals a concerning trend in child enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) across the United States. By December 2023, 4.16 million fewer children were enrolled in these programs nationwide compared to the month before states began the Medicaid “unwinding” process. This unwinding process, following the lifting of COVID-related continuous coverage protections, has led to accelerated losses in enrollment, with significant implications for the affected children …

Child Migrants: Harvard Webinar Advocates for Policy Change in Immigration Detention

Boston, MA – The FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University is hosting a virtual webinar to discuss the findings of a report on Child Migrants in Family Immigration Detention in the US. The report, published in January 2024, highlights current pediatric care standards and practices for child migrants in detention centers. The speakers at the webinar will analyze the impact of the report on future policy decisions, address legal challenges in …

Child Sexual Assault Suspect Returns to Linda Vista Home, Police Seek Help

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A disturbing incident unfolded in Linda Vista last week, as a man matching the description of a sexual assault suspect entered a home and assaulted a 5-year-old girl. The San Diego Police Department reported that the same suspect returned to the residence on Sunday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation. The initial assault took place in the early hours of the morning on Welling St. when a man entered the home and …

Maher Slams Child Entertainment Industry and Exposes Hollywood Hypocrisy in Viral Segment

Los Angeles, California – Comedian Bill Maher’s recent segment on his show, “Real Time with Bill Maher,” stirred controversy and sparked discussions on social media. Maher critiqued the child entertainment industry, particularly in light of a new documentary shedding light on the dark side of kids’ television. During the segment, Maher expressed his disgust at the revelations in the documentary, which exposed instances of sexual abuse and a hostile work environment for child actors at …

Consultant to Evaluate Colorado’s Troubled Child Mental Health Services and Offer Solutions as Part of Lawsuit Settlement

Denver, Colorado must bring in an external consultant to assess its mental health services for children following a class-action lawsuit alleging that the state’s current policies are leaving children stranded in hospital emergency rooms and institutions. In a settlement reached in 2021, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing agreed to fund an independent examination of its Medicaid policies without admitting to any violations of federal or state laws. The consultant’s role will …

CHILD Swept Away in Chester Creek, Search continues for Missing 6-Year-Old in Pennsylvania

CHESTER, Pennsylvania – Authorities are intensifying their search for a missing 6-year-old girl who was swept away in Chester Creek on Saturday evening. Emergency crews were alerted to the incident just after 7 p.m. when reports came in that the child had been carried into the creek from 8th Street. In Delaware County, officials are actively scanning the creek with boats equipped with thermal imaging technology while combing through the surrounding area for any sign …

Child Abuse Journal Entries Released Detailing Former YouTube Vlogger’s Horrific Acts

Salt Lake City, Utah – A former YouTube family vlogger from Utah, Ruby Franke, recently detailed months of abuse in handwritten journal entries released by prosecutors following her sentencing on child abuse charges. In these redacted entries, Franke repeatedly claimed that her son was possessed by a demon, describing disturbing incidents of abuse that occurred in her home. Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested in August 2023 after pleading guilty to four …

Identity Theft Scheme Lands Ohio Woman in Jail for Stealing Social Security Benefits from Dead Child

Cincinnati, Ohio – A 56-year-old woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been imprisoned for assuming the Social Security identity of a deceased child and illicitly obtaining substantial financial benefits. Christina Vaskovsky’s criminal activities include pilfering $14,500 from an employer in 2008, subsequently evading her court appearance and prompting a warrant for her arrest. In 2010, she embarked on a new scheme, adopting the personal details of a child who had passed away in 1977, born in …