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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

The forensic psychiatrist working with Victoria's young offenders: when you know their origins, you wonder how they've survived at all'

Lockdown-amplified vulnerabilities among children, including autism and ADHD, contributed to rising youth offending in Victoria, with a small cohort committing disproportionate serious crimes.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government was warned in 2020 that Covid pandemic left vulnerable children 'invisible' and at greater risk of harm

Lockdowns removed key child-protection safety measures, leaving vulnerable children invisible to social services and increasing risk of harm, including disappearance and death.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Considering the Ups and Downs of Nostalgia

Revisiting childhood hobbies can provide therapeutic comfort and coping benefits, fueling a sustained retro revival despite imperfect nostalgia.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'After I lost a fallopian tube I was worried I'd never be able to have another baby' - Today FM's Paula MacSweeney on family and work

Today FM broadcaster Paula MacSweeney on juggling parenting three young children with a her busy radio career, eloping to New York with her partner and why she loved the Covid lockdowns
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World politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Lawyers vs. engineers: Dan Wang sees U.S.-China dynamics in a new paradigm

China's engineer-led governance and rapid policy shifts offer practical lessons and competitive challenges that the United States should study and possibly emulate.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

5 years since San Francisco Bay Area's apocalyptic orange skies

On September 9, 2020, Northern California wildfires filled Bay Area skies with thick smoke, turning daylight an apocalyptic orange and making daytime appear like night.
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