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It May Be the 'Most Hidden Form of Childhood Sex Abuse'

Elizabeth Weil introduces readers to two families in which one sibling abused another

(Newser) - In a deeply reported feature for New York magazine, Elizabeth Weil follows two families confronting what experts say is a largely invisible form of child sexual abuse: harm carried out by one sibling against another. Research suggests at least 1% of people have been abused by a brother or sister—...

To Shield Parents From Deportation, US Citizens Join 'PIP'

Parole in Place program allows US citizens to join military, keep undocumented parents, spouses safe

(Newser) - In parts of rural America, the pitch to join the military now comes with an unusual hook: It might keep your parents from being deported. A little-used federal program called Parole in Place, or PIP, has quietly turned into a recruiting tool for the National Guard, especially in immigrant-heavy pockets...

Busfield's Attorneys: He Passed a Polygraph, Release Him

Lawyers for actor, accused of child sex abuse, say probe undermines state's allegations against him

(Newser) - Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield's attorneys told a court on Friday he should be released while he awaits the outcome of child sex abuse charges against him because an independent investigation undermines the state's allegations; the parents of his accusers have a history of fraud and dishonesty; and...

Hochul, Mamdani Team Up for Free NYC Child Care

New York Dems are set to unveil their plan at a Thursday presser

(Newser) - New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The two Democrats are expected to detail the program at a Thursday morning presser, along with a pledge from...

CDC Scales Back Universal Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns

Experts warn individualized approach may weaken hepatitis B protection for infants

(Newser) - The CDC has dropped its long-standing advice that all newborns be given a hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth, instead telling parents of babies born to mothers who test negative for the virus to decide with their doctor whether to vaccinate at birth, reports USA Today . The change comes after...

Parents Call the Cops Over 'Santa Is Fake' Sign

Police in Ontario respond to complaints about anti-Santa signs

(Newser) - Police in a Canadian city had to deal with some odd calls from residents who were a bit upset about an apparent "grinch" in town, the BBC reports. Complaints came in to the police department in Brantford, Ontario, regarding signs posted in a house window along the route of...

Americans Say Kids Cost Too Much
Americans Say Kids
Cost Too Much
Nov 14, 2025 11:52 AM CST

Americans Say Kids Cost Too Much

Majority cite finances as top reason for limiting family size, per new survey

(Newser) - A growing majority of Americans say the high cost of living is the main reason they're having fewer children, according to a nationwide survey. The latest American Family Survey , conducted by Brigham Young University's Wheatley Institute and Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy, found that 70%...

British Kids Are Starting to Sound American

Media and YouTube are reshaping language in UK classrooms

(Newser) - British schoolchildren are suddenly sounding like they've stepped off a school bus in Ohio. Teachers across the UK say they're hearing more students use American vocabulary in the classroom, according to a survey by Teacher Tapp for the Times of London. In other words, kids there are saying...

When Halloween Decorations Start Scaring the Neighbors

Some families are now avoiding the most gruesome displays as they get creepier, gorier

(Newser) - As Halloween spending soars, so, too, does the gore factor in America's front yards. What was once a holiday dominated by pumpkins and friendly ghosts has, according to the New York Times , escalated into a full-blown fright fest—complete with dismembered limbs and blood-spattered zombies. Now, some parents are...

Chatbot's 'Very, Very Bold' Move: Banning Minors

After lawsuits from parents, Character.AI says ban will take effect Nov. 25

(Newser) - Character.AI is phasing out access to its AI chatbots for users under 18. The company announced on Wednesday that minors are now limited to just two hours of open-ended chats before a complete ban takes effect on Nov. 25, per the Verge . To enforce the new rule, Character.AI...

Federline: Spears' Sons Have Cut Contact Over Safety Fears

Singer's ex says Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, haven't visited Spears in months due to fears

(Newser) - Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline says their sons have stopped visiting their pop star mom, claiming they're "terrified" and worried about her well-being. Federline made the comments Thursday in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, reports Page Six . Spears "saw one of my sons one day this...

High-School Kids Are Dating AI Now
High-School Kids
Are Dating AI Now
Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM CDT

High-School Kids Are Dating AI Now

Survey links heavy school AI use to privacy and well-being concerns

(Newser) - High schoolers are falling in love with AI—literally. NPR reports that one in five high school students say they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence, according to new data from the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). Another 42% said they've...

Why Parents of 8th Graders Are Hiring Pricey Consultants

More are seeking help navigating high school admissions

(Newser) - Some parents are shelling out as much as $15,000 for consultants to shepherd their kids through the admissions maze—that's high school admissions, not college. As the Wall Street Journal explains, school choice has boomed nationwide in recent years, fueled by expanded voucher programs. Indeed, the number of...

Suit: Cybertruck Design Flaw Doomed College Student

Parents of Krysta Tsukahara, 19, say she was trapped in vehicle after it crashed

(Newser) - The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the vehicle as it burst into flames due to a design flaw that made it nearly impossible for her to open the door, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The parents of Krysta Tsukahara...

Son Confesses to Killing Parents in TV Interview
Son Confesses to Killing
Parents in TV Interview
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Sep 28, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

Son Confesses to Killing Parents in TV Interview

Albany's Lorenz Kraus describes them as mercy killings after police found the bodies

(Newser) - A man who once ran for president on a fringe platform now stands accused of killing his elderly parents—and a TV confession is a major factor, reports the Albany Times-Union . Lorenz Kraus, 53, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to the 2017 deaths of his parents, Franz...

Parents Must Pay $300K After Teens' Soup Prank
Parents Must Pay $300K
After Teens' Soup Prank
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Sep 21, 2025 6:31 AM CDT

Parents Must Pay $300K After Teens' Soup Prank

China's largest hotpot chain had sought damages of more than $3M over drunken stunt

(Newser) - Peeing into a pot of broth at China's largest hotpot chain has landed two teenagers a rather large bill: $309,000. The Shanghai 17-year-olds filmed the drunken February stunt—in which NBC News reports they took turns urinating in a pot in a private dining room at Haidilao...

Tesla Probed After Parents Say Door Handles Trapped Kids

NHTSA investigation looks at electronic handles said to malfunction, leaving kids stuck in back

(Newser) - Federal auto safety regulators opened an investigation on Tuesday into possible defects in Tesla doors that have reportedly left parents with children trapped in the back seat and forced to break windows to get them out. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the preliminary investigation is focused on 2021...

Aristocrat, Boyfriend Get 14 Years in Baby's Death

British couple went on the run after secret birth

(Newser) - A British aristocrat and her boyfriend were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday for killing their newborn through negligence while on the run from authorities. Constance Marten, 38, and her boyfriend, Mark Gordon, 51, a convicted sex offender, were sentenced Monday after being found guilty of gross negligence...

Belgium's Prince Laurent Confirms Paternity of Adult Son

Clement Vandenkerckhove, 25, officially recognized after years of rumors

(Newser) - Belgium's royal family is making headlines after Prince Laurent, 61, publicly acknowledged he's the biological father of 25-year-old Clement Vandenkerckhove. The admission, made via a statement published Tuesday by the Belga News Agency, ends years of speculation about a possible love child between the prince and Flemish...

Parents Sue ChatGPT After Teen Son's Death

They say the OpenAI tool coached Adam Raine on how to take his own life

(Newser) - The parents of a 16-year-old California boy who took his own life are blaming ChatGPT for his death, saying the bot coached him on how to do it. Both NBC News and the New York Times report that it's the first such suit filed against ChatGPT maker OpenAI. (Last...

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