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France: Retirement Age Strike Impacts Multiple Sectors
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Last updated Feb 01, 2023Updated Feb 01, 2023
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Strike Grounds Flights at Berlin Airport
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Last updated Feb 01, 2023Updated Feb 01, 2023
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FDA Proposes New COVID Vaccine Strategy
Last updated Jan 25, 2023Updated Jan 25, 2023

TikTok is crushing YouTube in annual study of kids’ and teens’ app usage

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TechCrunch4 hrs ago4 hrs ago

Japanese LGBTQ groups demand the country adopt equal rights law by G-7 summit

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PBS NewsHour5 hrs ago5 hrs ago
Japanese LGBTQ groups demand the country adopt equal rights law by G-7 summit

The Uvalde Dad Who Regrets Not Standing Up Sooner

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Slate3 hrs ago3 hrs ago

New Legislation Takes Aim at Hidden Foster Care

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ProPublicaFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023

How to Tell and What To Do If Your Child Is Anxious in Grief

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Psychology TodayFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
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Children and youth

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Texas Inmates Continue Hunger Strike
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Last updated Jan 25, 2023Updated Jan 25, 2023
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Canada Recommends Maximum of Two Drinks Per Week
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Last updated Jan 18, 2023Updated Jan 18, 2023
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Seattle Schools Suing Tech Giants Over Students' Mental Health
Last updated Jan 11, 2023Updated Jan 11, 2023

US doesn't have enough affordable child care. It's costing taxpayers $122 billion annually

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USA Today2 hrs ago2 hrs ago
US doesn't have enough affordable child care. It's costing taxpayers $122 billion annually

The left took over an important cultural institution while you weren’t looking

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American Thinker2 hrs ago2 hrs ago

Schoolgirl stabs classmate over 100 times

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RT3 hrs ago3 hrs ago
Schoolgirl stabs classmate over 100 times

Mother arrested for abandoning toddler to die at home

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Korea HeraldFeb 03, 2023Feb 03, 2023
Mother arrested for abandoning toddler to die at home

What effect did lockdown have on your child’s immune system?

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New ScientistFeb 01, 2023Feb 01, 2023
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Women

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Afghanistan: NGOs Resume Some Operations With Female Staff
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Last updated Jan 18, 2023Updated Jan 18, 2023
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UK Blocks Scottish Gender Recognition Bill
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Last updated Jan 18, 2023Updated Jan 18, 2023
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Afghanistan: UN Halts Some Operations Amid Women Workers Ban
Last updated Dec 28, 2022Updated Dec 28, 2022

UK Athletics is going a step further in its trans exclusion by seeking to change government policy

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Canary4 hrs ago4 hrs ago

The sex differences that impact the strength of your immune system

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New ScientistFeb 01, 2023Feb 01, 2023

Seoul rights envoy urges attention to women in North Korea

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Korea HeraldJan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023
Seoul rights envoy urges attention to women in North Korea

The sinister celebrification of Shamima Begum

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Spectator (UK)Feb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
The sinister celebrification of Shamima Begum

Less than half of Muslim women report a positive experience within the Muslim community, report finds

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Canary6 hrs ago6 hrs ago
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Seniors

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France Braces for ‘Black Thursday’ General Strike
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Last updated Jan 18, 2023Updated Jan 18, 2023
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Fidelity to Offer Bitcoin Exposure to 401(k) Investors
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Last updated Jan 18, 2023Updated Jan 18, 2023

[Michael Hiltzik] Stupid and dishonest idea of raising retirement age

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Korea HeraldFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
[Michael Hiltzik] Stupid and dishonest idea of raising retirement age

35% of millionaires say retiring securely will take 'miracle'

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FOX NewsFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023

Lawmakers’ Support for Macron’s Pension Overhaul in France Falters

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Wall Street Journal7 hrs ago7 hrs ago
Lawmakers’ Support for Macron’s Pension Overhaul in France Falters

French lawmakers debate controversial pension bill as protests continue

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PBS NewsHourFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
French lawmakers debate controversial pension bill as protests continue

[Herald Interview] Raising retirement age is key solution for pension reform: French economist

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Korea HeraldFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
[Herald Interview] Raising retirement age is key solution for pension reform: French economist
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Marriage

US: Biden Signs Bill Protecting Same-Sex Marriage
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US: Biden Signs Bill Protecting Same-Sex Marriage
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Last updated Dec 10, 2022Updated Dec 10, 2022
SCOTUS Hears Challenge to Colo. Anti-Discrimination Act
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SCOTUS Hears Challenge to Colo. Anti-Discrimination Act
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Last updated Dec 10, 2022Updated Dec 10, 2022
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US Senate Advances Respect for Marriage Act
Last updated Nov 10, 2022Updated Nov 10, 2022

Japanese LGBTQ activists demand country to adopt equal rights laws after aide’s recent discriminatory remark

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FOX News6 hrs ago6 hrs ago

So, You Finish Each Other’s Sentences? Here Is Why

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Psychology TodayFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023

Pope Francis Denounces Anti-Gay Laws After Africa Trip

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TimeFeb 06, 2023Feb 06, 2023
Pope Francis Denounces Anti-Gay Laws After Africa Trip

[Ask a Lawyer] To marry a Korean, first prove your single status

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Korea HeraldJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023
[Ask a Lawyer] To marry a Korean, first prove your single status

How same-sex marriage gained bipartisan support – a decadeslong process has brought it close to being written into federal law

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The ConversationJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
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Divorce

Ashton Kutcher says he was ‘f---ing pissed’ when Demi Moore released memoir

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FOX NewsFeb 02, 2023Feb 02, 2023

‘Bring my child back’: American fathers cry foul

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Korea HeraldJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023
‘Bring my child back’: American fathers cry foul

Getting Ready to Propose? A Prenup Can Reduce Anxiety

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Psychology TodayFeb 01, 2023Feb 01, 2023

Elian Gonzalez Poised To Serve In Cuba’s National Assembly

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Daily Caller6 hrs ago6 hrs ago
Elian Gonzalez Poised To Serve In Cuba’s National Assembly

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis and Priscilla’s only child, dead at 54

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FOX NewsFeb 05, 2023Feb 05, 2023

Court puts end to SK chief's high-profile divorce

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Korea HeraldJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023
Court puts end to SK chief's high-profile divorce

Can the Gray Divorce Be a Perfect Financial Storm?

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Psychology TodayJan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023

Schwarzenegger and Shriver Divorce Final After 10 Years

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Snopes6 hrs ago6 hrs ago
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Retirement plans

GOP, Manchin aim to block Biden-backed ESG investing rule over ‘political agenda’

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New York Post5 hrs ago5 hrs ago

Vice health minister to visit Japan for policy trip on pension reform, aging

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Korea HeraldJan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023
Vice health minister to visit Japan for policy trip on pension reform, aging

Short on Cash, More Americans Tap 401(k) Savings for Emergencies

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Wall Street JournalFeb 03, 2023Feb 03, 2023
Short on Cash, More Americans Tap 401(k) Savings for Emergencies

Why the French Want to Stop Working

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AtlanticJan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023

France At A Standstill: Schools, Trains Shut Down As Workers Protest Macron Pension Reform

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ForbesJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
France At A Standstill: Schools, Trains Shut Down As Workers Protest Macron Pension Reform
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Men

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Study: Companies Losing Women Leaders at Alarming Rates
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Last updated Oct 11, 2022Updated Oct 11, 2022

Research Casts Doubt on Male-Centred Theories of Aggression

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Psychology TodayFeb 05, 2023Feb 05, 2023

Sexist Science in Soccer Harms Women in an Epic Own Goal

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Scientific AmericanDec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022

Men, Seoul residents overrepresented in Korean films: study

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Korea HeraldJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
Men, Seoul residents overrepresented in Korean films: study

Infertility in some men may be caused by X chromosome mutations

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New ScientistJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023

Why Some Couples Play “Hot Potato” With Anxiety

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Psychology TodayFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023

There Are Too Few Women in Computer Science and Engineering

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Scientific AmericanFeb 06, 2023Feb 06, 2023

[K-Wellness] ‘Dating, marriage and childbirth… we need to give young people hope’

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Korea HeraldJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
[K-Wellness] ‘Dating, marriage and childbirth… we need to give young people hope’
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Family life

[The Korea Dilemma] Is time up for feasts for ghosts of Korea's patriarchal past?

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Korea HeraldJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
[The Korea Dilemma] Is time up for feasts for ghosts of Korea's patriarchal past?

Over the holidays, try talking to your relatives like an anthropologist

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The ConversationDec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022

What the Longest Study on Human Happiness Found Is the Key to a Good Life

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AtlanticJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023

Child care is already unaffordable for many families. Experts worry a spike could be ahead.

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CBSFeb 02, 2023Feb 02, 2023

Why 'Return to Office' Plans Spell Trouble for Working Moms

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TimeFeb 03, 2023Feb 03, 2023
Why 'Return to Office' Plans Spell Trouble for Working Moms

Unpacking the Myths and Truths of Stepmothering

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Psychology TodayJan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023

The Moms Are All Right

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AtlanticDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022

Child care still heavily dependent on women: survey

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Korea HeraldAug 12, 2022Aug 12, 2022
Child care still heavily dependent on women: survey
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Babies

Nurse Lucy Letby wrote sympathy card to parents of baby girl she’s accused of murdering

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FOX NewsFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023

Halo’s SleepSure is a baby wearable to keep an eye on the little one

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TechCrunchJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023

How Babies Detect Social Bonds

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Psychology TodayNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon

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NPR Online NewsFeb 03, 2023Feb 03, 2023
A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon

Why You Can’t Remember Being Born: A Look at ‘Infantile Amnesia’

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Scientific AmericanJan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023

Umbilical cord 'milking' cuts brain injury risk for babies born limp

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New ScientistDec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022

Hey, new parents – go ahead and ‘spoil’ that baby!

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The ConversationNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

"Why Does My Kid Behave Better for Other People?"

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Psychology TodayJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023
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Foster care

Child Welfare Experts Say New Mexico Can’t Put Kids in Homeless Shelters Just Because It Lacks Other Beds

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ProPublicaJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023

A 7-year-old's death at a Kentucky youth facility exposes years of alleged abuses

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NBCDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
A 7-year-old's death at a Kentucky youth facility exposes years of alleged abuses

Supreme Court Sides with Catholic Agency in LGBTQ+ Foster Care Dispute

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SnopesJan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023

The federal government will allow states to stop charging families for foster care

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NPR Online NewsDec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
The federal government will allow states to stop charging families for foster care

New Mexico Struggles to Follow Through on Promises to Reform Child Welfare System

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ProPublicaJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023

This state's foster care population has dropped by a third since 2019. What happened?

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NBCDec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022
This state's foster care population has dropped by a third since 2019. What happened?

December 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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PBS NewsHourJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023
December 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

New York City will stop collecting Social Security money from children in foster care

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NPR Online NewsSep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2022
New York City will stop collecting Social Security money from children in foster care
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Child care

The child care crisis is costing the economy $122 billion a year, new study finds – and it's not just hurting families, businesses and taxpayers are taking a hit

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CBS86 mins ago86 mins ago

Seoul to offer subsidies to babysitting family members

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Korea HeraldJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023
Seoul to offer subsidies to babysitting family members

Child care startup Kinside raises $12M Series A in a round led by mothers – TechCrunch

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TechCrunchNov 10, 2022Nov 10, 2022

Child Care Hasn’t Recovered From Covid, Keeping Many Parents at Home

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Wall Street JournalFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
Child Care Hasn’t Recovered From Covid, Keeping Many Parents at Home

Nanny sharing, co-parenting, and the YMCA are helping parents meet their childcare needs as costs rise and shortages persist

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Business InsiderFeb 07, 2023Feb 07, 2023
Nanny sharing, co-parenting, and the YMCA are helping parents meet their childcare needs as costs rise and shortages persist

The Case for Public Child Care

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AtlanticJan 04, 2023Jan 04, 2023

Winnie has a new plan to help childcare centers scale care – TechCrunch

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TechCrunchMar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022

Paternity leave increases 23% in 2020: govt. data

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Korea HeraldSep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2022
Paternity leave increases 23% in 2020: govt. data
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