MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
Micro-preemie born 11.5 ounces celebrates 1st birthday after 127-day stay in NICU
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
Baby Jari, who was born weighing about the size of a loaf of bread, has defied the odds
'Miracle' baby born on 2/22/22 at 2:22 a.m. in labor and delivery room No. 2
Baby Judah Grace was born to Aberli and Hank Spear at 2:22 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/22/22. But that’s not the only reason she was a "miracle."
Baby Judah Grace was born to Aberli and Hank Spear at 2:22 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/22/22. But that’s not the only reason she was a "miracle."
Georgia triplets celebrate 22nd birthday on 2-22-22
There may be three of them, but for this birthday these Duluth triplets are celebrating all things "Twos-day." Jill, Ross, and Jake are turning 22 on 2/22/22.
There may be three of them, but for this birthday these Duluth triplets are celebrating all things "Twos-day." Jill, Ross, and Jake are turning 22 on 2/22/22.
Baby formula recall 2022: Some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products tied to illness
The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.
The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.
Florida mom finds 2-year-old daughter locked inside South Florida day care
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
Radio Flyer rolls out ‘Hero Wagon’ for children’s hospitals
The “Hero Wagon” is specifically designed for children under medical care with an IV pole bracket and medical-grade fabric.
The “Hero Wagon” is specifically designed for children under medical care with an IV pole bracket and medical-grade fabric.
New Jersey mother and two young children missing
Authorities in New Jersey were asking for the public's help finding a mother and her two young children who were missing for several days.
Authorities in New Jersey were asking for the public's help finding a mother and her two young children who were missing for several days.
Safety commission issues warning on infant loungers after 2 deaths in recent years
Following reports of two infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using certain infant loungers.
Following reports of two infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using certain infant loungers.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Low COVID vaccination rates in kids worries pediatricians
Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11 — just over 17% as of Tuesday, more than two months after shots for them became available.
Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11 — just over 17% as of Tuesday, more than two months after shots for them became available.
COVID hospitalizations for children under 5 reach alarming levels
The number of children under 5 hospitalized with COVID-19 saw an alarming rise across the country including an eightfold increase in New York in recent weeks, according to new government data.
The number of children under 5 hospitalized with COVID-19 saw an alarming rise across the country including an eightfold increase in New York in recent weeks, according to new government data.
Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
NYC's first baby of 2022 born at stroke of midnight in Brooklyn
Leyla Gessel Tzunun Garcia arrived right at the stroke of midnight, weighing 7 pounds 6.3 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long.
Leyla Gessel Tzunun Garcia arrived right at the stroke of midnight, weighing 7 pounds 6.3 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long.
Children hospitalized with COVID increases five-fold in New York City
The number of children in New York City hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased five-fold from the start of the month, announced NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The number of children in New York City hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased five-fold from the start of the month, announced NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
The pitfalls of lending money to friends and family
If you are going to lend money to a friend or family member, experts agree that communication is key and that putting the terms of any loan in writing is a must. And be prepared for things to go sideways.
If you are going to lend money to a friend or family member, experts agree that communication is key and that putting the terms of any loan in writing is a must. And be prepared for things to go sideways.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
New Zealand plans to implement lifetime ban on cigarettes for youth
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
House in upstate New York breaks Guinness Record for most holiday lights
The family in upstate New York that held the Guinness Record for the number of lights in a Christmas display on a residential property upped the ante and broke their own record for the 2021 season.
The family in upstate New York that held the Guinness Record for the number of lights in a Christmas display on a residential property upped the ante and broke their own record for the 2021 season.