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Today: December 12, 2025
Today: December 12, 2025

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'The older the better': Child psychiatrist weighs in on new Australia law banning social media access for children under 16

Under Australia's new law, platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Youtube, and TikTok, need to show they’ve taken “reasonable steps” to deactivate accounts used by children under 16 and to prevent new accounts being opened in order to avoid fines. CNN's Boris Sanchez and Brianna Keilar unpack the social media ban with child psychiatrist Victoria Dunckley.

December 09, 2025
'The older the better': Child psychiatrist weighs in on new Australia law banning social media access for children under 16
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago

December 10, 2025
Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago
Europe|Health|Science|World

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

December 10, 2025
At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather

December 10, 2025
Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer Sophie Kinsella, known for her rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died at 55

December 10, 2025
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
Americas|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice

December 10, 2025
McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice
Crime|Health|Sports

Paraglider dies after crashing into mountain in Waimanalo

Paraglider dies after crashing into mountain in Waimanalo

December 10, 2025
Paraglider dies after crashing into mountain in Waimanalo
Education|Environment|Health

Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it

Doulas bring a holistic, person-centered approach that can improve birth outcomes and lower overall costs.

December 10, 2025
Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows

Girls are at an even greater risk of early substance use than boys.

December 10, 2025
Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

December 10, 2025
Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
Health|Political|Science|Technology

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth

Judges and federal regulators will make significant decisions over Americans’ reproductive rights.

December 10, 2025
2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

December 10, 2025
Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
Health|Science

CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn

CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn

December 10, 2025
CDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes

December 10, 2025
Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
Health|Technology|World

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

December 10, 2025
Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads

South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media

December 10, 2025
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
Health|Science

After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups

After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups

December 10, 2025
After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail

The Senate is heading toward dueling partisan votes on health care this week

December 09, 2025
Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail
Health|Science|Technology

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals

December 10, 2025
Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals
Crime|Health

Fort Hood doctor accused of sexual misconduct charged with secretly recording his patients

Fort Hood doctor accused of sexual misconduct charged with secretly recording his patients

December 09, 2025
Fort Hood doctor accused of sexual misconduct charged with secretly recording his patients
Crime|Health|Travel

Paraglider dies after crashing into mountain

Paraglider dies after crashing into mountain

December 09, 2025
Paraglider dies after crashing into mountain
Health|Lifestyle|Science

A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks

December 09, 2025
A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
Business|Education|Health|Interview

Could a social media ban for kids work in the United States?

Dr. Jenny Radesky joins The Lead.

December 09, 2025
Could a social media ban for kids work in the United States?
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

December 09, 2025
Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?
Health|Political|US|World

Judge orders Georgia to continue hormone therapy for transgender inmates

A federal judge has ordered Georgia's prison system to provide hormone therapy for transgender inmates

December 09, 2025
Judge orders Georgia to continue hormone therapy for transgender inmates
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits

Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits

December 09, 2025
Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits
Education|Environment|Health|Science

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

December 09, 2025
What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
Business|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers

Federal health officials are reviewing the safety of two injectable drugs used to protect babies and toddlers from the RSV virus

December 09, 2025
FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

First group of K9 units certified to detect pure fentanyl

First group of K9 units certified to detect pure fentanyl

December 09, 2025
First group of K9 units certified to detect pure fentanyl
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|US

Shooting survivor shares recovery story

Shooting survivor shares recovery story

December 09, 2025
Shooting survivor shares recovery story
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the US

Rejoice, New Year’s dieters: Oreos are getting a sugar-free option

December 09, 2025
Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the US
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

December 09, 2025
Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication that treats the rare disease

December 09, 2025
How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges

Illinois has a new law shielding immigrants from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses, and day cares

December 09, 2025
Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Michigan parent files Title IX complaint over transgender student playing on girls volleyball team

Michigan parent files Title IX complaint over transgender student playing on girls volleyball team

December 09, 2025
Michigan parent files Title IX complaint over transgender student playing on girls volleyball team
Crime|Education|Health|World

Madison doctors recall lifesaving efforts on school shooting anniversary

Madison doctors recall lifesaving efforts on school shooting anniversary

December 09, 2025
Madison doctors recall lifesaving efforts on school shooting anniversary
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds

December 09, 2025
Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds
Business|Crime|Health

Assisted-living facility owner and inspector sue each other over faulty sprinklers in deadly fire

The owner of a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that was the site of a fatal fire and an inspection company have sued each other over who is at fault for failure to address a faulty sprinkler system

December 09, 2025
Assisted-living facility owner and inspector sue each other over faulty sprinklers in deadly fire
Crime|Health|Political

Several Malone officers exposed to blood during inmate fight, lawmakers call for transparency

Several Malone officers exposed to blood during inmate fight, lawmakers call for transparency

December 09, 2025
Several Malone officers exposed to blood during inmate fight, lawmakers call for transparency
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it

December 09, 2025
Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60

December 09, 2025
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe

More people are turning to GoFundMe for help with basic needs such as housing and food

December 08, 2025
More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe
Health|Science

Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids

Some children recover better after traumatic brain injury than others, despite appearing similarly to doctors. Looking at the genetic and cellular level, however, reveal key differences.

December 09, 2025
Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong

Many people understand rural America through stereotypes. Two scholars who study rural communities bust 6 of those myths, complicating the conventional wisdom.

December 09, 2025
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

December 09, 2025
A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss that threaten over 1 million plant and animal species with extinction

December 09, 2025
UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
Health|Science|World

CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil

CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil

December 09, 2025
CDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Man who says religious group beat him wants prosecutor removed after long wait for retrial

A man who says he was held down and beaten by members of a religious group in North Carolina wants the prosecutor removed from his case

December 09, 2025
Man who says religious group beat him wants prosecutor removed after long wait for retrial
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show

December 09, 2025
Exclusive: Migrant families paint grim picture of life in Texas ICE detention facility, new court documents show
Business|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurt

The Indianapolis Colts may be turning back the clock with their top two quarterbacks hurt

December 08, 2025
Colts bringing Philip Rivers for workout with top quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard hurt
Economy|Health|Political|US

Senate Republican leader won’t commit to vote on a GOP health care proposal with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

Senate Republican leader won’t commit to vote on a GOP health care proposal with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

December 08, 2025
Senate Republican leader won’t commit to vote on a GOP health care proposal with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room

Sleep coach Nick Littlehales developed techniques to help professional climbers sleep while hanging off the side of a mountain. He explains how we can use similar methods to train ourselves to nap practically anywhere.

December 08, 2025
How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room
Health

Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies

Initial new federal data shows the number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year

December 08, 2025
Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies
Arts|Health|Lifestyle

A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts

A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts

December 08, 2025
A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Social worker killed on job described by coworker as "passionate, wonderful person"

Social worker killed on job described by coworker as "passionate, wonderful person"

December 08, 2025
Social worker killed on job described by coworker as "passionate, wonderful person"
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss

December 08, 2025
Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds

An innovative study mapped preterm births, low birth weights and infant mortality to municipal water wells downstream from PFAS-contaminated sites. The results show the high cost of PFAS harm.

December 08, 2025
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior

December 08, 2025
Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards

December 08, 2025
Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards
Entertainment|Health|Sports

'I'm a soldier': Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game

'I'm a soldier': Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game

December 08, 2025
'I'm a soldier': Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game
Entertainment|Health|Travel|World

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

December 08, 2025
How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|Sports|US

Florida bear hunt begins despite pushback

Florida bear hunt begins despite pushback

December 08, 2025
Florida bear hunt begins despite pushback
Entertainment|Health

Eric Dane's emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026

Eric Dane, known for his roles in “Grey's Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” has announced a memoir titled “Book of Days.”

December 08, 2025
Eric Dane's emotional memoir, including his life with ALS, to be published in 2026
Health|Science|World

$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.

$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.

December 08, 2025
$1.9 billion pledged in fight against polio. But huge gap remains after cuts from donor countries.
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Therapist helps save man contemplating suicide on bridge

Therapist helps save man contemplating suicide on bridge

December 08, 2025
Therapist helps save man contemplating suicide on bridge
Education|Environment|Health

Carcasses of vultures found dead at school test positive for bird flu

Carcasses of vultures found dead at school test positive for bird flu

December 08, 2025
Carcasses of vultures found dead at school test positive for bird flu
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users

December 05, 2025
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Health|Lifestyle|Science

You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time

You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time

December 08, 2025
You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

He arrested her for OVI. 10 years later, their friendship keeps her sober.

He arrested her for OVI. 10 years later, their friendship keeps her sober.

December 08, 2025
He arrested her for OVI. 10 years later, their friendship keeps her sober.
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years

While hospital CEO salaries and health insurance premiums have increased, health care quality has not.

December 08, 2025
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree

Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree

December 08, 2025
Mystery foot fossil may shake up human family tree
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Mom's 'angel tree' helping grieving parents during holidays

Mom's 'angel tree' helping grieving parents during holidays

December 08, 2025
Mom's 'angel tree' helping grieving parents during holidays
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The UN aid coordination agency cuts its funding appeal after Western support plunges

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordinator is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year — mostly from Western governments — plunged to the lowest level in a decade

December 08, 2025
The UN aid coordination agency cuts its funding appeal after Western support plunges
Health|Sports|World

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather

December 08, 2025
World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather