5 h. ago Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and Instagram

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government advised parents on Tuesday not to have children under 15 use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical problems among children using them, including panic attacks, depression and difficulties sleeping. The Ministry of Health also encouraged parents to limit how long their […]

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2 w. ago Netherlands to soon hold elections after coalition government fractures

The decision means the Netherlands will have a caretaker government when it hosts a summit of NATO leaders in three weeks as new elections are planned.

Politics

2 w. ago Canadian experts strongly recommend COVID vaccines in pregnancy amid U.S. policy changes

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for pregnant women and healthy children.

Events

2 w. ago COVID shot is safe during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after U.S. move

Canadian gynecologists spoke out after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the shot is no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women in the U.S.

Science

2 w. ago COVID vaccine ’strongly recommended’ during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say

TORONTO — Canada’s gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is “strongly recommended” during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the statement Wednesday, a day after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the shot no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women south of the border. The Canadian […]

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2 w. ago French pedophile surgeon sentenced to 20 years for raping 299 children

A 74-year-old pedophile and former surgeon who raped hundreds of victims over a period spanning more than two decades was given a maximum 20-year prison sentence on Friday by a French court.  Joel Le Scouarnec was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting 299 children.  Judges followed the public prosecutor’s recommendations regarding the length of […]

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