3 h. ago COVID changes sperm in mice, may raise anxiety in offspring: study

SYDNEY — COVID-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic’s possibly long-lasting effects on future generations. Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia, infected male mice with the virus that causes COVID, mated them […]

Science

3 h. ago Sudanese paramilitary attack kills at least 53 people in Darfur, an aid group says

At least 53 people, including women and children, were killed in a shelling and drone attack by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a shelter for displaced families.

Events

5 h. ago Gastrointestinal symptoms more likely in autistic children: Study

Children diagnosed on the autism spectrum are more likely to have gastrointestinal problems than neurotypical kids, a new study suggests. According to researchers at the University of California, Davis, autistic children were 50% more likely to suffer from bloating, constipation and diarrhea. By the end of the study about a decade later, autistic children were […]

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14 h. ago Special needs students face special impact during Alberta teachers strike

The Alberta government is offering more financial support for families of special needs children during the teachers strikes. Parents say they were hoping for more than money.

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23 h. ago Melania Trump Says Putin Talks Resulted in Eight Ukrainian Kids Returned

First lady Melania Trump said she had established a line of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and that the discussions had resulted in eight Ukrainian children being reunited with their families.

Politics

24 h. ago Shared stages: The value of attending the Stratford Festival with children

Each powerful production provides an opportunity to connect about life's bigger lessons

Culture

25 h. ago SNOBELEN: Carney should be channelling toughness of Canadian old

You must forgive my grandfathers and, come to think of it, their generation. They didn’t get the memo on quantitative easing, culture wars, diversity, colonialism, and influencers. Heck, they even conflated truth with facts. But cut them some slack. One earned a living from a rural general store in Nova Scotia while raising 10 children through two world […]

Transport

26 h. ago Canada Strong pass offering cheaper travel and other perks is being extended

Canadians will be able to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass during the holidays.In an announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the Canada Strong Pass will be extended for the holidays and Summer 2026.Canadians will continue to save big on travel within the country just in time for the holiday season, with the pass being renewed from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, and then again for Summer 2026."Since its launch, it has led to increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, parks as well as increased rail travel — supporting local communities and businesses across Canada," reads a statement from Canada's Department of Finance.The Canada Strong Pass launched in April, offering domestic travel perks such as free access to national galleries and museums for children and youth under 18. Children 17 and under get to ride the Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, wh...

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28 h. ago MP warns against further Indian Act changes before proper study in House of Commons

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28 h. ago Grandmother of missing N.S. children says RCMP should share more information on case

The grandmother of two missing Nova Scotia children says she's disappointed by how little information about their case has been publicly shared by RCMP.

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31 h. ago Satellos Announces New Data Further Demonstrating Safety, Tolerability, and Functional Impact of SAT

Adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy demonstrated functional improvements exceeding natural history, following 28-day treatment with SAT-3247 Grip strength increased 118.6% and predicted forced vital capacity increased 5.8%; whereas, both decline in natural history SAT-3247 demonstrated safety, tolerability, and expected pharmacokinetics (PK) across all parts of Phase 1 a/b study New data presented in late-breaking poster […]

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32 h. ago ‘Butt Lady’ guilty of murder in silicone injection death of TV star

Back alley butt booster Libby Adame proved to be more than a pain in the ass. The 55-year-old California woman was convicted late Thursday of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without a license in the shocking silicone injection death of Married with Children actress Cindyana Santangelo, 58, during a botched silicone injection session in March. […]

Events

34 h. ago Mundipharma announces patient enrolment completion in Phase III ReSPECT clinical trial for REZZAYO® (rezafungin)

For Trade and Medical Media Only Enrolment completed in Phase III ReSPECT study in prophylaxis of fungal infections in adult patients undergoing allogeneic blood and marrow transplant Topline results from ReSPECT study expected by mid-2026 CAMBRIDGE, England — Mundipharma today announced completion of patient enrolment for the ongoing, global Phase III ReSPECT trial evaluating REZZAYO® […]

Science

41 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask families to join fight against predatory social media policies

NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to stand against social media companies that they said prey upon children with exploitative algorithms as the “explosion of unregulated artificial intelligence” adds to their concerns that technologies’ benefits are inseparable from its dangers. To underscore that point, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex […]

Events

45 h. ago Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds

The online survey found that 72 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations for children should "definitely" or "probably" be mandatory in their province.

Science

45 h. ago Alberta special needs families say they’re left in lurch during teachers’ strike

For Michelle Godard-Richer, who has two children living with autism, the Alberta teachers' strike has left her at home providing full-time care for her 17-year-old daughter.

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51 h. ago Texas appeals court halts execution of man in ‘shaken baby’ case

HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court on Thursday halted the scheduled execution of an autistic man convicted in a problematic “shaken baby” case. Robert Roberson, 58, had been scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection next week for the 2002 death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted […]

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51 h. ago Food prices keep rising, but not when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, study finds

The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in 2025 is relatively stable, a new report from Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab shows

Economics

53 h. ago 4 people found dead in ‘suspicious’ incident at San Francisco home

According to one local news outlet that spoke to neighbours, two of the deceased were children.

Events

54 h. ago Disneyland visitor found dead after riding Haunted Mansion attraction

The Haunted Mansion ride, which opened in 1969, is a slow-moving attraction 'but young children may be frightened by the special effects,' according to Disneyland's website.

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