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Pandemic's Lasting Impact on UK Children and Teenagers
A new report reveals the varied experiences of 600 UK children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting both positive adaptations and negative consequences such as social isolation, mental health issues, and exploitation online, as the UK public inquiry prepares to investigate.
Pandemic's Lasting Impact on UK Children and Teenagers
A new report reveals the varied experiences of 600 UK children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting both positive adaptations and negative consequences such as social isolation, mental health issues, and exploitation online, as the UK public inquiry prepares to investigate.
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16% Bias Score
Gaza Child Malnutrition Crisis: 16% Show Severe Wasting
In late July, a nutritional survey in Gaza City revealed that 16% of children screened (aged 6 months to 5 years) exhibited severe wasting, indicated by mid-upper arm circumference below 4.9 inches, compared to a median of 6 inches for 2-year-olds according to WHO standards.
Gaza Child Malnutrition Crisis: 16% Show Severe Wasting
In late July, a nutritional survey in Gaza City revealed that 16% of children screened (aged 6 months to 5 years) exhibited severe wasting, indicated by mid-upper arm circumference below 4.9 inches, compared to a median of 6 inches for 2-year-olds according to WHO standards.
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8% Bias Score
Afghanistan Earthquake: UNICEF's Emergency Response
Following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2024, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency aid to 263,000 affected children, focusing on health, water, sanitation, child protection, and cash assistance, amidst logistical and social challenges.
Afghanistan Earthquake: UNICEF's Emergency Response
Following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2024, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency aid to 263,000 affected children, focusing on health, water, sanitation, child protection, and cash assistance, amidst logistical and social challenges.
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40% Bias Score
New Zealand Police Kill Father on the Run with Children
New Zealand police fatally shot a father, Tom Phillips, who was on the run with his three children following a custody dispute and subsequent burglary; the children were recovered safely.
New Zealand Police Kill Father on the Run with Children
New Zealand police fatally shot a father, Tom Phillips, who was on the run with his three children following a custody dispute and subsequent burglary; the children were recovered safely.
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52% Bias Score
Study: Early Smartphone Use Harms Child Mental Health
A new study found that smartphone use before age 13 is linked to poorer mental health in children, including suicidal thoughts, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem, particularly among girls.
Study: Early Smartphone Use Harms Child Mental Health
A new study found that smartphone use before age 13 is linked to poorer mental health in children, including suicidal thoughts, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem, particularly among girls.
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44% Bias Score
German Media Experts Recommend Smartphone Age 11-12
German media experts recommend children receive their first smartphone between ages 11 and 12, provided they demonstrate responsible usage through tests like the "Surfschein" online quiz and a competency checklist, emphasizing digital literacy and safety.
German Media Experts Recommend Smartphone Age 11-12
German media experts recommend children receive their first smartphone between ages 11 and 12, provided they demonstrate responsible usage through tests like the "Surfschein" online quiz and a competency checklist, emphasizing digital literacy and safety.
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20% Bias Score
First Group of Injured Gazan Children Arrive in UK for NHS Treatment
The UK is receiving its first group of severely injured Gazan children for NHS treatment, following weeks of diplomatic efforts and collaboration with international partners to facilitate their medical evacuation amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
First Group of Injured Gazan Children Arrive in UK for NHS Treatment
The UK is receiving its first group of severely injured Gazan children for NHS treatment, following weeks of diplomatic efforts and collaboration with international partners to facilitate their medical evacuation amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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20% Bias Score
EU Poised for Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Sweden's health minister urges the EU to quickly implement social media restrictions for children under 16, citing mental health concerns and following Australia's impending ban.
EU Poised for Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Sweden's health minister urges the EU to quickly implement social media restrictions for children under 16, citing mental health concerns and following Australia's impending ban.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Launches Nationwide Disaster Preparedness Program for 8 Million Children
Following devastating wildfires and floods, Spain is implementing a national program to train over 8 million children in 25,000 schools on how to respond to various natural and industrial disasters, starting this school year.
Spain Launches Nationwide Disaster Preparedness Program for 8 Million Children
Following devastating wildfires and floods, Spain is implementing a national program to train over 8 million children in 25,000 schools on how to respond to various natural and industrial disasters, starting this school year.
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36% Bias Score
Fugitive Father Killed in Shootout; Children Found Safe
Tom Phillips, a New Zealand fugitive who had been on the run with his three children for almost four years, was killed in a shootout with police on Monday, while his children were found unharmed and are now in police custody.
Fugitive Father Killed in Shootout; Children Found Safe
Tom Phillips, a New Zealand fugitive who had been on the run with his three children for almost four years, was killed in a shootout with police on Monday, while his children were found unharmed and are now in police custody.
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36% Bias Score
Reading to Cats" Program Improves Children's Reading Skills in Koblenz Animal Shelter
A Koblenz animal shelter's program pairs children with cats for reading practice, improving the children's reading fluency and the cats' comfort levels.
Reading to Cats" Program Improves Children's Reading Skills in Koblenz Animal Shelter
A Koblenz animal shelter's program pairs children with cats for reading practice, improving the children's reading fluency and the cats' comfort levels.
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28% Bias Score
England to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
The UK government proposes a law banning the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 in England, aiming to improve children's health, following concerns from parents, teachers, and health experts, and a 12-week consultation will now gather further evidence.
England to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s
The UK government proposes a law banning the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 in England, aiming to improve children's health, following concerns from parents, teachers, and health experts, and a 12-week consultation will now gather further evidence.
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40% Bias Score
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