JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have decided to add their own money to a special savings plan for kids. This plan, called "Trump accounts, " gives $1, 000 to each eligible child born in the U. S. between 2025 and 2028. The banks will match this amount, doubling the initial contribution. The idea
South Carolina is facing a serious measles outbreak. It has now surpassed Texas's previous record of 762 cases from last year. This is a big deal because the U. S. was declared measles-free in 2000. Now, there's a real chance that status could be lost. The outbreak started in October but has been s
Vaccine exemptions in New Jersey are on the rise, and it's not just a small increase. The numbers are growing fast, especially for religious reasons. In the 2024-25 school year, nearly 25, 000 kids skipped vaccines because of their family's religious beliefs. That's a big jump from just a decade ago
The Trump administration has rolled out a new program called Trump Accounts. It's a way to give every newborn a financial head start. Here's how it works: when a baby is born, the government puts $1, 000 into an account. This money is then invested in the stock market. The child can't touch it until
Tobacco companies are finding clever ways to bypass Instagram's rules meant to keep their ads away from young people. A recent study found that underage users could easily access tobacco-related content almost half the time. This is a big deal because Instagram is supposed to block these posts from
Nipah virus is a rare but dangerous illness. It usually starts in animals, like fruit bats, and can jump to humans. The death rate is high, between 40% to 75%, but it doesn't spread easily from person to person. This makes outbreaks smaller and more contained. The virus was first found in Malaysia
Accounting firms and their clients are seeing a big shift in how they work together. For years, the routine was simple: clients sent their financial data, firms did the work, and then sent it back. This happened in cycles, like tax season or audits. But now, things are changing fast. AI is becoming
In recent times, U. S. immigration officials have been quick to defend their actions following violent incidents, but evidence often tells a different story. Two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this month highlight a troubling pattern. Officials initially portrayed the deceased, Renee Good and Alex P
Kids with certain health issues need special pacemakers. These tiny devices help keep their hearts beating right. But for young ones, it's tricky. Their bodies are small. Doctors struggle to find the right spot to put the pacemaker. Usually, pacemakers have wires. These wires can cause problems. Th
Doctors in the U. S. are pushing back against recent changes to vaccine recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its own list of vaccines for kids and teens. This list is different from the one made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The AAP's list
