China has introduced restrictions to fight internet addiction by young people — but parents will be able to bypass them if they wish
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Four Ukrainian families shelter with one Toronto host
In 14 months, Toomas Marley has opened up his three-bedroom home to four Ukrainian families seeking refuge from the war
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EU looks to ban harmful chemicals in imported toys
The EU is looking to prohibit chemicals deemed unsafe for children — especially ones that disrupt growth hormones — in imported toys
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Tainted love: Misinformation drives ‘vaccine-free’ dating
Dating apps, websites and social media offer to unite unvaccinated singles who believe that COVID jabs alter DNA or cause infertility
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Italy mulls tightening surrogacy ban
A bill proposed by Italy’s far-right party would see Italians who seek surrogacy abroad liable for prosecution on their return home
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MPP’s resignation highlights gaps in child-care system
An MPP quit in July, citing inadequate child care for irregular work hours. She isn’t the only parent affected by gaps in Canada’s child-care system
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‘As long as we have AC’: Heat shows gap between rich, poor
“It is easy to say ‘we can adapt’ when you have access to everything,” says a single mother of five who lives in a mobile home
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Trailers a growing trend in wealthy California’s housing crisis
The surge in people living in RVs and trailers points to growing problems of homelessness and unaffordable housing
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How heatwaves affect human health
Heatwaves pose risks to people’s health, particularly children and the elderly. Here’s what you can do
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Poop patrols: dogs to face DNA testing in French town
A French town’s street cleaners will be authorized to take samples from droppings to identify a dog’s owner