Protect Our Children: Effects of the Pandemic

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• mercurynews.com8 hour(s) ago
• Crime and Public Safety | Palo Alto: Man arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, robbery at Stanford Shopping Center
• PALO ALTO — Police on Monday arrested a Santa Cruz man who they say shoplifted clothing and perfume at the Stanford Shopping Center, shoved two security officers who attempted to detain him, and tried to rob an elderly man of his cellphone as he made his getaway. But the 49-year-old suspect didn’t get too far after the alleged shoplifting and robbery, according to a news release from Palo Alto police. Officers found the suspect in the mall and took him into custody without incident. At 3:19 p.m. Monday, police received...
• motherjones.com12 hour(s) ago
• An Obscure Law Is Sending Oklahoma Mothers to Prison in Droves. We Reviewed 1.5 Million Cases to Learn More.
• Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. “Failure to protect” laws punish parents for not shielding their children from abuse. These laws aren’t talked about very much, but they appear across the country, and in certain states, like Oklahoma, they are associated with especially harsh penalties. In Oklahoma, failure to protect is the only child abuse charge levied predominantly against women, and it is disproportionately charged against women of color. People charged with the crime there are less likely to...
• motherjones.com12 hour(s) ago
• An Obscure Law Is Sending Oklahoma Mothers to Prison in Droves. We Reviewed 1.5 million Cases to Learn More.
• Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. “Failure to protect” laws punish parents for not shielding their children from abuse. These laws aren’t talked about very much, but they appear across the country, and in certain states, like Oklahoma, they are associated with especially harsh penalties. In Oklahoma, failure to protect is the only child abuse charge levied predominantly against women, and it is disproportionately charged against women of color. People charged with the crime there are less likely to...
• dailymail.co.uk13 hour(s) ago
• Harry and Meghan are warned that a mountain LION is prowling close to their $14m Montecito mansion after drought drove it into the wealthy enclave and are urged to protect their chickens
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned about a mountain lion stalking their neighborhood in California. The couple were ordered to lock down their $14.6million mansion in Montecito after sightings of the vicious beast. They were also told their flock of chickens could be an easy target for the predator and entice it towards their sprawling enclave. The mountain lion was caught on outdoor security footage prowling just five miles from their home. The clip showed the animal skulking down a homeowners driveway, past his bins and his car,...
• Heavy.com13 hour(s) ago
• Homegrown, Ex-Vikings Center Gets Another Shot in NFL
• Courtesy of Jurgens Photography/Augustana Athletics St. Paul native Jake Lacina had a tryout with the Dolphins after an impressive showing in the USFL. Jake Lacina may not be a familiar name to Minnesota Vikings fans, but his roots in the North Star State run deep. Jake is the son of Corbin Lacina, a Mankato-born NFL offensive lineman who played for the Vikings from 1999 to 2002. Jake attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul before following in his father’s footsteps and attending Augustana College in South Dakota....
• latimes.com13 hour(s) ago
• We’re launching a mental health newsletter driven by reader questions
• Life has become more stressful for pretty much everyone these days. There’s the pandemic, climate change, political discord and inflation … all of that and more. It’s a lot. And we could all use some extra support. Every week in our new Group Therapy newsletter, we’ll be answering questions sent in by you, our readers, about what’s been weighing on your hearts and minds. For example, when will psychedelic-assisted therapy be more accessible to the general public? What is the latest research on the gut-brain connection? Do the seemingly smaller,...
• Heavy.com13 hour(s) ago
• Eagles Reveal First Depth Chart, All-Pro Leader Undergoes Surgery
• Getty Eagles stars Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce have been teammates on the Philly offensive line since 2013. When the Philadelphia Eagles began stretching around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, one familiar face was nowhere to be found. All-Pro center Jason Kelce wasn’t on the field, not for individual work or team drills. Finally, as the 90-degree heat torched down, word started leaking out about his whereabouts. Kelce underwent elbow surgery on what the team is calling a “routine cleanout.” No one in the building seems too worried...
• CNBC14 hour(s) ago
• Norwegian Cruise Line slips as revenue, outlook still lag pre-pandemic levels
• In this article NCLHThe Norwegian Pearl uses the turning basin as it docks at PortMiami on January 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesShares of Norwegian Cruise Line fell Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter results that lagged pre-pandemic levels and warned of persistent volatility ahead. The company reported revenue of $1.19 billion and an adjusted loss per share of $1.14 for the period, improvement from the second quarter of 2021 before voyages had resumed, but still far short of the $1.66 billion in revenue and earnings per...
• mediaite.com15 hour(s) ago
• NFL Clears Aaron Rodgers on Use of Hallucinogenic Drink Ayahuasca
• Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The NFL cleared Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers over his use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca, saying it didn’t violate the league’s drug policy. According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, citing NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy, “any trace of the substance in his system would not trigger a positive result under the substance abuse or performance-enhancing drug policies.” Ayahuasca is not one of the NFL’s prohibited substances. Last week, Rodgers, a 10-time Pro Bowler, told podcaster Aubrey Marcus he took an ayahuasca trip to Peru in...
• cbslocal.com15 hour(s) ago
• Eagles Center Jason Kelce To Undergo Routine Cleanout Elbow Surgery
• PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is sidelined due to surgery. After sitting out of training camp practice on Tuesday, the Birds announced Kelce will undergo a “cleanout” of his elbow. There is no timetable for his return, but the Eagles hope he will be ready for the season opener against the Detriot Lions on Sept. 11. Well that changed a bit. Kelce will have a cleanout of his elbow and the Eagles hope hes ready for the opener. https://t.co/lWK7LhfQAV — Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) August 9, 2022 ...
• Heavy.com15 hour(s) ago
• 5 Best CBD Pain Relief Creams: Which is Right For You?
• There are innumerable cannabidiol (CBD) products to soothe your pains and aches. From oils to vapes to gummies, there are CBD products found everywhere. However, if you are specifically suffering from pain in the joints and muscles, you may find CBD creams to be especially beneficial. However, it’s often challenging to have to pour through the multitude of CBD products available on the market. Many brands look professional but may not be the real deal. Each of the following brands we recommended has been tested by the editor to make...
• dailyvoice.com16 hour(s) ago
• Support Surges For Family Of Toddler Who Died Weeks After Being Pulled From North Jersey Pool
• Support was surging for the family of a 3-year-old North Jersey boy who died weeks after he was rescued from a pool. Adrian LeBron Taylor was treated at Hackensack University Medical Center after the accident on July 11, according to a GoFundMe campaign for his family. He was in the ICU at the Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, and died on Thursday, Aug. 4, loved ones said. Even though he has transcended from this earth very early, he left this world a better place, an update...
• dailyvoice.com16 hour(s) ago
• Support Surges For Toddler Who Died Weeks After Being Pulled From North Jersey Pool
• Support was surging for the family of a 3-year-old North Jersey boy who died weeks after he was rescued from a pool. Adrian LeBron Taylor was treated at Hackensack University Medical Center after the accident on July 11, according to a GoFundMe campaign for his family. He was in the ICU at the Joseph M. Sanzari Childrens Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, and died on Thursday, Aug. 4, loved ones said. Even though he has transcended from this earth very early, he left this world a better place, an update...
• CNN16 hour(s) ago
• Snapchat rolls out option to let parents see who their teens are messaging
• (CNN Business)Snapchat on Tuesday introduced its first parental control center, nearly 10 months after an executive from the company told Congress it was developing tools aimed at helping parents keep their teens safe.The new tool, called Family Center, promises to give parents more insight into who their teenagers are communicating with on the messaging app — without divulging the content of those conversations. Parents must create their own Snapchat account, and teens have to opt-in and give permission for them to use the feature.Their teenage children died by suicide. Now...
• the-sun.com16 hour(s) ago
• How much caffeine is there in Red Bull?
• RED bull is one of, if not the most popular energy drink sold. It promises to boost mental and physical performance with the help of several ingredients. 1BX1R8K Red Bull Drink, USACredit: Alamy One of those is caffeine - a natural stimulant found in coffee, cola, tea and chocolate. With health concerns surrounding potential side effects of Red Bull, you may be wondering how much caffeine the drinks contain. Concern around Red Bull is mostly around over consumption, especially in children. The NHS warns energy drinks are high in sugar...
• onegreenplanet.org19 hour(s) ago
• Change Ad Consent Do not sell my data How the Pandemic Has Sent Energy Bills Soaring
• One thing that we saw through the COVID-19 pandemic is how working from home changes electricity demands and what that means for electricity bills. Source: CBS 8 San Diego/Youtube Many companies went remote during the pandemic and have yet to go back into the office or have decided to work remotely for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, this shifts energy costs from employers to workers, which can put a huge burden on people who live in older, less efficient homes and who are already struggling to meet their needs....
• the-sun.com20 hour(s) ago
• China sounds alarm after detecting NEW ‘Langya’ virus with 35 infected
• DOCTORS in China have sounded the alarm over a newly detected virus. “Langya” virus has infected 35 people so far in two provinces in eastern China, Taiwans Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said. 1Illustration of the Nipah virus, which is in the same family as LangyaCredit: Getty The virus - officially named Langya henipavirus (LayV) - is entirely novel, meaning it has not infected humans before.  However, it is in the Henipavirus family, of which two species have been identified before - the Hendra virus and Nipah virus. These produce...
• mercurynews.com21 hour(s) ago
• California Politics | Report faults California over lagging aid to jobless
• California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for roughly 6 million people during the pandemic because state policies “do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly,” according to a nonpartisan report released Monday by the Legislative Analyst’s Office. The report said payments were delayed for about 5 million people — up to half of all workers who applied for benefits during the height of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the California Employment Development Department denied benefits for 3.4 million workers during that time. Of the 200,000 workers who appealed those denials, nearly...
• minnpost.com21 hour(s) ago
• Dramatic increase in eviction rate overfills shelters as pandemic protections phased out
• Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. At MPR News Nina Moini and Megan Burks write, “‘We’re in trouble.’ That’s the message from Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley in a recent Twitter thread about rising eviction rates. The state began phasing out pandemic protections for renters last summer. Since then, evictions filings have skyrocketed, with the number of families in shelters following a similar path. ‘Our two family shelters in Hennepin County have reached capacity. We’re using overflow rooms and hotels now. And for some families, they’re living outside,’...