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Kids and Screens: A New Playtime Plan

March 27, 2026

The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time

science

Healthy Habits, Happy Minds: How Kids with Autism and ADHD Thrive on Balance

March 27, 2026

Parents of 523 children aged 7 to 12, most boys, filled out surveys about their kids’ daily habits and feelings. Researchers used a statistical method called latent profile analysis to spot patterns in four distinct groups. The first group, about one‑fifth of the sample, showed very high levels of

entertainment

Maui’s Mighty Make‑Up: How Johnson Gave the Demigod Real Life

March 27, 2026

Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even

health

Simple Rules for a Healthy Diet

March 27, 2026

The world of nutrition advice feels like a roller coaster, with trends swinging from low‑fat to keto and back again. It is hard to pinpoint a single answer for “what should I eat? ” because most studies are messy and give mixed messages. Still, a handful of topics have stronger evidence from contr

entertainment

Stars Go Head‑to‑Head for a Cause

March 27, 2026

In the latest season of Celebrity Jeopardy! All‑Stars, well‑known personalities face off in a high‑stakes quiz battle to win a million dollars for their chosen charity. The show, which returns each Friday on ABC, brings together a mix of actors and comedians such as Steven Weber, Cynthia Nixon, Maca

technology

China Pulls Out of AI Summit After U. S. Sanctions Rule

March 27, 2026

"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate

science

Venus Missions Face Tight Budget Choices

March 27, 2026

NASA is still trying to decide how much it can support a group of Venus probes, according to its planetary science head. The agency has been in talks with the European Space Agency about a joint mission that will map Venus’s surface from orbit. A recent budget bill gave the planetary division $2. 54

religion

Quiet Faith, Big Future: Prince William’s Personal Path to the Throne

March 27, 2026

Prince William says he has a “quiet faith, ” which means he believes in religion but does not attend church every week. He is different from his father and grandmother, who have been regular churchgoers. People wonder how he will act as the next head of the Church of England when he becomes ki

crime

Online Scams Linked to $20 Billion Black Market Face Global Pushback

March 27, 2026

A shadowy online marketplace handling cryptocurrency just got hit with sanctions that could freeze its operations. The UK government named Xinbi Guarantee, a platform that lets users trade in stolen data, money-laundering tools, and even tech used for running scams. This isn’t just a small operation

entertainment

An Unusual Spring Weekend in Albuquerque: More Than Just Eggs and Dragons

March 27, 2026

The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival turns Albuquerque into a playground of medieval make-believe twice in late March and early April. Kids roam around hunting colorful eggs while adults sip mead-like drinks and watch armored warriors clash in scripted battles. The event isn’t just about fanta