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Indian cobra (Naja naja) in defensive posture with hood expanded

Snakebites Are Killing India’s Children — And Tradition Is To Blame

A 6-year-old boy died and his 4-year-old sister fights for life on a hospital ventilator in Jhansi after a venomous snake bit them while they slept. What makes this tragedy sharper is

Sonali Tiwary

August 6, 2026

Australia·Indigenous·Policy

NT Child Protection Reforms 2026: Major Policy Changes for Aboriginal Children in Care

The Northern Territory government has announced significant reforms to child protection policy in 2026, aiming to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care.

Sunita Somvanshi

July 31, 2026

Crime·News·USA·Water

5 Adults Drown in Ohio’s Scioto River After Chain Rescue Attempt Fails, Leaving 2 Children Orphaned

Five adults, including two Honduran married couples, drowned in Ohio's Scioto River in Powell on July 20 after a chain rescue attempt failed. Two surviving children under 10 are now in family

Govind Tekale

July 23, 2026

Recalled EC Rainbow Sand containers displayed in the ACCC safety notice following confirmed detection of tremolite asbestos in certain batches sold in Australia.

Australia·Health·News

Asbestos In Children’s Play Sand: ACCC Recall After TEM Finds Tremolite, “It Was Just By Chance”

Asbestos in Children’s Sand Recall: Facts, Health Risks & Action Steps Health Alert November 2025 Asbestos Found in Children’s Play Sand: A National Recall Explained Schools across Australia and New Zealand closed

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Tejal Somvanshi

November 18, 2025

A scientific image displaying four different views of a human brain, color-coded to indicate varying cortical thickness. Darker colors represent areas with a greater reduction in cortical thickness, which is linked to societal income inequality.

Health·News·Science

Income Inequality Alters Brain Structure in All Children, 10,000-Person Study Shows

New research reveals that income inequality in society is linked to children’s brain development, regardless of their family’s wealth. This groundbreaking study shows how the gap between rich and poor is associated

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Clergy member in white robe blessing a small dog held on a leash by a woman outside Duke Chapel during the annual pet blessing event.

Culture·News·USA

Duke Chapel Pet Blessing October 5: 36-Year Tradition Features Durham Children’s Choir, Individual Blessings

Dogs, cats, rabbits, and reptiles will receive blessings from clergy at churches this week as congregations observe the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4. The annual services draw pet

Rahul Somvanshi

September 30, 2025

Young boy in blue shirt looking down at smartphone screen while sitting at wooden table

Artificial Intelligence·Health·News·USA

FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Chatbot Safety for Children After Teen Suicides Linked to ChatGPT

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into seven tech companies about the potential risks their AI chatbots pose to children and teens. The inquiry targets Alphabet (Google’s parent), Meta (including

Tejal Somvanshi

September 17, 2025

Hands holding a blood glucose meter with blue ribbon against pink background

Europe·Health·News

Gestational Diabetes Raises Autism Risk 56%, ADHD 36% in Children, Global Study of 9 Million Pregnancies Shows

A major new study has found that gestational diabetes during pregnancy may significantly increase the risk of children developing autism and ADHD, while also affecting mothers’ cognitive function. The research, presented at

Tejal Somvanshi

September 16, 2025

Female cooks in blue WFP uniforms preparing and serving rice meals for students in a school kitchen in Haiti, with multiple metal plates of food lined up on a serving counter.

News·World

School Meals Now Reach 466 Million Children Globally as Funding Doubles to $84 Billion, WFP Reports

Nearly 80 million more children worldwide now receive school meals through government-led programs compared to 2020, the World Food Programme (WFP) reports. This 20% increase brings the global total to 466 million

Govind Tekale

September 12, 2025

Australia·Health·News

Melatonin Overdoses in Children Nearly Double as iHerb Suspends Australian Sales

Online retailer iHerb has suspended sales of melatonin supplements to Australia following an alarming rise in overdose cases among children in Western Australia. Data from WA’s Poisons Information Centre shows calls about

Tejal Somvanshi

September 2, 2025