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Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least-vaccinated counties

Ars Technica

Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. Both children were hospitalized in Lubbock and had been discharged. Both children were hospitalized in Lubbock and had been discharged.

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Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers

Futurism

as an arms-length testing groundwhere it could quietly research the impact of human-like companion bots on the public, kids included. In particular, the Google researchers warn, these bots could target children and adolescents, who "can be more easily persuaded and manipulated than adults." Despite shoveling $2.7 is striking.

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Measles cases are spiking in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what to know

Fast Company Tech

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles. Public health officials in New Mexico have said they suspect some of the state’s cases are linked to the Texas outbreak, but haven’t confirmed it.

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Why some school districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds

Fast Company Tech

The classrooms have child-size boats and construction vehicles children can play on, and ceilings painted to resemble outer space. Windows are low to the ground so children can easily look outside. Hallways are lined with a corrugated plastic for wiggly fingers to touch as children transition to other locations.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Vermont (specific counties in each). Areas served: US. Cigna Foundation. Areas served: US, Arizona, Ohio.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Being a mission ambassador, professional public speaker, fundraising auctioneer and nonprofit trainer, Erin utilizes a smart, eloquent, energetic approach to engaging donors in the event venue and changing trajectories for organizations in the board room. Tom lives with his wife and two children in Upstate New York.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Kindful

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Vermont (specific counties in each). Areas served: US. Cigna Foundation. Areas served: US, Arizona, Ohio.

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