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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here is the problem that the police cannot manage

The report discusses Sweden's alarming issue of gang recruitment of children, which threatens to lead to new gang conflicts despite claims by the national police chief that gun violence is decreasing.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dispute Over the Good Memory of a Renowned Doctor from the Series 'Lead Children'. Lawyer Discusses Lawsuit Chances

A legal dispute has emerged regarding the portrayal of a deceased doctor in the Netflix series 'Lead Children,' which depicts the role of female doctors during a lead poisoning epidemic in 1970s Silesia.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From childhood blindness to infections: what diseases vitamin A prevents and in which foods it is found

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for vision and immune function, and its deficiency can lead to preventable blindness in children and increased risk of severe infections.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Children aged 5 to 9 lead the increase in mental health admissions in SP

Mental health admissions among children and adolescents have surged in Sao Paulo, particularly for those aged 5 to 9, who experienced a 98.3% increase from 2020 to 2025.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Hemophilia, the blood clotting disorder that affects children and can be inherited: 'With today's treatment, patients can lead a normal life'

Eddy Valencia reflects on his lifelong struggle with hemophilia, highlighting the advancements in treatment and the ongoing issue of discrimination faced by those with the condition.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Tax lawyer warns: Giving this type of gift to a child can lead to unpleasant consequences

A tax lawyer in Finland highlights the potential tax implications when giving gifts or loans to children, especially concerning the threshold for gift tax.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Iran: Did outdated data lead to the attack on the girls' school?

Experts believe that outdated information may have led to the U.S. missile strike that killed children and teachers in Iran, highlighting a concerning trend in U.S. military engagements.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

She was five years old and disappeared without a trace: six years later a new lead reactivated the case

A new lead in the case of Karen Rojas, who disappeared in 2020 at the age of five, has reignited investigations as authorities continue to seek her and her mother.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

British MPs rejected the ban on social media for those under 16

British lawmakers have rejected a proposal to ban social media platforms for children under 16, following Australia's lead, which had enforced such a ban last year.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Johanna Unt: things done with half a heart lead nowhere

Author Johanna Unt emphasizes the importance of dedicated action in her nominated children's book, urging young readers to understand that every action has consequences.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Israel warns it will target Iranโ€™s next supreme leader; outsourced call centre faces accusations; alarm over NSW child blood lead testing

Israel has announced its intent to target whoever is chosen as Iran's next supreme leader, amidst ongoing strikes in Tehran, while issues in a New South Wales call centre and lead testing for children have also emerged.

Mar 8 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

NSW Health continues to use machine known to produce inaccurate results to test child blood lead levels

NSW Health is under scrutiny for using a testing machine that may yield inaccurate results when measuring blood lead levels in children, leading to public concern regarding health safety standards.

Mar 8 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Lead Socialism, Young Sherlock Holmes, and Post-Apocalyptic Paradise (Tips on What to Watch)

This article presents a selection of new shows, including a true story about 'lead children' from communist Poland, a coming-of-age detective story of Sherlock Holmes, and a post-apocalyptic series with multiple Emmy nominations.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Saulius Deveikis will continue to lead the children's rehabilitation sanatorium in Palanga

Saulius Deveikis has been reappointed to lead the children's rehabilitation sanatorium in Palanga, Lithuania, where plans include expanding service offerings and improving staff competencies and working conditions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Saulius Deveikis will lead the Palanga Children's Rehabilitation Sanatorium "Palangos gintaras"

Saulius Deveikis has been appointed as the new director of the Palanga Children's Rehabilitation Sanatorium, emphasizing the importance of accessible health services for children.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Legal Column: Which Water Pipes Must Be Removed?

The article discusses the legal implications of a new regulation requiring the removal of lead water pipes by January 2026 due to their health risks, especially to children and pregnant women.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Melania Trump: The First First Lady to Lead the Security Council

Melania Trump is set to become the first wife of a sitting head of state to chair a session of the UN Security Council.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Thousands Poisoned. The Precise and Dark Series 'Lead Children' Reminds of 'Silesian Chernobyl'

The Netflix miniseries 'Lead Children' portrays the grim reality of Szopienice, Poland, in the 1970s, resembling a post-apocalyptic landscape with thousands affected by lead poisoning.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Lead kills: From 35 million affected children to hundreds dead

A recent case in Bosnia highlights the ongoing threat of lead poisoning, impacting millions globally.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Where is doctor Jolanta Wadowska-Krol from Netflixโ€™s Lead Children now?

The article discusses the real-life figure Dr. Jolanta Wadowska-Krol, whose story is depicted in the Netflix drama 'Lead Children,' focusing on her fight against lead poisoning in children in 1970s Poland.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Crimes against Ukrainian children could lead to Putin's downfall

The article highlights the alarming trend of Ukrainian children being kidnapped amidst Russia's warfare, illustrating this through four critical cases.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Toddlers' blood lead levels at 10-year high in smelter city of Port Pirie

Toddlers in Port Pirie are experiencing the highest blood lead levels seen in a decade, with nearly 80% of two-year-olds exceeding safety thresholds.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lead Children on Netflix's real-life inspiration explained

The article explains the inspiration behind the Netflix series 'Lead Children', which tells the story of Dr. Jolanta Wadowska-Krol's fight against lead poisoning among children in 1970s Poland.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

The real story behind 'Lead Children', the Netflix series based on a case that shocked Poland

The Netflix series 'Lead Children' is based on a real-life environmental disaster in Poland during the 1970s involving severe lead poisoning in children.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MORTAL SAVINGS TIP: Veterinarians' warning: TikTok trend of giving children's painkillers to sick dogs spreads like wildfire

A dangerous TikTok trend encourages giving children's painkillers to sick dogs, which veterinarians say could lead to suffering and death.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Okanagan parents fear new funding model will hurt children on autism spectrum

Parents in Okanagan express concern that a new funding model for autism therapy will lead to significantly reduced financial support for their children.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

For some children, the difficult relationship with food created by parents becomes a basis for eating disorders

Parents' perfectionism regarding food can lead to children's unhealthy relationships with food and potential eating disorders.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Australia to Britain: Growing Legislative Movement to Restrict Minors' Access to Social Media

Several Western countries are moving towards stricter legislative measures to regulate children's use of social media, following Australiaโ€™s lead in protecting minors from digital dangers.

Feb 16 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Lead Children" and Brezhnev's Terrible Visit. Will Poles Greet Putin This Way?

The article discusses a new Netflix series directed by Maciej Pieprzyca, set in the 1970s in Poland, and reflects on the historical context and regional significance depicted in the show.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Granddaughter of Jolanta Wadowska-Krรณl on her grandmother and 'Lead Children': People remember the foundry well

Agnieszka Cygan reflects on her grandmother's reaction to the series 'Lead Children' and her own involvement in it.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

American Perspectives on 'Lead Children': The Unyielding Kulig from Pawlikowski

The article discusses the Netflix series 'Lead Children,' which is inspired by the true story of Dr. Jolanta Wadowska-Krรณl, who raised awareness about lead poisoning in children near the Szopienice Steelworks.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Lead Children" Now on Netflix: A Series Inspired by a True Story from Silesia

The Netflix series "Lead Children," directed by Maciej Pieprzyca, tells the story of a young doctor who confronts the communist state while trying to save children suffering from lead poisoning in 1970s Silesia.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Is Lead Children on Netflix based on a true story?

The article discusses the Netflix series 'Lead Children,' which dramatizes a scandal from the 1970s involving industrial lead poisoning in Poland.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Netflix fans urged to watch historical series compared to HBOโ€™s Chernobyl

A new Netflix series highlights a real-life health scandal involving lead poisoning affecting children in Poland during the 1970s.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

โ€˜Iโ€™ve lost my friendsโ€™: advocacy groups warn Australiaโ€™s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities

Advocacy groups warn that Australia's new social media restrictions may lead to increased isolation for children with disabilities, as illustrated by the experience of a 14-year-old autistic girl who found community and safety online.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Screaming 'The Villain's Villain' is like a fast-paced children's party

The children's adventure 'The Villain's Villain' features a magical crystal that could lead to total disaster, and only a superheroine can prevent the world's destruction, though it's a low-budget take reminiscent of Harry Potter.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Cuts in development aid kill โ€“ according to a new study, the savings line means over nine million deaths

A recent study published in The Lancet indicates that cuts in development aid could lead to over nine million deaths, reversing significant progress made in reducing malaria mortality among children in Ghana.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Residents do not want "people from lower classes" in the neighborhood

Residents of neighborhood 108 express concerns over the relocation of a community cafรฉ, fearing it may lead to increased violence and crime, affecting the safety of children in the area.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Aid cuts could cause 22m avoidable deaths by 2030, study finds

A recent study warns that cuts in aid could lead to over 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, reversing two decades of advancements in reducing child mortality.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Leo Zodiac

The daily horoscope for Leo suggests that planning will lead to benefits, governmental tasks will succeed, there will be joy from children, hard work will yield good results, health should be monitored, and the financial situation in business will improve.

Feb 1 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Life & Tech

Parents' Sharing of Images Can Create Danger

The article discusses concerns raised by a children's ombudsman regarding parents sharing images of their children on social media, a practice known as 'sharenting,' which can lead to potential misuse of these images.

Jan 29 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Super flu warning as virus โ€˜bounces backโ€™ after Christmas and New Year

NHS leaders are concerned about a resurgence of flu cases following the Christmas and New Year holidays, which could lead to increased hospitalizations as children return to school.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Check if you are a "velcro" parent (hint - it's not good if you are)

The article discusses the phenomenon of "velcro parenting," where excessive emotional and physical closeness from parents stifles their children's independence and may lead to anxiety.

Jan 5 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Three parental mistakes that create boundary problems for children

The article discusses common parental mistakes that can lead to boundary issues for children in adulthood, stressing the importance of parenting strategies that reduce family stress and promote healthy development.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Call for routine high blood pressure testing of UK children as cases almost double

Leading doctors in the UK are advocating for a national program to regularly screen schoolchildren for high blood pressure due to a near doubling of cases over the past two decades, which could lead to serious health issues if left unchecked.

Jan 1 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

France plans social media ban for under-15s from September 2026

France is set to introduce a ban on social media usage for children under 15 starting in September 2026, following Australia's lead in implementing similar restrictions.

Dec 31 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

11 sentences that reveal childhood trauma (and often come from strict upbringing)

Strict parenting can lead to children facing mental health issues and aggressive behavior in adulthood, as they lack opportunities for emotional regulation and independence.

Dec 27 โ€ข 12:15 UTC

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