Tag Archives: ‘Families’

A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary

June 08, 2024 A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary Some teenagers are initiating social media ‘cleanses’ because of the toll they know it takes on mental health and grades. BY Associated Press Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at … Continue reading A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary

Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims

Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims The companies exposed the shooter to the weapon he used, the lawsuit alleged. mariella moon   Sat, May 25, 2024 Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images The families of the shooting victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas have sued Call of … Continue reading Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims

This company designed an AI assistant to help families manage their calendars and childcare

By Pavithra Mohan February 08, 2024 Over the course of 13 years running Care.com, Sheila Lirio Marcelo realized that one of the biggest challenges families face is coordinating care on a day-to-day basis. While platforms like Care.com could help connect them with childcare providers and other caregivers, it was much more difficult to solve for … Continue reading This company designed an AI assistant to help families manage their calendars and childcare

U.S. families are spending 24% of their annual income on childcare

  By Pavithra Mohan January 18, 2024 The pandemic upended the childcare industry, forcing providers to shut their doors—in many cases permanently—and leaving parents with even fewer options than they had prior. By now, the $24 billion in federal aid that was secured for the childcare industry during the pandemic has dried up, leaving many … Continue reading U.S. families are spending 24% of their annual income on childcare

Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide. Their families often don’t receive a dime.

Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide Gig Workers Rising found that death benefits are sometimes nonexistent. A. Khalid @askhalid April 6th, 2022 App-based gig worker M.J. makes a fist out of her car’s sun roof during a demonstration outside Los Angeles City Hall to urge voters to vote no on Proposition … Continue reading Dozens of gig workers have been the victims of homicide. Their families often don’t receive a dime.