Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.
These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.
USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Infant formula safety study results released by FDA
The FDA released findings from its largest test on infant formula, focused on chemical contaminants and overall safety. Here's what the agency found.
The FDA released findings from its largest test on infant formula, focused on chemical contaminants and overall safety. Here's what the agency found.
Changes coming after Roblox agrees to pay $10 million over child safety concerns
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Most popular first and last names in US, according to Census Bureau data
Newly released names data from the 2020 census shows which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
Newly released names data from the 2020 census shows which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why
The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.
The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.
1-year-old son of legendary blind USC long snapper Jake Olson rings bell after cancer battle
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
A resilient family is turning a personal fight into a mission to raise awareness about retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer.
It now costs more than $300K to raise a child; here’s how much it costs in your state
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
Raising a child in America just hit a staggering new milestone – costing families more than $300,000, according to new data. Here's where it's most expensive.
US to expand revoking passports for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally. Here's what we know.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in these 5 states, judge rules
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting child care and social service funds to five states amid a legal challenge.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
With 'Trump Accounts,' your child could qualify for $1,000: What to know
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.
Trump’s new $1,000 baby accounts and a major donation could grow kids’ savings. Here's what to know.