News Roundup

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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

  • NPR reported that the deal reached to re-open the government requires federal workers who were fired in October to be reinstated, including those who oversee the nation’s special education laws — but for how long?
  • The Texas Tribune reported that the Texas A&M system has approved a policy to restrict faculty from advocating “race and gender ideology.”
  • The 19th looked at what it’s like when puberty and perimenopause are taking place under one roof.
  • Meanwhile, Healthline shared that the FDA has announced the removal of black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) treatments for menopause.
  • The New York Times [gift link] noted that while research shows SSRIs can produce sexual side effects in adults, scientists aren’t studying what that could mean for adolescents who take them.
  • AP News reported that ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, has recalled all of its products sold nationwide after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.
  • Disability Scoop shared that the PBS Kids show “Carl the Collector” will introduce a new character named Paolo who is largely non-speaking and uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Alternative Titles Considered for the New York Times Op-Ed ‘Did Women Ruin the Workplace?'”

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