News Roundup, 3.6.26
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- AP News shared how to talk to kids about war, conflict, and other traumatic events.
- Parents reported that Instagram’s new update will alert parents if their child searches for terms associated with suicide or self-harm.
- Disability Scoop reported that the number of U.S. children eligible for special education services jumped significantly from 2023 to 2024, to nearly 8.2 million.
- The Advocate reported, “Scouting America … pushed back on claims by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the organization would limit membership based solely on sex assigned at birth, insisting that transgender youth remain welcome.”
- NPR noted that in the months after Trump incorrectly stated that pregnant women’s use of Tylenol causes autism, ER orders for Tylenol for pregnant patients fell by 10%.
- The 19th shared details of a new report that found the cost of inaction on child marriage in the U.S. ($175 billion) and provided suggestions to end the practice. (Only 16 states have banned child marriage.)
- The New York Times [gift link] observed that Americans are on track to spend a record $522 billion on home renovations in 2026.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from McSweeney’s, with “New Protein Menus.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
On Corporette Recently…
- We rounded up the best pull-on work pants.
- We asked readers what they bring to work each day.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including how to decide whether to merge finances with your partner, and how the pandemic changed readers’ lives.
