InvestigativeUnited States
US Surrogacy Industry Riddled With Loopholes, Shady Deals
A yearlong CBS News investigation finds regulatory gaps in the US surrogacy industry leave surrogates and intended parents vulnerable to exploitation.
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Society
Grandmother Takes Wrong Child From Belgian Daycare in Mix-Up
A grandmother accidentally picked up the wrong child from a Belgian daycare, sparking a 90-minute search and debate over childcare safety protocols.
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Crime & Public SafetyU.S. News
16 Children Rescued From Ohio Squalor: How It Went Unnoticed
Authorities in Hamden, Ohio rescued 16 children from horrific conditions. The case exposes gaps in child welfare and questions rural isolation.
—5 min read
SocietyPolicy
China Unveils Sweeping Policies to Protect Minors
On Children's Day eve, China issues coordinated policies on minor education, migrant children services, and protection for disadvantaged minors.
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SocietyChild Welfare
Child Focus Warns of Surge in Repeat Runaways Among Teens
Child Focus reports 2,147 runaway cases in 2025, a 19% rise, with 349 children running away multiple times. The organization calls for better support.
—5 min read