Perplexity’s AI poses an ‘unacceptable risk’ to children’s safety, new report says
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The AI-based internet search engine earned Common Sense Media’s lowest rating of “unacceptable risk” to children and teen safety.
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California to stock emergency supply of rescue inhalers at all public schools
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Funding for the three-year “School Albuterol Access Initiative” was included in last year’s state budget.California
Newsom promotes affordable insulin, but California’s generic label off to a slow start
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CalRx aims to make insulin more affordable and accessible for the nearly 3.7 million California adults diagnosed with diabetes.Arts & Entertainment
High-stakes trial over Instagram and Facebook’s impact on children opens in Oakland
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Meta faces similar upcoming litigation in other states.Education
States’ special education complaints are up by almost 50%, survey says
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Anyone, including parents and community members, can file a written state complaint, which triggers a state-led investigation.Environment
San Jose airport creating sensory room for young neurodivergent travelers
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Stress and anxiety from crowded airports and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be pronounced for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities.health
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
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Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss, resulting in fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.Featured in Category
As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
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The bill is backed by professional associations that represent psychologists, therapists and counselors.health
California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage
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Two years ago, nearly every person in California qualified for health insurance, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling.Health Matters
Rejuvenation science: Rewinding biological clock works for mice, not yet for humans
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A study marks a turning point for longevity research.Bay Area
