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When Halloween Decorations Start Scaring the Neighbors

Some families are now avoiding the most gruesome displays as they get creepier, gorier

(Newser) - As Halloween spending soars, so, too, does the gore factor in America's front yards. What was once a holiday dominated by pumpkins and friendly ghosts has, according to the New York Times , escalated into a full-blown fright fest—complete with dismembered limbs and blood-spattered zombies. Now, some parents are...

Chatbot's 'Very, Very Bold' Move: Banning Minors

After lawsuits from parents, Character.AI says ban will take effect Nov. 25

(Newser) - Character.AI is phasing out access to its AI chatbots for users under 18. The company announced on Wednesday that minors are now limited to just two hours of open-ended chats before a complete ban takes effect on Nov. 25, per the Verge . To enforce the new rule, Character.AI...

Federline: Spears' Sons Have Cut Contact Over Safety Fears

Singer's ex says Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, haven't visited Spears in months due to fears

(Newser) - Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline says their sons have stopped visiting their pop star mom, claiming they're "terrified" and worried about her well-being. Federline made the comments Thursday in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, reports Page Six . Spears "saw one of my sons one day this...

High-School Kids Are Dating AI Now
High-School Kids
Are Dating AI Now
Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM CDT

High-School Kids Are Dating AI Now

Survey links heavy school AI use to privacy and well-being concerns

(Newser) - High schoolers are falling in love with AI—literally. NPR reports that one in five high school students say they or someone they know has had a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence, according to new data from the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). Another 42% said they've...

Why Parents of 8th Graders Are Hiring Pricey Consultants

More are seeking help navigating high school admissions

(Newser) - Some parents are shelling out as much as $15,000 for consultants to shepherd their kids through the admissions maze—that's high school admissions, not college. As the Wall Street Journal explains, school choice has boomed nationwide in recent years, fueled by expanded voucher programs. Indeed, the number of...

Suit: Cybertruck Design Flaw Doomed College Student

Parents of Krysta Tsukahara, 19, say she was trapped in vehicle after it crashed

(Newser) - The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the vehicle as it burst into flames due to a design flaw that made it nearly impossible for her to open the door, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The parents of Krysta Tsukahara...

Son Confesses to Killing Parents in TV Interview
Son Confesses to Killing
Parents in TV Interview
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Sep 28, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

Son Confesses to Killing Parents in TV Interview

Albany's Lorenz Kraus describes them as mercy killings after police found the bodies

(Newser) - A man who once ran for president on a fringe platform now stands accused of killing his elderly parents—and a TV confession is a major factor, reports the Albany Times-Union . Lorenz Kraus, 53, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to the 2017 deaths of his parents, Franz...

Parents Must Pay $300K After Teens' Soup Prank
Parents Must Pay $300K
After Teens' Soup Prank
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Sep 21, 2025 6:31 AM CDT

Parents Must Pay $300K After Teens' Soup Prank

China's largest hotpot chain had sought damages of more than $3M over drunken stunt

(Newser) - Peeing into a pot of broth at China's largest hotpot chain has landed two teenagers a rather large bill: $309,000. The Shanghai 17-year-olds filmed the drunken February stunt—in which NBC News reports they took turns urinating in a pot in a private dining room at Haidilao...

Tesla Probed After Parents Say Door Handles Trapped Kids

NHTSA investigation looks at electronic handles said to malfunction, leaving kids stuck in back

(Newser) - Federal auto safety regulators opened an investigation on Tuesday into possible defects in Tesla doors that have reportedly left parents with children trapped in the back seat and forced to break windows to get them out. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the preliminary investigation is focused on 2021...

Aristocrat, Boyfriend Get 14 Years in Baby's Death

British couple went on the run after secret birth

(Newser) - A British aristocrat and her boyfriend were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday for killing their newborn through negligence while on the run from authorities. Constance Marten, 38, and her boyfriend, Mark Gordon, 51, a convicted sex offender, were sentenced Monday after being found guilty of gross negligence...

Belgium's Prince Laurent Confirms Paternity of Adult Son

Clement Vandenkerckhove, 25, officially recognized after years of rumors

(Newser) - Belgium's royal family is making headlines after Prince Laurent, 61, publicly acknowledged he's the biological father of 25-year-old Clement Vandenkerckhove. The admission, made via a statement published Tuesday by the Belga News Agency, ends years of speculation about a possible love child between the prince and Flemish...

Parents Sue ChatGPT After Teen Son's Death

They say the OpenAI tool coached Adam Raine on how to take his own life

(Newser) - The parents of a 16-year-old California boy who took his own life are blaming ChatGPT for his death, saying the bot coached him on how to do it. Both NBC News and the New York Times report that it's the first such suit filed against ChatGPT maker OpenAI. (Last...

After 24 Hours, Toddlers Tell Cops: Our Parents Are Dead

Houston parents of 3 young kids found dead in suspected murder-suicide

(Newser) - Authorities responded to an apartment in West Houston, Texas, on Monday, finding three toddlers who led officers to the bodies of the parents, dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Neighbors initially came upon the "hungry and thirsty" children, ages 1 to 3, outside the home, a resident of the apartment...

Dad's Attempt to Stop Kids From Saying 'Mom' Goes Viral

Pennsylvania's Mike Korba staged an 'intervention' to help his frazzled wife out

(Newser) - Any parent, or even casual Family Guy viewer , can describe to you the sometimes mind-numbing feeling of your young child or children calling out your name on repeat. One Pennsylvania dad staged an "intervention" on behalf of his wife after their three kids simply wouldn't stop calling her...

10 Best, Worst States to Welcome New Life

Having a baby is best in Massachusetts, worst in Mississippi, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Even if having a family has long been on your radar, practicalities still have to come into play when baby fever hits hard—including where the best place is to have said baby in these high-inflation, high-medical-bill times, per WalletHub . The site looked at all 50 states and DC across...

Couple Accused of Ditching Kid at Airport to Make Their Flight

Airport worker calls incident involving 10-year-old boy in Barcelona 'surreal'

(Newser) - Barcelona has been hit in recent months with moves against mass tourism , and the latest incident in the Spanish city's main airport is sure not to endear visitors to the locals. According to the country's Guardia Civil national police, the incident took place a few days ago at...

As Birth Rate Continues Slide, China Opens Up Its Wallet

New policy offers up to $1.5K per child under 3

(Newser) - China is rolling out its first nationwide child subsidy, offering parents about $500 a year for each child under age 3 in a move to address its declining birth rate. The new policy, which the BBC reports was announced Monday, is expected to support around 20 million families. Parents...

'I Got in My Car and I Smelled Death'
'I Got in My Car
and I Smelled Death'
Jul 26, 2025 11:00 AM CDT

'I Got in My Car and I Smelled Death'

Pennsylvania couple sue 2 funeral homes, say they were given deceased son's brain in a box

(Newser) - Two funeral homes allegedly gave grieving parents their deceased son's brain in a box, which began to smell, leaked into their car, and got on the father's hands, per an updated lawsuit filed this week. Dad Lawrence Butler said Thursday at a presser that the discovery was overwhelming,...

Their Son Was Hit by a Car. Now They're the Ones in Jail
Their Son Was Hit by a Car.
Now They're the Ones in Jail
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Jun 22, 2025 11:05 AM CDT

Their Son Was Hit by a Car. Now They're the Ones in Jail

Samuele Jenkins, Jessica Ivey face involuntary manslaughter charges in death of Legend, 7

(Newser) - A North Carolina boy died after being hit by an elderly driver last month, but it's his parents who are now behind bars. Authorities say the 7-year-old was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on May 27 in Gastonia, as he tried to cross the street with his 10-year-old brother,...

Looks Like Baby No. 8 for Kelsey Grammer

Kayte Walsh, wife of 70-year-old Frasier actor, appears to be pregnant with their 4th child together

(Newser) - Baby No. 8 is apparently on its way for Kelsey Grammer, his fourth with fourth wife Kayte Walsh. The New York Post notes that although the two haven't publicly announced they're with child, pictures of them out and about in London on Tuesday, including those featured in People...

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