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Racial diversity in children's books grows, but slowly

Racial diversity in children's books grows, but slowly

CHICAGO — In the world of children's books, villagers can protect their water from a black snake, dark skin is as beautiful as the night sky, and a little girl's two puffs of hair can make her feel like she's floating above the clouds.
Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new campaign

Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new campaign

Michelle Obama is launching a non-profit campaign that aims to provide more than 1 million meals to food-insecure families in connection with the debut Tuesday of her children’s food show on Netflix.
Former point guard jailed in bribery scheme has book deal

Former point guard jailed in bribery scheme has book deal

NEW YORK — A former point guard sentenced to prison in 2019 for his role in a college basketball bribery scheme has a book coming out next year. Hanover Square Press announced Tuesday that Merl Code's “Black Market” will be published in March 2022.
Britain's Prince Philip returns home after treatment

Britain's Prince Philip returns home after treatment

LONDON — Britain’s Prince Philip returned to Windsor Castle on Tuesday, following a month in the hospital during which he was treated for an infection and underwent a heart procedure.
Anxiety, confusion, terror, relief: Giving birth in pandemic

Anxiety, confusion, terror, relief: Giving birth in pandemic

NEW YORK — Pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn in the middle of a pandemic has brought on high anxiety, ever-shifting hospital protocols and intense isolation for many of the millions of women who have done it around the world.
Look out, Labs: French bulldogs now 2nd most popular US dog

Look out, Labs: French bulldogs now 2nd most popular US dog

NEW YORK — Could the French bulldog become America's favourite purebred pooch? After riding a rocket ship to popularity over the last quarter-century, Frenchies came in second only to Labrador retrievers — the leaders for 30 straight years — in the A
Baby bottle craze sweeps Gulf Arab states, sparks backlash

Baby bottle craze sweeps Gulf Arab states, sparks backlash

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Cafes across several Gulf Arab states started selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles this month, kicking off a new trend that has elicited excitement, confusion — and backlash.
China state TV raps Kohler, BMW for using facial recognition

China state TV raps Kohler, BMW for using facial recognition

BEIJING — Chinese state TV has criticized bathroom fixtures brand Kohler and automaker BMW for the use of facial recognition technology on visitors to their outlets in possible violation of privacy rules that took effect this year.
Connecticut's zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate

Connecticut's zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate

After the police killing of George Floyd, a Connecticut law professor invited architects, planners and land use attorneys to a discussion of how local zoning worsens the state's racial inequities.
Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money

Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money

Sean McAuliffe’s business, International Key Supply , suffered financially when the pandemic began. So he set out to cut operating costs for the New York-based distribution company.
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