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ADHD diagnoses increasing in black kids, report suggests

ADHD diagnoses increasing in black kids, report suggests

NEW YORK — For the first time, a U.S. survey found that black children appear to be more likely than white kids to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning disabilities.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it

Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it

NEW YORK — The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced. A Walmart this weekend was completely sold out. Only on his third try was Ken Smith able to find the clear gel — at a Walgreens, where three bottles of Purell were left. He bought two.
What the virus outbreak means for home loans, mortgage rates

What the virus outbreak means for home loans, mortgage rates

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by half a percentage point on Tuesday in an effort to protect the economy from more damage from the virus outbreak. The move may present options for mortgage shoppers.
Review: Book makes readers think about dying in a new way

Review: Book makes readers think about dying in a new way

“Daisy Cooper's Rules for Living,” HarperCollins, by Tamsin Keily Due to a clerical error made by Death himself, 23-year-old Daisy Cooper dies decades before she is scheduled to do so.
Edmunds: Five sedans worth considering amid the SUV mania

Edmunds: Five sedans worth considering amid the SUV mania

SUVs are among the most popular vehicles on the road today, and their sales growth has come at the expense of the traditional four-door sedan.
Edmunds: Five sedans worth considering amid the SUV mania

Edmunds: Five sedans worth considering amid the SUV mania

SUVs are among the most popular vehicles on the road today, and their sales growth has come at the expense of the traditional four-door sedan.
Review: `The Lost Family' takes deep dive into DNA testing

Review: `The Lost Family' takes deep dive into DNA testing

“The Lost Family,” Abrams Books, by Libby Copeland Journalist Libby Copeland’s “The Lost Family” is a fascinating deep dive into the massively popular world of direct-to-consumer DNA testing.
Review: `The Lost Family' takes deep dive into DNA testing

Review: `The Lost Family' takes deep dive into DNA testing

“The Lost Family,” Abrams Books, by Libby Copeland Journalist Libby Copeland’s “The Lost Family” is a fascinating deep dive into the massively popular world of direct-to-consumer DNA testing.
Virus could weigh on toy shopping starting this summer

Virus could weigh on toy shopping starting this summer

NEW YORK — From Baby Yoda to eco-friendly stacking rings, toymakers displayed an array of goods last week that they hope will be on kids' wish lists for the holiday 2020 season. The four-day Toy Fair, which ended last Tuesday, comes as the U.S.
Folk musician Ron Hynes to be inducted to Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

Folk musician Ron Hynes to be inducted to Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Acclaimed folk musician Ron Hynes will be inducted posthumously into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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