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Fabiana, a 12-year-old from La Guaira, survived 32 hours trapped under rubble after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela (magnitude 7.5); she stayed conscious thanks to hope and even a bottle of ketchup and grated cheese, as volunteers and rescuers carved a path to reach her and reunite her with her mother, amid a death toll in the thousands.
An 11-year-old boy stole his parents’ pickup and crashed into a Buddhist monk procession in Mukdahan, Thailand, killing eight monks and injuring dozens; the child is in custody and will be questioned as authorities determine responsibility.
A 6-year-old girl in Wisconsin was bitten by a rabid bat while she was climbing a tree near her family’s home, prompting immediate medical evaluation and potential rabies post-exposure treatment; health officials emphasize the risks bats pose and advise seeking urgent medical care after any exposure.
Video from Xinjiang, China shows a humanoid robot kicking a young boy at a public event; the child wasn’t seriously injured and staff reportedly reacted slowly. The clip went viral online, prompting discussion about robot safety and misbehavior as part of Kotaku’s ongoing coverage of robotics incidents.
Energizer’s Ultimate Child Shield coin batteries (2032, 2025, 2016) are pitched as the world’s first to eliminate ingestion-burn risk by using a bitter coating and a blue mouth dye to indicate swallowing; they come in child-resistant packaging, but immediate medical attention is advised if any battery is swallowed.
A New Mexico grand jury indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child; he turned himself in to authorities and was later released, denying the allegations.
A viral video shows a Golden Retriever named Kobe gently kissing a little girl on the cheek, making her smile and highlighting the special bond between children and dogs. The clip, shared by Kobe's owner on Instagram, has garnered praise for showcasing the dog's patience and affection, emphasizing the breed's suitability as family pets.
Police are investigating the mysterious death of a 4-year-old girl in the Bronx after she was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital; the cause of death is yet to be determined, and no arrests have been made.
A woman in Cleveland was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of a three-year-old boy she stabbed outside a supermarket, following a jury conviction for aggravated murder and related charges. The attack, carried out with stolen knives, resulted in the child's death and injuries to his mother, with the defendant's attorneys planning to appeal on insanity grounds.
North Carolina state Rep. Cecil Brockman has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape, leading to calls from both parties for his resignation as he awaits court proceedings. Brockman, a Democrat representing Guilford County, has served since 2015 and held various committee roles. The story is ongoing.
Research indicates most child firearm suicides in the US involve parents' guns stored unlocked and loaded, highlighting the importance of safe storage and mental health awareness to prevent tragic deaths among youth.
A 6-year-old boy unexpectedly turns against his father during a wrestling match in Illinois, revealing his support for the rival wrestler and causing a dramatic scene that ends with a surprising hug and defiant gestures, highlighting the chaotic and theatrical nature of pro wrestling.
Singer Miguel announced on Instagram that he secretly welcomed a child who turned one year old, revealing the baby's mother as director Margaret Zhang, and shared a heartfelt message celebrating the milestone alongside her.
An 11-year-old boy in Houston was shot and killed after playing a prank called 'ding-dong ditch' on a man's home, where the suspect was waiting in the shadows and opened fire as the boys ran away. The suspect, Gonzalo Leon Jr., a former Army veteran, has been charged with murder, and police found multiple firearms and grenades at his home.
A man in Houston, Gonzalo Leon Jr., has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 11-year-old Julian Guzman during a game of 'ding-dong ditch'. The incident occurred after Guzman and friends were ringing doorbells in the neighborhood; Leon reportedly fired a gun from his home, resulting in Guzman's death. The investigation revealed a cache of weapons at Leon's residence, and he is scheduled for a bond hearing with prosecutors seeking a $1 million bond.