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Brazilian woman posed as autistic 12-year-old to fool adoptive family, authorities say
world1 day ago

Brazilian woman posed as autistic 12-year-old to fool adoptive family, authorities say

A 37-year-old Brazilian woman, Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, posed as a severely autistic 12-year-old girl to win the trust of an evangelical couple in Joinville, living with them for about 14 months with expenses covered. She used a doll, pacifier and baby bottle to appear younger and carried out similar frauds across Brazil under different names. After her aunt raised suspicions, police uncovered more cases; Oliveira was arrested in 2025, convicted of fraud, and sentenced to 18 months in prison. The case echoes the Natalia Grace controversy in the United States.

via The Independent|
#brazil#children#crime
Back-to-school costs spike, tightening budgets for families and teachers
economy3 days ago

Back-to-school costs spike, tightening budgets for families and teachers

Rising prices for school supplies and related items push the average back-to-school list to about $175—roughly 8% higher than 2025—driven by inflation and tariffs. Families cut back, shop sales, and lean on donations as debt grows; 57% of parents report credit-card debt and many plan to finance purchases with new credit, while teachers also pay out of pocket to stock classrooms, prompting more fundraising as schools struggle to fill gaps.

via USA Today|
#back-to-school-costs#economy#families
Families push back on Lincoln's extended Iran deployment and reported shortages
military3 days ago

Families push back on Lincoln's extended Iran deployment and reported shortages

Family members of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln say the ship’s Iran deployment has stretched well beyond expectations, with months at sea, limited port calls and mail, plus reported shortages of food, water, hygiene items, and deteriorating mental health among crew; officials including the White House and Pentagon have pushed back on such accounts, while the Lincoln is being replaced by the USS George Washington and a return-to-port date remains uncertain.

via USA Today|
#deployment#families#iran
Ryanair eases parent-child seating amid CMA probe
business2 months ago

Ryanair eases parent-child seating amid CMA probe

Ryanair has updated its family seating policy to let parents sit next to their young children without paying a seat reservation fee, with free seats allocated at check-in and typically at the back of the plane, aligning with other European carriers. The CMA is assessing whether the previous charges complied with consumer law, while Ryanair says the policy already met legal requirements. The change is effective immediately and is not expected to reduce revenue.

via BBC|
#business#cma#consumer-law
Families Drive Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office, Disney Says That's Fine
box-office3 months ago

Families Drive Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office, Disney Says That's Fine

Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu opened to about $81 million domestic over a four‑day Memorial Day weekend, roughly on par with Solo but with a smaller budget (~$166 million). The audience skew leaned toward families (11% under-18 on opening night, rising to 25% over the weekend) and early word-of-mouth was solid (A- CinemaScore, 89% Popcorn Meter on Rotten Tomatoes), with strong IMAX performance. International box office reached about $63 million, aiding cost recovery. Cross-promotions at Galaxy’s Edge and a merchandising push position Disney to profit from family appeal rather than hardcore fans, and the film functions as a standalone entry that could drive Disney+ viewership later.

via IndieWire|
#box-office#families#grogu
Parents of Loyola Chicago freshman call Sheridan Gorman's death a preventable murder
us-news4 months ago

Parents of Loyola Chicago freshman call Sheridan Gorman's death a preventable murder

The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman fatally shot in Chicago, say her death was a preventable murder and demand accountability over why the suspect—an undocumented immigrant with prior encounters with authorities—was free; police say the shooting appeared random, and the suspect, Jose Medina, is charged with first‑degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. DHS says Medina entered illegally in 2023 and was released after prior incidents; advocates call for policy changes and better federal-state-local cooperation, while the family emphasizes turning tragedy into change rather than politics.

via CBS News|
#chicago#families#gun-violence
Minab school bombing leaves families grieving and demanding accountability
world5 months ago

Minab school bombing leaves families grieving and demanding accountability

Three Iranian families recount the Minab school bombing during the Iran-Iraq War: as parents raced to pick up children, a missile destroyed the school, killing Zahra, Sobhan, Hanieh, and Arya, among others. They describe frantic searches, morgue identifications, and the heartbreak of losing their children, with Zahra’s father staying at the rubble until nightfall. A month later, no one is held to account; the US says it is investigating, Trump denies responsibility, and the families press for justice.

via The Guardian|
#families#iran#minab
Dover meetings reveal split over 'finish the job' remark after Iran deaths
world5 months ago

Dover meetings reveal split over 'finish the job' remark after Iran deaths

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said families of six service members killed in the Iran war pressed leaders to “finish this” and “do not stop until the job is done,” but one father countered that his conversation with Hegseth didn’t include that remark. Trump was present at Dover, offering condolences, while White House aides stressed that such conversations remain private. The episode unfolds as the war enters its third week, with administration claims of military impact and ripple effects in oil markets, alongside a resignation from a senior counterterrorism official.

via NBC News|
#dignified-transfer#donald-trump#families