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A new Norwegian science study reports that children and teenagers aged 9 to 18 are increasingly turning to AI chatbots instead of Google for information and everyday questions. Researchers say the shift is happening fast, but its consequences for how young people learn, judge sources and handle misinformation are still largely unknown, prompting calls for closer attention from educators and parents.

A filing reveals that ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips through Nscale's data center in Norway. A Singaporean subsidiary, Spring, reportedly contributed 73 percent of the UK neocloud company's 2025 revenue, raising questions about how US export restrictions on advanced chips to China are being circumvented.

Automattic has confirmed that Matt Mullenweg is back as chief executive of WordPress parent company after what is described as an attempted ouster by the board. The leadership struggle has reignited debate in the tech community about Mullenweg's grip on the open-source project and whether his stewardship is good for WordPress's future, with many weighing in on the ongoing drama.

Indian fathers hoping to become parents through surrogacy are travelling overseas after a ban on commercial surrogacy at home, the Mumbai Mirror reports. The law restricts the practice to married Indian couples using their own genetic material, leaving single men and others with no domestic option and pushing them toward countries where surrogacy remains legal.

Mexican parents are checking the school calendar for September and October 2026 after searches surged around possible class suspensions. Media outlets such as Récord are answering questions about specific dates, including whether October 2, 2026 will be a school day or a rest day according to the SEP's official calendar, as families plan around holidays and long weekends.

The Wall Street Journal examines the growing number of adult children choosing to cut off contact with their parents, a trend often called estrangement. The piece looks at the reasons behind family rifts, including boundaries, mental health, and differing values, and the emotional toll on both sides. Readers are debating whether such cutoffs are a legitimate act of self-protection or a troubling sign of family breakdown.

The Finance Sector Union is pushing for paid parental leave to be attached to the parent rather than the gender, a change it describes as a quiet revolution in how parenting is handled across the finance industry. The union argues leave entitlements should follow any parent, supporting shared caregiving and moving away from rules that assign leave based on whether a worker is a mother or father.

Nick Cannon's new Netflix series offers a look at how he manages life as a father of 12 children with six different women, covering the day-to-day logistics of coordinating such a large blended family. The entertainer's unconventional family structure has long drawn public attention, and the show gives viewers a direct look at how he handles parenting, scheduling and relationships across multiple households.

A Las Vegas mother has won a ruling from a Nevada appeals court in her fight to be legally recognized as the parent of her son, who was born through surrogacy. The decision ends a parentage dispute over the child, and the case highlights ongoing legal questions around surrogacy arrangements and parental rights in Nevada.

Attention is turning to how young South Korean children are when they first begin using smartphones, with reports highlighting exposure starting in the toddler years. The topic has fuelled wider debate about screen time, child development and parenting habits in one of the world's most connected countries.

Survivor host and executive producer Jeff Probst says the long-running reality competition remains committed to diversity in its casting and storytelling, even as parent company Paramount scales back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. His remarks put the show at odds with a broader industry retreat from DEI initiatives, prompting debate among fans and media commentators about whether networks will maintain inclusion commitments under corporate pressure.

California schools are adapting to a new state law that restricts student phone use during the school day. Under the new rules, campuses are using lockable pouches, storage boxes or other policies to keep phones away during class time. Educators report a mix of smoother classrooms and pushback from some students and parents as the first phone-free year gets underway.

A Las Vegas mother has prevailed in a surrogacy dispute after an appeals court ruled in her favor, according to local reports. The decision resolves her legal fight over parental rights in the case. Details of the ruling and its broader implications for surrogacy law remain limited so far.

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, says it is working to build financial infrastructure that extends beyond its core exchange business. The move signals an effort to diversify into broader financial services, positioning the company as a wider fintech provider rather than a crypto trading platform alone. Details on specific products or timelines were not provided.

Canada has released its list of the most popular baby names, and for girls, Olivia has been knocked off the top spot by another name. The announcement, covered by Parents, is drawing attention from parents and name watchers curious about which name took the lead and how naming trends are shifting this year.

A new book titled 'The Dysregulated Kid' has been released with the aim of helping parents understand and manage their children's emotions and reactions. The book is drawing media attention as parents increasingly seek practical strategies for supporting children who struggle with emotional regulation, a growing topic in modern parenting conversations.