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Health

Gene therapy for a rare type of deafness shows lasting results

Rob Stein

Researchers say a gene therapy allowed deaf children and adults as old as 32 to hear for the first time. The benefits have persisted for more than two years for some patients.
Health

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens

Michaeleen Doucleff

Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
Education

Youth advocates speak against proposed cuts to San Diego’s libraries, parks and recreation centers

Katie Anastas

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget would cut operating hours and staff at libraries, parks and recreation centers.
Education

Coronado school district to use locking cellphone pouches at middle school

Katie Anastas

Starting next school year, students will have to put their phones, smartwatches and other devices in a lockable bag for the entire school day.
Education

San Diego Unified to offer universal after-school program this fall

Katie Anastas

Parents of students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade can start enrolling in next school year’s PrimeTime program on Monday.
Science & Technology

ARTEMIS Week kicks off at Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park

Katie Hyson

The center is celebrating humanity’s return to deep space exploration. Visitors can explore the temporary Artemis II exhibits and follow the mission as it unfolds in real-time.
Health

Teen birth rates hit another historical low in 2025, CDC says

Selena Simmons-Duffin

The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.
Education

San Diego middle school students win national documentary competition

Emmy Burrus

Two San Diego middle school students won first-place in C-SPAN’s annual student documentary competition. Helena de la Houssaye and Harper Haden from Correia Middle School will receive $3,000 for their documentary exploring ties between the “No Kings" protests and the country’s founding.
Health

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Nearly every California county saw a drop in children's eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds. One boy's teachers thought he was disruptive. He just couldn't see the board.
Health

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Selena Simmons-Duffin

An end to birthright citizenship would mean a new layer of bureaucracy for all babies born in the U.S. and could cause delays for health insurance and other benefits.