Child Care Scarcity Has Very Real Consequences For Working Families Plus 4 More Stories

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Shots - Health News Child Care Scarcity Has Very Real Consequences For Working Families In much of the U.S., demand for licensed infant care outstrips supply. Parents face lengthy waitlists, hefty waitlist fees, and few good options when returning to work after the birth of a baby. Read this story Parallels What's Your 'Public Credit Score'? The Shanghai Government Can Tell You The app gathers personal data and gives residents a rating. A good score ensures discounts. A bad score may lead to problems. It's part of China's effort to create nationwide social credit system. Read this story The Two-Way Syrian Rebel Factions Say They're Freezing Participation In Peace Talks The rebels cited breaches of a cease-fire agreement by forces loyal to the Syrian government. This casts doubt on their participation in peace talks in Kazakhstan set to take place later this month. Read this story NPR Ed Relics Of The Space Race, School Planetariums Are An Endangered Species Once, there were more than 300 of them in schools around the country. Many are still around, but they're getting old. Schools have a choice: Keep the stars shining, or turn the lights out. Read this story The Salt Refugees Resettled In Chicago Help Make Its Most Famous Cheesecake Refugees from Africa, the Middle East and Asia are a sought-after talent pool at Eli's Cheesecake in Chicago, where they manage the complex assembly line and rise through the ranks. Read this story

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