families
Coverage of families in the Nexus archive.
- Caregiver sentenced for stealing over $110K in jewelry
A caregiver was sentenced for stealing over $110K in jewelry. The Douglas County District Attorney is asking people to be aware of caretakers who try to take advantage of the families they work for.
- The Iran war is forcing families to choose between school for their kids or survival
The Iran war is forcing families into a difficult choice between providing for their children's education or ensuring basic survival. While the impact of this conflict on schooling is not as visible as widespread COVID-19 pandemic closures, it is noted that the struggle is currently affecting the poorest children first.
- CTU provides supplies to families ahead of CPS schools opening
Chicago Public Schools students are set to return after a brief break. To help families prepare for the reopening of the district, the Chicago Teacher's Union is providing supplies and support. This assistance comes despite the school district facing reported financial challenges.
- Hope After the Gunfire Foundation hosts inaugural Hope & Hygiene Community Day
The Hope After the Gunfire Foundation will host its inaugural Hope & Hygiene Community Day. This event is scheduled for this Saturday in Portsmouth from 4 to 7 p.m. The day aims to provide support to children and families affected by gun violence.
- 'People were crying, people were throwing up': Families seek answers in South Chicago Chapel investigation
Families affected by troubling investigations involving South Chicago Chapel and Bohemian National Cemetery gathered for a community forum on Friday night. The event highlighted significant emotional distress, with reports that people were crying and throwing up as attendees sought answers.
- Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
Congressional Democrats are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts regarding US military members and their families. They are conducting a probe into these specific deportation efforts.
- Families demand answers after more than 50 decomposing bodies found at Southeast Side funeral home
More than 50 decomposing bodies were found inside a Southeast Side funeral home on Thursday evening. This discovery has left dozens of families searching for answers regarding their loved ones.
- Families retrieve bodies after a 14-year-old killed at least 7 in a shooting outside Bangkok
Relatives collected bodies outside Bangkok on Saturday following a shooting incident. A day before, a 14-year-old student opened fire at both a high school and a family home. The shooting killed at least seven people before the student died.
- Parents haggle with private schools over fees as VAT pushes up costs
Parents are currently negotiating fees with private schools as VAT increases overall costs. Financial advisers report that families are now band together to negotiate a group discount for their children due to the 20% tax rate.
- Families speak out at vigil after 10-year-old boy, girl drowned in Passaic River
A vigil was held by families following the drowning of a 10-year-old boy and girl in Passaic River. CeFaan Kim provided coverage detailing the vigil for the victims.
- San Francisco memorial honors immigrants who died in ICE custody; calls for detention reforms
A memorial was held in San Francisco honoring immigrants who died while in ICE custody. Interfaith leaders, advocates, and families gathered to remember those killed or shot by ICE agents. The gathering also served as a call for detention reforms.
- Families' fury after road scheme which forced them out of 15 homes bought by government for £6million is scrapped - after houses stood empty for decade
Families are angry after a government road project that required them to leave 15 homes purchased for £6 million was canceled, leaving the homes vacant for a decade. The scheme's cancellation has sparked fury among affected residents.
- Expert warns back-to-school stress can impact parents more than kids
An expert warns that back-to-school stress can impact parents more than children as families prepare for the new school year. Some kids are already in school, while others are weeks away from starting.
- More than 2,000 children receive 2-K offers in New York City
More than 2,000 children in New York City received 2-K program offers, with 82% matched to one of their top three choices and over half getting their first-choice program.
- Breakdown: How Illinois families can save money during the state's Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday
Illinois' annual Back-To-School tax holiday begins on August 7, allowing families to save money on clothing and school supplies by avoiding sales tax.
- Ask a Banker | How to save for college without sacrificing retirement goals
The article discusses strategies for families to save for college while maintaining their retirement goals. It highlights multiple methods to achieve both financial objectives without compromising either.
- 7 On Your Side: The top back-to-school shopping tips to help families cut costs
The average family spends about $900 per child on school supplies, prompting advice to compare prices and seek discounts. Shoppers are encouraged to adopt cost-saving strategies for back-to-school purchases.
- Liberia’s kush crisis: The hidden trade behind a generation at risk
Kush, a drug, is spreading across Liberia, causing family distress while traffickers remain difficult to apprehend. The situation highlights risks to a generation and a hidden trade network.
- I’ve seen families destroyed by this common estate-planning mistake. Here’s how to protect yours.
The article highlights a common estate-planning mistake that can destroy families and emphasizes that merely following paper guidelines is insufficient for protection.
- Dallas families displaced by fire and high carbon monoxide
Multiple families in Dallas were displaced due to a late-night fire at an apartment complex on Keller Springs Road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
- Amen, and amen again: New law takes aim at two problems for churches and families in Virginia
Virginia's new law 'Yes in God's Backyard' allows churches to sell unused property for community and church benefit. Newport News plans to implement the law next year, which was passed by the General Assembly.
- Mariners, families seek protection amid West Asia conflict
Mariners and their families are seeking protection due to the West Asia conflict, which is causing safety concerns and reducing job opportunities, challenging India's maritime ambitions.
- Distraught families given ashes of strangers as bodies of loved ones left to rot in 'horror scene' funeral parlour tell court 'no sentence could ever be enough'
Distraught families received ashes of strangers while their loved ones' bodies were left to rot in a funeral parlour described as a 'horror scene'. The funeral parlour told a court 'no sentence could ever be enough' regarding the situation.
- A 2-Year-Old’s Drowning and a Fight Over the Line Between Life and Death
A 2-year-old's drowning has sparked a legal and ethical debate as families sue to prevent doctors from performing brain death tests. The conflict highlights tensions over the medical and legal definitions of death.
- Don't wait for the first day: Tennessee education laws every family should know
The article outlines Tennessee education laws and policies that parents should be aware of before their child's school year begins. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these regulations to prepare for the upcoming academic term.
- £96billion tax raid to pay for Burnham's big spree as Tories claim PM's pledges will cost families an extra £4,300 a year: 'He's writing cheques the public can't cash'
A £96 billion tax increase is proposed to fund Burnham's spending plans, with the Conservative Party claiming this will cost families an additional £4,300 annually. Critics argue the Prime Minister's pledges involve 'cheques the public can't cash.'
- Bike riders cycle the Booty Loop for cancer survivors and their families in Myers Park
The annual 24 Hours of Booty fundraiser is taking place in Charlotte's Myers Park neighborhood to support local cancer patients and their families. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event, organized by the 24 Foundation, with Queen City News as a partner.
- Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes
Venezuelans held a vigil one month after the country's earthquakes, with families continuing to search collapsed buildings for missing loved ones.
- Families still searching for loved ones a month after Venezuela earthquakes, in photos
Families in Venezuela continue searching for loved ones a month after twin earthquakes, as crews remove rubble from collapsed buildings in La Guaira. The search for bodies persists amid ongoing efforts to clear debris.
- What's next for Paredes Middle School families, teachers?
A sudden proposed plan to close Paredes Middle School in Austin ISD is raising concerns from families and teachers in the district.
- Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
A ferry disaster in Guyana has left around 100 people feared dead, with 76 of the 179 believed to have been aboard surviving and 53 bodies recovered so far. Families of the victims are demanding answers.
- Heartbroken families break down in tears over extremely rare cancers in kids in rich California enclave
Heartbroken families in a wealthy California community are grieving over rare cancers affecting children and demanding answers. The families gathered publicly to address the unusual health crisis.
- As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby’s $1,000
President Trump promotes Trump Accounts as a means to reduce child poverty and enable more Americans to invest in the stock market. Some families remain awaiting a $1,000 payment for their child.
- Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes
Families in Venezuela continue to search through the rubble of their homes weeks after two major earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck the region. The ongoing efforts highlight the prolonged impact of the disasters on local communities.
- Families can save up to $2,500 on back-to-school shopping in these states thanks to upcoming tax-free holidays
Families in certain states can save up to $2,500 on back-to-school shopping during an upcoming tax-free holiday. Tax-free shopping begins this week for eligible purchases.
- Back-to-school shopping in full swing for local families
Local businesses and organizations in Hawaii are supporting families and teachers with free printing services and discounts on school supplies ahead of the new school year.
- Candidate Q&A: State House District 2 – Jonathan Kennealy
Jonathan Kennealy, a candidate for State House District 2, emphasizes listening to educators and families to rebuild a student-focused education system.
- Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council, Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū – Randy Konohia
Randy Konohia, a candidate for the Maui County Council in the Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū district, criticized Bill 9 for being rushed through despite its good intentions, causing uncertainty for families, homeowners, and workers.
- Britain's traveller hotspot where towns and villages fight 'never ending' battle with families who repeatedly return to illegal sites just months after being ordered to leave
Towns and villages in Britain's traveller hotspot are engaged in a recurring struggle with families who return to illegal sites months after being ordered to leave. The issue is described as a 'never ending' battle, highlighting persistent challenges with unauthorized encampments.
- Now Norway is hit by wildfires as more than 100 homes are destroyed and families forced to evacuate
Norway is experiencing wildfires that have destroyed over 100 homes and forced families to evacuate. The incident highlights significant damage and displacement in the affected areas.