Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Featuring a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones, it aims to boost representation and inclusion for children. Discover the details.
A former school bus aide in Colorado pleads guilty to assaulting three nonverbal autistic students. The abuse was uncovered via surveillance footage. Read the full story.
Discover how three graduates managed to pay off their student loans in under a decade. Their unique strategies offer valuable insights for UK borrowers tackling education debt.
Discover how three graduates in the US paid off student loans in under ten years. Learn their strategies for debt freedom, from refinancing to side hustles.
Bodycam footage captures the emotional moment deputies rescue a nonverbal autistic boy from a freezing pond and reunite him with his father. The child, known to be drawn to water, was saved in a dramatic Christmas night operation.
Tiffany Lee Griffith, a former police officer, is charged with child abuse after holding a six-year-old's head underwater. She was released on a $20,000 bond. Read the full details.
A coroner has criticised a carer's conduct after Jamie Cole, 25, from Weston-super-Mare, fell to his death from a Tenerife hotel balcony. Read the full inquest findings.
A Florida science teacher is accused of using a shared Google Doc to groom an underage pupil before engaging in sexual acts at school and his apartment. He faces serious charges.
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement with 450 clergy abuse survivors, a pivotal step in a long-running bankruptcy case. Discover the details of the historic agreement.
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Four Sydney men face charges for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material linked to a global network with ritualistic themes. Police seized thousands of videos. Read the full report.
Rosie O'Donnell reveals her autistic child's anger at Donald Trump, blaming him for their move to Ireland. Discover the full story behind their 'self-imposed exile' and the online backlash.
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
Emmerdale actor Bradley Riches reveals how drama classes transformed his life after being non-verbal until age 10. The autistic star opens up about his inspiring journey on Loose Women.
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
Three people in their 80s arrested over non-recent child sex abuse at Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. Report via 101 or live chat.
Martin Lewis urges 5 million Brits born 1985-2003 to check for student loan overpayments now. You could reclaim hundreds due to incorrect repayments.
Chloe Smith, an autistic woman, suffered catastrophic injuries after her go-kart accelerated uncontrollably at Fun Land. Her parents are now suing for $1 million. Read the full investigation.
Martin Lewis urges 5 million in the UK to check if they've overpaid their student loan. You could be due a refund if your income dropped below the threshold. Act now!
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
Former Man Utd star Paul Scholes receives an outpouring of support after sharing a heartwarming video teaching his autistic son, Aiden. Read the emotional story and public reaction.
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
Alicia Scholes, daughter of Manchester United icon Paul Scholes, shares heartfelt journey of raising her autistic son Arlo in moving family revelation about neurodiversity and parenting challenges.
Manchester United icon Paul Scholes shares emotional moment as autistic son's touching Old Trafford tribute leaves football community deeply moved in powerful family story.
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes announces departure from television work to dedicate more time to his 20-year-old autistic son, while confirming separation from wife after years of marriage.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes shares emotional journey raising his autistic son and how it's transformed his perspective on life beyond football.
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Model and TV personality Christine McGuinness opens up about the daily challenges and emotional struggles of raising three children with autism in a candid new interview.