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What caregivers should know about online gaming safety after a Wisconsin family’s lawsuit against Roblox

On Wednesday, a family in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the video game giant Roblox, alleging that it failed to protect their child from abuse. A researcher focusing on adolescent internet use gives advice for parents on how to navigate platforms like these.

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Lake Winnebago wild rice restoration project continues despite federal funding cut

One of Wisconsin’s most iconic aquatic plants has been in decline in recent years. A project to reseed wild rice in one of Wisconsin’s largest lakes was rocked when the Trump administration abruptly pulled millions in funding earlier this year.

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Wisconsin autism researcher urges nuance after Trump announcement on Tylenol links

President Donald Trump on Monday announced an alleged tie between autism and acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. A Wisconsin researcher said identifying why children are born with autism is more complex than the White House let on.

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New novel explores tension, heartbreak in a rural Wisconsin neonatal intensive care unit

Lawrence University English professor David McGlynn’s debut novel “Everything We Could Do” draws from his family’s experiences and that of others to capture a snapshot into the life of parents and staffers in a NICU.

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