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'Momfluencers' urged to stop showing kids on social media

On social media platforms, so-called "momfluencers" share parenting tips, tribulations and candid moments raising their children. Given its focus on kids, it raises questions about privacy, consent and who benefits financially. Some states are responding with new laws. Stephanie Sy discussed the trend with Fortesa Latifi of Teen Vogue.

'Momfluencers' urged to stop showing kids on social media

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    Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun

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    Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens. Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun captures how gun violence affects young Americans. PBS News Student Reporting Labs in collaboration with 14 student journalists from five U.S. cities, offer a look into how the same young people that have survived these traumatic events are leading the fight for a safer future.

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