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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Nearly every California county saw a drop in children’s eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds. One ...

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The Supreme Court rebuked California early in March for forcing schools to hide students’ gender transitions from their parents. The legal stakes in this case are significant, but it also exposes a ...