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News in English (USA) / 08.05.2026 / 22:00

California Launches First-in-the-Nation Free Diaper Program for Newborns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting new parents by providing free diapers to newborns leaving hospitals. This first-in-the-nation program will distribute 400 diapers per newborn at over 60 participating hospitals across the state, totaling an impressive 40 million diapers. The initiative is designed to alleviate the financial burden of raising children and promote family growth in California. However, the program has received mixed reactions, with some citizens questioning its priorities amid rising fuel prices.
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