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Today: July 19, 2026
Today: July 19, 2026

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Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Autistic children drown at alarming rates - swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives

Water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, but without proper safety precautions, they can be a source of danger for autistic kids.

Autistic children drown at alarming rates - swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

After ‘Heated Rivalry’ mania, a very adult ‘Heartstopper’ is here

After ‘Heated Rivalry’ mania, a very adult ‘Heartstopper’ is here

After ‘Heated Rivalry’ mania, a very adult ‘Heartstopper’ is here
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
Economy|Education|World

Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks

A new wave of U.S. attacks on Iran has plunged Iranians back into deep uncertainty and anxiety after a period of relative calm while a shaky ceasefire

Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
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Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family

Japan’s parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage males can become emperor

Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
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China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
Education|Health|Science|Technology

South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer

A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their hands or aid

South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World

Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security

Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Health|Political|US

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods
Education|World

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
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Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday

Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'I'm thanking God': Boys knock on stranger's door after creek flood traps 2 in rushing water

'I'm thanking God': Boys knock on stranger's door after creek flood traps 2 in rushing water

'I'm thanking God': Boys knock on stranger's door after creek flood traps 2 in rushing water
Education|Health|Political|Sports

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling

Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball

Jordan Walker hopes his star-making turn at the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball

Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball
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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
Business|Economy|Education|World

Hungary government reports Orban-era IT contracts to police

Hungary's government said on Thursday it sent a report to police about the suspected misuse of public funds during purchases of educational software made by the previous

Hungary government reports Orban-era IT contracts to police
Business|Education|World

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Children, 42 dogs removed from 'very filthy' southern Indiana home; mother arrested

Children, 42 dogs removed from 'very filthy' southern Indiana home; mother arrested

Children, 42 dogs removed from 'very filthy' southern Indiana home; mother arrested
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Patricia Lockwood wins $10,000 Gabe Hudson Prize for a dark, comic COVID-19 novel

Patricia Lockwood wins this year's Gabe Hudson Prize for her novel “Will There Ever Be Another You.”

Patricia Lockwood wins $10,000 Gabe Hudson Prize for a dark, comic COVID-19 novel
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Repeated storms are turning disaster recovery into a way of life, and leaving communities facing disaster fatigue

Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they’re hit again and again.

Repeated storms are turning disaster recovery into a way of life, and leaving communities facing disaster fatigue
Crime|Education|Health

Mother of 4-year-old student restrained at James F. Condon School speaks out

Mother of 4-year-old student restrained at James F. Condon School speaks out

Mother of 4-year-old student restrained at James F. Condon School speaks out
Business|Education|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future

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Soccer-A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future
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Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams

Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams

Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Dentist accused of giving 4‑year‑old lethal doses of sedatives during routine procedure, police say

Dentist accused of giving 4‑year‑old lethal doses of sedatives during routine procedure, police say

Dentist accused of giving 4‑year‑old lethal doses of sedatives during routine procedure, police say
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|World

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem

The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
Business|Education|Sports|World

Soccer-'Crisis' in youth sports comes into focus after early US World Cup exit

Another early World Cup exit underscores a fractured youth sports culture in the United States, as the nation hopes to catch up

Soccer-'Crisis' in youth sports comes into focus after early US World Cup exit
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance
Education|World

India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike

An activist's hunger strike has become a rallying point for India’s new Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-led movement that emerged in response to exam paper leaks and student suicides

India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|World

Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship

A former cargo ship captain has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet who was working on the vessel as part of an academy training program

Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship
Education|US|World

Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia

The Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history

Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology|US|World

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment

Democratic debate to replace Platner in Maine will have 8 candidates

The news station hosting a Democratic U.S.

Democratic debate to replace Platner in Maine will have 8 candidates
Education|Health

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?
Arts|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China

Sakolsky Forest: How a Pennsylvania teacher’s good deed 27 years ago grew into a 50,000-tree forest in China
Crime|Education|Political|Technology

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

This is how to stretch your new car buying dollars in 2026, according to Edmunds

Car buyers looking to save money in 2026 can stretch their budgets by shopping strategically

This is how to stretch your new car buying dollars in 2026, according to Edmunds
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space

Stories about young queer people coming of age and finding love have touched people across age and identity, bringing healing after the AIDS crisis and harsh upbringings.

‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

In Georgia's Serenbe community, a philosophy of people and nature over cars takes center stage

In Georgia's Serenbe community, a philosophy of people and nature over cars takes center stage

In Georgia's Serenbe community, a philosophy of people and nature over cars takes center stage
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Philadelphia’s rich history of children’s television includes ‘Double Dare’ and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah

Philadelphia produced some of the most popular and longest-running local children’s shows in television history.

Philadelphia’s rich history of children’s television includes ‘Double Dare’ and a golden age of local hosts like Chief Halftown and Captain Noah
Education|Health|Technology|World

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary
Education|Entertainment|Technology

Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy!’ writer

Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy!’ writer

Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy!’ writer