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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Supreme Court rules against trans girls participating in single-sex sports, but leaves open larger questions of trans rights

The Supreme Court’s rulings on Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. focused on transgender students participating on sports teams, but likely has broader implications.

Supreme Court rules against trans girls participating in single-sex sports, but leaves open larger questions of trans rights
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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
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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
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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|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots

When Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in Rome in 1986 to protest the arrival of Italy's first McDonald's, Edward Mukiibi was not yet born.

Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots
Education|World

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate

A federal appeals court ended a more than six-decade-old federal oversight of a Louisiana school system related to a desegregation mandate, a court

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate
Americas|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US|World

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
Business|Economy|Education|Health

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Sports|US

No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says

Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur draft

No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says
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Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

Senate Democrats have blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war
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Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants

Top U.S. universities and research advocates urged President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to withdraw a proposed rule on federal grants

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI startup Reflection signs over $1 billion computing deal with Nebius

AI startup Reflection said on Tuesday it has signed a more than $1 billion deal to secure computing capacity from Nebius, including access to Nvidia's latest chips.

AI startup Reflection signs over $1 billion computing deal with Nebius
Education|Europe|Political|World

Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election

A woodwork teacher in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt has triggered a dispute over political expression in the

Schools become battleground as Germany's far-right AfD eyes regional election
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Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows

Most people back the idea of providing refuge to those fleeing war or persecution, even in countries where governments have restricted refugee intakes, such

Most support refuge for people fleeing persecution, Ipsos poll shows
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What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy
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Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races

Senator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races

Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers detect sugar in interstellar space for the first time

Astronomers detect sugar in interstellar space for the first time

Astronomers detect sugar in interstellar space for the first time
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More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
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Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members
Education|Political|World

Metro Atlanta parents, students push for school policy protecting students from ICE: "Students deserve to start the year without the fear..."

Metro Atlanta parents, students push for school policy protecting students from ICE: "Students deserve to start the year without the fear..."

Metro Atlanta parents, students push for school policy protecting students from ICE: "Students deserve to start the year without the fear..."
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims
Education|Environment|Science

How one Atlanta camp is growing the next generation of environmental stewards

How one Atlanta camp is growing the next generation of environmental stewards

How one Atlanta camp is growing the next generation of environmental stewards
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement

What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood
Education|Health|Science

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

Spoonerisms can be silly and make you laugh. But linguists see something more: a rare glimpse of how the mind plans speech before we even open our mouths.

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building a long-term base on the Moon will require extensive planning – a planetary geologist describes the considerations that go into it

A lunar base could allow for research, economic activities and lunar mining. Such an operation has potential benefits, but lots of challenges await NASA.

Building a long-term base on the Moon will require extensive planning – a planetary geologist describes the considerations that go into it