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In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.
Meta Challenges New Mexico's $3.7 Billion Plan for Teen Mental Health in Social Media Trial
By Diana Novak Jones May 13 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force the company to pay for mental health care for all of the state's teenagers and not just those it ...
Confusing THC Vape laws don’t change the health risks for teens, experts warn
THC vape pens are becoming harder for parents and teachers to recognize. Some devices are designed to look like USB drives, highlighters, or other everyday electronics — making them easy for teens to hide. Now, with changing policies surrounding THC products in Texas, experts worry some teenagers may wrongly assume vaping THC is harmless.
Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
The president’s middle son is said to be joining his father in a “personal capacity” rather than to make business deals.
Eric Trump, Who Runs the Family Business, Hops Along on the Plane to China
The president’s middle son is said to be joining his father in a “personal capacity” rather than to make business deals.
Weymouth teen, dad start birdhouse business Chirp
A Weymouth father and daughter turned a backyard project into a growing business inspired by architecture and family time.
At Cannes 2026, Gaza Becomes a Political Flashpoint
The event’s leaders immediately jumped into the debate over whether festival participants should speak out on issues like Israel and Gaza.
Who Is Traveling With Trump to China?
President Trump arrived in Beijing, ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping of China. Among those accompanying Mr. Trump were top administration officials and business leaders.
Tariff Refunds Begin to Reach Businesses as Trump Lashes Out at Court
The government must return about $160 billion, plus interest, collected from duties deemed illegal and potentially more if it loses a related tariff case.
A Physicist Who Thinks in Poetry from the Cosmic Edge
In her second pop-science book, theoretical cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein returns to her celestial and cultural roots.
Opinion | Unfortunately, We Have to Take Spencer Pratt Seriously as a Politician
Reality stars and influencers in government are here to stay.
AI Chatbots For Mental Health – What Works, What Harms, and What’s Next
More than half of all Americans have used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Copilot, and one in three teenagers use one daily. AI chatbots, which
Andreessen Horowitz Is Playing Politics Like No Other
“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.
Eating Healthy? No, They’re Eating Biblically.
A diet inspired by the Bible has found new audiences online in the Make America Healthy Again era.
OPINION: Against all odds, a small school in a big city is changing lives by focusing on emotions
Emotional health intake forms help assess what is going on inside the heart of troubled teens even before they enter the classroom
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
Asking Eric: Youth podcaster ghosted by professional contacts
Teen with sports broadcasting dreams wishes professionals in the industry were better about responding.
Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn
Cindy Burbank has said she intends to exit the general-election race, clearing the field for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate, to face Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican.
Secret Service Makes Case for Security Funding Amid G.O.P. Unease on Ballroom
The presidential protection agency detailed how it would use a proposed $1 billion as Republicans asked for more detail and Democrats went on the attack.
Trump Administration Expected to Tap Longtime ICE Official to Lead Agency
David Venturella’s expected appointment is in line with a push by Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, to keep his department under the radar and out of headlines.
Trump Says Americans’ Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War
Asked whether Americans’ financial situation was motivating him to make a deal, President Trump said bluntly, “Not even a little bit.”
P.C.O.S. Has Been Renamed P.M.O.S. Doctors Hope It Will Improve Care for Millions.
The condition has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or P.M.O.S., to better reflect its wide-ranging health effects.
Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitions
The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas NYU Langone Over Youth Trans Care
The action, initiated by the U.S. attorney’s office in North Texas, could set up a showdown between NYU Langone and the Justice Department.
Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
Raffensperger Event Is Disrupted by ‘Active Threat,’ Bomb Squad on Site
The discovery of a suspicious object disrupted a campaign stop for Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state in Georgia, who is running for governor.
Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host’s Racist Remark About Jeffries
Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.
UK Bond Yields Rise With Starmer’s Future as Prime Minister in Doubt
The yields on British debt pushed higher as the country’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, confronted a rebellion from members of his party.
Teen builds ‘Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle’ to detect ecological threats
High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.
Americans monitored after return from hantavirus-stricken ship: Updates
Eighteen Americans who were on the MV Hondius are being monitored at medical facilities in the United States.
After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says. Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers ...
How an ‘Impossible’ Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough
The new strategy also holds promise for lung and colon tumors. Here’s how scientists discovered it.
Why Your Life Is Now on Subscriptions
As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
UToledo Health Recognizes Outstanding Nurses
Fourteen UTMC nurses were honored last week for their commitment to excellence in patient care and professional practice.
Kari Lake, Who Led Effort to Shutter Voice of America, Is Named Ambassador to Jamaica
Ms. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
RFK Jr. Says Men in the '70s Had Twice as Much Sperm as Teenage Boys Today: 'Existential Crisis'
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. characterized the United States' declining birth rate as an "existential crisis," claiming that men in the 1970s had "twice the sperm count" as teenagers today during a White House event on maternal health on Monday, May 11.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map
A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.
How Democratic Divisions Are Playing Out in NYC’s Primary Races
Establishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.
Why Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are Stuck
The G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
Dean Buntrock, Maestro of Waste Management, Dies at 94
Anticipating how the environmental movement would affect trash disposal in the United States, he built a 12-truck garbage company into a coast-to-coast behemoth.
Iowa politics: Watch KCCI's full interviews with all 5 GOP candidates for governor
Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman and Adam Steen are competing for the GOP nomination and the chance to face Democrat Rob Sand in November.
5 Key Facts on Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Nineteen percent of adolescents experience moderate to severe anxiety and 2 million have a substance use disorder. This analysis covers the latest data on adolescent mental illness, suicide and drug overdose trends, and access to care.
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
US health authorities to give update on American passengers returning from hantavirus-hit ship
Seventeen American passengers from the virus-hit MV Hondius have returned to the US to be evaluated at a quarantine facility in Nebraska, with one confirmed case.
Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw
The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.
A Fish That Hitches Rides Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine
The remora often latches on to the exteriors of larger marine creatures. But sometimes it travels in a more intrusive spot: inside a manta ray’s backside.
They sent their teens away for treatment. Then, everything unraveled.
After two suicides led to the sudden closure of Asheville Academy, families who had spent thousands were left scrambling to help their kids in crisis.
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump’s meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China.
Scientists Press Congress on Dismissal of National Science Foundation Board and Research Funding
The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.
Book Review: ‘When the Forest Breathes,’ by Suzanne Simard
Suzanne Simard’s new book urges Western science to take a lesson from the more holistic Indigenous approach to forest preservation.
Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
Opinion | We’re Thinking About Mental Health Diagnoses All Wrong
Neither genetics nor brain scans can distinguish a person with depression, A.D.H.D. or autism from one without.
How Healthy Are Artichokes?
Nutritionists say it’s worth putting in the work to enjoy the benefits of these spiky bulbs. (But it’s OK to cheat, too.)
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.
How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
Iran Responds to Latest U.S. Plan to End War
The two countries have been discussing a 30-day extension to the cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response
A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.
Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map
A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.
What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
Why Some People Are Allergic to ‘Peanut Butter Raises’
The beloved spread has become a metaphor for things that are less than delicious.
Sales Are Up. Celebrities Are In. Is Gap Officially Back?
Richard Dickson has drawn inspiration from the clothing retailer’s early days as he tries to regain its cultural cachet.
One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint
As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
Rudy Giuliani Once Helped a Fellow Mayor Get Health Care
As the former mayor seeks help from the World Trade Center Health Program, an episode where he helped his predecessor John V. Lindsay carries resonance.
DOH recruits Teen Health and Media Survey participants via email
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next two months. Information collected will be used to develop and improve health programs and services for Hawaiʻi’s youth.
Video: The G.O.P. Rush To Break Up Majority-Black Districts
Republican-controlled legislatures in the South are breaking up majority-Black congressional districts in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling. Our national politics reporter Nick Corasaniti describes what it means for the midterms.
MI KEMACHA YISROEL: Monsey Teen’s “Tefillin App” Celebrates 100,000 Tefillin Milestone With Inspiring Event
An inspiring evening celebrating Torah, growth, and commitment to mitzvos took place on Thursday evening 18-year-old Monsey resident Ushi Hess marked a major mi
How to get your teens more engaged with politics
A new poll suggests that many teenagers are anxious about their futures and are unsure about whether to vote in the next general election or not.The
Turning passion into business: Tennessee community rallies behind a 15-year-old baker
Teenager Grace Nirmaier turned a hobby into Baked by Grace, a thriving bakery in Maynardville, Tennessee, inspiring locals with her ambition and sweet treats.
Gen Z teens are suddenly obsessed with hacky sacks
A Gen X college staple is the hottest trend sweeping high schools. It's the hacky sack. They're sold out all over.
A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.
How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
Redistricting Ruling in Virginia Adds to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Headaches
Gov. Abigail Spanberger had initially been skeptical of the push for new maps, but as the state’s leading Democrat she had a political stake in its fate.
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.
Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
Long Island student takes top spot at state science fair
11 local teens have advanced from the state level to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix on May 9-15.
U.S. Conducts Third Boat Strike in 5 Days, Killing 2 and Leaving a Survivor
Of the 57 attacks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against boats accused of drug trafficking, there have rarely been survivors.
After Frederiksen Falls Short in Denmark, Right-Leaning Politician Is Asked to Form Government
King Frederik X has appointed a right-leaning politician to try to form the next government.
Why limiting teen phone usage has health benefits
Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, joined the discussion to address the topic of cell phone use among students and the implications of school-wide bans.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Allow it to Use New Voting Map
State officials urged the justices to allow them to jettison Alabama’s congressional district map, citing the Supreme Court’s recent decision that dealt a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
Britain Has Entered a New Era of Multiparty Politics. It’s Messy.
A voting system created when two parties dominated is being tested by the rise of newer competitors.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
Among this month’s picks: a zombie road movie, an alien action movie and Gerard Butler in a postapocalyptic sequel.
In Huge Blow to Democrats, Virginia Court Strikes Down House Map
The decision by the state’s top court is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms.
She Tried to Help Schools Build Healthier Playgrounds. Then Her E.P.A. Grant Was Canceled.
Kirsten Beyer was assessing the benefits of improving school playgrounds in Milwaukee. Then her E.P.A. grant was canceled.
California Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces Standoff
Forced to fight for political survival because of redistricting, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, are accusing each other of being insufficiently MAGA.
DOH RECRUITS TEEN HEALTH AND MEDIA SURVEY PARTICIPANTS VIA MAIL
HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next two months. Information collected will be used to develop and improve health programs and services for Hawaiʻi’s youth. In the coming weeks, some households across the state will receive a mailed letter from DOH with […]
A couple lives in 527-square-foot tiny house; it saves them money
Jessica Rust and her husband bought a tiny home outside New Orleans for $37,500. Thirteen years later, they love the financial freedom it gives them.
Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
See How the G.O.P. Cut Up Tennessee’s Only Majority Black District
A recent Supreme Court ruling makes it much harder to argue that a map illegally dilutes Black voting power. Tennessee has since broken up a predominantly Black district.
A State Budget That Speaks to a New Political Reality
Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders announced a handshake deal on a budget that includes a second-home tax, expanded child care in the city and a ban on ICE agents’ wearing of masks.
U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.
Trump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace Access
Saudi Arabia’s refusal of support suggests that President Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.
U.S. and Zambia Feud: Trump Health Aid Deal Stalls Over Critical Minerals
The tussle put a spotlight on the administration’s attempt to replace the United States Agency for International Development with a new, “America First” alternative.
Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party
In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, the Pennsylvania senator wrote that while he was “at odds” with the party’s approach to some issues, his values had not changed.