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In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race
Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his critical race.
Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
Judge Excludes Key Confession in Sept. 11 Case
Prosecutors argued the statements by the defendant, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, were crucial evidence for the eventual death-penalty trial.
Vermont teen mental health and vaping rates show improvement
A new Vermont health report shows declining teen vaping rates and improved mental health metrics following the pandemic.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
This month’s options include an adaptation of an early Stephen King novel, jungle dinosaur battles and atmospheric thrillers.
Opinion | Democrats Want Fighters. A Former Republican Has Ideas.
On deep frustration with the Democratic establishment and potential souring among Trump supporters.
North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say
A North Carolina teenager is critically ill from a rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, that's found in warm freshwater, state health officials said.
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
A small gene-editing study significantly reduced LDL cholesterol levels, and the results have stuck a year later.
Wyoming Governor Objects to ‘Very Odd’ D.O.J. Election Monitoring
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.
Meet the Megadonors Who Have Poured $1.2 Billion Into the Midterms
The leaderboard of the top 20 donors is dominated by the tech industry and ultrawealthy Republicans.
Lake Ontario Didn’t Ask for Trump to Rename It
There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump’s latest priority seems to be “Making The Great Lakes Even Greater.”
Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero
President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.
Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case
A federal judge earlier ruled against Trump officials in a lawsuit accusing the university of allowing persistent antisemitism on campus.
Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.
High School Sports in the Heat
High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.
In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action
The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.
Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says
A whistleblower whose testimony helped build a child safety case against Meta Platforms said on Wednesday that the firm's settlement with a coalition of U.S. states does not meaningfully address harms from social media that he described in court.
Grand Theft Auto VI Has a New Trailer and Grand Ambitions
Of course you can steal cars in this Bonnie and Clyde story. In the series’s first game in 13 years, you can do almost anything else, too.
A Study of Brain Proteins Offers New Targets to Treat Autism
Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism.
Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.
Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.
Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.
How Scientific Is the Science-Fiction of ‘Dark Matter’?
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, the writer, a physicist by training, asked around. The answer? It’s complicated.
Meta to restrict teen social media use under $18 billion settlement
The settlement stems from a lawsuit brought by attorneys general from across the country, including New York.
Adding Anxiety and Suicide Screening to Depression Screening Identifies More At-Risk Adolescents
Depression screening alone missed more than half of adolescents with mental health concerns; combining anxiety and suicide risk assessments with it may reveal additional positive screens.
Meta settles $17B lawsuit with Iowa and 46 other states over teen mental health claims
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with 47 states, including Iowa, over allegations that its platforms harmed teens' mental health, with Iowa set to receive $126 million over the next decade.
Will Meta’s Changes Benefit Young Users’ Mental Health?
Psychologists said the changes were a symbolic victory, but warned their effectiveness might be limited.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
Meta's $18 billion lawsuit changes the future of social media
The historic settlement may change the future of social media. It may mean little for the teens at the heart of the lawsuit.
How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.
Sonoma County breaks ground on new behavioral health facility for teens, young adults
Sonoma County crews were beginning work this week on a new mental health and substance use disorder facility for local youth, advancing a project meant to reduce reliance on out-of-county facilities.
On Happiness, Politics, Language and the Universe: The Week 10 Winners of Our Summer Reading Contest
As our contest comes to a close, we honor a video and three essays, and hear reflections on this year’s submissions from our judges.
Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’
Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.
Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too
Her vision to launch businesses to bring fans closer while protecting her intellectual property was ahead of her time.
Even as Trump’s Standing Slips, He Slingshots Darline Graham to Victory
After facing low approval ratings and endorsement setbacks, the president made a show of force in lifting Darline Graham to the Republican nomination for Senate in South Carolina.
‘Intrinsic Capacity’: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Never Heard of
Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.
Anyadike urged to build on record-breaking debut
Robert Earnshaw says Noah Anyadike has achieved something "incredible" by becoming Cardiff City's youngest ever first-team player – but has told the teenage defender the hard work starts now. Academy player Anyadike, from Carmarthenshire, made his senior debut in Tuesday's EFL Cup defeat to Norwich City at the age of 15 years and 98 days old.
In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race
A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.
Meta trial reveals low adoption of Instagram 'Take a Break' feature
The head of Instagram testified during a high-stakes trial that the company spent years trying to persuade teens to use its well-being feature.
Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.
Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.
Election Live Updates: South Carolina and Oklahoma Primary Runoffs Will Test Trump's Influence
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has President Trump’s backing in her bid for the South Carolina seat. Oklahoma is also holding primary runoffs.
South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.
New Hampshire teen survey shows improved mental health, community connection
New Hampshire teenagers are reporting healthier behaviors than previous years.
Best and highest-ranked college or university in every US state
Choosing where to go for college can be one of the biggest decisions teenagers and their families make. Here's the best college in your state.
Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
Stand Up for Heroes will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall in New York City with a performance by Bruce Springsteen and jokes by Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart. The
Parents can monitor teen Uber rides with new live-stream tool
Uber launches a live-stream feature, letting guardians view trips, as the company addresses safety concerns.
Teachers and teens experienced hands-on learning at FGCU this summer
Faculty, staff and students at Florida Gulf Coast University know this community is never one to take much of a
CT AHEC and Public Health Department Sanitarians Team Up With Teens for Workshop to Solve a Food Illness Outbreak
CT AHEC's Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) program in action.
The science behind later school start times
As Pennsylvania districts consider later bells, Penn Medicine sleep and neuroscience experts explain why adolescent biology can make early school start times especially challenging.
NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 for better health
DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 — Fifteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting...
John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran Must Overcome a Troubled History
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
Forensic Scientists Use ‘Breakthrough’ Method to Identify 9/11 Victim
DNA analysts at the New York City medical examiner’s office partnered with a squad of local detectives skilled at genealogical research.
Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.
A new survey suggests teen mental health in Vermont is finally improving
About a quarter — 23% — of high school students in Vermont reported being sad or hopeless in 2025. That’s significantly down from a high of 31% in 2019.
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her Senate run in South Carolina and pressured other allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers weighed in. Will it be enough?
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Partners with Horror Inc.
The companies work together to bring the world of Jason Voorhees, a Halloween icon, to life through an immersive walkthrough.
I was homeless as a teen. Now I coach Aryna Sabalenka.
Jason Stacy was largely homeless from 12 to 15. Now he coaches Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open and uses lessons from his childhood with elite athletes.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: U.S. sees sharp rise in type 2 diabetes among children and teens
The study’s authors said the findings should be a wakeup call for parents to support healthy eating and daily physical activity for kids.
Tulsa knife sharpener turns teenage fundraiser into full-time business
What began as a teenage fundraiser has turned into a full-time, mobile business for a Tulsa man.
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
Los Angeles Dodgers Owner’s Troubles Roil Insurance World
Federal investigations of Mark Walter’s business empire have put a spotlight on private-equity-owned insurers that invest premiums in risky assets.
Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Want You to Watch Everything From One App: Theirs
YouTube is racing to catch up to Amazon, which already offers users the chance to subscribe to services like HBO Max from within its app. Netflix is increasingly open to the idea, too.
As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
Book Review: ‘Heart of Glass,’ by Jennifer Hillier
In Jennifer Hillier’s new book, a woman must confront her traumatic past after a body washes up on the shores of her seaside town.
Maker of Clear Eyes Recalls Nearly 40,000 Bottles Over Contamination Risk
Federal safety regulators said the maker of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief voluntarily recalled the drops because of a “lack of assurance of sterility.”
Cyberbullying may fuel teen mental health problems through loneliness, study finds
Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and behavioral difficulties, research suggests.
The science behind social media bans, and why they don’t work
Explore the ineffectiveness of social media bans for teenagers and discover solutions that promote healthy digital habits instead.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.
Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.
The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.
How a Louisiana teenager decided to have surgery for a curved spine
Scoliosis is diagnosed if there is greater than a 10-degree curve of the spine in the coronal plane. Stella's spine turned 52 degrees to the right at one part.
A ‘Survivor’ Castaway’s First Challenge: Finding an Apartment
Stephanie Berger was pretty confident about securing a spot on the 48th season of the reality TV series. She was far less certain about her house-hunting skills.
Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94
A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. “I couldn’t get elected today,” she said in 2013.
U.S. Economy Could Feel the Sting From Trade War With Canada
A tit-for-tat trade fight between the two allies could create new headaches for consumers and businesses already stung by high prices.
Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros. Deal
The discussions on Monday are an early effort to resolve a lawsuit that California and 11 other states filed to block Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Cases of ‘scromiting’ condition tied to cannabis use spike among teens, young adults: New study
The syndrome has long been linked to chronic use of marijuana.
Harvard’s A.I. Clones Will Hear Your Start-Up Pitch Now
To create a new $699 bootcamp for entrepreneurs, Harvard Business School made A.I. versions of its faculty.
How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
Mapping America’s Largest ‘Dead Zone’
In a decades-long crisis, marine life has suffered as oxygen periodically dwindles in waters along the Gulf Coast.
From Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma to Brandon Flowers: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
A film-maker’s attempt to reboot a horror movie franchise is derailed by her wild relationship with its former star, and the Killers frontman gets rustic
El Paso health officials urge vaccines as whooping cough cases rise in the city
Pertussis is resurging in El Paso: cases jumped from 0 in 2023 to 8 in 2024 and 19 in 2025, hitting infants and teens hardest. Health officials point to waning immunity and urge Tdap boosters.
Trump Accounts Get an Unlikely Endorser: Gavin Newsom
Mr. Newsom, the governor of California, normally has harsh words for President Trump. But he called the new children’s savings accounts “one of the best things” the president has done.
America Ends a Summer of Lightning-Fast Primaries and Political Speed Dating
Plot twists in several states have led to rapid-fire races that have felt more reminiscent of European-style snap campaigns than traditional American marathons.
Trump Threatens Defamation Suit Over National Guard Report, Aiming to Intimidate a Critic
It was the latest example of President Trump’s bid to use the legal system against those who voice unflattering facts and opinions generally protected by the First Amendment.
CHEERS! Building A Better Future For Women’s Health Outcomes
CHEERS Foundation celebrates fifteen years, investing in women's health through research, education and community care supporting prevention before crisis.
John Foster Brings Heart and Hometown Roots to Grange Fair Grandstand
Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of "American Idol," before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now has him traveling the country, Foster was a teenager in Louisiana who almost didn't sing at all.
Seattle Times Columnist Resigns After Paper Scrapped Trans Sports Column
Matt Calkins, a longtime sports columnist, said editors had refused to publish a column about transgender athletes in women’s competitions.
Aisha Wahab Wins California Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Darline Graham’s Debate Misstep Tests South Carolina’s Appetite for a Political Newcomer
Senator Darline Graham has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.
Canada-set teen drama “Sterling Point” renewed for season 2
The hit Prime Video series, created by Megan Park, premiered on the streamer on Aug. 5.
THIRTEENTH FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PARTNERS WITH HORROR, INC. TO BRING JASON UNIVERSE TO LIFE THIS HALLOWEEN
/PRNewswire/ -- This Halloween season, fans of one of horror's most iconic slashers will have the chance to step directly into the world of Jason Voorhees as...
Constitutional Politics in Action – Part I: The Petitions for the Constitutional Review of the 16th and the 17th Amendments of the Hungarian Fundamental Law
The Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary group submitted petitions to the Constitutional Court in July 2026 challenging Hungary’s newly adopted Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments. The petitions demonstrate how constitutional doctrine can be strategically reconfigured when political actors move from exercising constitutional power to challenging its exercise by others. After losing control of constitutional power, Fidesz strategically reconfigures elements of domestic doctrine that had been used to resist its own autocratization.