3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (440+ words) Now, in 2026, Gen Z feels lost. It feels betrayed. And it feels left in the lurch. Because at the end of the day, governments around the world seem more willing to spend money on weapons than on sustainability. They spend…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (207+ words) Expert opinion from University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau In his book The Anxious Generation, psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt made a case for mobile phones and social media causing an epidemic of mental illness. The book resonated widely, particularly…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago  (507+ words) You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind is blowing on teen social media bans. The bans are everywhere, and more are coming. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this week that the EU will…...

35+ min ago  (475+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. — As families across Louisiana prepare for a new school year, Dudley DeBosier is giving back through its Back-to-School Gift Card Giveaway, a community-focused campaign designed to help ease the cost of school supplies for households across the…...

14+ min ago  (216+ words) KENTWOOD, Mich. (ABC 4) — Due to hazardous air quality, the Maranda Park Party Recess at Endeavor Elementary School moved indoors, but more than 600 kids still were able to enjoy a fun day of community connection. Students from across Kentwood Public Schools…...

38+ min ago  (678+ words) TikTok is facing growing scrutiny in the UK over concerns involving child safety controls and AI-generated shopping videos. Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into whether the platform uses effective systems to identify children and protect them from harmful content....

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (277+ words) United Way Northumberland has officially launched its 2026 Backpacks for Kids campaign, marking the program’s 21st year of helping local students head back to school with the supplies they need to succeed. The annual initiative provides new backpacks and essential school supplies…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (249+ words) HOUSTON (July 16, 2026) – Researchers have uncovered a novel biological pathway that can lead to seizures when disrupted. The findings also provide a new approach to improve the diagnosis of epilepsy, for which a genetic cause cannot be found in about 50 % of…...

38+ min ago  (466+ words) Partly sunny with a few isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. COLUMBIA — The Boone County Children's Services Fund is changing to ensure three priority areas guide where funding is allocated. Those three areas are…...

9+ min ago  (117+ words) By Rabbi Jon Roos This week’s Torah portion is Devarim: Deuteronomy 1:1 — 3:22 I can tell how and from where people know me by the name they use when calling me. Camp friends call me one thing, family call me another, and…...