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Young Adults More Likely to Try Vaping in Brazil, Study Finds

May 20, 2026

Between 2019 and 2023, Brazil saw a rise in the use of electronic nicotine devices, despite long-standing anti-smoking laws. Researchers analyzed survey data from over 126, 000 adults to see who was most likely to experiment with vapes. The study uncovered surprising trends. Young men aged 18 to 24

politics

When New York’s top bosses meet the mayor, who blinks first?

May 20, 2026

New York City’s business leaders had a golden chance to push back when Mayor Mamdani invited them for quick chats last week. The stated goal was smoothing feathers ruffled by his flashy social media post about billionaire Ken Griffin. Yet somehow Griffin’s name vanished from the private talks with J

entertainment

Music speaks louder than silence: why artists should use their voice

May 20, 2026

Cleveland buzzed with excitement when a rock legend took the stage, but this time fans weren’t just talking about the performance. They were asking the musician to stop sharing opinions. Behind the cheers, critics argued artists should only entertain. But music history shows that’s not how powerful

politics

Kentucky’s Big Vote: Who Wins the House Race?

May 20, 2026

Tuesday’s elections aren’t just about local choices—they’re a test of political power. In Kentucky’s Fourth District, a heated battle is underway between Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, backed by former President Donald Trump. Trump’s full support for Gallrein shows how much this race

politics

Why Rare Earth Metals in Central Asia Are Sparking Tension

May 20, 2026

Central Asia’s underground holds some of the world’s most valuable metals. Five countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—sit on vast deposits of rare earths, the minerals needed for phones, wind turbines, and fighter jets. For years, China has been the main supplier

health

Why Ebola in Africa is getting less attention than a cruise ship virus

May 20, 2026

Health experts are scratching their heads over why the world seems more worried about a handful of hantavirus cases on a cruise ship than a massive Ebola outbreak in Africa. While passengers played bingo on the water, a rare strain of Ebola was quietly tearing through the Democratic Republic of Cong

environment

Why Alaska should skip the gas pipeline dream

May 20, 2026

Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but

opinion

Casualties and Crimes: What Comes After Hamas’s Brutal Attacks?

May 20, 2026

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a violent assault that left deep scars on Israeli communities. Evidence gathered over two years now confirms what many suspected then: sexual violence wasn’t just random cruelty. It was planned. Footage released by Hamas itself showed parts of the attack, but the f

finance

The Quiet Builders of Modern Banking

May 20, 2026

The world of finance moves fast, but the people shaping its future often work behind the scenes. One of them is Garth Howat, who has spent nearly two decades turning complex financial puzzles into working systems. His focus isn’t on flashy apps or viral trends—it’s on the hidden gears that make mone

education

Schools need more money—here's how the budget hike affects local homeowners

May 20, 2026

The Baldwin-Whitehall school system plans to spend about 100. 7 million dollars next year, which is nearly 10 million more than this year’s spending. To cover the gap, leaders suggest raising property taxes by 4. 7 percent. The current tax rate sits at 25 mills, but if the plan passes, it will climb