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'Understanding How Teens See Gun Violence'

May 1, 2026

The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th

politics

A New Look at Puerto Rico Tax Plans

May 1, 2026

The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,

health

Shifting How Hospitals Get Paid: What It Means for Doctors and Patients

May 1, 2026

In China, the way hospitals earn money is changing. The old system paid doctors for every test and treatment they gave, called Fee‑for‑Service (FFS). Now the government is moving toward a new model known as Diagnosis‑Related Groups (DRGs), where hospitals receive one set payment for each patient’s d

science

Brain Boost: How Motivation Shapes Learning in the First Year of a New Language

May 1, 2026

People who start learning a new language often see their brains change in surprising ways. In a year-long study, researchers followed learners to watch how the brain’s structure and function shifted as they improved. They also measured how much students wanted to succeed, their confidence, and the t

finance

A Stock Market Swerve: Why a Big Short Expert Is Betting Against a Credit‑Score Giant

May 1, 2026

Steve Eisman, once known for predicting the housing crash, says he’s happy with the overall market but sees a chance to short a specific tech‑related name. He argues that today’s economy feels like last year: credit remains strong, artificial intelligence drives big spending, and growth is uneven ac

celebrities

Shocking Lawsuit Fight Over Confidentiality Deals

May 1, 2026

Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co

health

Survival in a Rural Hospital: A Low‑Cost Plan for Babies with Harlequin Skin Disease

May 1, 2026

A baby born early in a small countryside hospital faced a severe skin condition that can kill many newborns. The place did not have fancy incubators, constant monitoring machines, or doctors who specialize in newborn care. It also lacked the medicine that is usually given right after birth. The t

sports

Lane Kiffin keeps teasing Ole Miss from afar

May 1, 2026

New Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding isn’t worried about Lane Kiffin’s social media shots at his old team. Kiffin, now at LSU, has a history of playful jabs at Ole Miss and its fans since leaving in November. But Golding sees it differently. “Lane is Lane, ” Golding said in late April. “He jokes

politics

What Americans Really Believe About Human Rights—and Why It Matters

May 1, 2026

A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th

politics

How Washington Can Save Millions by Listening to Insiders

May 1, 2026

Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of