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Brazil Boosts Ministry Budgets While Keeping Fiscal Goals in Check

May 22, 2026

The Brazilian government plans to lift the spending limits for its ministries, a move that will keep it within this year’s budget cap. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced the change on Thursday, saying it will be revealed in a report scheduled for Friday at 3 p. m. local time. Durigan explaine

politics

Louisiana voters push back against Governor’s bold changes

May 22, 2026

Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor

politics

Vaping Rules in Crisis: A Call to Protect Kids

May 21, 2026

A U. S. senator has asked the health secretary to stand against new, looser rules on flavored vaping products. The senator argues that these changes favour large tobacco firms and risk turning more children into nicotine users. The federal drug regulator has recently softened its position on flav

politics

Ballot Chaos Shows Maryland Needs Stronger Election Rules

May 21, 2026

Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag

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School Days Stretch: Pawtucket’s Extended Schedule Reveals Hidden Lessons

May 21, 2026

Pawtucket is turning back the calendar. A mistake in the school schedule has pushed the end of the year into July, adding extra days for students and teachers alike. The error was spotted when a state office checked if the district met its required 5 hours and 30 minutes of instruction per day. The

health

A Simple Diet Plan That Cuts Diabetes Risk by a Third

May 21, 2026

People have long believed that type‑2 diabetes can only be managed with medicine, not cured. A new study in Spain challenges that view by showing how a Mediterranean‑style diet, combined with calorie control and regular exercise, can lower the chance of developing diabetes by 31 percent over six yea

politics

Trump’s Endorsements Keep Him in the Lead

May 20, 2026

The night of Tuesday’s primary elections showed that Donald Trump still wields a strong pull over Republican voters. In Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie—known for his criticism of Trump—was beaten by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer who received the former president’s backing. The fight highli

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Republican Runoff Sets Stage for Senate Showdown in Georgia

May 20, 2026

A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow

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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

science

Rituals: Why We Keep Doing Them

May 19, 2026

People in every culture have a habit of doing rituals, from simple prayers to long pilgrimages. But why do they keep going on? Scientists split the answer into two big ideas. One side says rituals are ways people try to change uncertain things. Think of a family praying before a big test or a team