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When Faith and Politics Clash: What’s Really Eroding America

June 25, 2026

The U. S. has long prided itself on being a nation where people can practice any faith—or none at all. Yet there’s an unspoken agreement across religions: help those in need, stand up for justice, and treat others with kindness. Even people without a religious bone in their body often live by these

environment

AI’s Hidden Costs: More Than Just Energy Use

June 25, 2026

A single data center in Texas can guzzle 10 million gallons of water a day—enough to drain a key aquifer that feeds thousands of homes and farms. This isn’t an outlier; it’s a pattern. As AI tools like chatbots explode in popularity, the tech industry’s hunger for electricity and water is reshaping

environment

Are data centers worth the hidden costs?

June 25, 2026

A quiet industry boom is happening in towns across America. Tech companies are building huge data centers in places where people live and work. These centers power things like AI chatbots and cloud storage, but they also use massive amounts of water and electricity. In some areas, they drink up more

environment

Money and health: a $150 million deal after years of poison claims

June 25, 2026

In 2005, families living near a smelter in Peru noticed something was wrong. Kids who played outside came home with stomach aches. Teachers saw students struggling to focus in class. The area had higher rates of anemia and slower growth in children than nearby towns. Over time, residents connected t

business

Reviving Bay City’s Historic Heart with Café Plans and Grants

June 25, 2026

Lumberman’s Mercantile isn’t just a store anymore. It’s turning into a café too, thanks to a $25, 000 grant that aims to boost small businesses and restore old buildings. The store sits in a 143-year-old brick building on Midland Street in Bay City, a street known for its mix of old and new business

education

How a Teen-Led Group Brings Science to 100, 000 Kids—and What It Takes to Keep It Running

June 25, 2026

At 16, Iona Nandy splits her time between high school and running a student-led startup that teaches science to kids nationwide. Her group, STEMsters, sends volunteers into classrooms—or sometimes just into Zoom calls—to lead hands-on projects for up to 96, 000 elementary students every year. The or

health

Social Media and Mental Health in Indonesia: New Dilemmas to Consider

June 25, 2026

Indonesia has seen a big rise in online conversations about mental health. Platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok are flooded with posts discussing depression, anxiety, and therapy. While this openness helps reduce stigma, it also brings up tricky questions about privacy and responsibility.

environment

What’s happening in Boyle Heights isn’t just smoke and mirrors

June 25, 2026

The fire at a large warehouse in Boyle Heights has been burning for over a week now, turning the air thick with smoke and ash. Neighbors like Rosa Vasquez say they’ve had to seal themselves inside their homes to escape the irritating fumes. Her elderly mother can’t even step outside without risking

health

Gout Patients in Southwest China Struggle to Stick With Medication

June 24, 2026

In a recent survey across several cities in Southwest China, researchers examined how well people living with gout follow their prescribed urate‑lowering drugs. The study found that only about half of the patients regularly take their medication, a rate that falls short of what doctors recommend for

science

A Huge Map of Blood Chemistry and Health

June 24, 2026

A big study looked at the tiny chemicals that travel in people’s blood. Researchers used a technique called nuclear magnetic resonance to measure 251 different chemicals in the plasma of more than 200, 000 volunteers from a large UK health study. They checked another group of 170, 000 people to make