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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Schools Fight Back: Tech Giants Pay Up in Youth Addiction Lawsuits

A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Can podcasts change how we see mental health meds?

Theo Von’s talks on his podcast about stopping his antidepressants before filming a Netflix special show how tricky mental health care can be. He wanted more raw emotions for the show but ended up feeling "mildly manic, " which made him sound off about suicide during the performance. Later, he clari

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Supplements for skin, hair, and nails: Are they worth the hype?

More people are skipping lotions and serums in favor of pills and powders, hoping these daily doses will make their skin glow, hair shinier, and nails stronger. One company joining this trend is Aurelia Cellular Vitality, a brand pushing supplements that work on cells instead of just the surface. Th

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Local women’s health care gets a boost in Siloam Springs

For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to

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May 16 2026HEALTH

How exercise helps moms-to-be feel better in mind and body

Doctors often say pregnancy can be tough on women’s mental and physical health. Stress, mood swings, and fatigue are common. But what if something as simple as moving the body could help? Research suggests exercise might be a key tool for pregnant women. It doesn’t need to be intense—gentle activit

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May 16 2026SPORTS

Stanford''s women''s basketball team faces a tough rebuild after years of dominance

Stanford''s women''s basketball team used to be a powerhouse, making the NCAA Tournament every year for nearly 40 seasons. Under the former coach, the team won three national titles and reached the Final Four fourteen times. But since the coach retired in 2024, things have taken a sharp turn. The te

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

How nature’s helpers can restore damaged coastal areas

Coastal wetlands act like nature’s quiet protectors, soaking up storm waves and holding soil in place. But over time, human activities and rising seas have weakened these natural barriers, leaving them less able to bounce back. Scientists noticed that young marsh plants often fail to take root becau

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Leadership coaching works better when you focus on the whole picture

Leadership training usually starts with fixing one person at a time. But that approach misses a big part of the equation. People don’t lead in a bubble. They work inside teams, companies, and cultures that shape every choice they make. Research shows that companies investing in employee growth earn

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May 16 2026CRIME

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Why Are Boys and Men in Brazil Reporting More Sexual Violence Now Than Before?

Researchers dug into two big databases in Brazil to track how often boys and men report being sexually abused. One system keeps health records, while the other logs public security incidents. When they compared numbers from 2010 to 2022, they found something surprising. Rape and forced sex reports

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