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Human rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following Israeli invasion
Since Israel began its invasion of Lebanon last month, more than 1 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.
Examining the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire in Iran and its impact on the economy
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below 10% of normal levels.
Is Trump's lack of enthusiasm over Artemis II a political move?
Many people have been enchanted this week watching Artemis II circle the moon and start the journey home.
Utah measles outbreak spreads
The measles outbreak that started small and rural in Utah last June is now sickening hundreds in the Beehive State's urban corridor.
The latest on the Iran ceasefire
The ceasefire in the Middle East continues to look shaky as Israel bombs Lebanon, which Iran says is a violation of the agreement.
Grok undressed her without her consent. She tells her story
Grok, the AI interface available on the social media platform X, has been allowing users to generate sexual deepfake images and videos of people without their consent.

As FEMA strains, one worker says the warning signs came early
Abby McIlraith joined FEMA straight out of college, calling it her dream job. But after seeing disaster victims struggle to get help, she signed an open letter warning the agency was putting the public at risk.
How to declutter your digital life
Digital clutter is easy to ignore when it's stored in the cloud. But the cloud uses energy to hold onto all this digital material; data centers use water, air conditioning, electricity, and they take up space.

Why a 'Cursive Academy' is attracting children and older adults
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among the latest states to require cursive handwriting to be taught in elementary schools.
How close are Iran and the U.S. on a peace deal?
President Trump's ceasefire with Iran is on shaky ground after Israel launched its deadliest day of strikes on Lebanon so far, which Tehran and Islamabad say violates the two-week agreement.
Some human rights groups think Israel is targeting medics in Lebanon
Israeli attacks have killed at least 54 Lebanese medics since the start of this war, according to the Lebanon government.
Why polycystic ovary syndrome may affect men too
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can have painful and irregular periods, weight gain and mental health issues.

Helicopter vs. free-range parenting: What are the benefits of unsupervised play?
Unsupervised play, once a normal part of American childhood, has largely been superseded by screens, structured activities and safety culture.

After Trump's mounting threats against Iran, U.S. and Iran reach two-week ceasefire agreement
According to the deal, the U.S. will stop its attacks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Happiness expert Arthur Brooks wants to help you find 'The Meaning of Your Life'
Why do high-achieving young people often suffer anxiety and depression? They might be searching for the meaning of life.
Iranian expatriate reacts to fragile ceasefire between U.S. and
Negotiations for a longer ceasefire between the U.S., Iran and Israel continue.

Before Artemis II, the Friendship 7 helped push the boundaries of American spaceflight
Moments like the Artemis II mission echo the earliest days of American spaceflight in 1962, when astronaut John Glenn orbited the planet three times in a cramped capsule called the Mercury Friendship 7.
Putting your phone aside in the year of friction-maxxing
Friction-maxxing, coined by New York Magazine columnist Kathryn Jezer-Morton, is the idea of putting aside our phones and the convenience they bring in exchange for doing things the way we did before technology entered our lives.
Rising electricity costs have led to surging interest in utility board elections
As electricity costs rise, people are more interested than ever in having a say in who sets their water and energy rates.