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How Cities Change the Bacteria Inside Us

July 14, 2026

South Asian cities are reshaping the tiny world inside our guts in ways that differ from place to place. A large study called SAMBAR looked at 575 adults from ten communities that live in both remote villages and bustling towns. The researchers compared the gut bacteria of people who still practice

crime

Deputy Who Lied About Crypto Fraud Gets 18‑Month Sentence

July 14, 2026

A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, Scott Allen Simpkins, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and fined $10, 000 for lying to investigators. Simpkins was once a SWAT officer who helped a crypto fraudster, Adam Iza, avoid jail by giving false testimony. Iza, 25, ran scams tha

finance

Oil Prices Jump as US‑Iran Clash Rages, Jobs Shift, and Politicians Spar

July 12, 2026

Oil prices climbed sharply after the United States said it had finished a temporary deal with Iran, sparking military strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The shock rippled through global markets, lifting both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude. An economist named Justin Wolfers noted that

religion

Marriage, Faith and the Family Trend

July 12, 2026

Recent studies show a sharp drop in American women looking for romance, with only about one‑third of single women actively dating. At the same time, marriage and parenthood are losing social prestige as divorce fears grow and more people choose childlessness. These shifts happen alongside a similar

crypto

UK Moves to Tighten Crypto Rules While Keeping Innovation Alive

July 12, 2026

The United Kingdom has announced new rules for crypto businesses. These rules will start in October 2027 and aim to protect consumers and the market. The plan sets minimum capital that firms must keep on hand. It also requires them to run yearly stress tests, but the tests are designed by e

opinion

Local Heroes Fight Ebola and Other Crises Faster Than Big Donors

July 12, 2026

Ebola keeps spreading in parts of Africa, especially the Bundibugyo strain that has already infected more than a thousand people. The virus kills about 40 % of those who get it, and there is no approved medicine or vaccine. Health workers are racing to stop the disease before it reaches other region

politics

Montana Workers Call for a New Voice in Washington

July 12, 2026

Many Montana families are struggling as everyday costs climb. Nurses on double shifts, firefighters waiting for the next call, builders working long summer days, and truckers driving across the state all face higher grocery bills, gas prices, housing costs, and other essentials that strain their bud

crime

Crackdown Hits California: International Crime Nets Snared

July 12, 2026

A federal operation that began overseas has now reached Stockton, California. Prosecutors say the raid targeted three organized crime groups based in India, accusing them of drug smuggling, extortion and violent acts. The effort, known as Hard Ball, resulted in 24 arrests worldwide and numerous sear

health

A Tough Choice: Helping a Teen With Mental Health Stay on Track

July 12, 2026

The story centers on a single mother who worries about her 19‑year‑old daughter, who struggles with bipolar II, ADHD, anxiety and depression. She has tried therapy and medication changes, but her daughter keeps turning down offers for a residential program that could help her learn independence.

politics

Automakers Face New Ad Push Over EV Shortage

July 12, 2026

An environmental group has started a new advertising effort that points the finger at Michigan car makers for the high cost of gasoline. The campaign claims that auto companies have the tools to end America’s reliance on oil, but they are not producing enough affordable electric cars for U. S. bu