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Young Adults More Likely to Try Vaping in Brazil, Study Finds

May 20, 2026

Between 2019 and 2023, Brazil saw a rise in the use of electronic nicotine devices, despite long-standing anti-smoking laws. Researchers analyzed survey data from over 126, 000 adults to see who was most likely to experiment with vapes. The study uncovered surprising trends. Young men aged 18 to 24

politics

Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

May 20, 2026

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

health

Springfield’s Addiction Help Faces Major Shift Without Detox Beds

May 20, 2026

Western Massachusetts is losing one of its few detox centers this week, as the Carlson Recovery Center moves away from round-the-clock medical care for severe withdrawal cases. Instead, it will focus on stabilization services—less intense but still supportive treatment for most people seeking recove

opinion

Simple ways to upgrade your home for better health and savings

May 20, 2026

Switching from gas stoves to induction cooktops isn’t just about fancy kitchen gadgets—it actually protects your family. Research shows gas stoves leak harmful chemicals even when switched off, raising asthma risks and possibly doubling childhood cancer chances. Induction tops solve this by heating

politics

Behind the headlines: What’s really happening in Lebanon?

May 20, 2026

Southern Lebanon is facing heavy strikes again. Overnight airstrikes in villages near Tyre and Nabatieh left 19 people dead, including children and women. Rescue teams dug through rubble to pull out victims as families mourned. The government said one strike flattened homes, trapping people undernea

health

Why Ebola in Africa is getting less attention than a cruise ship virus

May 20, 2026

Health experts are scratching their heads over why the world seems more worried about a handful of hantavirus cases on a cruise ship than a massive Ebola outbreak in Africa. While passengers played bingo on the water, a rare strain of Ebola was quietly tearing through the Democratic Republic of Cong

opinion

Casualties and Crimes: What Comes After Hamas’s Brutal Attacks?

May 20, 2026

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a violent assault that left deep scars on Israeli communities. Evidence gathered over two years now confirms what many suspected then: sexual violence wasn’t just random cruelty. It was planned. Footage released by Hamas itself showed parts of the attack, but the f

politics

Why betting on Irish elections raises eyebrows

May 20, 2026

Irish government officials have been told to look closely at unusual betting patterns on Polymarket. The call came from the Finance Minister after a newspaper reported a surge in last-minute bets tied to Dublin Central’s upcoming election. What caught attention wasn’t just the timing—many of these

sports

Golf’s evolving calendar: what’s changing in the next few seasons

May 20, 2026

The future of professional golf is getting clearer. By 2028, tournaments could look quite different as organizers try to balance tradition with new ideas. Instead of keeping the game as it is, the PGA Tour is planning a two-tier system where some events become more exclusive and others become steppi

technology

When smart computers handle healthcare advice

May 20, 2026

Smart computer programs are starting to help doctors and chat with patients. These programs can answer questions and even suggest medical steps. They usually pass tests that check for obvious unfairness. But some tests show they still hold hidden biases. These biases are like quiet ideas in the comp