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Vermont’s lawsuit against Meta over Instagram’s design choices raises big questions about tech responsibility

May 27, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to stop Vermont’s legal case against Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The state claims Instagram was built to hook young users by taking advantage of their developing brains. Vermont argues this addiction tactic boosts ad sales, especially targeting

health

New Mexico boosts doctor pay to fight healthcare gaps

May 27, 2026

New Mexico is betting big on student debt to fix its doctor shortage. The state just expanded a program that gives doctors up to $75, 000 a year for four years if they work in underserved areas. That’s triple the old reward of $25, 000 a year for three years. The goal? Fill the gap where 32 of 33 co

health

Ebola’s Rising Threat in Africa: A Call for Action

May 26, 2026

The Ebola crisis in Africa has grown into the continent’s second‑largest outbreak, with a death toll that now tops 220. The World Health Organization reports more than 900 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus began, and a handful of infections in neighboring Uga

health

Who’s really in charge when the US health system has no leaders?

May 26, 2026

The US government has quietly blocked its top disease experts from talking directly to the World Health Organization. Instead, small groups of researchers can only listen during WHO meetings—like students in a classroom who can’t ask questions. Any ideas they have must go through layers of bureaucra

finance

Japan’s overseas wealth grows, but global rank drops as rivals surge ahead

May 26, 2026

Japan still holds the biggest pile of money invested abroad, but its spot in the global ranking just slipped—again. In 2025, the country’s net external assets, which include everything from stocks and bonds to property overseas, hit a new high of 561. 75 trillion yen ($3. 53 trillion). That’s up 4.

entertainment

Cinemas Score Big with Live Soccer Streams Ahead of 2026 World Cup

May 26, 2026

Movie theaters often sit half-empty during daytime hours, but AMC sees a chance to fill seats by teaming up with Telemundo. Instead of playing old reruns, they’ll screen live 2026 FIFA World Cup matches—especially games featuring fan favorites like Mexico or Brazil. The idea is simple: attract Latin

crime

Australian Families from ISIS Camps Prepare to Fly Home

May 26, 2026

A new batch of seven Australian women and twelve children with ties to the Islamic State are set to leave a northeastern Syrian camp where they’ve been held since the militant group’s collapse. This follows the return of four women and nine children earlier this month—each group bringing back years

politics

Alberta’s Vote: A Risky Move in Canada

May 25, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta’s upcoming non‑binding vote on whether to stay in Canada could become a “dangerous bluff. ” He said the question itself is unhelpful and that it does not reflect the will of Albertans. The province plans to ask voters in October if they want to remai

weather

Storm Season Outlook: What to Expect in 2026

May 25, 2026

The official start of the 2026 tropical storm and hurricane season is fast approaching, with scientists forecasting a quieter year overall. NOAA’s latest models suggest about a 35 % chance that the season will be near normal, while only a 10 % probability exists for more named storms than usual. A d

crime

The Mystery Behind an Old War Crime

May 25, 2026

In a quiet home, an elderly woman struggles with hearing loss and dizziness. Doctors can’t explain her condition. They suspect it might relate to her past—a dark time in a Nazi concentration camp. During World War II, she was part of cruel medical experiments. Many records from that time were destro