U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: August 18, 2026
Today: August 18, 2026

Education

Education|Health|Lifestyle

The real reason many Americans are cutting ties with their parents and siblings

Estrangement is rarely caused by childhood abuse or a pushy therapist. Instead, it reveals a collision between two ideas of what family should be.

The real reason many Americans are cutting ties with their parents and siblings
Economy|Education|Environment

Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education

Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.

Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education
Education|Health|Science

US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad

A new FDA survey finds some positive trends among young people in the US, though new forms of nicotine use like pouches have become a bit more popular.

US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

If you think someone has an eating disorder, should you say something? A dietitian explains how to express concern without body shaming

Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation with respect and care can avoid the harms of speculation and silence.

If you think someone has an eating disorder, should you say something? A dietitian explains how to express concern without body shaming
Education|Food|Health|Science

How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch

A long bath in brine is how deli meat gets its taste, texture and shelf life.

How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic, focused on giving back

Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic, focused on giving back

Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic, focused on giving back
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denver Jewish Community Center supports new parents with opening of free baby supply closet

Denver Jewish Community Center supports new parents with opening of free baby supply closet

Denver Jewish Community Center supports new parents with opening of free baby supply closet
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.

Sterling Heights police are preparing vulnerable people for traffic stops. Here's how.
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Tommy Fleetwood on the importance of giving back and making a difference

Golf's FedEx Cup Playoffs are now underway, and FedEx has just made a $1 million donation to the First Tee Tennessee in Memphis, with Tommy himself hosting a First Tee clinic for local youth.

Tommy Fleetwood on the importance of giving back and making a difference
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’

Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fantasy adventure based on Enid Blyton’s books, about a family discovering magical worlds after moving to the countryside

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
Crime|Education|Opinion|World

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41

The debate over Jason Arday’s life continues – just as viciously – despite his death at 41
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jack Whaley of England holds off Jay Leng Jr. to win US Amateur at Merion

Jack Whaley of England wins the U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club, overcoming rain, a wasp sting, and tough competition from Jay Leng Jr. He won the 36-hole final 4 and 3, celebrating with his caddie father and mother

Jack Whaley of England holds off Jay Leng Jr. to win US Amateur at Merion
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US|World

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way

Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way
Crime|Education|US

Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5

Authorities are seeking additional people who fired weapons during a weekend shooting at Virginia State University that left five people wounded

Police looking for additional people who fired guns in Virginia university shooting that wounded 5
Education|Health|Science

Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates

Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates

Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Massachusetts anti-hunger advocate fasts to protest Trump food stamp cuts​

Anti-hunger advocate Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, 63, said she has not eaten for 15 days in a bid to push Governor Maura Healey to raise funding for Massachusetts

Massachusetts anti-hunger advocate fasts to protest Trump food stamp cuts​
Arts|Education|Interview|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution

Benjamin Franklin's son William was buried in London following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America

Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution
Education|Health|Science

Medieval times? You’re living in them

Medieval times? You’re living in them

Medieval times? You’re living in them
Crime|Education|Health

Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting

Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting Saturday that left five people injured

Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Delle Donne and Parker inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2026 class

Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker’s WNBA career were intertwined with so many great moments

Delle Donne and Parker inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2026 class
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say

Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record faced ‘sustained abuse,’ family say
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic voters are turning out for this year’s primaries at levels not seen in more than 20 years

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights

Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis
Crime|Education|Political|World

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US|World

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

The life-altering choices immigrant families are making under Trump’s crackdown

The life-altering choices immigrant families are making under Trump’s crackdown

The life-altering choices immigrant families are making under Trump’s crackdown
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs

The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women's programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a

UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges over the killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, paving the way for him to try to

What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start

A new federal law rewards states that ease housing rules. Colorado has been doing that for years, and its experience shows both what works and what does not.

Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead

A British sociologist who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following plagiarism accusations was found dead Friday

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead
Business|Crime|Economy|Education

US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints

A civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case filed on behalf of female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error

US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

World Bank says it disbursed $200 million to Colombia for quake response

The World Bank on Friday said it had disbursed $200 million to Colombia for its emergency response to a deadly August 10 earthquake that left hundreds dead.

World Bank says it disbursed $200 million to Colombia for quake response
Education|Political|World

National Code Talker Day brings 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix

Navajo Code Talkers are being honored in a longstanding national day of recognition

National Code Talker Day brings 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris

Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed at least 287 people and affected more than 100,000

Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|US|Videos

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family

Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family
Business|Education|Sports

Unrivaled signs NIL deals with Booker, Hidalgo, Strong and 6 other college players

Madison Booker, Hannah Hidalgo and Sarah Strong will have an NIL deal with Unrivaled for the second straight season as the 3-on-3 league continues to sponsor top college players

Unrivaled signs NIL deals with Booker, Hidalgo, Strong and 6 other college players
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are marking five years since regaining power

Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say

Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say

Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions

Advocates are speaking against a sweeping undercover federal surveillance operation that court documents say targeted progressive groups and unions protesting the Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be

Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history

The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight

Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight

Boxer Prichard Colón dies at 33, 11 years after receiving illegal blow to the head during fight
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Fire kills 12 dogs at Hollywood home, with firefighters performing CPR to save the 1 survivor, owner says

Fire kills 12 dogs at Hollywood home, with firefighters performing CPR to save the 1 survivor, owner says

Fire kills 12 dogs at Hollywood home, with firefighters performing CPR to save the 1 survivor, owner says