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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Young men’s growing religious focus raises questions

For the first time in 25 years, U. S. men aged 18 to 29 now say religion matters more to them than women their age do. In 2022, only 28% of young men called religion “very important, ” but by 2024 that number jumped to 42%. Young women stayed flat around 30%. A 14-point rise in just two years looks

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Apr 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

K‑Pop Giants Unite to Dream a Worldwide Festival

South Korean music powerhouses Hybe, YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment are joining forces to build a new company that could host an international music festival featuring their stars. The move comes after the four firms, all members of a government cultural committee, annou

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Apr 17 2026HEALTH

When medical care clashes with personal beliefs

The push to include gender identity in healthcare has led to messy court battles and confusing insurance rules. Hospitals and clinics sometimes refuse treatments like sex changes or hysterectomies based on religious or ethical grounds, only to be sued by patients who feel these refusals are unfair.

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Apr 17 2026RELIGION

Young men in the U. S. are finding more meaning in religion than ever before

Recent data shows a surprising shift among young men in America. More are saying religion plays a big role in their lives than young women—a rare reversal in the past 25 years. In 2024, 42% of men aged 18-29 called religion "very important, " up from just 28% two years earlier. Meanwhile, young wome

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Apr 17 2026RELIGION

Young Men Are Finding More Meaning in Faith Than Before

A recent survey shows that more young men under 30 now say religion plays a big role in their lives. In 2023, only 28% described it as "very important, " but by 2025, that number jumped to 42%. This shift stands out because younger women, who have traditionally been more religious, are actually show

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Apr 17 2026CELEBRITIES

A Fresh Look at How Women Are Treated in TV

The show Girls rewrote the rule book for female characters on television. It let audiences see women who are messy, real and imperfect instead of flawless icons. The idea was bold and changed the conversation about what women can do on screen. Men who take creative risks are usually praised, but a w

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

A Smarter Way to Spot Salmonella in Food

Detecting harmful bacteria in food isn't as fast or easy as it should be. Most tests take too long, need too many steps, and don’t always catch the problem. That’s why a new method aims to change the game. Instead of relying on old-school lab work, this approach combines three tools: a quick DNA cop

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Apr 17 2026OPINION

New tech, old problems: Gen Z pays the price for broken education and job markets

Young adults aren’t just worried about AI—they’re actively losing faith in it. Recent polls show Gen Z’s positive view of artificial intelligence has dropped sharply in the past year, with only 22% feeling excited. Daily use makes things worse: those interacting with AI daily saw even bigger drops i

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Women’s Role in India’s Parliament Set for Major Boost

India is considering big changes to its political system, aiming to make parliament bigger and set aside more seats for women. The proposed laws would increase the number of lawmakers by over half, bringing the total to 850 in the lower house. At the same time, one-third of these seats would be rese

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Apr 17 2026OPINION

Sports Insiders and the Unseen Hazards of Personal Bonds

The image of a coach and a journalist sharing a moment at a luxury resort shouldn’t raise eyebrows—but when power dynamics enter the frame, things get complicated. A recent photo showing an NFL head coach and a well-known reporter holding hands might seem harmless to some, yet it reveals deeper issu

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