The U. S. government recently took a sharp turn from its long fight against flavored vapes. For years, officials worked hard to block fruit and candy flavors, arguing they hook young users. Now, suddenly, the same agency that once banned over a million flavors has greenlit four new ones—all aimed at
Many kids still get excited about weekend sports, finding joy and learning key life skills through teamwork. Behind the scenes, however, youth coaches—once driven by passion for the game—are walking away in growing numbers. The reason isn’t a lack of love for sports or kids. It’s the constant pressu
Newark’s 2023 ordinance let teens vote in school board elections, a first for the city. The rule was put into action by 2025, giving 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds a voice in matters that affect their schools. Yet, when the polls opened, most of those teens stayed home. The turnout was low because the
A group of friends in New Orleans started something small years ago. They wanted to help young people through sports, school, and community projects. Over time, their idea grew into gaming labs where kids learn skills like design and teamwork. These labs aren’t just about playing video games. They t
The first thought that pops up for many families is whether a child’s choice or the parent’s wish should guide their sports path. In a recent gathering of parents at St. Michael’s Country Day School, the conversation turned to what kids actually gain from playing and how parents can help without ove
In Pyongyang last week, North Korea wrapped up a major youth conference with flashy parades and speeches, showing how much the government relies on young people to push its agenda. The event, called the Eleventh Congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, happens every five years and targets c
Terry Sanford High School in North Carolina just did something no other high school baseball program has tried before. They installed a high-tech system that tracks almost everything a player does on the field—125 different stats to be exact. Pitch speed, bat swing, how the ball flies off the bat: t
At 44, Danica Patrick doesn’t act like she’s past her prime. Instead of slow walks or yoga retreats, she’s flipping gym weights and dropping tennis serves. Her weekend routine reads like an amusement park list: skiing in swimsuits, guzzling wine straight from bottles, golfing, skydiving—even tennis
The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th
In many U. S. cities, violence isn’t just a headline—it’s a daily reality for young people. For Black teens, homicide ranks as the top cause of death, while for all teens, it’s the third. Behind these numbers are neighborhoods where poverty, weak schools, and few job options make life harder. Violen
