Month: August 2026

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

August 15, 2026 3:47 pm Stacker

Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems. Play also benefits children’s cognitive and social and emotional development. But play isn’t always a focus in classrooms, even when it comes to very young children. Kelley Mayer White, professor

How climate anxiety is fueling ‘90s nostalgia

August 15, 2026 3:47 pm Stacker

Vinyl record and CD sales are through the roof, telecom companies are recreating dumbphones, and lo-fi digital and disposable cameras are making a comeback, along with Pokémon, Furbys, and Bratz—the latter thanks to Kylie Jenner’s new line a couple of years ago. As many are finding joy and entertainment in the rebooted toys of

The hidden dangers of buy now, pay later

August 15, 2026 3:47 pm Stacker

You may have seen jokes about splitting a burrito into four payments. The punchline may sound harmless, but the trend signals a serious shift in consumer borrowing. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) products have become a routine checkout option for clothing, electronics, groceries, food delivery, and other everyday purchases. BNPL can be useful when

Selena Gomez attends the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

August 15, 2026 3:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Several investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind sued the popstar Thursday, claiming they were misled about the startup’s success and her involvement in it. Wondermind launched in 2021, with Gomez listed as co-founder, “chief impact officer,” and head of marketing, according to the suit. The

Los demócratas aprueban un calendario para 2028 que da prioridad a estados con más votantes latinos y negros

August 15, 2026 3:05 pm CNN Newsource

Por Fredreka Schouten, CNN Los demócratas aprobaron este sábado un calendario de primarias presidenciales para 2028 que adelanta las fechas de estados con poblaciones diversas y muy codiciadas, un movimiento que configurará la estrategia del partido para intentar ganar la Casa Blanca. Los miembros del Comité Nacional Demócrata (DNC, por sus siglas en inglés) dieron

St. Joseph’s newest team the Astras to host open tryouts

August 15, 2026 3:00 pm Darren Doyle

LENEXA, Kan. (KQTV) — St. Joseph’s newest team, the Astras women’s indoor soccer club, is looking for its newest members with the club’s upcoming tryout.

Making eye contact isn't just about being polite

How to gauge when to make eye contact

August 15, 2026 2:52 pm CNN Newsource

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — “Look at me when I’m talking to you.” It’s a request I heard from my mother throughout much of my childhood, and even into my adult life. Somehow, what has always felt like the right amount of eye contact from my end has often been less than for her.

Nevada delegates cheer during a roll call vote during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 2024.

Democrats adopt 2028 calendar, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more diverse states

August 15, 2026 2:51 pm CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — Democrats on Saturday adopted a 2028 presidential primary schedule that moves states with sought-after diverse populations to the front of a calendar that will shape their party’s fight to win the White House. Democratic National Committee members gave final approval to six early voting states, with South

Jameson Calhoun uses a lemonade stand to give back to kids in need

August 15, 2026 2:17 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Over the past couple of weekends, 10-year-old Jameson Calhoun has been working hard on something a little different.

Acusan de delitos de odio a hombre que irrumpió en un servicio en la Sinagoga Central de Nueva York

August 15, 2026 1:18 pm CNN Newsource

Por Mark Morales, Karina Tsui y Rebekah Riess, CNN Un hombre que según un funcionario policial tiene antecedentes de problemas de salud mental fue arrestado y acusado de múltiples delitos de odio tras interrumpir los servicios de Shabat y lesionar a una mujer en la Sinagoga Central de Manhattan el viernes por la noche, informó

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