The use of any tobacco product by U.S. middle and high school students has dropped from 2.25 million in 2024 compared to 2.8 million last year. The decline was attributed to a drop in the number of students using e-cigarettes, hookah and smoking cigarettes. (Timotija, The Hill)
Read MoreShould religion be in public schools? For a long time, the answer from the U.S. Supreme Court was no. But in recent years, the court has blurred the sharp line between church and state in schools. Now, a Louisiana law has the potential to overturn decades of precedent. (Juhasz, WWNO)
Read MoreMore Americans shoulder a double load of caring for their children and at least one adult, often a parent. The “sandwich generation” has grown to at least 11 million in the U.S., according to one estimate, and shifts in demographics, costs and work are making it a longer and tougher slog. (Fuhrmans & Dagher, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreThousands of pilgrims arrive at the church of San Felipe, which houses the Black Christ on an altar. After walking long distances in what is known as “mandas” they give thanks for a favor or miracle granted. (Delacroix, AP News)
Read MoreThe number of people under 18 accused of major crimes, including murders, robberies and assaults, has increased sharply in New York City in the past seven years, Police Department figures show — a steep trajectory that has alarmed law enforcement officials. (Cramer, The New York Times)
Read MoreAs voters in 10 states consider abortion-related ballot questions, Catholic bishops have spent millions less on donations to anti-abortion campaigns than in previous years, according to public financial documents. (Westwood and Jenkins, NPR)
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