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Young boys are being enticed to engage in risky behaviors in pursuit of the perfect body and face, as part of an increasingly popular trend called looksmaxxing.
Malte Mueller
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How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
Alana Wise
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.
From left: A first lady, a first-place runner and a third King Charles.
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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
Holly J. Morris
A depiction of a Roman decimation.
William Hogarth
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Wikipedia Commons
'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Scott Neuman
President Donald Trump and Republican members of Congress at the signing ceremony for his tax cut and spending bill on July 4, 2025. That law makes it a requirement for many adults who get Medicaid to prove that they are working.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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AP
It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
Phil Galewitz
Texas Standard
Camp Mystic withdraws license application for summer 2026
The Texas Department of Health Services previously notified Camp Mystic its license to operate may not be renewed unless it made major revisions to its emergency plan.
FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.
US Supreme Court weighs use of geofence warrants in light of Fourth Amendment claims
Texas court weighs whether smokable hemp can stay on shelves after Friday
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