WASHINGTON — Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study found that aggressive behavior in early adolescence is linked to faster biological aging and higher body mass index (BMI) by age 30. “This study highlights the potential lasting health consequences stemming from social challenges that emerge in early adolescence,” said lead author

Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Dick Durbin and Rep. Delia Ramirez vowed on Thursday to continue pressing the Trump administration to stop targeting immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and bring back some of the people it already deported. The Trump administration has deported more than 86 people who had protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, an Obama-era policy President Donald Trump tried and failed to eliminate in his first term. Th

We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the two: People with depression appear to have a higher likelihood of developing dementia later in life. A new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry adds an important twist in untangling that relationship and looks beyond depression as a single diagnosis. By focusing on specific symptoms, the research raises a more precise and potentially more useful question:

The next generation of Coast Guard heroes deserve training centers and support facilities worthy of their mission WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Coast Guard announced that its newest training center that will be opening in the state of Alabama. The Coast Guard announced the selection of Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) in Birmingham, Alabama as the location of its newest training center. “Today's announcement is further proof tha

Foreword Copy link to Foreword The International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) aims to support the teaching profession in meeting the formidable challenges of 21st century education. In March 2026, the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, the OECD, and Education International are bringing education ministers, union leaders and other teacher leaders together for the 15th gathering of the Summit, under the theme ‘Switching gears: Teachers and Learners in the

Your teenager is already using artificial intelligence daily—often without even realizing it. Unlike social media, where teens know they’re talking to people, AI works invisibly through predictive text, chatbots, and personalized recommendations, shaping their experiences in ways teenagers don’t recognize. APA’s health advisory, “ Artificial Intelligence and Adolescent Well-being ,” reveals both promising opportunities and important challenges with AI technology for teens. W

HIDALGO, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Hidalgo Port of Entry, including Special Response Team operators apprehended five illegal aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. in four separate enforcement actions in a 24-hour period.  “Our frontline CBP officers and SRT operators formed a tactical team and successfully apprehended five illegal aliens discovered to be residing in the U.S. in four separate enforcement acti

Angel City Football Club is one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year 2026, a recognition of women who have had a significant impact on their communities and beyond. Meet this year's honorees here. If you're going to your first home game of Angel City Football Club at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, you'll experience a vibe. Girls wearing very large player shirts - their parents in pink wigs. PodeRosas, a group of Spanish-speaking fans, singing: "Dale, dale, ACFC. Dale, City of the An

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced the five regional semifinal competitions for the Presidential 1776 Award , a nationwide civics competition recognizing exceptional student knowledge of the American founding, will occur at Presidential Libraries across the nation. This news comes after more than 8,000 high school students from all 50 states and territories signed up for the Impossible Civics Test . With this qualifying round complete, the nati

When former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head in 2011, her doctors used every available tool to help her regain the ability to move and speak. Alongside speech and physical therapy, Giffords began relearning the French horn, an instrument she had played as a teenager. Music therapy helped heal the shattered connections in Giffords’s brain—a tool that she has credited with helping her reclaim her ability to speak.  Music is an extraordinary feature of the human

Charges include impersonating U.S. immigration officials NEW YORK – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided vital assistance during the investigation that led to a five-count indictment and arrests of four individuals. The four were arrested for their alleged roles in federal conspiracies related to alleged wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy and two counts of false impersonation of an officer or employee of the United States, including