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Does sports betting need guardrails?

Does sports betting need guardrails?

The 2026 World Cup became the biggest betting event in history, but addiction and public health experts are sounding the alarm bells on the consequences of this rampant rise in sports gambling. Since the Supreme Court removed the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, and with the rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, addiction experts have seen a measurable increase in young people seeking gambling addiction treatment. A 2026 Federal Reserve report found that states that legalized sports betting are seeing lower credit scores and increased auto delinquencies, especially among those under 40. Is it time to add guardrails to the US sports betting industry as advertising, technology, and social media converge into a 24/7 cycle of gambling exposure? If you or a loved one are experiencing distress from gambling, you can call 1-800-MY-RESET, the national gambling helpline that gets you connected to a counselor or therapist in your area. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

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How the culture war came for condoms, PrEP, and HIV testing

How the culture war came for condoms, PrEP, and HIV testing

In the two decades since the founding of The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, the program has saved an astounding 25 million people’s lives through lifesaving HIV therapies and prevented millions of babies from being born with HIV in the first place. But now under the Trump administration, it’s in danger. Find out more: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/496212/pepfar-hiv-trump-aid-amfar Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

22 hours ago
The dinosaurs we know are still evolving

The dinosaurs we know are still evolving

“They’re brought to life in a different way, and it feels like something everyone can participate in.” Paleontologist Riley Black describes how we’re continuously learning more about dinosaurs on this week’s episode of Unexplainable. Watch on Netflix or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

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What does gut health really mean?

What does gut health really mean?

Worried about the spread of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclosporiasis? A healthier gut might better prepare your body to deal with this illness. With all the noise of wellness gurus and coaches, we decided to cut through the noise and go directly to researchers who have been studying gut health and the human microbiome for decades. Gut health is everywhere right now. The hashtag #guttok has over 6 billion views on TikTok, the global digestive health product market is worth over $60 billion, and viral trends that promise to “hack your gut” through miracle products, cleanses, and restrictive diets are all the rage. But what does gut health really mean and what can science tell us about how to make sure our gut is in good shape? #guthealth #gutmicrobiome Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

1 day ago
The truth about gut health

The truth about gut health

Worried about the spread of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis? A healthier gut might better prepare your body to deal with it. With all the noise of wellness experts and coaches, we decided to go directly to doctors and researchers who have been studying gut health and the human microbiome for decades. Gut health is everywhere right now. The hashtag #GutTok has over 6 billion views on TikTok, the global digestive health product market is worth over $60 billion, and viral trends that promise to “hack your gut” through miracle products, cleanses, and restrictive diets are all the rage. But what does gut health really mean, and what can science tell us about how to make sure our gut is in good shape? With so many voices chiming in on gut health, pushing everything from probiotic foods and supplements to wellness shots and coffee enemas, it can be hard to tell what information is based on real research and what might just be a marketing gimmick or social media clickbait. Vox producer Benjamin Stephen spoke to doctors and visited Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles to bust some gut health myths for science-backed advice. Read more about gut health and gut microbiome research: Vox editor Katherine Courage’s book, Cultured: How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome: https://katherinecourage.com/book/ Cedars-Sinai’s Human Microbiome Research Institute: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/health-sciences-university/research/departments-institutes/medicine/human-microbiome.html The MAST program at Cedars-Sinai: https://csmast.com/ Trisha Pasricha’s book, You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: https://www.trishapasricha.com/youvebeenpoopingallwrong Vox’s explainer video on probiotics in yogurt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYj09lx15ik Pew Research’s findings on why people look to influencers for health and wellness information: https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2026/05/07/why-do-americans-get-information-from-health-and-wellness-influencers-and-how-do-they-find-them/ The Myths and Scientific Realities About Gut Microbiota: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12525918/ This video is presented by Colgate. Colgate doesn’t have a say in our editorial decisions, but they make videos like this one possible. If you enjoy our reporting and want to hear more from Vox journalists, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/vox. Each month, our members get access to exclusive videos, livestreams, and chats with our newsroom. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H

1 day ago
The questions fossils leave behind

The questions fossils leave behind

The study of dinosaurs — also known as paleontology — is built on questions. How did they move? What did they look like? Paleontologist Riley Black talks to Unexplainable host Byrd Pinkerton about why dinosaurs combine science and imagination. Watch on Netflix, or listen whenever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

1 day ago
Yes, you can avoid hot parasite summer

Yes, you can avoid hot parasite summer

Let’s be real, we’re all slightly living in fear of contracting the Cyclospora parasite. So what can you do to protect yourself? Start by thoroughly washing your vegetables and cooking them to kill any potentially harmful bacteria. Read more: https://www.vox.com/health/495831/cyclospora-parasite-diarrhea-outbreak-food-avoid-taco-bell Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

1 day ago
How do we know what dinosaurs were really like?

How do we know what dinosaurs were really like?

None of us were alive when the dinosaurs roamed, so how do we know so much about what they were like? Paleontologist Riley Black is our guest on this week’s episode of Unexplainable, and he explains how we came to find out about these prehistoric creatures. Watch on Netflix, or listen whenever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

1 day ago
The global baby bust | The Gray Area

The global baby bust | The Gray Area

Birth rates are dropping and global population growth is slowing. Why? We’re heard all the different speculation: It’s the economy. It’s housing costs. It’s the feminists. But what if the biggest driver is that thing we all carry in our pockets? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In today’s episode, guest host Christine Emba speaks with data journalist John Burn-Murdoch about declining fertility rates across vastly different cultures and economies. They discuss the role smartphones might play in this phenomenon, why governments have struggled to reverse the trend, and how dropping birthrates could change our economy and culture. Guest Host Christine Emba, columnist and author Guest: John Burn-Murdoch, Chief Data Reporter for The Financial Times 00:00 Intro 01:49 What is the replacement rate? 07:43 Why are birth rates dropping? 12:48 Why governments cannot reserve the trend 25:13 Why are birthrates dropping in developing countries? 33:02 Can birthrates recover? 42:40 How can we change our relationship to our phones? We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode, email us at thegrayarea@vox.com or leave us a voicemail at 1-800-214-5749. Your comments and questions help us make a better show. And you can watch new episodes of The Gray Area on YouTube. Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H

2 days ago
What is tanmaxxing?

What is tanmaxxing?

Summer 2026 is all about getting as tan as possible. Vox’s Jonquilyn Hill explains why getting lots of sun has become popular among Gen Z — and the risks the trend poses. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

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