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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
National/International
The hobby that can decrease stress and help strengthen relationships
05/18/26 The Independent
Tabletop gaming helps reduce stress, isolation, and anxiety, while also developing socio-emotional growth, strengthening relationships, and building community, as demonstrated by programs like Kansas State University's 'Bonding through Board Games'. Programs like this one recognize the capacity for board games to improve social connections, a critical component to health and wellness. Research shows that meaningful and stable social bonds support emotional and mental well-being, impact cognitive abilities and influence our motivations and behavior.
El Niño could bring high-tide flooding to parts of US
05/19/26 The Hill
Forecasters are expecting a strong El Niño to emerge by July 2026, and it could bring high tide flooding to parts of the U.S. There is a possibility of a “super El Niño” circumstance, which occurs when temperatures rise at least 2 degrees Celsius above normal, according to Matthew Sittel, assistant state climatologist at Kansas State University.
State/Regional
Kansas food groups turn to community gardens for produce as federal aid falls and prices rise
05/19/26 KCUR-FM
Inflation and shrinking food assistance can have people turning to cheaper, more processed groceries. Groups across Kansas are using community gardens as a way to provide fresh vegetables. The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank's community garden is one of several programs aimed at reducing food insecurity. In addition to healthier habits, gardens also promote education. They bring in experts from the Kansas State University Extension Office to help new gardeners.