Georgia’s primary races have national implications. Trump is seeing mixed results in efforts to influence state politics. Vox looks at why Governor Brian Kemp, an enemy of Trump’s, looks set for a strong win. A Supreme Court ruling on Mississippi’s restrictive abortion law may pave the way for restrictions on abortion in other states. ProPublica reveals how the state does the least for new parents in need. No, video games don’t rot brains. Research shows that, in moderation, there are actually cognitive benefits. The Wall Street Journal breaks down recent data. AOL Instant Messenger launched 25 years ago this month. Smithsonian Magazine explains how the old-school messaging technology is a lot more influential than you might think.

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