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Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years
“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained.BBC News - 5h -
Woman accused of locking boyfriend in storage unit for 4 days
Robin Deaton is wanted on attempted murder and kidnapping charges, the Monroe Police Department said.ABC News - 5d -
Debt and Mental Health: How One Couple Found Help
People who find themselves in financial trouble sometimes consider taking drastic measures when their situation appears hopeless. But there is always a way out.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
A psychiatrist at Harvard and an adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bill Cosby, he challenged Black Americans to stand up to systemic racism.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Therapists Warn AI Mental Health Help Could Harm People
Mental health experts warn that AI tech may cause issues, adding to worries about AI displacing humans in this and other professions.Inc. - 6d -
Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’
UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age. For more than half a century, the midlife crisis has been a feature of western ...The Guardian - 1d -
Grei Mendez Sentenced to 45 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning at Day Care
Grei Mendez tried to delete thousands of messages while she was being questioned by police investigators after a child died in her care. Many were recovered, and they were damning.The New York Times - 13h -
Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a 10th day. Here's the latest on his health
Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he is showing early signs of poor kidney function, according to the Vatican, a result of complex lung infection. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Chinese medical devices are in health systems across U.S., and the government and hospitals are worried
Chinese-made medical devices are found in almost every corner of the medical ecosystem, from hospitals to clinics, and the government is getting more concerned.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle
Pope Francis had another "peaceful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.NBC News - 6d -
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ in health before 13th night in hospital
Vatican says Francis’s scan ‘shows normal evolution’ of lung inflammation and kidney problem has ‘resolved’. Pope Francis has shown a “further, slight improvement” as the 88-year-old remains in ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Owner of Bronx day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl gets 45 years in prison
A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges.NBC News - 12h -
Agent's Take: Bengals could pay a much steeper price if they don't heed Joe Burrow's plea to lock up stars
The Pro Bowl QB wants the Bengals to open the vault for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey HendricksonCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
I’m 69 and worked for the same company for 45 years. I only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair this damage?
“I plan to work and contribute to a 401(k) in addition to a stock-purchasing plan for a few more years.”MarketWatch - 1h -
Latest news on Pope Francis' health as more details emerge about his hospital stay
The Vatican provided more details on Pope Francis' health, including the latest on tests performed and how he is progressing. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.CBS News - 4d -
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumoniaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Woman pays $6,000 for fake Picasso in pop-up auction scam
Signs luring customers to pop-up auctions with the possibility of getting fancy cars and fine jewelry at bargain prices have been showing up across the U.S., but the goods aren't always what they ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
In One Woman’s Life, the Story of Ukraine’s War, 3 Years On
In treatment for cancer and with her husband in a Russian prison, Olha Kurtmallaieva, 25, worries that time may be running out for her and, possibly, her country.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Ukrainian woman revisits destroyed home as war surpasses 3-year mark
In the Kyiv suburb of Borodyanka, Ukrainians displaced by the war now live in a long row of prefabricated shelters. Lilia Dyshlyovska has lived in one for nearly three years, after her home was ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Remains found in search for woman murdered by husband 12 years ago
Police "strongly believe" they have found the body of Rania Alayed from Manchester buried by a road.BBC News - 5d -
New book to detail ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s health decline before 2024 election
Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson will focus on president’s ‘self-delusional’ decision to seek re-election. A new book announced on Wednesday aims to tell a behind-the-scenes story ...The Guardian - 5d -
More health care needed in Ukraine as war with Russia hits 3rd year: WHO
The WHO called for more mental health care and trauma care in Ukraine on Monday, which marks the third year of defending against Russia's invasion.ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Africa’s medical system risks ‘collapse in next few years’, warns health leader
Focusing foreign aid on infectious diseases has allowed a rise in cancer and diabetes that African governments don’t have resources to fight, says Dr Githinji Gitahi. Health services in Africa are ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chance encounter helps 103-year-old woman finish her bucket list
At 103 years old, you might expect Dorothy Smith to be taking it easy. But a chance encounter with YouTube influencers helped the centenarian complete the last item on her bucket list: Travel to ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
New Hampshire woman contaminated grocery store items with urine for years, police say
A New Hampshire woman was arrested on Friday for allegedly contaminating items at a grocery store with her urine over the course of several years and posting videos of it online, police said.NBC News - 6d -
'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver
Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'
Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
12:30 Report — Musk, departments locked in standoff
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Let's kick off another week. In today's issue: Musk deadline for federal workers looms House GOP leaders try to woo moderates AI-generated Trump video plays at HUD Kristen ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
The 45 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)
Zero Day, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - Feb. 22 -
Extra 220 children may have been wrongly detained as adult people smugglers in Australia, government admits
In 2023 the federal court ordered $27.5m compensation for an initial estimated 220 Indonesian minors wrongly detained – but that number has now doubled. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Battered and bruised after 3 years of war, Ukraine is up against the ropes as U.S. backing vanishes
Ukraine has put up a staunch fight against the invasion launched by its bigger and more powerful neighbor Russia, but things appear to be going horribly wrong.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill
When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cult. Something is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Bills signing Khalil Shakir to four-year extension: Buffalo WR getting reported deal worth up to $60.2M
Shakir cashes in after a career campaignCBS Sports - 6d -
BP ramps up oil and gas investment to $10bn a year in ‘fundamental reset’ – business live
Oil and gas giant abandons green ambitions, as boss says it will be ‘very selective’ about investing in fossil fuel alternatives. BP will abandon its green ambitions, including plans to cut its ...The Guardian - 6d -
Daylight saving time 2025: These states are trying to 'lock the clocks'
In more than half the country, lawmakers have introduced bills to stop changing the clocks twice a year — what's happening in your state?The Hill - Feb. 22 -
US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm
A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown for several hours after security forces received word of a possible car bomb targeting the facilityABC News - 5d -
Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Cheekface leans into the DIY mentality that makes it 'America's local band'
The L.A.-based indie rock band dabbles in everything from ska to crabcore on its new album, 'Middle Spoon,' released on Tuesday.Los Angeles Times - 5d