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Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits
A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.The New York Times - 5h -
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.The New York Times - 16h -
More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, federal review concludes
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.CBS News - 10h -
What to know about health risks from California wildfire smoke
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn.CBS News - 1d -
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Mum's murderer got released while I was on honeymoon
Michael Bowen was granted parole despite being considered high risk, BBC Wales has learned.BBC News - 2d -
How to optimise the cognitive benefits of dreams and sleep
Dreaming is vital to our mental health – and it is possible to use them for our own good. Dreams are pure emotional and cognitive gold. Those often surreal, fragmented images and plot lines that ...The Guardian - 2d -
As resolutions go, Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘nothing in moderation’ is a stinker | Alison Phillips
Between Elon Musk, a free-for-all Facebook and Donald Trump, truth and decency are likely to have a hard time of it in 2025. How did we get to a week in which the world’s richest man could label ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring
The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.BBC News - 4d -
Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers
A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vote in favor of releasing an interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBM). Sens. Elizabeth ...The Hill - 4d -
U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks
An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
U.S. Saw an Opportunity While It Pushed to Arm Ukraine
The White House seized a rare chance to undermine Russia and build up regional allies as it built a coalition to support the Ukrainians.The New York Times - 5d -
I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.
Yes, you can become sober and remain social.The New York Times - 6d -
These defense and aerospace stocks may reap the benefits of the hypersonic-missile race
Defense company Kratos and subcontractors Rocket Labs and Leidos are involved in a five-year, $1.45 billion U.S. government contract for testing hypersonic missiles.MarketWatch - 6d -
Meta exempted top advertisers from standard content moderation process
Social media giant’s ‘guardrails’ intended to ‘protect high spenders’ amid internal concern its systems over-enforced rulesFinancial Times - 6d -
Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down
Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Facebook Shifts Content Moderation to Its Users. Are You Ready?
Meta is joining X and YouTube in shifting moderation to users. Are you ready?The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Meta announces major changes in fact checking and content moderation
Meta, the parent of Facebook, said it will eliminate traditional fact-checking and will rely instead on community notes. The move was part of a pivot to a new emphasis on free speech. Meta will ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Indian stocks will benefit from the Trump 2.0 era, portfolio manager says
Investors eyeing up firms with the potential to become the "blue chip companies of the future" should look to India, according to investor Kunal Desai.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Meta's moderation rollback sparks celebration and despair
Some Republicans celebrated the move which they framed as a result of their war against social media censorship. Fact-checking groups were blindsided.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul
The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases – study
Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa. Sugary drinks are responsible for more than 2.2m new cases of diabetes and ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
WATCH: Dog catches the ‘zoomies’ while in the car
This dog got so excited while riding in the back of the car, he had to run to both windows to enjoy the views.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?
The surgeon general cautioned the public on Friday that even light or moderate drinking is harmful.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Drinks
Links between drinking and seven types of cancer prompted Vivek Murthy’s recommendation, which sent shares of beer, wine, and spirits prodcucers down worldwide.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes
As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The frozen housing market shows few signs of thawing as 2025 begins
New year, same old real estate market: The high mortgage rates, scarce inventory and dismal affordability that have plagued housing look set to linger.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Migrant children in US custody are at risk without key health protections
Every unaccompanied minor has the right to be treated humanely.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Evidence Against Drinking Has Grown. Will Federal Advice Change?
Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.CBS News - Jan. 1
