Pandemic era drinking increases persist, study shows

Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows

Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.

Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds

Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.

Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research

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Politics - The Hill - November 12

New study shows an increase in heavy drinkers

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At the Pandemic’s Start, Americans Began Drinking More. They Still Are.

Excessive drinking persisted in the years after Covid arrived, according to a new data.

Science - The New York Times - November 11

A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election

Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

AeroGarden, a Pandemic-Era Phenomenon, Is No More. What Happens Next?

The hydroponic plant-growing company is shutting down. Here’s what to expect growing forward if you own any AeroGarden devices.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Rigid Bans, Study Says

A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.

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Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study

Exclusive: Researchers find treatment plants designed to clean up leachate liquid waste boost levels of banned PFAS. Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

Lions-Packers weather: Forecasts show steady soaking rain could persist throughout game in Green Bay

Weather could play a massive role in the game's outcome as Lions quarterback Jared Goff's play dips when playing outdoors

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Personal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: Study

The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood plasma and breast milk, a new study has found. While ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows

Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus. A recent study has revealed that some people with attention deficit hyperactivity ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Anthropic’s Computer Use mode shows strengths and limitations in new study

Claude can perform impressively complex tasks, but it will also make stupid mistakes from time to time.

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Meta Earnings Show Revenue Increase, Even as Spending Spree Continues

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

New inflation data shows increase, days after election

Inflation accelerated in October, snapping a streak of six consecutive months of cooling inflation.

French say ‘non’ for longer as data shows increase in age to lose virginity

Figures also reveal both men and women having less sex – but number of partners over lifetime increasing. The French have a certain reputation when it comes to the vie d’amour . But the latest ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Man United show scars of Ten Hag era in draw against Chelsea

As Man United wait for the Rúben Amorim era to begin, their players showed plenty of issues

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Teens Think Movies and TV Shows Have Too Much Sex, Study Finds

At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Studies Show Emotional Intelligence Protects You Against 4 Bad Leadership Behaviors

Bad leadership is a direct result of someone operating with low (or no) emotional intelligence.

Business - Inc. - October 25

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - October 31

100+ Studies Show Just 30 Minutes of This Type of Exercise Gives You the Biggest Brainpower Boost

A review of more than 100 studies showed this specific type of exercise benefits your brain in under 30 minutes.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Study shows senior-level working women face double the burnout of male counterparts

A study from "Lean In" and "McKinsey & Company" surveyed nearly half a million women across 1,000 companies, revealing significant challenges for women in corporate America. Data shared exclusively ...

Nevertheless, Ted Cruz Persists

Many voters see the Texas senator as their unapologetic fighter.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Drinking With the Kids

Years after bath time and travel soccer, we’re mixing cocktails in the kitchen.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 9

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