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Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests
Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safeABC News - Jan. 4 -
How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024
The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Green Beret behind Cybertruck attack wrote letter signaling mental health crisis
There's mounting evidence that the Tesla Cybertruck bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was in fact a public display of a private tragedy.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
5 ways seniors can lower their long-term care insurance costs in 2025
With these strategies, you can save on long-term care insurance costs while maintaining the coverage you need.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Montenegro to tackle gun control after mass killing left 12 dead
A top-level meeting in Montenegro is looking for ways to curb illegal weapons after a gunman fatally shot 12 people in a second such tragedy in less than three years in the small Balkan countryABC News - Jan. 3 -
Trump response to recent attacks offers ominous outlook for terror in next term
President-elect says ‘USA is breaking down’ in bleak post seeming to wrongly pin two violent attacks on immigration. Even by Donald Trump ’s standards, the message was darkly apocalyptic – evoking ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans
The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".BBC News - Jan. 3 -
This will be the year of investing dangerously
Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually doFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests
Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness. Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer
The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Colts Quarterback Reveals Injury That Left Him ‘Crawling Around the House’
Anthony Richardson said he’s been dealing with back issues “since eighth grade.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Patrick Mahomes Left Off Pro Bowl Roster for First Time as a Starter
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow were the A.F.C. quarterbacks selected.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
The New Formula Behind a Dangerous College Basketball Team
After winning four national titles at Northwest Missouri State, Ben McCollum has found immediate success at Drake.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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 -
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Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business
Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nationFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions
Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health
Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.Wired - Jan. 2 -
U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.
American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Death toll in New Orleans truck attack up to 15, law enforcement still at driver's Airbnb
The death toll from Wednesday's truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15 as investigators learn more about the driver who plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd. Officials believe the driver was not ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY for an in-depth look at the political landscape of 2025. She discusses President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration, his plans for mass ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up
Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...NBC News - Dec. 31 -
How tariffs could affect health care costs
{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription ...The Hill - Dec. 31
