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American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case
Three Black men had accused the airline of wrongly forcing them to get off a plane for an hour because of a complaint about body odor.The New York Times - 2d -
Record number of Americans expected to travel over holidays
A record number of Americans are expected to be on the move over the holidays. Nearly 120 million people are estimated to pack the nation's airports and highways between now and New Year's Day, ...CBS News - 1d -
Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza sue Biden administration
Group of nine plaintiffs allege administration has abandoned them and their families. A group of Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza have sued the Biden administration , alleging it has ...The Guardian - 1d -
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.CBS News - 2d -
How ageism killed older adults during COVID
Nursing homes during COVID-19 lockdowns were ‘crime scenes hidden from the public’MarketWatch - 2d -
How the Fed's rate cuts will affect Americans directly?
The Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter point. Interest rates have now been slashed by a full ...CBS News - 3d -
Harris challenges young Americans: ‘Stay in the fight’
Vice President Harris called on young Americans to stay in the fight in the new year, six weeks after she conceded the 2024 election to President-elect Trump. “The true test of our commitment is ...The Hill - 4d -
The relentless advance of American asset managers in Europe
Powerful US groups are shaking up the market and forcing their transatlantic rivals to partner and scale up — or exit the sectorFinancial Times - 5d -
Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study
The obesity rate among U.S. adults fell in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, according to a new study released on Friday. The study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum found that ...The Hill - Dec. 14 -
Two Americans on Holiday Are Killed in Western Mexico
The killings, and other violent episodes this year, have marred the first few months in office of Mexico’s new president, who has vowed to tackle the country’s bloodshed.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Why Americans are angry with the U.S. health care system
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
US military flies missing American out of Syria
The U.S. military on Friday flew a missing American citizen out of Syria this week, after the stunning fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad's regime. Travis Timmerman was transferred to U.S. forces ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade, research found. That might be due, in part, to weight loss drugs like Ozempic.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
New information discovered in search for American missing in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — Cockroaches crawled out of the walls near a dirty, stained sink in the Syrian prison cell where an ex-prisoner told NBC News that American journalist Austin Tice was once held.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Why the toy aisle is where to find this year's hottest gifts for adults
The most sought-after gifts for adults this year might be in the kids' toy aisle. Here's why toys are sparking joy among older generations.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Luigi Mangione is the median American voter | Peter Rothpletz
He’s a highly educated, heterodox, politically homeless moderate – and that fact should terrify us all. The vast majority of the US population rarely – if ever – lapses into murderous fantasies ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Why Americans in their 40s need to focus on retirement planning
People in their 40s face major financial pressures, from helping their children pay for college to affording a mortgage. But as Jill Schlesinger explains, it's critical that they also concentrate ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
We need a Supreme Court for all Americans
Enacting a partisan program is not what the U.S. Constitution is supposed to do.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
American freed after 7 months detention in Syria
An American citizen detained in Syria was freed on Thursday after rebels overtook the city of Damascus, toppling the rule of President Bashar Assad and releasing thousands from imprisonment ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Man Found in Syria Appears to Be a Missing American
The man told reporters that his name was Travis Timmerman and that he had entered Syria on a religious pilgrimage. He said that he had been detained for months.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Pancakes, latkes and the American Dream
What I found over time was a story of the American Dream – and one that resonates as a turbulent election year ends.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
How LGBTQ Americans are preparing for another Trump term
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly pledged to roll back rights for transgender people during his campaign. Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins "America Decides" to discuss how ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Hunt Continues for an American, Austin Tice, in Syria
The U.S. has identified prisons of interest as it searches for clues about Austin Tice, who was abducted in 2012 and whose fate remains unknown.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
The Billion-Dollar Adult Streaming Industry Is Fueled by Horrific Labor Abuses
Bedbugs and cockroaches. Filthy shared equipment. Constant surveillance, and zero control over their accounts. These are just some of the deplorable conditions adult cammers say they face on the job.Wired - Dec. 11 -
Growing number of U.S. adults lack literacy skills, survey shows
The share of adults with literacy skills at the lowest measured levels increased, according to the National Center for Education Statistics’ Survey of Adult Skills.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
‘Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents’ Surges in Popularity Online
A decade after it was published, the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” is surging in popularity and making people rethink their family dynamic.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
How Being an Influencer Became a New American Dream
Two preteen girls promote fashion and beauty products to thousands of online fans from their rural Alabama home.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Stellantis Shakes Up North American Executive Ranks
The moves mark the automaker’s most visible shake-up under an interim management committee headed by Chairman John Elkann.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely
American Airlines is no longer resuming its daily service out of Miami into Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Trump's tariffs: A tax on American consumers
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from some allies and adversaries, claiming that foreign nations will pay such taxes to the U.S. ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Inside a one-of-a-kind home for teens and adults with autism
About one in every 36 children is diagnosed with a form of autism. A New York facility is seeing success in treating some of the most profound cases — and providing a welcome home for teens and ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults
It’s not just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
American AI has reached its Sputnik moment
Beijing’s track record as a determined and nimble innovator far exceeds the capability of the Soviets back then.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations
With their health care before the Supreme Court and president-elect Donald Trump about to take office, trans Americans are seeking to move to states where they feel safest.Wired - Dec. 5 -
American Kidnapped in Philippines Is Believed to Be Dead, Police Say
The police said they believed Elliot Eastman, 26, from Vermont, was killed during the abduction in October. They cited testimony from a suspect in custody.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults
Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care. Older Americans spend more on healthcare than peers in 10 other developed democracies, a new ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Three-fourths of Americans think media is biased: Pew
More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say that news organizations are biased when presenting news on social and political issues, according to a new survey. The survey from the Pew Research ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
These picture books make the perfect gifts – for adults (and their inner children)
As grown-ups increasingly embrace the emotional power and visual delights of picture books, here is a list of recommendations to suit every person and occasion. When my friend’s father passed away, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
How an American steel takeover became a political firestorm
A Japanese company’s plan to buy US Steel is challenging the country’s long-standing policy towards foreign investmentFinancial Times - Dec. 3
