Harming Americans Health

This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns

Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy

Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Montana AG sues TikTok, alleging platform is addictive, harmful to youth mental health

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit Thursday against TikTok, alleging the social media platform knowingly shared addictive and harmful content with children and teens. The suit ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina

An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.

U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'

The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.

Canada's foreign minister says India's remaining diplomats are on notice not to harm Canadians

Canada’s foreign minister says India’s remaining diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to endanger Canadian lives

World - ABC News - October 18

More babies were harmed in Lucy Letby’s care, new evidence suggests

BBC Panorama sees documents which show a baby's blood sugar dropped soon after Letby came on duty.

Arsenal their own worst enemy as avoidable red cards harm title hopes

Arsenal are being tested like never before under Mikel Arteta and the strain is starting to show.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

China Industry Group Reportedly Says Intel Has 'Constantly Harmed' National Security

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Substitute teacher accused of re-enacting George Floyd murder in Minnesota classroom

An off-duty Wisconsin police officer working as a substitute teacher is under investigation after he was accused of re-enacting the murder of George Floyd, making "racially harmful comments" and ...

Don’t ‘boy mum’ me. These stereotypes around raising children do enormous harm | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Biology can play a role in how girls and boys behave. But it’s parents who turn small differences into big ones. According to the internet, I’m a “boy mum”. It’s not a term I’d heard until I gave ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strike 'severely harmed' Iran and 'achieved all its goals'

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Haley warns Republicans about messaging on women, Latinos after 'harmful' rally moment

Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley warned Republicans about the messaging on women and Latinos during the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election after a "harmful" rally moment ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Find insights on UnitedHealth Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Zealand Pharma’s Petrelintide, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows

With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.

Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans

Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

American interest rates need to rise

Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine

World - Financial Times - October 15

Trump is the American leader Ukrainians need

Donald Trump is the best candidate for the U.S. election as he is a man of action and business who understands the value of strength, and will bring peace in Ukraine through a ceasefire, allowing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Why Biden apologized to Native Americans

President Biden issued an apology to all Native Americans while speaking in Arizona about the forced federal Indian boarding schools where tens of thousands of Indigenous children were taken and ...

2024 CFDA Fashion Awards: Red Carpet Looks and Winners

A new generation of designers is on the rise.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Americans overrun with political text messages

Cell phones across the country have been inundated with text messages about the election, particularly in the last few months. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast, joined CBS ...

How Democrats are making health care more affordable

As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.