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Maine's adult mental health system ready to emerge from court oversight after 3 decades

Maine’s adult mental care facilities are ready to emerge from court oversight after an appointed specialist concluded the state is now in “substantial compliance” with the latest standards set by a ...

Health - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.

The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

The POLITICO race to watch: Maine’s 2nd

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults

A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the ...

Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, may be more common in adults than we realize. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know about the diagnosis.

Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color

Adult day centers are the most racially diverse long-term care setting in the U.S. They also serve the least amount of people of all long-term care settings, in part because of the cost and limited ...

Health - ABC News - October 17

Washington teen accused of fatally shooting 2 adults, 3 children

A teenager is accused of fatally shooting five people, including three children, at a home in Fall City, Wash. KING's Natalie Swaby reports.

Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing

Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging some people to get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for stronger protection against the virus.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

C.D.C. Now Recommends Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults 50 and Up

Adults 50 and older can now get the shot, as rates of the illness climb.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins

They should look at themselves and the way they practice politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment

Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, peers into the soul of millennial disorder in the way that no one else does.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Ace is up: Flagg's twin brother commits to Maine

Three-star 2025 prospect Ace Flagg -- the twin brother of Duke phenom and projected 2025 No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg -- committed to the Maine Black Bears on Wednesday evening.

Sports - ESPN - 15 minutes ago

How Much You Should Support Your Adult Children Financially, According to a Harvard Happiness Researcher

Want your kids to be happy, self-sufficient adults? Then follow this rule of thumb on when to support them financially.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up . Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

3 kids, 2 adults dead in 'tragic, domestic violence situation'; teen boy in custody

Three children and two adults are dead, and a teenage boy is in custody, following a domestic violence incident at a home in Washington state, authorities said.

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

30% of the cameras in Border Patrol's main surveillance system are broken, memo says

Nearly one-third of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s primary surveillance system along the southern U.S. border are not working, according to an internal agency memo sent in early October, ...

Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army

Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.

Grand Egyptian Museum to open main galleries for trial run to 4,000 visitors

Date for official opening still not announced for $1bn-plus mega-project more than a decade in the making. Egypt’s vast and much-delayed antiquities museum will partly open its main galleries on ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Survivors, families of victims in Maine mass shooting file intent to sue military

A hundred survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history announced Tuesday their intent to sue the military.

Lewiston Mass Shooting Survivors Say Army Ignored Gunman’s Warning Signs

A group of survivors and relatives of victims said the military failed to respond to warning signs from the gunman, an Army Reserve grenade instructor, ahead of the shooting.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Berlin mayor says 7,000 beds not enough at city's main refugee hub

World - Yahoo News - October 16

In This Small Maine County, the Sheriff’s Race Is Haunted by a Mass Shooting

The race has become a referendum on what the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office did, and failed to do, before a shooting that killed 18 people in Lewiston last fall.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

The Death of Main Streets Across America---and the People Trying to Save Them

It takes a lot of optimism—and the help of the community. But here are some people who have tried.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage

Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.

Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government's main online portal

Cyprus says it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online portal

Tech - ABC News - October 20

Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history

Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history planned to mark the day Friday in ways big and small, including a planned ...

‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full

‘With the sale of the house, I was able to pay off some small debts, and now I am 100% debt free’

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18 people far from Hezbollah's main strongholds

The Lebanese Red Cross says an Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in northern Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 18 people

World - ABC News - October 14

Maine shooting survivors claim Army negligence and FDA's weight-loss drug decision: Morning Rundown

Detroit, TCF Center, 2024 election, Harris in Pennsylvania, Lewiston Maine shooting, Trump rally shooting survivors, giant pandas at National Zoo, Mount Everest

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt

World - ABC News - October 15

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

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Maine's adult mental health system ready to emerge from court oversight after 3 decades

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.

The POLITICO race to watch: Maine’s 2nd

AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey

New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults

Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.

Adult day centers offer multicultural hubs for older people of color

Washington teen accused of fatally shooting 2 adults, 3 children

Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing

CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults

C.D.C. Now Recommends Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults 50 and Up

There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins

How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment

Ace is up: Flagg's twin brother commits to Maine

How Much You Should Support Your Adult Children Financially, According to a Harvard Happiness Researcher

Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

3 kids, 2 adults dead in 'tragic, domestic violence situation'; teen boy in custody

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

30% of the cameras in Border Patrol's main surveillance system are broken, memo says

Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army

Grand Egyptian Museum to open main galleries for trial run to 4,000 visitors

Survivors, families of victims in Maine mass shooting file intent to sue military

Lewiston Mass Shooting Survivors Say Army Ignored Gunman’s Warning Signs

Berlin mayor says 7,000 beds not enough at city's main refugee hub

In This Small Maine County, the Sheriff’s Race Is Haunted by a Mass Shooting

The Death of Main Streets Across America---and the People Trying to Save Them

Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage

Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government's main online portal

Maine marking one year since worst mass shooting in its history

‘I am now an empty nester’: I encouraged my two adult sons to move out. I was anxious and scared — now my heart is full

Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18 people far from Hezbollah's main strongholds

Maine shooting survivors claim Army negligence and FDA's weight-loss drug decision: Morning Rundown

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run

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