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A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness
Therapy Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed Of
Is AI the future of America’s foreign policy? Some experts think so
10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult
Elizabeth Holmes’ partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup
Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims over user data collection
Trump tightens control of independent agency overseeing nuclear safety
How tech companies could shrink AI’s climate footprint
Here’s why Bill Gates is giving away most of his remaining fortune to his charity
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Stress eating doesn’t always mean craving more: What to know to avoid overeating

Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says. What does that mean for our waistlines? Stress eating has long been...
Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention the word “fluoride,” but it effectively bans the mineral by preventing “the use of certain additives...
Zoom Agrees To Settle A Privacy Lawsuit For $85 Million

Zone of destruction: Israeli forces demolish much of southern Lebanon

The Israeli military claims to have limited goals for its southern Lebanon invasion. But an NBC News investigation found widespread destruction in areas occupied by the IDF. By Jiachuan Wu and Frank Matt Nov. 26, 2024 When Israel launched its invasion of southern Lebanon in September, it publicly set...
Zepbound outperforms Ozempic and Wegovy in head-to-head weight loss study

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound, leads to more weight loss than semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, new research suggests. The study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, is thought to be the first head-to-head comparison of the two blockbuster...
Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

People taking Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications. Clinical trial participants who took tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound, lost an average of 50 pounds (22.8 kilograms) over 72 weeks, while those who...
Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya
The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to...
Stress eating doesn’t always mean craving more: What to know to avoid overeating

Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says. What does that mean for our waistlines? Stress eating has long been...
Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention the word “fluoride,” but it effectively bans the mineral by preventing “the use of certain additives...
Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting

A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness

Should AI give you a voice? Even when you’ve been murdered? An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in...
Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya
The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to...
In a haze of confusion, Ukraine and Russia finally hold direct talks after false start
ISTANBUL — A diplomatic frenzy consumed Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace on Friday, as Russia and Ukraine sat down to hold...
Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya
The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to...
Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting

A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness

Should AI give you a voice? Even when you’ve been murdered? An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in...
Is AI the future of America’s foreign policy? Some experts think so

Elizabeth Holmes’ partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup

The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos. (Image credit: Philip Pacheco)
Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims over user data collection

The agreement settles several claims Texas made against the search giant in 2022 related to geolocation, incognito searches and biometric data. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu)
Stress eating doesn’t always mean craving more: What to know to avoid overeating

Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says. What does that mean for our waistlines? Stress eating has long been...
Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water

Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention the word “fluoride,” but it effectively bans the mineral by preventing “the use of certain additives...
Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named
The firefighters who died in the fire at Bicester Motion have been named as Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38.
The Download: the first personalized gene-editing drug, and Montana’s Right to Try experiment

Doctors say they constructed a bespoke gene-editing treatment in less than seven months and used it to treat a baby with a deadly metabolic condition. The rapid-fire attempt to rewrite the child’s DNA marks the first time gene editing has been tailored to treat a single individual. The baby...
Access to experimental medical treatments is expanding across the US

Some have argued that these laws have been driven by a dislike of both drug regulation and the FDA. After all, they are designed to achieve the same result as the compassionate use program. The only difference is that they bypass the FDA. Either way, it’s worth noting just...
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As a therapist, as well as someone who goes to therapy, I can speak firsthand about the importance of...
Moms are the hearts and souls of families. They do a million things and more. They are real superheroes....
Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is your guide: Understanding your internal patterns is a key to growth. Family of Origin Work...
In theory, most people agree that it’s a good idea for both partners in a relationship to have influence...
Stress eating doesn’t always mean craving more: What to know to avoid overeating
Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says. What does that mean for our waistlines? Stress eating has long been...
Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention the word “fluoride,” but it effectively bans the mineral by preventing “the use of certain additives...
RFK Jr. clashes with lawmakers over vaccines and HHS mass layoffs
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised his voice several times during back-to-back congressional hearings Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers pressed him on his past statements about vaccines and his actions as health secretary to reduce funding to vaccine programs. The hearings with House Appropriations...
Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting
A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness
Should AI give you a voice? Even when you’ve been murdered? An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in...
Stress eating doesn’t always mean craving more: What to know to avoid overeating
Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says. What does that mean for our waistlines? Stress eating has long been...
Labor watchdog opens investigation into DOGE whistleblower claims after NPR reporting
Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention the word “fluoride,” but it effectively bans the mineral by preventing “the use of certain additives...
Therapy Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed Of
As a therapist, as well as someone who goes to therapy, I can speak firsthand about the importance of attending therapy. Think of it this way: you are driving your car and suddenly you hear a funny noise. At first, you ignore it and hope it goes away. But...
10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult
Moms are the hearts and souls of families. They do a million things and more. They are real superheroes. My mom did so much for me growing up and still does. But more powerful than any one single thing she did is the internal voice she sewed deep inside...