The latest edition of the DSM has added a new code for moral injury, placing it under “Religious, Spiritual and Moral Problem. ” This marks a major step in acknowledging the distress people feel when their core values clash with what they have experienced or witnessed. Instead of treating moral i
Jazzy Davidson grew up in Clackamas, a suburb of Portland, where she first stepped onto the basketball court. Her early talent was spotted by her mother, who encouraged her to keep playing as she grew taller. The young athlete quickly became a standout at Clackamas High School, setting scoring recor
A man in his fifties arrived at the clinic with a very high white blood cell count, fever, fatigue and an enlarged liver and spleen. The first tests on his blood hinted at a type of T‑cell leukemia called prolymphocytic leukaemia. However, a deeper look into his bone marrow and detailed geneti
The fight against childhood illnesses has saved countless lives, but when vaccine rates slip or germs mutate, the same diseases can reappear. Health experts want to spot these dangerous shifts before they happen. One idea is “critical slowing down, ” a sign that an epidemic is about to change its be
The Ridgefield Board of Finance gathered at East Ridge Middle School on March 23 to hear what the community has to say about next year’s budget. The meeting was a key step before the board finalizes its plan and sends it to voters for a May 12 vote. The board will review the town’s finances and t
The world of big tech often looks to imagined futures for ideas, but the reality can be far off from what those stories promise. A few influential founders cite classic novels as inspiration, yet their projects sometimes ignore the darker warnings those books carry. For instance, a leading entrepren
Netflix once partnered with Meghan Markle to launch a luxury flower line called As Ever and a home‑and‑lifestyle show that aired for two seasons. The brand sold premium arrangements priced over $200 each, while the series was meant to boost subscriber interest. Within a year of starting, Netflix
A new global meeting kicked off to help kids learn about technology safely and well. More than forty‑five world leaders, from France to Kenya, gathered to talk about how artificial intelligence and digital skills affect children today. The host, a former first lady, said the meeting was histor
The week kicked off with a surprise for music fans: the Justice Department and Live Nation have come close to a settlement in a lawsuit that criticises their grip on concert tickets. The case, launched by the Biden team and joined by 30 state attorneys general, says Live Nation’s purchase of Ticketm
President Trump told reporters that the United States is currently speaking with key Iranian officials to try and end ongoing conflicts. He emphasized that these talks involve the right people on both sides, suggesting a high level of trust in the process. Trump added that Iranians are eager to reac
