A new study looks at how emergencies that threaten public health can push people toward thinking about ending their lives. The researchers focused on a feeling that has grown during the pandemic: “fear of missing out” or FOMO. They found that when people feel anxious about not being part of im
The debate over who gets U. S. citizenship at birth has been alive for more than a hundred years, and it is back on the Supreme Court’s docket. In 1898, the court decided that a boy born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was indeed an American citizen, because the Constitution’s 14th Amendment say
In Washington, a war in Iran is shaking the future of two top Trump aides. The fight over the country’s nuclear program and oil lanes is also a political battlefield for Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both seen as possible presidents in 2028. Vance is careful. He dou
The Charlotte Hornets had a big lead in the third quarter, up 15 points with about seven minutes left. But they let the Sixers catch up quickly. A quick three‑point play by Paul George and a fast‑break layup from VJ Edgecombe trimmed the margin to seven. Then Edgecombe hit a corner three in transiti
A 24‑year‑old former college basketball star from Louisville began feeling short of breath one November. Doctors first thought she had pleurisy, an inflammation of the lung lining, and gave her anti‑inflammatory pills. Her condition worsened; she sweated heavily at night, couldn’t lie flat without s
In Fort Worth and Sacramento, the women’s NCAA tournament cut its field in half after a night of big losses and dramatic finishes. The most talked‑about moment was when Duke’s Ashlon Jackson hit a 3‑pointer as the buzzer sounded, beating LSU 87‑85 and sending Duke to the Elite Eight for a second str
The U. S. Treasury market is feeling the pressure of a new war in Iran, with investors showing less enthusiasm for short‑term notes. Recent auctions for 2‑, 5‑ and 7‑year bonds drew weak bids, pushing yields above expectations. This shift is a sharp change from the record demand seen last month for
The study followed people who joined a program called Counterweight‑Plus, which started as part of the DiRECT diabetes trial. Five years later, participants had lost an average of 6. 1 kilograms and ten percent of them no longer needed diabetes medication. Researchers first looked at how much the p
Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice‑President Kamala Harris, recently joined a large anti‑Trump protest in Malibu. The event was part of a series of “No Kings” rallies aimed at opposing the current administration’s policies. The gathering attracted a mix of actors, comedians, and political activists.
A major protest is set for Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol, where around 100, 000 people are expected to gather. The event is part of a nationwide campaign called “No Kings, ” which criticizes the Trump administration’s policies and aims to prevent what supporters see as executive overreach.
