Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey is leaving WeightWatchers board of directors and donating all of her interest in the company to a museum. Shares of WW International Inc. tumbled more than…
Bathroom Access Is a Public Health Issue There are just eight public toilets per 100,000 people in the U.S. By Jamie Ducharme February 16, 2024
It’s not unusual to fast before a medical test to avoid skewing the results. But Dr. Zoë Gottlieb’s patients often skip meals for a different reason. Gottlieb, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor…
The Mental Health Toll of the War in Gaza The Israel-Hamas war has amplified mental health struggles among Palestinians—with experts warning traditional frameworks may not be equipped to handle the trauma. By Astha Rajvanshi February 27, 2024
Maram Nemer, a clinical psychologist who works with women and children from rural villages in the Hebron region of the West Bank, says that many of her patients have reported a peculiar…
Biden on Trump NATO Comments: ‘Shameful’ President Biden launched a blistering attack on his predecessor. By Brian Bennett February 13, 2024
President Joe Biden launched a cutting political attack on Donald Trump from the White House Tuesday, calling Trump’s invitation to Russia to attack European allies “dumb, shameful, dangerous” and ”un-American.” It was…
$75 Billion Lost to Pig-Butchering Scam, New Study Estimates “These are large criminal organized networks, and they’re operating largely unscathed,” said the lead author of the study, which tracked the flow of funds through crypto exchanges. By Zeke Faux / Bloomberg February 29, 2024
Pig-butchering scammers have likely stolen more than $75 billion from victims around the world, far more than previously estimated, according to a new study. John Griffin, a finance professor at the University…
Women Need Less Exercise than Men A new study finds that women can reap the same longevity benefits in half the time as men. By Jamie Ducharme February 19, 2024
Women need to exercise only half as much as men to reap the same longevity benefits, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. That’s…
Israel Restricts Visas to Aid Groups Supporting Palestinians Those barred from work permit renewals include emergency response teams as well as senior management and directors. By Simon Marks and Ethan Bronner / Bloomberg February 27, 2024
Israel has stopped renewing visas and work permits for scores of aid workers who provide vital support for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in the wake of the Oct. 7…
House Republicans Impeach Mayorkas Over Border Handling The House impeached the Homeland Security Secretary in a tight 214-213 roll call, after the GOP majority failed last week in a politically embarrassing setback. By Lisa Mascaro / AP February 13, 2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after…
Trump Endorses Daughter-in-Law to Co-Run Republican National Committee Donald Trump has proposed that his son Eric’s wife Lara—alongside RNC general counsel Michael Whatley—replace RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, who is in talks to step down. By Mario Parker / Bloomberg February 12, 2024
Donald Trump endorsed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to help lead the Republican National Committee, a move that would tighten his hold on the party even as the 2024 nominating contest continues. Trump,…
No Recession? Thank Women Work from home flexibility has meant more women are working and that may be the reason the U.S. hasn’t had a recession. By Joanne Lipman March 1, 2024
Remote work allowed Alyson Velasquez to juggle her demanding roles as a Wells Fargo talent recruiter and as mother of two young children, including a son with special needs. The flexibility made…