MENTAL HEALTH

Oct 22 2024HEALTH

TikTok: Short Scrolls, Big Body Image Concerns

Ever taken a quick look at TikTok and felt like your body isn't good enough? You're not alone. Research shows that even just seven minutes on this app can make you feel self-conscious. Over 60% of women have seen posts that promote unhealthy eating habits, which can lead to body dissatisfaction. Reg

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Oct 19 2024OPINION

Trump's Words Hurt Vets and Their Families

Imagine a 7-year-old watching her dad collapse from a brain injury he got in Iraq. That's what my daughter saw. Her dad's injury isn't just a "headache, " like former President Donald Trump suggested when asked about wounded soldiers. Trump's lack of compassion isn't just hurtful; it also shows how

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

School Shooting: Father and Son Facing Charges

On Thursday, a grand jury in Winder, Georgia, indicted a father and son on murder charges. The son, a 14-year-old named Colt Gray, was charged with 55 counts, including murder and assault. His father, Colin Gray, faced 29 counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. The charg

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Alabama Executes Man Who Asked for Death After Deadly Rampage

Derrick Dearman, 36, was executed in Alabama on Thursday. He had asked to go forward with his lethal injection after admitting to killing five people in a 2016 drug-fueled attack. Dearman broke into a home where his estranged girlfriend was staying, then killed her and four others with an ax and a g

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle of New Moms: Postpartum Depression

Imagine having a beautiful new baby but feeling overwhelmed, sad, or even thinking about harming yourself. This is what postpartum depression feels like. Katherine Schiefer, a 35-year-old lawyer, was diagnosed with it after her husband noticed her suicidal thoughts. She's not alone. One in eight new

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Hero Police in Seattle Pull Man from Tracks Just in Time

Imagine this: a man, 57, is having a really tough time mentally. He's standing on a ledge above train tracks in downtown Seattle. Cops are trying to talk him down, but a train is already heading their way. Suddenly, he slips and falls 25 feet onto the tracks. The cops don't think twice. They jump on

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle: Mental Health in Congo's Displacement Camps

In the heart of eastern Congo, near the bustling city of Goma, lies an unseen battle. It's not fought with guns or bombs, but in the minds of those trapped in displacement camps. Years of conflict have taken a heavy toll on mental health. People like Nelly Shukuru, a 51-year-old mother of six, found

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Curious Case of Skye Riley's Comeback

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on top of the world, only to have your life crash down? Meet Skye Riley, a pop star who's been through it all. After losing her boyfriend in a car accident, she's trying to make a comeback. But fame has a dark side, and Skye's facing more than just her own

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Will Trump’s Win Lead to a Country in Crisis?

Political analyst Mark Halperin recently sparked a debate on Tucker Carlson's podcast bypredicting dire consequences if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. Halperin, renowned for his electoral insights, suggests that a Trump victory could trigger mental health issues, violence, and even family brea

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

Lawyers Seek Accountability for Lewiston Mass Shooting

One year after a tragic event in Lewiston, Maine, where an Army reservist killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a bar, lawyers are taking action. They represent survivors and families of victims, alleging that the U.S. military and related institutions failed to act on warning signs from the shoot

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