Research shows that alcohol often plays a role in conflicts within relationships. Most of these findings come from wealthier nations, leaving questions about other parts of the world. Sub-Saharan Africa struggles with high rates of violence against women in homes, but few studies have explored wheth
Three officers on a New York subway platform recently tried to hold a young man when he got aggressive. None could keep him down. The would-be suspect even slipped between the train tracks, popped up on the other side, and left while yelling insults. One officer, an overweight woman, got called name
More than one in four adults in England now live with two or more long-term health problems. This growing trend, called multimorbidity, creates tough challenges. Patients often juggle multiple treatments while dealing with fragmented care systems that focus on one disease at a time. Doctors struggle
Porn use is everywhere online, but the problems it causes aren’t equally understood. Some people feel they watch too much or it messes with their life, yet research mostly looks at small, similar groups. Most studies don’t dig into why some folks struggle more than others. A big idea called the Mor
A former housekeeper has filed a lawsuit against Kylie Jenner, accusing the reality star’s household staff of religious and national origin discrimination. Angelica Vasquez, who worked for Jenner’s Beverly Hills home before transferring to Hidden Hills, says she faced persistent bullying and exclusi
Natural gas prices nudged lower this week as warmer-than-usual air spread across much of the country. With fewer homes firing up furnaces and less demand from power plants, buyers have little reason to rush and bid up prices. At the same time, the nation’s storage tanks are already brimming, runnin
A court hearing meant to finalize a massive fine against a big drug company got postponed after families showed up asking for their voices to be heard. The company, accused of making painkillers too easy to get, was set to pay up but now has one more week before the judge decides. The delay came bec
Forget the idea that saving means giving up every small joy. The usual advice tells people to cut every expense like coffee runs or movie nights, but that only helps so much. Saving itself won’t make you rich—it just keeps you from losing ground. Real growth happens when your money starts working fo
El Salvador recently started a major trial against over 400 people accused of leading one of the country's most feared gangs. These individuals face charges related to more than 47, 000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022. Prosecutors claim these gang leaders ordered killings, forced disappearanc
In a state known for coal and oil, Utah has quietly become a leader in clean power. Over the last 25 years, one advocate has watched coal’s share of electricity fall from nearly all to less than half. Today the state ranks sixteenth in solar, supplies enough wind and storage for a million homes, and
