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Trump Pledges to Intervene in Cartoonist Scott Adams’ Cancer Treatment
The Brief November 3, 2025 What to watch out for on Election Day 2025, Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow on finding something better, and more Skip backward 15 seconds Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Skip forward 15 seconds President Donald Trump said he would personally intervene to try to help a prominent supporter with his cancer treatment.…
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time
It’s no secret that we live in a sleep-deprived society. More than a third of Americans don’t get enough shuteye, defined as a minimum of seven hours a night. It’s not just the U.S.: much of the developed world is in a similar situation. “Sleep deprivation abounds,” says Eva Winnebeck, a chronobiologist at the University…
Read MoreHow to Die Young at a Very Old Age
Everyone will die, but we can live healthier, longer lives until that day comes. That’s the guiding principle that motivates the work and advocacy of Nir Barzilai, a longevity researcher and president of the Academy for Health & Lifespan Research. “As a field, we are leading a revolution to target aging and prevent diseases,” says…
Read MoreWhy Obamacare Prices Could Surge for Millions Next Year
Most Americans who rely on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act—known as Obamacare—will begin enrolling for 2026 coverage on Saturday. But next year’s premiums could be significantly higher for millions of households. Premium tax credits added during the pandemic have been at the center of the ongoing government shutdown, and are a main driving…
Read MoreHere’s How to Know You’re Talking to a Narcissist
Narcissists are known for their sense of entitlement, self-centeredness, superiority complex, and condescending attitude toward others. Talking to them can be frustrating and draining, and what might seem like a straightforward conversation can quickly escalate into a fight you didn’t see coming. By learning some communication traits typical of people with narcissistic personality disorder, you’ll…
Read MoreThe Surprising Power of a 10-Minute Walk
On average, Americans take just under 5,000 steps a day. It’s a concerning number, given that public-health researchers consider a daily step count of less than 5,000 to be sedentary, and sedentary living erodes health, leading to earlier death. Researchers are therefore motivated to find out how best to get people moving. Do all steps…
Read MoreHow Fake Health Insurance Is Luring People In
The Brief October 31, 2025 How fake health insurance is luring people in, what to know about Andrew’s Epstein fallout, and more Skip backward 15 seconds Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Skip forward 15 seconds After a long career as a nurse, Lisa Bower, now 61, retired, started working as a part-time nanny, and, in 2021,…
Read MoreBeyond Logos and Jingles: Why Every Brand Needs a Scent Strategy
From SoulCycle to Yellowstone, scent is emerging as the ultimate tool for brand memory and connection. Unsplash+ Every brand has a scent—whether designed or not. Some are intentional, like the crisp citrus in a luxury boutique, the warm vanilla in a hotel lobby or that satisfying “new” smell of a premium product. Others are accidental.…
Read MoreDancing With the Stars Reveals Surprising Halloween Night Elimination
Dancing With the Stars’ Elaine Hendrix Speaks Out on Hospitalization, Missing Halloween Episode Jan Ravnik and Jen Affleck didn’t have enough tricks or treats to waltz into another week on the dance floor. And that’s why they were the sixth couple eliminated during Dancing With the Stars season 34 on Halloween Night. Jen reacted the news…
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Christopher, 28, Shows Off Massive Muscles After 30-Lb. Weight Loss
Christopher Schwarzenegger can carry all the pumpkins in the patch. The 28-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver—who revealed earlier this year that he's lost 30 pounds—showed… Source link
Read MoreClimate Inaction is Leading to Millions of Deaths Each Year
Global failure to adapt to climate change is taking a toll on people’s lives and is responsible for millions of deaths every year, according to a new report from The Lancet. The Lancet today published its 9th annual “Countdown on Health and Climate Change” report, led by University College London and produced in collaboration with…
Read MoreLondon Film Festival’s Standout Works Offer Portraits of Connection in a Disconnected World
A still from Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab. Courtesy BFI London Film Festival The most challenging of times bring us the best art. Or at least, that’s what we tell ourselves, balancing the struggles of the modern era against the hope that something may come of them. This year’s crop of cinematic…
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