Can Storytelling Combat Homelessness and Foster Empathy?
Homelessness constitutes a profound, visible, and unacceptable health injustice. Research indicates homelessness significantly increases mortality risk. Following disasters leaving people […]
The Importance of Silence in a Noisy World “`
In our hyper-connected world, quiet moments are increasingly rare and valuable. From waking to sleeping, most face a constant barrage […]
Philippine Typhoons Dim Christmas Festivities “`
The Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation of nearly 120 million, is renowned for its vibrant Christmas celebrations beginning in September. […]
CEO Perspectives on the Trump Administration
Previous Yale CEO Summits haven’t matched the challenging context and positive outcomes of this week’s 150th summit. The day after, […]
Amazon Delivery Driver Launches Strike Amidst Low Pay and Poor Working Conditions
My husband and I are full-time employees of one of the world’s wealthiest companies. Why, then, can we not afford […]
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea “`
The weight-loss medication Zepbound (tirzepatide) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating obstructive sleep apnea, effective […]
Remembering Those We Lost in 2024
Remembering some of the prominent figures who passed away in 2024.
Government Shutdown: Potential Impacts on Americans
The impending government shutdown casts a shadow over this Christmas season. Without a last-minute agreement in Congress, a government shutdown […]
Understanding Walking Pneumonia
Common winter respiratory illnesses like colds, the flu, COVID-19, and RSV are familiar, but the CDC reports a rise in […]
Prioritizing People in the Planning of Expanding Global Cities
Over half the global population is urban, a number projected to increase by 2.4 billion by 2050. Cities are central […]
Herod and Jesus: Two Models of Power at Christmas “`
The Christmas narrative, much like a poorly-made crime drama with a readily identifiable antagonist—the unshaven man with a thick accent—features […]
Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight: The Untold Story of a WWII Battalion “`
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the largest unit of Black women to serve overseas during World War II, processed […]
Understanding Kwanzaa: A Guide to the Holiday “`
Since its inception in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a widely recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United […]
Trudeau Announces Canadian Cabinet Reshuffle Amidst Growing Opposition “`
TORONTO — Facing mounting pressure, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will conduct a cabinet reshuffle on Friday. The Prime Minister’s […]
Legal Action Leads to Name Removal from Australian Musical About Olympic Breaker “`
BRISBANE, Australia — Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, an Australian breaker, has maintained a positive attitude towards the global jokes and criticism […]
Federal Murder Charges Filed Against UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Suspect Luigi Mangione
(NEW YORK) — The individual suspected in the murder of Brian Thompson was transported back to New York by air […]
Government Shutdown Looms Amid Debt Ceiling Standoff “`
A disagreement over government funding, fueled by a debate about the debt ceiling, threatens a federal government shutdown in Washington. […]
Gisele Pelicot’s Case: A Landmark Conviction, But Limited Impact for Survivors? “`
Gisele Pelicot, the 72-year-old woman whose case culminated in the conviction of 51 men, including her husband, is rightly celebrated […]
Impending Shutdown Jeopardizes $100 Billion in Disaster Aid
For weeks, the White House has urged Congress to approve $100 billion in disaster relief funding to replenish depleted resources […]