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February 5, 2024

Therapist blows whistle on hospital pushing teen gender transitions: 'Desperate to help my patients'

A Washington therapist said she quit her job over the uncritical demand and pressure she faced to approve transitioning her young and troubled patient's gender.

February 5, 2024

San Francisco mayor pushes addiction screening for welfare recipients, new technology for police

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pushing a proposition to require an addiction screening for single welfare recipients, and another one to reduce police paperwork.

February 5, 2024

Minnesota city pushed landlords to evict tenants seeking emergency services for mental illness, DOJ says

In 2016, a Minnesota city enacted an ordinance to combat crime, but a federal investigation has found that it discriminated against those with mental health disabilities.

February 5, 2024

Two women with heart disease had to fight for a diagnosis. Here’s how they advocated for their health

Women's heart disease is often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Two women share how missed symptoms put their lives at risk, and how they pushed to get the diagnoses and procedures they needed.

February 5, 2024

New Jersey woman goes viral for 'mob-wife aesthetic,' prompts women to don flashy fashion

Sarah Acuri, an Italian-American author from New Jersey, has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok after starting a movement in which women share their best mob-wife style.

February 5, 2024

A doctor gave me pills for a nightmarish abortion. The FDA betrayed women by letting that happen 

My nightmarish abortion started with a doctor giving me pills and promising it was the "easy way." And the FDA let it happen. Now, the Supreme Court can save others that pain.

February 5, 2024

Military vet 'Crazy Ed' takes down would-be thief on video days after saving man's life

Josh "Crazy Ed" Edwards, a tour manager for the band HED P.E. and Army veteran, saved an unconscious man from a car wreck and took down would-be thief

February 5, 2024

On this day in history, February 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court

On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR planned to pack the Supreme Court to create support for his New Deal agenda, which sought to give government broader authority to help Americans recover post-Depression.

February 4, 2024

Man on Reddit writes 'big check' to parents, says he's done with criticisms and is giving them 'a refund'

New York City psychoanalyst reacts to viral personal drama, says setting boundaries with parents for young adults is about establishing "how you are different from them."

February 4, 2024

World Cancer Day 2024: A complete guide to understanding and participating

World Cancer Day is celebrated in countries around the world in order to bring awareness and to advocate for effective treatment of the deadly disease.