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International rights group calls out US for allowing hospitals to push millions into debt

Human Rights Watch, the nonprofit that for decades has called attention to the victims of war, famine, and political repression around the world, is taking aim at U.S. hospitals for pushing millions of American patients into debt.

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British star Glenda Jackson has died at age 87

Jackson was one of the finest British actors of her generation, winning Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Fiercely political, she also served as a member of Parliament for decades.

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How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community — during Pride and beyond

Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.

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What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last year, nearly 70,000 individuals used the help line.

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The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay

The move by the Indianola Board of Aldermen comes nearly a month after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was left seriously injured after being shot in the chest by the officer after calling 911.

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Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that

Michigan State law professor Justin Simard says 18% of all published American cases are within two steps of a slave case. His team has spent years documenting them, hoping to force a legal reckoning.

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International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers

"Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity" is scheduled to take place in 35 countries on Wednesday with rallies, social media campaigns and picketing.

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Ida B. Wells Society internships mired by funding issues, says Nikole Hannah-Jones

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones says administrative delays have made it impossible to carry on with several academic projects intended to foster the careers of young Black investigative journalists.

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The Texas high school that delayed graduation says 100% of seniors are ready to walk

"It is graduation delayed, but not denied," Marlin ISD Superintendent Darryl Henson said. He also said that he'll be stepping in as the high school's new principal.

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Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma

The marine mammals have been "attacking" sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas' tactics are evolving.

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Underground Piccadilly HS2 rail station 'best solution for Manchester and the north'

Manchester is pressing its case to a committee of MPs

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Elizabeth Gilbert halts release of a new book after outcry over its Russian setting

The Snow Forest by the author of Eat, Pray, Love was set to be released in February 2024, exactly two years after Russia invaded Ukraine. The backlash included hundreds of negative GoodReads reviews.

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‘Antidopamine parenting’ may be the secret to curbing your kids' sweet tooth and screen time. Here's how to start

It’s not you, it’s the chemicals.

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Epstein survivors secure a $290 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan agreed to the settlement on the same day a federal judge granted class-action status to the lawsuit, saying the number of plaintiffs involved could be "well over 100 people."

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Drugmaker Mallinckrodt may renege on $1.7 billion opioid settlement

Victims of prescription opioid addiction as well as communities slammed by the opioid crisis could wind up with nothing if Mallinckrodt files for a second bankruptcy.

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Rabbi Harold Kushner, 88, Author Of ‘When Bad Things Happen To Good People’

Rabbi Harold Kushner, bestselling author and rabbi of 24 years at the Conservative Temple Israel Natick.

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LA's top make-out spots hint at a city constantly evolving

The creation of the automobile gave rise to a new kind of freedom and privacy, while also transforming Los Angeles into the sprawling, car-centric metropolis it is today.

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60 years ago, Medgar Evers became a martyr of the Civil Rights Movement

On June 12, 1963, Evers was assassinated at his home in Jackson, Miss., by a Ku Klux Klan member. While other leaders pushed for equality across the U.S., Evers focused on his native Mississippi.

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How two big Wall Street banks are rethinking the office for a post-pandemic future

From more air circulation to well stacked pantries, JPMorgan Chase and BNP Paribas are seeking to make the office a draw at a time when work-from-home is becoming commonplace.

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To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.

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Coastal biomedical labs are bleeding more horseshoe crabs with little accountability

Horseshoe crab blood is used to test vaccines around the world. But while Europe has approved a synthetic alternative, biomedical labs are bleeding more crabs from the Atlantic Coast.

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Sudan's fighting risks reigniting war in Darfur, a site of atrocities 20 years ago

As fighting in Sudan's capital continues to rage, experts say it's spilling over into the Darfur region and risks fully reigniting a conflict from the early 2000s that left hundreds of thousands dead.

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A Ukrainian nuclear plant is facing a water shortage

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant used a large reservoir for cooling water. Now that reservoir is rapidly draining.

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Elon Musk seems to want to turn Twitter into a cable news network just as CNN is cratering

He invited cable news hosts Rachel Maddow and Don Lemon to create shows on Twitter.

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Pickleball has a noise problem. He's trying to fix it

Pickleball is America's fastest growing sport, but it has a noise problem. One man is on a mission to fix that.

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