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The 79th United Nations General Assembly has gathered in New York City. ...

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Vice President Kamala Harris announced she has accepted CNN's offer for a second presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. ...

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Many aspiring homebuyers are pushing the presidential candidates to do something about rising home prices and high mortgage interest rates. ...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to the US this week to meet with members of the United Nations in the hopes to share his “victory plan” with allies. ...

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House Republicans remain divided over Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal to avert a government shutdown, with far-right members resisting any temporary funding extension. ...

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People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may not respond typically to images of food (i.e., cues), according to a novel study using brain imaging.

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A new study finds “litigant shopping,” or choosing plaintiffs with specific demographic attributes, can be used to shape public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court – but it can also backfire.

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Americans who say they expect to “never retire” are more likely than others to score low on a measure of financial knowledge, a new study shows.

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A new video game designed by the University of South Australia shows what it is like to be neurodivergent in a world that’s designed for neurotypical people.

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Young adults who drink heavily reported that a specific intervention that provides personalized feedback on daily drinking would be beneficial for people who want to reduce their drinking and would encourage self-reflection among those who are not yet ready to change their drinking habits. The young adults were participants in a pilot study of a first-of-its-kind technology aimed at reducing heavy drinking in young adults through self-selected goal setting and daily personalized feedback based on self-reported behaviors related to drinking. The study is described in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

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People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are at risk of advanced liver disease are less likely to be referred for liver evaluation and care if they present primarily with alcohol-related mental health issues or a mental health diagnosis, according to a study of referral practices in Virginia’s largest health system. The findings point to the possibility of widespread missed opportunities for treating three conditions that commonly co-occur: AUD, mental health disorders, and liver disease. Recent years have seen notable increases in the USA in alcohol-related deaths, mental health disorders, and hospital admissions relating to alcohol use and concurrent mental health conditions. AUD is a significant cause of liver disease, and both addiction and co-occurring mental illness can be barriers to successful liver treatment. Integrating AUD treatment, mental health care, and hepatology (liver care) is necessary to improve outcomes, but data suggests this approach is not the norm. For the st

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The University of Texas at El Paso announced new collaborations with the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency that support research and training to strengthen the nation’s leadership in semiconductor, or microchips, technology.

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With under two months until the presidential election, political polarization is high and rising. A key reason is the increasing educational differences between the two political parties, according to a new book from a Michigan State University political science professor.

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Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the study of near-death experiences (NDEs).

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A first-of-its-kind study suggests increasing the percentage of youth in the United States who participate in sports to meet a Healthy People 2030 goal could save the nation $80 billion in direct medical costs and productivity losses and deliver more than 1.8 million more quality years of life to Americans.

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A first-of-its-kind study suggests increasing the percentage of youth in the United States who participate in sports to meet a Healthy People 2030 goal could save the nation $80 billion in direct medical costs and productivity losses and deliver more than 1.8 million more quality years of life to Americans.

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The AP reports that the DOJ contends “Google built, acquired and maintains a monopoly over the technology that matches online publishers to advertisers.” ...

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The College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Department of Older Persons (DOP) under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, organized an international conference and workshop on “Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society.

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A new application for students offered through First Year Directions classes at the University of Miami gives them a chance to experience unique campus activities virtually.

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For many people, constant pings, buzzes and flashes on their phones, computers and other devices are just a normal part of working life—which, thanks to technology, extends to all hours.