A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors
More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don’t do enough.
‘We’re Not Being Paranoid’: U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones
The Department of Homeland Security is warning about the dangers of using Chinese-made drones, while some lawmakers want to prevent transit systems from buying Chinese-made subway cars.
Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City; At Least 12 Injured
The massive tornado skirted the metropolitan area but struck several towns to the west of Kansas City, Kan., leaving damaged houses “for a mile in every direction.”
‘Sports Illustrated’ Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won’t Shift To New Owner Yet
Authentic Brands Group is buying the iconic magazine in order to take advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corp., which acquired it in 2018, will continue to publish the magazine.
Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma
For teens who’ve experienced childhood trauma, playing team sports may help them avoid depression and anxiety later in life. But the cost of teen sports puts them out of reach for many could benefit.
Extending ‘Zero Tolerance’ To People Who Help Migrants Along The Border
Scott Warren of the humanitarian group ‘No More Deaths’ faces three felony counts for harboring migrants. The number of U.S. citizens arrested for harboring is on the rise.
WHO Redefines Burnout As A ‘Syndrome’ Linked To Chronic Stress At Work
The World Health Organization has updated its handbook of diseases to include an expanded definition of burnout. It closely links it to workplace stress and says it can lead to reduced productivity.
MacKenzie Bezos Pledges To Give More Than Half Of Her Billions To Charity
“We each come by the gifts we have to offer by an infinite series of influences and lucky breaks we can never fully understand,” Bezos said as she signed the Giving Pledge.
College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health ‘Epidemic’
Anthony Rostain and B. Janet Hibbs say college students today face an “inordinate amount of anxiety” — but parents can help their kids cope. Their book is The Stressed Years of Their Lives.
‘The Louvre Is Suffocating’: Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It’s unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs … and reproductive rights.
Texas Voting Chief Who Led Botched Voter Purge Resigns
Secretary of State David Whitley was behind an effort to remove alleged noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls. He resigned Monday as the Texas Legislature’s session came to a close.
Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later
Regulators give many cancer drugs a fast track to market while requiring drugmakers to do more studies after approval. Researchers have found the follow-up studies frequently come up short.
Tony Horwitz, Pulitzer-Winning Journalist And Historian, Dies At 60
Horwitz’s publisher says he died of apparent cardiac arrest. A Pulitzer Prize winner for covering the hardships of low-wage workers, the peripatetic writer sought truths obscured by history’s cliches.
After Tumult Over Nassar Scandal, Michigan State University Gets A New President
Two former presidents of MSU have resigned since January 2018. Each were caught up in the trial and sentencing of former university sports doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused his female patients.
When Tea Reaches Its Boiling Point In Fiction, So Too May The Story
Across tea-drinking cultures, writers have milked hot tea for all its worth to add a splash of narrative panache to comic or erotic scenes or to build mood, momentum and character.
Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Provision Mandating Fetal Burial Or Cremation
The court did not take up the part of the law that banned abortions because of fetal abnormality or race or sex of the fetus, which a lower court had knocked down in addition to the burial provision.
Lonnie Bunch III Set To Become Smithsonian Institution’s First Black Secretary
Bunch, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will assume the mantle of leadership — and in so doing, make history at the 173-year-old organization
‘Range’ Argues That Specialization Should Not Be The Goal For Most
David Epstein’s book, though it doesn’t rely heavily on science, is an engaging survey of research and anecdotes supporting that a thoughtful, collaborative world is a better and more innovative one.
Instagramming Crowds Pack National Parks
Social media is helping drive more people to visit national parks. While it’s getting folks out there, it’s also causing traffic jams and congestion in places valued for solitude and reflection.
California, Rich In Delegates, Takes On New Importance For Crowded Democratic Field
Fourteen presidential candidates will descend on San Francisco this weekend, underscoring California’s new role as a key early primary state.
‘We Need To Evolve’: Police Get Help To Improve Hate Crime Tracking
Bias-motivated crimes are rising, but few police departments are trained to identify them. A group of prosecutors is traveling from city to city, warning officers that ignoring hate crimes is risky.
2 Killed, At Least 17 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:45 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
‘Tornado Outbreak’ Devastates Ohio Communities With Winds Up To 140 MPH
The dangerous twisters, which began late Monday night, caused considerable damage. Dayton is now under a boil-water advisory.
Cities And States Look To Big Pharma To Cover Costs Of The Opioid Epidemic
The pharmaceutical industry is facing hundreds of lawsuits around the country from state and local officials, who want the industry to help pay to tackle the opioid epidemic.
Former Red Sox First Baseman Bill Buckner Dies At 69
The former All-Star and Gold Glove winner spent 22 years in the Major Leagues, but his career was overshadowed by a fateful mistake in the 1986 World Series.
‘This Case Will Set A Precedent’: First Major Opioid Trial To Begin In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s trial is the first in a wave of litigation attempting to bring claims against opioid manufacturers. The state is seeking millions of dollars in damages and penalties.
‘American Soil’ Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe’s traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
A U.S. Army Tweet Asking ‘How Has Serving Impacted You?’ Got An Agonizing Response
In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.
In Trump’s Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
I Went Through My Pregnancy With Strangers. It Was The Best Decision I Could’ve Made
Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one mother, it turned out to be the best decision she made during her pregnancy.
Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants’ Tylenol is the same strength as Children’s Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.
Former Colorado Governor And 2020 Candidate Urges Distance From ‘Socialism’
John Hickenlooper says Democrats are at risk of losing the next presidential election if they do not “stand up and say that we Democrats don’t stand for socialism.”
A NatGeo TV Drama Is ‘Inspired’ By A 1989 Ebola Crisis In The U.S. How Accurate Is It?
‘The Hot Zone,’ a miniseries on the National Geographic Channel, was “inspired” by a 1989 Ebola crisis in the U.S. We asked virologist Thomas Geisbert, who was on the scene.