Here’s a strategy to get through stressful holiday gatherings
The point is to “act boring, like a gray rock,” said Samantha Whiten, a Maryland-based clinical psychologist. “You…
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after hurricane
RIO CAUTO, Cuba — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after…
UK’s Treasury chief set to raise taxes once again in her second budget
LONDON — Following weeks of speculation, Britain’s unpopular Labour government will deliver its second budget later Wednesday since…
Gray rocking strategy can help reduce family stress at holiday gatherings
The holidays are a time of merriment, festivity — and, for many, tense family gatherings. People think, ”’How…
France says ‘bon voyage’ to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China
PARIS — A couple of star giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years and gave birth…
Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysa — Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past…
Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study.
Teens regularly turn to generative-AI chatbots in search of mental-health support. A report on a study said this…
Springfield students challenge bill on parental consent for mental health care
House Bill 172, which is currently in the Ohio House Health Committee, would repeal an Ohio law that…
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US probe into Epstein
LONDON — Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee…
Motorist tells 911 bald eagle dropped cat, smashing car windshield
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger…
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur the…
Rising bear, wolf and boar encounters leave Greek farmers on edge
LEVEA, Greece (AP) — It was a shocking sight for the farmer — three of his sheep lying…