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Month: June 2024

A strong relationship needs both partners to respond to each other’s ‘bids for connection.’ Here’s what that means

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — “There’s a woodpecker over there!” Alyssa Caribardi watched as her friend whipped her head around to look out the window and seek out the bird. And with that simple gesture, Caribardi knew their friendship would last. In what may seem like a small, everyday exchange, her friend’s reaction was

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Science of social media’s effect on mental health isn’t as clear cut as a warning label might suggest

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — When US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy pushed last week for a tobacco-style warning on social media, he called the mental health crisis in young people an emergency that demanded action without waiting for “perfect information.” Even among experts, questions remain about the exact role that social media plays in the

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A ketamine pill may help hard-to-treat depression with fewer side effects, early research suggests

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A new ketamine pill may help hard-to-treat depression with fewer side effects than other forms of the treatment, early research suggests. Technically, no form of ketamine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat any psychiatric disorder, including depression. A derivative of ketamine, called esketamine,

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German investigators detain 2 men who allegedly tried to blackmail the family of Michael Schumacher

BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors say two men who allegedly tried blackmailing the family of former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher were detained earlier this month. Prosecutors in the western German city of Wuppertal said Monday the suspects told employees of the family that they were in possession of files that the family wouldn’t want

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Malaysia detains 8 terror suspects, foiling possible threats against prime minister, king and others

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian minister says police have detained eight people with suspected links to the Islamic State militant group and and thwarted possible threats against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the nation’s king and other dignitaries. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says that six men and two women,  aged 25 to 70, were

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Did your loved one have money problems before being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Tell CNN your story

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — A new study finds evidence that years prior to a person’s diagnosis of a memory disorder, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, their financial credit can deteriorate, thanks to late or missed payments, among other things. If someone close to you has a memory disorder, did you witness their

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Indonesia says a cyberattack has compromised its data center but it won’t pay the $8 million ransom

By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities say Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government won’t pay. The cyberattack has disrupted services of more than 200 government agencies at both the national and regional levels since June 20. The

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Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 vaccine appeals from nonprofit founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected two appeals related to COVID-19 vaccines from Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit founded by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The justices did not comment Monday in letting stand rulings against the group from the federal appeals courts in New Orleans and Philadelphia. In a

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Muere salvavidas y actor de “Piratas del Caribe” tras un aparente ataque de tiburón en Hawai

urielblanco (CNN) — Un salvavidas e instructor de surf –que también apareció en películas como “Piratas del Caribe: Navegando en aguas misteriosas” y “Blue Crush”– murió el domingo tras un aparente ataque de tiburón en la costa norte de Ohau, Hawai, según las autoridades. Tamayo Perry, de 49 años, era un “veterano de ocho años

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Supreme Court won’t take up Georgia dispute over ‘at-large’ elections and minority vote dilution

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court won’t take up a case challenging Georgia’s system for electing its public utility board in a defeat for Black voters who argued the so-called “at-large” electoral system diluted their votes. The justices’ refusal to get involved will potentially make it much harder for challenges to such

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