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The quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away

NIH grants canceled, the federal office shuttered, clinics closing — the government is turning its eyes elsewhere as 44 million suffer.

By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Meet the hospital dogs ‘making a real difference’ by getting sick kids to smile
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
EnergyOil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
EconomyRussia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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As boomer and Gen X bosses retire, working from home will make a major comeback, new research predicts—and you have work-life balance loving Gen Z to thank
SuccessAs boomer and Gen X bosses retire, working from home will make a major comeback, new research predicts—and you have work-life balance loving Gen Z to thank
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 17, 2026
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    HealthHims and Hers Super Bowl ad highlights ‘uncomfortable truth’ about elite healthcare for the rich and ‘broken’ system for the rest
    By Jacqueline MunisFebruary 1, 2026
Confronting Asia’s growing rate of chronic conditions means tackling cultural issues as much as medical ones
HealthConfronting Asia’s growing rate of chronic conditions means tackling cultural issues as much as medical ones
By Stuart A. SpencerFebruary 15, 2026
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AIMeet the American spies who helped mammograms save more lives
By Erik GermanFebruary 15, 2026
5 Best Nootropics of 2026: Expert Reviewed Supplements
Health5 Best Nootropics of 2026: Expert Reviewed Supplements
By Christina SnyderFebruary 13, 2026
Analog-obsessed Gen Zers are buying $40 app blockers to limit their social media use and take a break from the ‘slot machine in your pocket’
Big TechAnalog-obsessed Gen Zers are buying $40 app blockers to limit their social media use and take a break from the ‘slot machine in your pocket’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 13, 2026
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HealthPresidents Day Mattress Sales 2026: Find Deals on the Best Sleep Brands
By Christina SnyderFebruary 13, 2026
  • 9 Best Mattresses for Couples in 2026: Tested and Reviewed
    Health9 Best Mattresses for Couples in 2026: Tested and Reviewed
    By Christina SnyderJanuary 30, 2026
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CommentaryYou love your dog too much. Blame the broken American Dream and loss of purpose since the pandemic
By Margret Grebowicz and The ConversationFebruary 13, 2026
Leesa Mattress Review (2026): Rigorously Tested
HealthLeesa Mattress Review (2026): Rigorously Tested
By Christina SnyderFebruary 12, 2026
WinkBeds Mattress Review (2026): Rigorously Tested
HealthWinkBeds Mattress Review (2026): Rigorously Tested
By Christina SnyderFebruary 11, 2026
U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
SuccessU.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
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PoliticsDr. Oz pleads with America: ‘take the vaccine, please’ as measles soar on RFK-led revival
By Matt Brown and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
  • 5 Best Sauna Blankets of 2026: Tested by Recovery Experts
    Health5 Best Sauna Blankets of 2026: Tested by Recovery Experts
    By Christina SnyderJanuary 30, 2026
Panicked about losing GPT-4o, some ChatGPT users are building DIY versions. A psychologist explains why ‘feel-good hormones’ make it hard to let go
AIPanicked about losing GPT-4o, some ChatGPT users are building DIY versions. A psychologist explains why ‘feel-good hormones’ make it hard to let go
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 10, 2026
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CommentaryWeight Watchers CEO: what the GLP-1 Super Bowl ads are missing
By Tara ComonteFebruary 9, 2026
Patient private capital is needed to help Asia plug its healthcare gaps
CommentaryPatient private capital is needed to help Asia plug its healthcare gaps
By Abrar MirFebruary 8, 2026
Super Bowl ads go for silliness, tears and nostalgia as Americans reel from ‘collective trauma’ of recent upheaval — ‘Everybody is stressed out’
Arts & EntertainmentSuper Bowl ads go for silliness, tears and nostalgia as Americans reel from ‘collective trauma’ of recent upheaval — ‘Everybody is stressed out’
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Mae Anderson, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
Dr. Oz begs Americans to get inoculated against measles as outbreaks spiral around the country. ‘Take the vaccine, please’
HealthDr. Oz begs Americans to get inoculated against measles as outbreaks spiral around the country. ‘Take the vaccine, please’
By Matt Brown and The Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026
Joanna Griffiths, the founder and president of Knix
SuccessThe founder of $400 million company Knix sees a hypnotherapist to ‘rewire’ her brain and work through her fear of failure
By Emma BurleighFebruary 8, 2026
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PoliticsAs Republicans slash $1 trillion out of Medicaid, Democrats see ‘a banger of an issue’ to campaign on
By Ali Swenson, Jeff Amy and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
Eileen GU, wearing a red and while Beijing Olympics coat, smiles with her skis.
SuccessFreestyle skier Eileen Gu says she suffered ‘post-Olympic depression’: ‘You can win the Olympics and still just enter the deepest rut of your life’
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 7, 2026
U.S. births dropped last year, offsetting 2024’s increase and dashing hopes for an upward trend
North AmericaU.S. births dropped last year, offsetting 2024’s increase and dashing hopes for an upward trend
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
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HealthBirch Mattress Review 2026: Tested by Experts
By Christina SnyderFebruary 6, 2026
A woman holds up a peace sign as she runs in the New York City Marathon.
RetailGen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon—and it’s terrible news for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 6, 2026
Helix Mattress Review 2026: Tested by Sleep Experts
HealthHelix Mattress Review 2026: Tested by Sleep Experts
By Christina SnyderFebruary 5, 2026
The 7 Best Prebiotics of 2026: Tester Approved
HealthThe 7 Best Prebiotics of 2026: Tester Approved
By Christina SnyderFebruary 4, 2026
The Best Cooling Sheets of 2026: Personally Tested
HealthThe Best Cooling Sheets of 2026: Personally Tested
By Christina SnyderFebruary 4, 2026
A person sleeping in bed.
HealthWhat Is the Best Sleeping Position?
By Jessica RendallFebruary 4, 2026
The CEO of $11 billion Oura explains why customers must shell out for subscription fees after paying $349 or more for the ring
C-SuiteThe CEO of $11 billion Oura explains why customers must shell out for subscription fees after paying $349 or more for the ring
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 4, 2026
7 Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers of 2026: Sleep Expert Tested
Health7 Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers of 2026: Sleep Expert Tested
By Christina SnyderFebruary 4, 2026
A person pressing down on a mattress.
HealthMattress Firmness Scale: How Firm Should Your Bed Be?
By Jessica RendallFebruary 3, 2026
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison’s next big bet: Redefining how long–and how well–we live
MagazineOracle billionaire Larry Ellison’s next big bet: Redefining how long–and how well–we live
By Kamal AhmedFebruary 3, 2026
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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Uber CEO says rideshare 'freed up' his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he's one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to driveplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergMay 24, 2026
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By Emma BurleighMay 22, 2026
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