Mental health

According to data from the CDC, the number of people who committed suicide in the United States reached a record high in 2022.

CDC: US suicide deaths reached record high in 2022

The Biden administration proposed new rules to push insurance companies to expand their mental health coverage.

Biden proposes rules to promote mental health insurance coverage

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a warning today about social media and the impact it has on kids and teens.

Surgeon general warns of social media safety risks to kids’ mental health

A public school district is suing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Youtube, claiming they harm the mental health of children.

School district sues social media giants over children’s mental health issues

A major dust storm in Illinois caused low visibility that led to a deadly highway pileup of dozens of cars.

Dust storm causes 80-car pileup in Illinois, kills 6: May 2 rundown

Four bipartisan senators introduced a bill that would ban kids under 13 from social media and require parent's permission for kids 13-17.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ban kids under 13 from social media

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spent time isolated in a dark room for days before making a decision on his future.

Aaron Rodgers returns from ‘darkness retreat’ to contemplate NFL future

U.S. teen mental health is in crisis, with record-high levels of sadness and violence, according to a new CDC report.

CDC reports record levels of sadness among teen girls

Turkey and Syria have been devastated by not one but two powerful earthquakes happening Monday morning and then again in the afternoon.

Midday rundown: 2nd earthquake strikes Turkey, billionaires oppose Trump

Three Iranians have been arrested and charged in an assassination attempt against a U.S. journalist who resides in New York.

Midday rundown: Iran targets US journalist, COVID booster linked to stroke