The self-proclaimed ‘Bipolar General’ is waging war on the stigma of mental illness Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin led troops in Iraq while a second battle front opened inside his own mind. Now retired, he’s fighting to break down the military taboo on getting help. Read more on NPR
Month: January 2024
NPR News: Bobi’s ‘oldest ever dog’ title is in question as Guinness World Record investigates
Bobi’s ‘oldest ever dog’ title is in question as Guinness World Record investigates The Portuguese pooch was said be 31 years when he died last October, far outlasting dogs of the same breed, which often live half that age. Now, experts have doubts about the validity of those claims. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says
Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power
Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power The court is considering whether to scrap nearly 40 years of precedent in a case that could weaken federal agencies’ power to regulate everything from the environment to guns. Read more on NPR
NPR News: What to know about January’s annual drug price hikes
What to know about January’s annual drug price hikes Spoiler: There are some decreases this year, too. Here’s an overview of the changing prices and what to make of them. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Next up, New Hampshire: Where the race for the GOP nomination stands after Iowa
Next up, New Hampshire: Where the race for the GOP nomination stands after Iowa The lead that polls predicted former President Donald Trump would have in this has only expanded through his campaign. Read more on NPR
In the Name of the Jimin, the Jaemin, and the Holy Han Grenade. Amen. https://t.co/TLUjr55j0E
In the Name of the Jimin, the Jaemin, and the Holy Han Grenade. Amen. https://t.co/TLUjr55j0E — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jan 17, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Another day! It’s January 16, 2024 at 11:59PM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock
Another day! It’s January 16, 2024 at 11:59PM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jan 17, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Listen #free in #Spotify: “I Feel Lucky” by Mary Chapin Carpenter https://t.co/vYLLMLsik5 https://t.co/S9MYnETgjk
Listen #free in #Spotify: “I Feel Lucky” by Mary Chapin Carpenter https://t.co/vYLLMLsik5 https://t.co/S9MYnETgjk — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jan 17, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Italy’s regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean
Italy’s regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean The Ocean Viking has been impounded, as Italy targets charity groups that operate vessels in the Mediterranean Sea looking for migrants and refugees in distress. Read more on NPR