Yale School of Medicine has received a $10 million donation from Bukhman Philanthropies to support child and adolescent mental health and emotional well-being. The gift will fund two programs at Yale's Child Study Center: the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program. The funds will support the development of evidence-based […]
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60 Minutes correspondent expresses concern over ‘corporate meddling’ at CBS News
Sharyn Alfonsi, a veteran 60 Minutes correspondent, expressed concern about "the spread of corporate meddling and editorial fear" at CBS News and said she is uncertain about her future at the network after pushing back on a directive to change her December segment on Venezuelans sent to a prison in El Salvador. Alfonsi spoke publicly […]
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Insurance apps may track your driving, location and health
Insurance apps promise discounts but may collect data on your driving habits, location and health information, raising privacy concerns for users. Many insurance companies offer mobile applications that monitor driver behavior, track vehicle location and access personal health metrics in exchange for potential premium reductions. However, experts warn that consumers should understand what data these […]
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NAELA Launches Campaign Against Scams Targeting Older Adults
Older adults lost more than $2.4 billion to scams in 2024, a sharp increase from $600 million four years earlier, prompting the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys to launch a May awareness campaign against the growing threat. The scams have become increasingly sophisticated, employing artificial intelligence, spoofed identities and psychological manipulation tactics designed to […]
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AT&T launches 2026 Small Business Contest with $50,000 grand prize
AT&T is opening applications for its fourth annual Small Business Contest, offering $50,000 to the winner and $5,000 each to four runners-up. The contest launches May 1 during National Small Business Week and runs through July 31. Small business owners can apply at att.com/shesconnected with no elaborate submission requirements. Beyond the prize money, finalists gain […]
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Neuroscientist Eric Morrow Named Founding Director of Lurie Autism Institute
Eric M. Morrow, a neuroscientist from Brown University, has been named founding director of the newly launched Lurie Autism Institute, a joint initiative of Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The appointment follows a $50 million commitment from the Jeffrey Lurie and Nancy Lurie Marks families in 2025—the largest single donation any U.S. academic […]
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CEOs of top US energy firms received average $12.3M pay raise, analysis shows
The CEOs of America's top 51 utilities received an average raise of $12.3 million last year, a 16% increase in compensation, while their customers faced electricity bills that climbed as much as 40% since 2021, according to a new analysis. Thirty-eight of the 51 executives received pay increases totaling $82 million collectively. Bill Ferhman, CEO […]
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Photographer Preserves Native American Heritage Through Ancestral Portraits
As the sun sets over the Collegiate Peaks in central Colorado, John Edward Graybill blacks out the windows of his kitchen, which doubles as his studio. A single beam of light illuminates his subject — a portrait of an ancestor. Graybill, a photographer and member of the Ute Indian Tribe, has dedicated his work to […]
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Mothers of Police Violence Victims Seek Justice, Support
As mothers of children killed by police continue fighting for accountability, few resources exist to support their emotional and psychological needs. These mothers have become unlikely activists, channeling their grief into demanding justice for their slain children. Yet experts say they often lack adequate mental health services and community support as they navigate the demands […]
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Black Women’s History Project Aims to Fill Gaps in National Public Memory
A new initiative led by Black American historians and archivists is working to create a more comprehensive public history landscape that centers the experiences and contributions of Black women. The project, which includes researchers, curators and community organizers, aims to establish monuments, exhibitions and digital archives that preserve and share the largely untold stories of […]