Crime & Justice
Jury Deliberates in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after defense cites deep psychosis and prosecution argues premeditation in the deaths of her children.
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TechnologyLegal
Meta Reaches $17B Settlement with States Over Teen Addiction
Meta agrees to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety measures on Instagram and Facebook in landmark settlement over teen addiction.
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Crime & Justice
Psychologist: Clancy Not Criminally Responsible in Killings
Forensic psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible for killing her three children due to postpartum psychosis.
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LegalTechnology
Meta Heads to Court in Landmark Kids Social Media Trial
Four states take Meta to federal court over claims its platforms were designed to addict children. The trial could reshape social media regulation.
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LegalHealth
Clancy Trial Exposes Gaps in Postpartum Psychosis Care
Lindsay Clancy's trial exposes gaps in treating postpartum psychosis, as advocates call for more research and better medical training.
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MilitaryPolitics
Sailors Jump Attempts on USS Lincoln Prompt Dems' Demand
Democratic lawmakers demand answers after reports of sailors attempting to jump from USS Abraham Lincoln amid record 250-day deployment.
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TechnologyLegal
Court Orders Meta to Pay $567M Over Kids' Mental Health
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567M for harming children's mental health, the first time a social media company was deemed a public nuisance.
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Criminal Justice
Connecticut Prisons to End In-Cell Restraints in Settlement
Connecticut prisons will end in-cell restraints under a settlement with civil rights groups, addressing treatment of inmates with mental illness.
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Celebrity
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Livestream Self-Harm
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is hospitalized after appearing to self-harm during a TikTok livestream, prompting a police response.
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Entertainment
Ariana Grande Withdraws from London Musical, Steps Back
Ariana Grande withdraws from a London musical and announces a break from public life, citing 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny'.
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SportsImmigration
Ex-NFL Player Deported: Mental Health at Core of Case
ICE deported Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan-born NFL player, after arrests tied to mental illness. Case highlights immigration and athlete welfare.
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Sports
Jordan Devey, Super Bowl Champion, Dies by Suicide at 38
Former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, died by suicide at 38. His family believes CTE may have been a factor.
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Human InterestEmergency
Belgian Hiker Rescued from Dolomites: Panic Attack Advice
A Belgian hiker was airlifted from the Italian Dolomites after a panic attack left him immobilized. Experts explain why altitude triggers panic attacks.
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SocietyPolitics
Idaho Anti-Trans Laws and a Teen's Death: Exclusive Report
An NBC News investigation reveals how Idaho's anti-trans laws contributed to the death of 16-year-old May Pollard.
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LifestyleCulture
The Comforting Resurgence of Grandma Hobbies Among Gen Z
Younger generations embrace knitting, needlepoint, and quilting as a mindful escape from digital overload and a return to hands-on creativity.
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HealthPolitics
Brussels Allocates €132M for Bicommunal Hospitals and Care
Brussels region approves €132.4M for bicommunal hospitals and psychiatric care facilities, implementing a long-awaited healthcare reform.
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CrimePolitics
Memphis Task Force Shot Man in Mental Health Crisis
NPR investigation reveals Memphis Safe Task Force agents shot Jonah Neal, 25, during a mental health crisis, raising questions about accountability.
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EntertainmentMusic
Lewis Capaldi Rock Werchter Comeback Cut Short
Lewis Capaldi's return to Rock Werchter was bittersweet as he announced another break to write a new album, prioritizing mental health.
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PoliticsHealth
Tom Kean Returns After Depression Treatment, Faces Voters
Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) returned to Congress after a 117-day absence, revealing he was hospitalized for depression. He now faces a tough reelection fight.
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Politics
Rep. Tom Kean Returns to Congress After Depression Treatment
Rep. Tom Kean returned to the House after a 117-day absence, revealing he was hospitalized for depression. The case spotlights mental health in politics.
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Health & Social IssuesPolitics
988 LGBTQ+ Hotline Relaunch: Trevor Project May Be Excluded
The 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline will relaunch by end of 2026, but the Trevor Project that helped create it may be excluded from operating the service.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Teen Who Raped Woman on Rollerblades Is Interned
A Belgian teenager who raped a woman rollerblading along a canal towpath and left her near death has been ordered interned rather than imprisoned.
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Justice
Ghent Court Orders Belgian State to Transfer Interned Person
A Ghent court orders Belgium to transfer an interned person to a care institution within 30 days, citing systemic human rights violations.
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Health & LifestyleEconomy
Remote Work Linked to Higher Isolation, Anxiety, Study Finds
A major study in Science finds remote workers face 58% more alone time and higher rates of anxiety and depression, challenging work-from-home assumptions.
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HealthSociety
Belgium's Mental Health Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers on Sick Leave
Half of Belgians are in a negative mental spiral as 31% of workers took sick leave. Tom Waes fronts a new campaign to destigmatize seeking help.
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Human Interest
Veterans Find Peace Restoring Japanese Garden at VA Campus
Veterans find solace restoring a Japanese garden at the West Los Angeles VA campus, discovering therapeutic benefits through horticulture.
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TransportationSafety
United Flight Diverted After Cockpit Breach Attempt
A United flight from Chicago was diverted to Wisconsin after a 75-year-old passenger tried to breach the cockpit. Officials cited a mental health crisis.
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HealthScience
Ketamine Infusion Rapidly Eases Depression, Study Finds
A JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis finds a single ketamine infusion relieves severe depression within hours and reduces suicidal thoughts for up to a month.
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SocietyFamily
Parents and Adult Children Growing Apart: A Quiet Epidemic
Parents and adult children are drifting apart more in Belgium, but rarely over big arguments. A look at the quiet trend reshaping family ties.
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ImmigrationPolitics
ICE Detainee Suicides Surge to Record High, AP Finds
AP investigation finds at least 10 ICE detainees died by suicide since January 2025, the highest rate in agency history, exposing systemic failures.
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BelgiumCrime
Belgian Man Kills Grandfather in Morocco Sickle Attack
Belgian-Moroccan man kills grandfather, wounds father with sickle in Al Hoceima. Suspect has history of psychological problems.
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TechnologyHealth
AI Therapy Notes: Efficiency Tool or Breach of Trust?
Therapists use AI to record sessions and generate notes. Patients and experts raise concerns about privacy, consent, and trust.
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Human InterestHealth
Elizabeth Smart Reclaims Her Body Through Bodybuilding
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, 38, has taken up competitive bodybuilding to reclaim her body after trauma, winning first place at a Utah competition.
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SocietyChild Welfare
Child Focus Warns of Surge in Repeat Runaways Among Teens
Child Focus reports 2,147 runaway cases in 2025, a 19% rise, with 349 children running away multiple times. The organization calls for better support.
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HealthLifestyle
Elizabeth Smart: Reclaiming Her Body Through Bodybuilding
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapping survivor and advocate, shares how competitive bodybuilding helped her reclaim confidence and celebrate her body.
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HealthSociety
4 in 10 Belgians Suffer Social Burnout, Psychologist Warns
A new report reveals 40% of Belgians experience social burnout. Clinical psychologist Yeter Yesilgöz explains warning signs and how to set boundaries.
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SocietyHealth
Belgium's Social Crisis: Sextortion, Burnout, Safety Fears
Sextortion targeting youth surges 143% in Belgium, 40% face social burnout, and women report widespread safety fears on public transport.
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HealthSociety
576,000 Belgians on Long-Term Sick Leave: A Nation in Crisis
Over 576,000 Belgians are now on long-term sick leave. A new demographic analysis reveals who they are, what ails them, and why the crisis is deepening.
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