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New study says Gen Zers feel more lonely, isolated than they ever thought they would

New study says Gen Zers feel more lonely, isolated than they ever thought they would

Seven in 10 Gen Zers feel more lonely and isolated than they ever thought they would, according to new research.

Northern California’s picturesque coastline vanishing at a truly startling rate: study

Northern California’s picturesque coastline vanishing at a truly startling rate: study

California’s iconic seaside cliffs are rapidly crumbling into the sea, according to a new study from UC San Diego.

The most mispronounced words in the US revealed — and some of these will shock you

The most mispronounced words in the US revealed — and some of these will shock you

Ordering a steak sauce or scanning a Greek menu can quickly turn into a total tongue-twister for Americans. A new report exposes the everyday words Americans can’t quite pronounce across the...

McDonald’s debuts new frosted cranberry and cookie butter drinks — here’s how to try them

McDonald’s debuts new frosted cranberry and cookie butter drinks — here’s how to try them

Mickey D’s is ready for the holidays.

Meet the Halloween display king so treasured by rich LA families he won’t show his face — and the mega bucks they pay him

Meet the Halloween display king so treasured by rich LA families he won’t show his face — and the mega bucks they pay him

Go big or gourd home!

Rare tiger behaviors captured on camera show ‘we really know nothing about them’

Rare tiger behaviors captured on camera show ‘we really know nothing about them’

The PBS Nature film “Tiger Island” captures rare glimpses of tiger behavior, including a mother, father and cubs spending time together ‪—‬ a first for these usually solitary cats.

We rated every ‘celebrity home’ on a $50 Hollywood tour — see the results

We rated every ‘celebrity home’ on a $50 Hollywood tour — see the results

Our guide had plenty of names for us: Drew Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Hepatitis B could surge, infecting millions more in childhood, under proposed CDC guidance

Hepatitis B could surge, infecting millions more in childhood, under proposed CDC guidance

A proposed shift in recommendations for hepatitis B vaccination in the U.S. could leave millions of young adults unprotected, a new modeling study suggests.

<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/democratic-senators-probe-insurers-role-canceling-aca-coverage-760k" hreflang="en">Democratic senators probe insurers’ role in canceling ACA coverage for 760K</a>

Several prominent Democratic senators are seeking answers from health plans over the termination of 760,000 people from the Affordable Care Act’s coverage rolls in September.

<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hca-healthcare-tops-q3-expectations-strong-demand-warns-persistent-payer-mix-issues" hreflang="en">HCA Healthcare tops Q3 expectations on strong demand, but warns of persistent payer mix issues</a>

The country’s largest for-profit health system opened up earnings season with strong numbers, but outlined ongoing and future headwinds that checked investor enthusiasm.

30,000-year-old bone found in French cave reveals vast genetic connections between people of Eastern and Western Europe during the Stone Age

30,000-year-old bone found in French cave reveals vast genetic connections between people of Eastern and Western Europe during the Stone Age

Scientists sequenced the genome of a woman who lived 30,000 years ago and discovered that she had mixed Eastern and Western European ancestry.

California art school abruptly closes due to serious financial issues after 23-year run

California art school abruptly closes due to serious financial issues after 23-year run

An Oakland industrial arts school has abruptly closed its doors and canceled all classes and public events, leaving artists, staff, faculty and students uncertain about the future of the organization.

Is AI making you lazier?

Is AI making you lazier?

A new study revealed that people who rely on AI for basic tasks like math problems became less motivated over time. In response, Live Science polled its readers to see...

Mayo Clinic training program builds surgical workforce pipeline

Mayo Clinic training program builds surgical workforce pipeline

Minnesota’s first formal surgical first assistant training program has graduated 170 professionals, helping address workforce needs while supporting surgical teams and patient care.  When Mayo Clinic leaders identified a growing...

<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/vera-health-secures-285m-series-ai-driven-clinical-search-engine" hreflang="en">Vera Health secures $28.5M series A for AI-driven clinical search engine</a>

Vera Health’s platform scans more than 60 million peer-reviewed publications, clinical guidelines, consensus statements and drug labels, executives say.

AT&T to send out $5K checks as part of $177M data breach settlement – how to find out you’re impacted

AT&T to send out $5K checks as part of $177M data breach settlement – how to find out you’re impacted

AT&T customers with compromised data could soon receive part of a $177 million class-action settlement.

Couples get their intimate moments ruined almost 20 times a year: new survey

One parent summed it up simply: “Children. It’s always children.”

An Italian Farmer Found Some Unknown Seeds in His Attic and, With Nothing to Lose, Planted Them. The Result Was Almost Biblical

An Italian Farmer Found Some Unknown Seeds in His Attic and, With Nothing to Lose, Planted Them. The Result Was Almost Biblical

When a seven-eared stem emerged from the ground, it seemed like a miracle. What Claudio Grossi had unearthed was an ancient grain that proved to be an answer to some...

Walmart recalls thousands of cans of fruit cocktail

Walmart recalls thousands of cans of fruit cocktail

Retail giant Walmart and manufacturer Pacific Coast Producers recalled more than 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate due to potentially elevated levels of lead.

Missouri AG hits drug manufacturer Eli Lilly with cease-and-desist order

Missouri AG hits drug manufacturer Eli Lilly with cease-and-desist order

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued a cease-and-desist letter to Eli Lilly Monday over conditions the company places on hospitals’ access to drug discounts.

Twin hurricanes stare out to space as they barrel toward Hawaii

Twin hurricanes stare out to space as they barrel toward Hawaii

A 2016 satellite photo shows Hurricane Madeline and Hurricane Lester heading straight at Hawaii’s Big Island. When viewed from above, the twin cyclones and the surrounding clouds look eerily like...

Meet the women schooling singles on how to become WAGs: ‘You gotta be bold’

Meet the women schooling singles on how to become WAGs: ‘You gotta be bold’

Scoring a 22-carat championship ring, à la the 2026 New York Knicks, is no easy feat — but it could be if you’ve got game.

Scientists invent implant that can transform sugar in the blood to treat type 2 diabetes

Scientists invent implant that can transform sugar in the blood to treat type 2 diabetes

An experimental medical device uses a tiny amount of electricity to spark a chemical reaction and remove extra sugar from the bloodstream.

First fossil evidence of marine amphibian stuns paleontologists: ‘Very unusual’

First fossil evidence of marine amphibian stuns paleontologists: ‘Very unusual’

Was it a sea-lamander?

Native Hawaiians and Easter Islanders came from same ‘ultravoyager’ group

Native Hawaiians and Easter Islanders came from same ‘ultravoyager’ group

Members of the same people who settled Easter Island also discovered Hawaii, a new study finds.

Romantic park proposal divides internet as ‘furries’ photobomb couple: ‘I’d be fuming’

Romantic park proposal divides internet as ‘furries’ photobomb couple: ‘I’d be fuming’

They were absolutely furry-ous.

Colorful dials and straps are the luxury watch world’s ultimate flex

Colorful dials and straps are the luxury watch world’s ultimate flex

PRIME PALETTE: The latest watches wow in painterly hues Clockwise from top left: OMEGA Seamaster Diver watch in stainless steel, $6,900; TAG Heuer Formula 1 watch in stainless steel, $2,550;...

Wendy’s could close 60 restaurants as major franchisee files for bankruptcy

Wendy’s could close 60 restaurants as major franchisee files for bankruptcy

Fast foodies are about to lose their favorite square-shaped burgers.