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AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1: Comparing Apple's Upgraded Tracker

Two AirTag generations enter the ring, only one leaves (but don't worry, both are easily found later).

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Technology • cnet.com
The cost of health care, not food or rent, is now Americans’ top worry

As politicians prepare their pitches for the midterm elections, a survey finds that about 1 in 3 Americans are “very worried” about health care costs.

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Jan 29 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Arctic scientists 'feel pretty uncomfortable' on Greenland

Science in the Arctic — and Greenland — is on the frontline of pressing challenges facing humanity, like climate change and genetics. Some researchers worry international collaboration is at risk.

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Jan 28 • 10:46 AM EST • Science • dw.com
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)­—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices­—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash

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Jan 28 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • gjia.georgetown.edu
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Broncos' Sean Payton makes stunning revelation on Bo Nix injury

This could be a worry long-term for Bo.

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Jan 27 • 6:49 PM EST • Sports • sportingnews.com
On Immigration, the G.O.P. Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense

Since President Trump’s rise, the issue has been a strength for the party. But now, after the chaos in Minnesota, Democrats see an opening and some Republicans worry that Mr. Trump is going too far.

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Jan 27 • 1:29 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Aging Expert Says Trump Trip Revealed Worrying Health Clue

An expert on aging has flagged a recurring habit of the 79-year-old president.

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Jan 26 • 4:36 PM EST • Health • thedailybeast.com
16 Best Trader Joe's Sides And Snacks For The Ultimate Super Bowl Party

You need not worry about planning a Super Bowl party if you have a Trader Joe's nearby, as these 16 snacks and sides all make great additions to your spread.

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Jan 25 • 2:20 PM EST • Technology • tastingtable.com
Should Bengals worry much about Steelers' odd coaching decision?

The Bengals continue to stand firm while the Steelers and other AFC North teams reset with new coaches.

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Jan 24 • 7:00 PM EST • Sports • bengalswire.usatoday.com
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It sounds like something out of a science fiction series, but it's real: at just 15 years old, Laurent Simons has already completed a PhD and is now researching how to defeat aging with artificial intelligence

At 15, most teenagers are worrying about exams or learning to drive. Belgian researcher Laurent Simons has already defended a PhD in quantum physics at the

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Jan 23 • 3:00 PM EST • Science • ecoticias.com
U.S. Formally Withdraws from World Health Organization

Global health experts worry that a lack of international coordination will lead to death and disaster.

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Jan 22 • 6:26 PM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Google Search AI Mode can use Gmail and Photos to get to know you

Don’t worry, it’s an opt-in feature.

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Jan 22 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • theverge.com
Current political climate spurs efforts to 'reclaim' MLK holiday

Activists worry American society has taken steps backward in recent years.

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Jan 19 • 2:40 PM EST • Politics • politico.com
Lawmakers worry about feasibility, sustainability of rural health transformation plan

South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189 million infusion of cash are making some lawmakers worry about the feasibility and sustainability of the state’s plan to strengthen rural health care.

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Jan 19 • 8:00 AM EST • Health • southdakotasearchlight.com
Opinion | Stop Worrying, and Let A.I. Help Save Your Life

A.I. isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t have to be to improve medicine.

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Jan 19 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
FOX Super 6 Contest: Geoff Schwartz's CFP Championship Picks, Predictions

Enter the free Super 6 Contest featuring the CFP championship for a chance to win cash prizes! And don't worry — Geoff Schwartz is here to help with your picks.

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Jan 18 • 10:19 AM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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Experts reveal greatest concerns with RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines

(NEXSTAR) – After Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “turned the food pyramid upside down,” health experts are weighing in on what they see as the most worrying – and positive – asp…

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Jan 17 • 9:30 AM EST • Health • thehill.com
Some doctors worry OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health could harm patients

Users are invited to upload their health records for personalized medical advice.

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Jan 13 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • wbur.org
Free speech isn’t a presidential call

There are so many things I want to write about this week. My kindly editor strongly desires that, in Colorado Politics, I write on Colorado politics (Ed: absolutely!). That’s quite reasonable and he is the boss so here goes… So, about President Donald Trump (don’t worry, a Colorado connection is coming). I’ve oft penned remarks […]

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Jan 13 • 3:00 AM EST • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
UNC women’s basketball takes ugly loss at Notre Dame

The Tar Heels put out a worrying performance in South Bend.

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Jan 11 • 3:54 PM EST • Sports • tarheelblog.com
As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against meningococcal disease.

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Jan 11 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation

For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has zeroed in on Venezuelans as a target.

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Jan 11 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Comment | In worrying times for politics and the environment, art can still provide hope

And the audience matters just as much as the artwork

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Jan 9 • 4:36 PM EST • Politics • theartnewspaper.com
Measles spreads to Buncombe as public health officials worry about spread in the face of declining vaccination rates

A major outbreak of measles in South Carolina has spread to Buncombe County, with public health officials announcing three cases Tuesday and expressing concern that more will follow due to decreased vaccination rates and the highly contagious nature of the disease. The Buncombe cases are confined to three siblings whose family visited Spartanburg County, South […]

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Jan 6 • 4:52 PM EST • Health • avlwatchdog.org
Why does Trump want Greenland? He says we'll 'worry about' it in 2 months

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to take Greenland, which has received extra weight after the capture of Maduro in Venezuela. Why?

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Jan 6 • 2:44 PM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
WA crisis centers are in jeopardy without more funding, officials warn

As Washington faces a budget shortfall, behavioral health administrators and providers worry that getting new funding approved will be an uphill battle.

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Jan 5 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • seattletimes.com
New year, new tattoo? Here are the emerging health risks to consider

While most people worry about the pain of tattooing, studies suggest that being inked — and removing ink if you change your mind — may increase the chance of health issues down the track.

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Jan 1 • 1:39 PM EST • Science • abc.net.au
FOX Super 6 Contest: Geoff Schwartz's CFP Quarterfinals Picks, Predictions

Enter the free Super 6 Contest featuring the CFP quarterfinals for a chance to win cash prizes! And don't worry — Geoff Schwartz is here to help with your picks.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 9:21 PM EST • Sports • foxsports.com
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A former Trump economic advisor explains why tariffs still worry him heading into 2026

Stephen Moore, the former White House economist who once called for President Trump to receive a Nobel prize, has changed his tune a bit.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 11:29 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Residents raise concerns over potential health effects from Castaic natural gas leak

While some residents raised concerns over the potential health impact of a natural gas leak in Castaic, Eyewitness News spoke to an expert who explained why they don't have much to worry about.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 1:19 AM EST • Health • abc7.com
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

While every state applied for money from the Rural Health Transformation Program, it won't be distributed equally. And critics worry that the funding might be pulled back if a state's policies don't match up with the administration's.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 7:06 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks

Teen use of AI chat bots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.

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Dec 29, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • npr.org
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These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Health • cnn.com
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These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Business • cnn.com
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These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.

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Dec 27, 2025 • 7:01 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained

Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement.

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Dec 26, 2025 • 1:49 PM EST • Technology • insideevs.com
As tetanus vaccination rates decline, doctors worry about rising case numbers

The harrowing, deadly infection could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters, like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 5:30 AM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Science funding was hit in 2025. What does that mean for the future? : Consider This from NPR

2025 was a hard year for science. The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists and officials who worry that those cuts could cause the United States to lose its competitive edge as a global hub for research and innovation, and steer future generations away from careers in science. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Michael Levitt, with audio engineering by Zo vanGinhoven. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Scott Hensley and Amina Khan. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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Dec 23, 2025 • 4:27 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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Nine mental-health tips for a happier 2026

Regardless of any resolutions you may have for 2026, one thing is for sure: Everyone wants to have a happy new year.While losing weight or saving money may be great goals, the most straightforward path to happiness is caring for your mental and emotional health. A robust body of research shows that simple cognitive and behavioral strategies can reliably boost happiness and reduce stress – and they’re generally free and accessible to all.These strategies don’t have to be super time-consuming, but they do require intention: They only work if you do them.Here, psychologist Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, clinical director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, shares her top tips for cultivating more calm, centeredness and happiness in the new year (or anytime):Make time for playPlay isn’t just for kids, and it’s far from frivolous. The National Institute for Play says engaging in silliness, fun and just-for-pleasure activities reduces stress and increases optimism and resilience. A recent review also found that play improves mental health.“Adults can benefit from play as much as children,” Dr. Ogaryan says, “not just as a reward, but something that helps regulate.”So go ahead and dance with your dog, build something with Legos, tell a joke, sing karaoke or do anything else that feels like fun. Don’t worry about being productive, just enjoy yourself. And, if you can, opt for more analog play, Dr. Ogaryan suggests, as a respite from our ever-more-digital world. Move your bodyWhether you dance, ski, do yoga, play pickleball, ride a bike, roller-skate, hike or lift weights, physical movement benefits overall happiness and well-being. A 2018 review study of more than 1.2 million adults in the U.S. found that doing any kind of exercise was “significantly and meaningfully associated” with better self-reported mental health.The sweet spot was 45 minutes of movement three to five times a week, but even short bursts of physical activity can boost brain health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“Movement helps support mood and regulate the nervous system,” Dr. Ogaryan says.Plus: exercise can improve sleep quality, and sleep is essential for mental health.Prioritize sleep“Sleep plays a major role in managing stress,” Dr. Ogaryan says. Research shows that lack of sufficient sleep increases the risk of various diseases, including depression.While stress can interfere with sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene can make logging ZZ’s easier. That means maintaining a consistent bedtime; keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet; and avoiding social media, news and stimulating shows before bed.Consume lessWe live in a consumer culture, inundated by endless streams of content and advertising everywhere we go, which makes it easy to get overstimulated.“Something really helpful for stress reduction is to simply consume less,” Dr. Ogaryan says – less news, less social media, less information, less noise, less screen time. “It’s about reducing the input,” she says.Consider setting a maximum number of news articles per day, for example, or a time limit on scrolling. Maybe even go device free for an afternoon or a whole day.Practice present-moment awarenessWith so much coming at us all the time, focusing on the here and now can make life feel more manageable, Dr. Ogaryan says: “When everything feels super overwhelming, when everything feels larger than life, let’s make our world a little bit smaller for that moment in time.”She suggests taking things one day, or even one hour, at a time. Ask yourself: What’s my next right action? Release the need to know how everything turns out and liberate yourself from having to handle everything right now. Let the future take care of itself and just focus on the current moment. Then the next one. Have a daily anchorFrom work to the daily commute to family and life responsibilities, our days can feel jam-packed. Dr. Ogaryan recommends creating a centering daily anchor that can fit into even the busiest day.Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk during your lunch break or mindfully enjoying your coffee in the morning. Let your anchor adapt to your needs each day, she says, but be intentional about using that time to ground yourself and calm your nervous system. You might even say to yourself, “I choose this walk to help me become centered,” or “My day already feels stressful, so I’m going to take the next 10 minutes to enjoy this cup of coffee, feel the warm mug in my hand and just be present.” Having an anchor won’t erase the busy-ness from your day, but it will allow you to approach it more calmly.Be kind to yourselfMost of us have a harsh inner critic in our heads who works overtime. But that critical voice only increases our stress, triggering the same fight-or-flight response as caustic words from another person.To feel happier, we need to replace that inner critic with a kinder, more compassionate voice, Dr. Ogaryan says. Studies show that self-compassion is a source of eudaimonic happiness – the kind of happiness associated with purpose and meaning in life.While our knee-jerk reaction may be to self-criticize – “How could you let it get to this point? You didn’t manage your time well and now the project is going to be late. You’re so inept.” – we fare better mentally by treating ourselves with kindness, like we would a friend. That might sound like, “You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you are capable and you’ll get it done. I believe in you.”We may think that speaking kindly to ourselves means letting ourselves off the hook, so we end up becoming lazy do-nothings. But research shows the opposite: People who are self-compassionate are more likely to try harder in the face of failure and ultimately reach their goals.You can thank your inner critic for its good intentions, but resolve to talk to yourself in a kind, compassionate voice.Connect with othersHumans are social animals built for connection. Stress can be isolating and cause us to withdraw, but connecting with others is a salve for the psyche, Dr. Ogaryan says.“We know that not all relationships are always easy, but if we can think about intentional, nourishing connection – even in really small doses – it could really help center us,” she says.Take a moment to laugh with your colleagues, hug your pet, have a conversation with a friend or smile at the barista making your coffee. A study found that even tiny interactions with casual acquaintances and strangers decreases loneliness and improves happiness and well-being.Seek supportIf you try these practices and happiness remains elusive, or if you can’t access the wherewithal to follow these tips, seek support from your physician or a therapist. Mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in the U.S. and around the world – more prevalent than diabetes or heart disease. One in five people in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year, with depression and anxiety the most common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.“We can all think about these tips,” Dr. Ogaryan says. “But it’s important to recognize if you’ve done everything you can and you’re still really struggling, it’s really important to seek help.”

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Dec 23, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • uclahealth.org
Gene Simmons tells Americans to 'shut up and stop worrying' about politics of their neighbors

Gene Simmons told CNN's Manu Raju Sunday that Americans should stop worrying about their neighbors' political beliefs and said, "It's their America too."

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Dec 21, 2025 • 10:27 AM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
'It’s just been a nightmare': Friday's planned power outages cause worry for Boulder business owners

Starting at 5 a.m. Friday, Xcel Energy said it would turned off power for about 69,000 customers as part of planned power outages to reduce wildfire risk amid strong winds.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:09 AM EST • Business • denver7.com
Poll: Americans fear sports betting is threatening the integrity of games

In the NBC News Decision Desk Poll, 70% of respondents said betting is harming sports' integrity, and 63% worry about the potential for games to be rigged.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Sports • nbcnews.com
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Will Congress compromise on health costs? Americans worry.

What if I told you there is a bipartisan plan on the table to compromise on Obamacare subsidies extensions?

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:31 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
The worrying rise of purity politics in Olympia

A more partisan state Legislature is more focused on scoring political points than they are in seeking the best solutions for Washingtonians.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • seattletimes.com
Small businesses worry of 'insane' costs once this key tax credit expires

Half of ACA tax credit users are small business owners, employees. The credits are about to expire.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 6:04 AM EST • Business • usatoday.com
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Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

President Donald Trump’s high-profile economic speech on Tuesday night was meant to alleviate Americans’ concerns about the cost of living. Instead, it mainly appeared to deepen fears within the GOP that he’s not quite getting it.

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Dec 11, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Warner Bros. Merger Fight Draws Fire Across US Political Divide

The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. has already lit a fire in Hollywood, with unions decrying the potential job losses, theaters sounding an alarm about the future of film releases and actors worrying about free speech.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 8:17 PM EST • Politics • bloomberg.com
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'We need to come up with something': House Republicans struggle to agree on a health care plan

The House will vote on a health care plan before the end of the year. But a growing number of Republicans worry their party will pay the price for rising insurance premiums.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 3:39 PM EST • Health • nbcnews.com
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Steelers vs Dolphins: 4 big concerns for this week

The Steelers square off with the Dolphins on Monday night and there's plenty to worry about coming off of a big win

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Dec 10, 2025 • 2:03 PM EST • Sports • steelerswire.usatoday.com
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Block all AI browsers for the foreseeable future: Gartner

: Analysts worry lazy users could have agents complete mandatory infosec training, and attackers could do far nastier things

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Dec 7, 2025 • 11:57 PM EST • Technology • theregister.com
Theater Owners Worry Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Will Cripple Their Business: ‘Hopefully the Deal Gets Killed’

Theater owners and filmmakers worry the sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix will cripple their business and leave them with fewer films to show.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 5:29 PM EST • Business • variety.com
A slew of businesses opened or announced plans to last month

The holiday season is a busy one meaning there may have been news you missed. Don't worry, we have you covered.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 5:10 AM EST • Business • sj-r.com
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Politics is now Americans' No. 1 money worry, financial planners say

Heading into 2026, the political environment has become the top concern clients are raising with their advisor, according to a new report by the CFP Board.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Politics • cnbc.com
Idaho sheriffs worry Medicaid mental health cuts pose ‘significant public-safety concern’

The Idaho Sheriffs' Association warned elected officials of public safety risks from cuts to Medicaid mental illness services.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 6:01 AM EST • Health • idahocapitalsun.com
Chris Eubank Jr hints at scary health issue

Chris Eubank Jr has opened up about the worrying health problems that he had previously hinted at.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 10:33 AM EST • Health • espn.com
The "most capable" and "best-looking" Apple Watch Series 11 is cheapest at Best Buy and Amazon for Cyber Monday

Snap it up for $329 at either of these retailers, $70 off its typical retail price and worry less about battery life and more about hitting those training goals.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 11:10 AM EST • Science • livescience.com
Higher health costs force financial trade-offs: Investors 'worry about all these moving pieces,' top advisor says

Rising health premiums and expenses on top of already higher costs for everyday items are forcing people to make trade-offs in their budgets.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 8:50 AM EST • Health • cnbc.com
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Trump Has Never Been More Isolated

Even Trump’s allies worry that he has become out of touch with what the public wants.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • theatlantic.com
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Google share text messages: Shocking Update Leaves Workers Worried

Google share text messages update raises privacy concerns as employees worry about employer access to private texts.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 12:23 AM EST • Technology • meyka.com