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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
The rock band Kiss has sold the group's music catalog, name and likeness
Kiss sold to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group in a deal estimated to be over $300 million. The company previously collaborated with Kiss on a digital avatar project in December.
Earth may seem like a one-of-a-kind planet, but it actually has a twin
by Regina G. Barber
The twin is Venus — the hottest planet in our solar system. Our series on The Science of Siblings, examines how these two planets started out so similar but end up so different.
Though unemployment is low and inflation is cooling, consumers still feel some strain
Despite low unemployment and falling inflation, there are signs that many Americans are still struggling financially. We examine some of those signs.
Khruangbin is out with their first solo album since 2020
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
After years of touring and collaborations, two members of the trio reflect on how this record created a moment of peaceful solitude. The album is called: A La Sala.
'The wolf was his best friend,' a son remembers his father who served in WWII
by Jo Corona
Growing up in 1950s St. Louis, Judd Esty-Kendall remembers his father taking in wild animals. He told his own son about a special bond that his dad had with one animal in particular.
The country's largest producer of eclipse glasses is located outside Memphis
by Katie Riordan
Millions of people will be wearing glasses next week to watch the total solar eclipse, and it's likely they were made by a small business in Memphis.
Experts examine how hackers took down a top digital health care payment system
by Jenna McLaughlin
Pharmacies have a backlog of insurance claims waiting to be paid after the payment system was hacked in February. Experts aim to push for better cybersecurity standards across critical infrastructure.
Morning news brief
President Biden talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The group No Labels will not run a third-party presidential candidate. Court rules border officials are responsible for children's welfare.
No Labels will not nominate a third-party presidential candidate for 2024 election
The group No Labels said Thursday that finding the right candidates proved difficult. The organization emerged earlier this year as a potentially well-funded force in the election.
Over the next 3 decades, Ukraine's population is expected to drop dramatically
Ukraine's population is estimated to be some 36 million people. It could drop by 10 million people in just three decades — and the war isn't the only factor.
Netanyahu promises to increase aid to Gaza after a phone call with Biden
President Biden warned Israel its behavior would determine future U.S. policy on Gaza, after an Israeli airstrike killed seven workers from the food charity World Central Kitchen.