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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.
American investors join together to buy a minority share in a Danish football club
by Devan Schwartz
A group of New York-based friends and acquaintances pooled funds to buy a minority stake in a struggling Danish soccer club. Two of the investors share their experiences thus far.
Holmes Chapel, English village of Harry Styles' youth, needs fans to be tour guides
Many tourists visit sites such as a bakery where Styles once worked and a Chinese restaurant where he once dined with Taylor Swift. Tourism has been great for local businesses.
All eyes were on Yellen during China trip. People noticed she's good with chopsticks
by Emily Feng
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up a trip to China to mend bilateral ties, but Chinese citizens cared far more about what she ate — and how.
Trump outlines his policy on abortion in a posting on Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump declined to endorse a nationwide abortion ban and said abortion policy should be left up to the states.
A very rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 has sold for a record setting $6 million
The issue is known to comic book fans for introducing the character of Superman. Although 200,000 copies of the comic were printed in 1938, the auction house says only about 100 copies still exist.
Arizona soon reverts to 1864 abortion ban that almost completely limits the procedure
The decision is a setback to advocates looking to expand access to abortion following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Arizona is a swing state, so abortion could play a bigger role in 2024 elections.
Iran vows revenge on Israel after an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute, which advocates for what it calls a less militaristic American foreign policy, about the impact Iran's threats might have on a Gaza.
Inflation has been easing but not as quickly as consumers and the Fed would like
The Labor Department release its March consumer price index findings Wednesday.
Kansas school has found a solution for negative behavior: Put kids to work
by Suzanne Perez
A pilot program in elementary schools in Kansas gives kids meaningful work as a way to handle post-pandemic behavior problems.
Morning news brief
Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soon. EPA limits the amount of PFAS in drinking water. President Biden will welcome Japan's prime minister to the White House.
Federal officials are tracking the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cattle
by Will Stone
Scientists are monitoring the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle and other mammals to see how the virus is changing. So far, there are no alarming signs that it poses a new risk to humans.
Why Alabama refuses to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act
by Drew Hawkins
As rural hospitals struggle to stay open, Alabama politicians remain opposed to expanding Medicaid to help them — and people in need of care.