Why Teens Find The End Of The World So Appealing
Dystopian novels are all about consequences, choices and grey areas. And psychologists say that plays right into the sweet spot of the developing teenage brain.
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Could A Zap To The Brain Derail Destructive Impulses?
A brain implant already used to treat severe epilepsy might also help fend off impulses to abuse drugs or overeat before they happen, researchers say. But so far it's been tested mostly in mice.
Cities With Uber Have Lower Rates Of Ambulance Usage
Without insurance, an ambulance trip can be expensive. A new study suggests people are opting to avoid the cost by using the ride-hailing app, which frees up ambulances for more critical patients.
'Panic And Confusion' As Pakistan Orders Foreign Aid Groups To Shut Down
Aid workers warn that the move will upend services to the country's neediest people and threaten hundreds of jobs. What's behind the government's decision?
Choosing Between Squalor Or The Street: Housing Without Government Aid
Millions of Americans struggle to make rent and most don't get any government help. In Dallas, city hall and a prominent landlord are some of the latest moving pieces in this decades-long problem.
U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution Voiding Trump's Jerusalem Move
The Council's other 14 members approved the resolution, which didn't mention the U.S. by name. U.S. Delegate Nikki Haley called it "an insult" that "won't be forgotten."
Compliment Or Come-On? Confusion Over How To Define Sexual Harassment
The past few months of sexual harassment scandals are making some workers question whether unspoken rules in the workplace are changing.
Why Trump Continues To Forge An Unlikely Bond With Religious Conservatives
It is not that conservative evangelicals think Trump is one of them, but rather that they believe he is being used by God. As the Bible says, "By their fruits ye shall know them." (Matthew 7:20)
Twitter Says It Will Ban Threatening Accounts, Starting Today
In the wake of several controversies about its response to online harassment, the social media platform says it will enforce new rules that prohibit threats of violence towards individuals or groups.
Feel In Danger On A Date? These Apps Could Help You Stay Safe
Safety apps are designed to help women ease out of a dating situation that seems uncomfortable or dangerous. But experts say it's also important to help friends in real life.