Breaking The Chains That Bind The Mentally Ill
In low-income countries, a person with schizophrenia might be chained to a tree or to a hospital bed. On World Mental Health Day, WHO is urging an end such practices.
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How College Students Battled Textbook Publishers To A Draw, In 3 Graphs
The price of new textbooks has gone through the roof. But what students spend on books has barely budged.
Makeshift Barriers Highlight Unions, Divisions Over Hong Kong Protests
More people are choosing sides on the streets where pro-democracy protesters have erected barriers. As police and some citizens tried to remove the barriers, others stepped in to save the structures.
British Lawmakers Vote To Recognize Palestinian State
The symbolic, nonbinding vote urges the government of Prime Minister David Cameron to recognize Palestine alongside the state of Israel.
Twitter Is Suing The U.S. Over Free Speech (Its Own)
Twitter sued the federal government because it stopped the tech company from disclosing government requests for user information. Twitter says the current disclosure rules aren't transparent enough.
How Millennials Are Reshaping Charity And Online Giving
The generation now coming of age is spending — and giving — differently. New York-based Charity: Water gets it, and it's been a boon to its cause.
Clinton Documents: 7 Excerpts You Should Read
The Clinton Presidential Library finished releasing documents that had been withheld previously. They reveal nothing we didn't already know, but give insight into a tumultuous time at the White House.
Health Premiums And Costs Set To Rise For Workers Covered At Work
As many companies provide employees with their coverage details this fall, premiums are expected to increase modestly. Surcharges for spousal coverage and health savings accounts are also on the rise.
What They're Saying: Vatican's New Tolerance On Gays And The Divorced
We take a look at viewpoints from the Catholic and secular media about a stunning interim report released by a synod of bishops meeting at the Vatican.
China's Nomads Have A Foot In Two Very Different Worlds
China is attempting to move nomads into permanent settlements, but the transition for many has proven difficult. After apartment living, one family plans to go back to herding.