Gaza offensive ‘next step’, Israel says, as bombing causes power outage

Gaza offensive 'next step', Israel says, as bombing causes power outage

Israel has expanded its military operations in northern Gaza, including bombings that cut communications and internet connections, as military officials suggested the start of an anticipated ground offensive against Hamas militants. We have moved to the next stage of the war, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a speech broadcast on Saturday. Last night …

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Meta is guilty of teen mental health crisis, lawsuit says

Meta is guilty of teen mental health crisis, lawsuit says

A coalition of state attorneys general is suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram over the perceived impacts of social media platforms on children’s mental health. Michigan is among 33 states that filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. earlier this week in federal court, claiming that Meta has profoundly altered the psychological and …

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Could the massive closure of pharmacies worsen the fentanyl crisis?

Could the massive closure of pharmacies worsen the fentanyl crisis?

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter for Dailymail.Com 7:36 p.m. on October 27, 2023, updated 7:41 p.m. on October 27, 2023 Experts warn that more people could be exposed to fake pills potentially containing deadly substances due to mass pharmacy closures. Roei Ganzarski, who runs a company that detects counterfeit drugs, said many patients were now …

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Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year – WTOP News

Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year - WTOP News

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up today for a free email subscription to InsideNoVa.com. The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion annually in unrealized …

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Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year

Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic outcomes, according to a new report. report from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The report from the research department of the foundations, Region Insightfound that the economic loss caused by mental health has quadrupled since 2019, exacerbated by the COVID-19 …

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WVU develops public policy model to address states’ opioid crisis

WVU develops public policy model to address states' opioid crisis

MORGANTOWN — While solutions to the opioid crisis often involve either strengthening law enforcement or expanding the reach of health services, West Virginia University researchers said they believed the best approach was a synergistic blend of the two. To illustrate what policies and strategies have been effective and generate ideas for combating the epidemic, they …

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