Sean Salai

Pandemic restrictions took emotional toll on teen girls

The onset of COVID-19 public health restrictions led to a surge in teens hospitalized for psychiatric issues, with girls experiencing the worst spikes in emotional breakdowns, a new study finds.

December 13, 2022

Gallup: Americans name ‘government’ as nation’s top problem in 2022

Americans responding to monthly Gallup polls this year identified "government" as the nation's top problem, edging out inflation to win that distinction for the seventh time in the past decade.

December 13, 2022

Ticking time bomb: Smart devices gradually develop bad behavior in children

Using smart devices to calm or occupy toddlers during tantrums could stunt their healthy emotional development and make them more volatile over time, according to a new study.

December 12, 2022

Household incomes up across the U.S., poverty rates falling, except Americans 65 and older

The percentage of U.S. children and all Americans living in poverty declined from 2017 to 2021, according to newly released Census Bureau data.

December 12, 2022

Prince William homeowners sue to block data centers next to Manassas battlefield

Homeowners in Prince William County, Virginia, have filed two lawsuits to stop data centers from being developed on 2,139 acres of privately held sites adjoining Manassas National Battlefield Park.

December 9, 2022

Cheap knockoffs target online deal hunters looking to escape inflation

If you're price-shopping online for deals on name-brand Christmas gifts, your odds of getting "Dove lotion" full of harsh chemicals or a "Romex" instead of a Rolex just went up.

December 9, 2022

Democrats, Republicans seem to mostly agree on race in history classes despite mutual misjudgment

Most Americans say public schools are not teaching U.S. history fairly and are engaging in partisan "history wars" over racial issues, according to a recent report.

December 8, 2022

Twin births declined after COVID shutdown of fertility clinics: CDC

The number and rate of twins born in the U.S. plunged during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic after women lost access to fertility treatments during quarantines, according to new federal data.

December 8, 2022

Most Americans will spend under $500 this Christmas to offset inflation, consumer survey indicates

Most Americans will spend less this Christmas as they cope with inflation, according to a fourth-quarter consumer trends report released this week.

December 7, 2022

Youngkin seeks to end COVID-19 fines, reimburse Virginians

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is directing state officials to work on reimbursing businesses, nonprofits and residents who were fined or penalized for violating COVID-19 measures.

December 7, 2022

Jump in U.S. abortions from 2017-2020 reverses decades-long trend

The number of U.S. abortions rose annually from 2017 to 2020, led by a spike in chemical abortions, according to a recent study confirming the reversal of a decades-long decline.

December 6, 2022

San Francisco grade schoolers can change gender on campus, public records request shows

Students in San Francisco's public elementary schools have the unquestionable right to identify as other genders on campus, according to school system policy documents obtained by a parental rights advocacy group.

December 6, 2022

After pandemic forced industry into recovery, hotels offer discounts in anticipation of recession

Hotels are touting holiday discounts as they brace for a recession that could slow their pandemic recovery in the new year, according to industry insiders.

December 5, 2022

Nostalgic ‘comfort’ toys without tech bells, whistles or LEDs dominate Christmas wishlists

This season's hottest toy doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't link to Wi-Fi and doesn't use artificial intelligence. It doesn't even light up.

December 4, 2022

Third lawsuit filed against California law that restricts doctors’ COVID advice to patients

A group of California doctors opposed to vaccination has joined the fight against a new state law restricting the advice doctors can give patients about COVID-19, filing the third federal lawsuit against the measure in three months.

December 2, 2022

Online classes amid pandemic linked to higher psychological distress in college students

College students who shifted to online courses during the pandemic experienced "higher levels of psychological distress" than students who continued to attend in person, a recent study found.

December 1, 2022

‘Tis the season: Scammers get in the holiday spirit in quest for personal info

Text messages threatening to delete your Amazon account for "suspicious activity" unless you verify personal information within 48 hours are among this season's sneakiest online holiday scams, authorities warn.

December 1, 2022

Inflation, drought drive up live Christmas tree prices

Plan to pay more this year for a live Christmas tree, be it a compact Fraser fir from the Appalachians or a massive Nordmann fir that's native to the Black Sea.

November 30, 2022

National Cherry Blossom Festival unveils 2023 grand marshals, artwork

The National Cherry Blossom Festival will return this spring in person for the second consecutive year with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as parade grand marshals, officials have announced.

November 30, 2022

Gun deaths surged at record pace during pandemic, study finds

U.S. gun death rates have surged at a record pace during the COVID-19 pandemic and are rising the fastest among Black men, according to a sweeping new study published Tuesday.

November 29, 2022