Posts by Grazia British
Politics and pediatric mental health don’t mix
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I’ve spent the past two decades treating young people and working with families in crisis. And I can tell you this: The threats to youth mental health are bigger than we think, and they’re not coming from where you might expect. While the stigma around therapy and psychiatric care…
Read MoreBuild optimism—don’t debate it
“I know how this ends. I’m sitting here watching it unfold like a slow-motion movie—knowing exactly where it leads in 10 years from now, and feeling like I can’t stop it.” That line—as one founder put it during a recent gathering, captures the emotional temperature across tech, philanthropy, and the social innovation world in 2025.…
Read MoreWhy has Trump started using this weirdly formal sign-off on social media posts about Iran?
Several eyebrows were raised to full mast on Tuesday morning when a visibly upset President Trump dropped an f-bomb on live TV. In response to a reporter’s question about the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Trump replied that the two countries “have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what…
Read MoreDon’t hide that career gap on your résumé. Own it
Career gaps have become commonplace in people’s work history, yet job seekers still feel the need to hide them—a strategy experts warn is likely to backfire. According to a recent survey conducted by MyPerfectResume, 47% of American workers have taken a break from work. Despite how common those breaks have become, 38% are “highly concerned”…
Read MoreTexas passes food additive warning law, but the list has inaccuracies
A new Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on foods like chips and candies that contain dyes and additives not allowed in other countries. It could have far-reaching effects on the nation’s food supply, but a review of the legislation shows it also misrepresents the status of some…
Read MoreMastercard partners with Fiserv to support new FIUSD token as stablecoin competition is expected to grow
Mastercard has announced a partnership with global fintech Fiserv’s new stablecoin, FIUSD, in an effort to make the stabilized cryptocurrency “mainstream.” The multinational card provider plans to integrate the token across its global payments network, including stablecoin-linked cards, on- and off-ramping of funds, and global acquirers. “This work with Fiserv is setting the stage for…
Read MoreCareerBuilder + Monster job search board files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after revenue sinks nearly 40% post-pandemic
CareerBuilder + Monster, an online job hunting joint venture, announced on Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy in Delaware. The company initiated the Chapter 11 process to facilitate a sale of its operations, with assets totaling between $50 to $100 million and estimated liabilities of some $100 to $500 million, according to its bankruptcy filing. Fast…
Read MoreNYC mayoral election live results: 3 ways to follow the high-stakes New York City race in real time
New Yorkers are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the city’s next mayor. And it’s not just NYC that’s invested. The Democratic primary race between a fresh-faced 33-year-old democratic socialist and a seasoned politician clawing for a comeback has captivated the country—not just because the top candidates couldn’t be more different,…
Read MoreRed Lobster hopes Crabfest can claw back diners this summer
Last summer was hardly a fun time for popular casual dining chain Red Lobster. In May 2024, the seafood chain filed for bankruptcy. The process saw stores close and resulted in new ownership and a new CEO by the time the company exited bankruptcy in September 2024. But this summer, Red Lobster is hoping things…
Read MoreThousands of miles of federal lands in the U.S. could be up for sale. Here’s where Western governors stand on the issue
A Republican-sponsored proposal before Congress to mandate the sale of federal public lands received a mixed reception Monday from the governors of Western states. A budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee would mandate the sale of more than 3,125 square miles (8,093 square kilometers) of federal lands to state or other entities. It…
Read MoreNonstop news alerts are driving people to disable their phone notifications
New analysis has found mobile phone users are being pinged with as many as 50 news alerts daily. Unsurprisingly, many are experiencing “alert fatigue.” The use of news alerts on phones has grown over the past decade. Weekly use in the U.S. has risen from 6% to 23% since 2014 and from 3% to 18%…
Read MoreGlobal stock market reacts to Trump’s ceasefire in Israel-Iran war
Stocks rallied and oil prices fell Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what appears to be a shaky ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war. The tentative truce proposed by Trump remained uncertain after Israel said Iran had launched missiles into its airspace less than three hours after the ceasefire went into effect. It vowed to…
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