Surgeon General Declares Loneliness a National Public Health Emergency
The US Surgeon General declared loneliness a national health emergency, with nearly half of adults chronically isolated — an impact equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
Surgeon General Declares Loneliness a National Public Health Emergency
The US Surgeon General declared loneliness a national health emergency, with nearly half of adults chronically isolated — an impact equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
California Wildfires Force 250,000 Evacuations in Record 118F Heat
The Condor Fire forced 250,000 evacuations in Southern California amid 118F temperatures and 65 mph winds, destroying over 1,200 structures near Los Angeles.
US Healthcare Costs Reach All-Time High with Average Family Premium at $38,000
Average US family health insurance premiums hit a record $38,000 in 2026 — a 9% annual increase — driven by hospital costs and a 14% surge in prescription drug prices.