U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis Further Exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released a new advisory calling attention to the urgent youth mental health crisis facing the country. As efforts continue to protect young Americans’ health – through initiatives like promoting pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations and addressing concerns about the omicron variant – the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health details the pandemic’s deep impact on the mental well-being of young people and their families. It also addresses long-standing mental health challenges that were present well before COVID‑19 began.
The History Of The Ku Klux Klan
Founded in 1866 in Pulaski, Tennessee, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) quickly spread throughout the Southern states by the early 1870s. Initially formed as a social club by former Confederate veterans, the group evolved into a violent organization dedicated to resisting Reconstruction-era policies aimed at granting political and economic rights to Black Americans.
EFF Privacy Badger
Privacy Badger is a browser extension that prevents advertisers and other third-party trackers from quietly following your online activities. If an advertiser appears to follow you across various sites without permission, Privacy Badger automatically stops that advertiser from showing any additional content in your browser. To the advertiser, it looks as if you vanished.
Pet Therapy: Animals as Healers
Animal-assisted therapy has proven effective in reducing pain and anxiety for people dealing with various health conditions. Pet therapy, a growing trend in health care, is gaining popularity for its ability to bring comfort and improve well-being.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) serves as a vital resource for individuals seeking information about various professions. It provides comprehensive insights into job responsibilities, work environment, educational and training requirements, salary expectations, job outlook, state and regional data, related occupations, and additional sources of information. Covering 324 occupational profiles, the OOH encompasses about 80% of jobs in the U.S. economy.
Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
This Executive Order establishes new standards for AI safety, protects Americans' privacy, advances equity and civil rights, safeguards consumers and workers, promotes innovation and competition, and strengthens U.S. leadership abroad. It builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure responsible innovation, including securing voluntary commitments from 15 leading AI companies to develop safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems.
Eight Warmest Years on Record Witness Upsurge in Climate Change Impacts
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the past eight years have been the warmest, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions and accumulating heat. Despite the temporary cooling effects of the ongoing La Niña event, global temperatures remain alarmingly high. In 2022, the global average temperature was 1.15°C above pre-industrial levels, marking the eighth consecutive year with temperatures at least 1°C above the pre-industrial baseline.
Deep Learning
When Ray Kurzweil met with Google CEO Larry Page in July, he wasn’t seeking employment. As an accomplished inventor and a leading voice in machine intelligence, Kurzweil wanted to discuss his upcoming book, How to Create a Mind. Page, who had already read an early draft, listened as Kurzweil explained his vision for developing a truly intelligent computer, one that could understand language, make inferences, and make independent decisions.
Matt Groening Reveals the Location of the Real Springfield
In 1987, I was waiting for a meeting with James Brooks about creating short cartoons for The Tracey Ullman Show. I realized that if I used my Life in Hell characters, Fox would own them, so I quickly sketched a new family – loosely based on my own. My dad’s name was Homer, my mom was Margaret, and I had sisters Lisa and Maggie. I planned to name the main character Matt but switched to Bart because it sounded funnier.
Anxiety and Depression in Children
It is natural for children to experience fears, worries, and occasional sadness. However, when these feelings become persistent or extreme, they may indicate underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression. These conditions, often referred to as internalizing disorders because they primarily affect thoughts and emotions, can significantly impact a child’s daily life.