Health

‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town

Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions

Pessimistic about dating? Harvard-trained economist says do 2 simple things to improve your luck

A recent report found that 94% of women and 91% of men say dating is getting harder. Wharton professor Judd Kessler suggests two simple tweaks to your approach.

Create new rituals and ‘be the river’: seven tips for co-parenting during the Christmas period

Parents and experts weigh in on how to navigate blended family dynamics over the festive season

New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO

At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body says

Researchers witness rare polar bear adoption, capturing video of female caring for cub that was not her own

Updated on: December 17, 2025 / 7:00 AM EST / CBS/AFP

Greek tragedy: the rare seals hiding in caves to escape tourists

Greece is hoping that protected areas will help keep daytrippers away and allow vulnerable monk seals to return to their island habitats

Viral TikTok Video Shows 7-Year-Old Cuddling Great-Grandfather Before He’s Euthanized

Karly Vavra, the little girl’s mother, told People magazine that she chose to share the video in order to honor her grandfather – but also to normalize euthanasia.

Beachy Head Woman may be ‘local girl from Eastbourne’, say scientists

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

Sali Hughes on beauty: fancy a fringe? Read this before you go for the chop

Clip-in fringes are easy to use and trying one first could save tears and regrets

MIT grieves shooting death of renowned director of plasma science center

Nuno FG Loureiro, 47, was shot multiple times at his home, and no details about a suspect or motive have been released

Worried about winter? 10 ways to thrive

The temptation is to sit at home and hibernate, but beating the winter blues can be done. Here’s how to embrace the coldest and arguably most beautiful season

Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah

Updated on: December 16, 2025 / 8:14 PM EST / CBS/AP