The billionaire philanthropist explores how stoic philosophy shaped his views on capitalism, politics, and philanthropy, arguing for rational optimism, individual responsibility, and civil public discourse as foundations for life.
Adding up COVID-19's toll since Donald Trump declared a national emergency five years ago.
So let's all enjoy a moderate toast to a Happy New Year!
After a Michigan couple indicated their intent to open a green cemetery, their local township passed an ordinance to forbid it. A judge found the rule unconstitutional.
Examining the mixed legacy of a fighter for patient autonomy.
In the name of safety, politicians did many things that diminished our lives—without making us safer.
Maternal health care has actually improved substantially in many areas.
Bryan Johnson, venture capitalist and founder of Blueprint, discusses his $2 million a year effort to reverse aging on Just Asking Questions.
In Squid Game: The Challenge, contestants don't really risk their lives.
Peter and Annica Quakenbush are suing Brooks Township for the right to operate an environmentally friendly cemetery.
The Washington Post hectors Congress to make U.S. life expectancy a "political priority."
"Over the last 20 years, because of temperature rises, we have seen about 116,000 more people die from heat. But 283,000 fewer people die from cold."
People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.
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Global warming is an issue. But there are other pressing problems that deserve the world's attention.
You're 2,200 times more likely to die when traveling by car as opposed to by airplane.
"When we look at solar and wind around the world, it always correlates to rising prices and declining reliability."
Data show Florida and New York had similar death numbers despite vastly different approaches.
Is a federal takeover of the troubled jail pending?
The Of Boys and Men author documents why the modern male is struggling and suggests solutions that don't come at women's expense.
Hopefully King Charles III follows his mother’s example and stays out of politics.
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With upticks in cities with greater proportions of immigrant laborers and homeless people
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Recent modeling scenarios cautiously suggest yes.
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Daily U.S. COVID-19 deaths are approaching the influenza average.
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Some scientists offer an important reminder about cause and effect.
And yet, fewer lives are being lost with no increase in proportional economic losses.
Previously unreleased video shows Jerry Brown didn't have much time to react before Pasco County deputies shot and killed him.
Studies from several countries find low infection rates.
What might learning to live with COVID-19 look like?
Benchmarks for determining accuracy of projections are set.
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Too many false positives, nonrandom study population, and infection fatality rates out of whack with other data, critics claim.
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Possible really good news from a population screening antibody test study in Santa Clara County, California
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Death data from New York State demonstrates a stark difference between the two contagious viruses
Social distancing and lockdowns today are why deaths from the two pandemics might be comparable.
A close look at the new study from Imperial College which models worst-case scenarios and makes the case for social distancing.
It's too early to tell, but there are reasons for (relative) optimism.
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