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Heat Deaths Rise Across U.S., Korea
Health
— Sep 4, 2026
A nationwide NPR investigation highlights that heat kills thousands in the U.S. annually, with undercounting in official records and heightened risks for residents in manufactured housing like mobile homes in hot regions such as Arizona; meanwhile, a Stanford study shows extreme heat reduces older adults’ life space, potentially hindering healthy aging. Internationally, Korea’s heat-related deaths have surged over five years, disproportionately harming people aged 60 and older, underscoring global vulnerability to worsening heat waves.
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Wealth tax debate expands across states
Politics
— Aug 23, 2026
A wave of wealth-tax proposals across parties aims to shift more revenue onto high earners, but analysts warn feasible gains are limited by capital mobility, political feasibility, and the small share of income-taxable wealth. Across the globe, debates over wealth taxes and expansive government spending clash with concerns about tax flight, budget deficits, and the resilience of market economies, highlighting how tax policy remains deeply contested and potentially self-defeating if not carefully designed.
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Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Disease and Facial Cancer
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— Jul 27, 2026
Iconic singer Carly Simon, 83, revealed she has Parkinson's disease and skin cancer, saying she has been learning to live with the progressive condition after years away from the public eye. She described mobility challenges stemming from arthritis and multiple joint replacements, the Mayo Clinic diagnosis, and indicated she is moving forward with new music, including the upcoming album Comes in Waves.
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