Lightfoot proposes new ordinance targeting gang members for fines and forfeiture in civil court
Under pressure to crack down on Chicagoโs homicide problem, Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would slap gang members with fines and give police the authority to seize their property.
chicagotribune.comIndian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a court in New Delhi says it would start punishing government officials for failing to deliver the life-saving items
washingtonpost.comColumn: Santa Claus is real: A columnistโs case for St. Nick
So it falls to adults to hear the question, to acknowledge it and to share what we know. The answer always differs โ itโs as individual as fingerprints. And what each child chooses to do with that answer is, wholly and completely, unique. There isnโt a right or wrong way to feel.
chicagotribune.com3 ways college students are managing their money, from making a budget to saving for retirement
Learning how to budget expenses and set aside savings can be critical skills for young adults. However, many college students find that they don't know how to properly manage their finances. I spoke with fellow students from Carnegie Mellon University to hear about their experiences saving money, investing and cutting back on their expenses. Here are three ways these college seniors are taking control of their money. Opening a Roth IRAIn order to start saving money for retirement, Dillan Gajarawala decided to open a Roth IRA.
cnbc.comNew study examines deadly toll of COVID-19 on young adults
New study examines deadly toll of COVID-19 on young adults New research shows that July 2020 may have been the deadliest month for young adults in modern American history. Dr. Jeremy Faust, attending physician in the department of emergency medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, joined CBSN to discuss new research on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting young adults.
cbsnews.comCandoo Tech aims to empower older adults with tech support
Candoo Tech aims to empower older adults with tech support In a Pew Research Center survey about tech adoption and older adults, three-quarters of Americans over the age of 65 said they usually need someone else to show them how to use new electronic devices. Now with the pandemic changing the way we connect with others and the world, that help may be needed more than ever before. Candoo Tech founder and CEO Liz Hamburg tells CBSN how her venture aims to close the tech gap for older adults.
cbsnews.comCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Hereโs what happened Nov. 17 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Chicago Public Schools has announced that it will continue to provide classes through remote learning until after the winter break, but then plans to begin bringing students back on Jan. 11. CPS' announcement also coincides with decisions by several suburban district to revert to remote learning as COVID-19 cases surge in Illinois. At a news conference, Reynolds defended exceptions in her mask mandate that public health experts say makes it weak. As the number of new coronavirus cases in Illinois topped 15,000 for the first time โ setting a record for consecutive days โ Gov. โMichael HawthorneBreaking coronavirus news Stay up to date with the latest information on coronavirus with our breaking news alerts.
chicagotribune.comUF Health wants to measure impact of coronavirus isolation on older adults
Those consequences might be magnified in a vulnerable population such as older adults. A University of Florida Health researcher has launched a study using an online survey to determine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of older adults. Were taking the pulse of this population of older adults, Manini said. For example, is their discomfort using technology a barrier to using telehealth? Over time, he might find that older adults continue to isolate themselves even after society opens up.
How can young adults transition back to living with their parents?
For the first time ever, more young adults are living with their parents than with a spouse or partner. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly a third of 18 to 34 year olds are back in their parents' homes. How can the so-called "boomerang generation" make the transition back to the nest? Jill Schlesinger reports.
cbsnews.comRunning reduces risk of heart disease death, study finds
Running reduces risk of heart disease death, study finds Researchers found adults who ran consistently, even just for a few minutes, lowered their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Plus, a new study finds children with special needs benefit from peers with strong language skills. Marlie Hall has some of your dayโs top health stories.
cbsnews.comBullies see health benefits from bad deeds, study finds
Bullies see health benefits from bad deeds, study finds A new study reveals young adults show long-term ill effects of having been bullied as a child, while those who did the bulling are actually healthier than their peers. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses the findings with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
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