Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 907

Climate anxiety is real, but not a medical diagnosis

According to researchers, climate anxiety is not a medical diagnosis, but a valid response to the current situation in the world. Research shows that three-quarters of young people report worrying about climate change.

Why climate anxiety is higher in younger people

Higher levels of climate anxiety are being seen in younger people as compared to older generations. Why? Researchers believe youth understand that they will bear the brunt of the effects of climate change.

Fiery train crash in Greece kills at least 36, injures some 85

A passenger train carrying hundreds of people collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train. Rescuers searched frantically through the twisted, smoking wreckage for survivors.

Artificial sweetener linked to heart attacks, blood clots and strokes

A new study has linked erythritol -- a key ingredient in some artificial sweeteners -- to increased risk of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes. USA Today health reporter Karen Weintraub joins John Dickerson to discuss.

Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say

The gunfire broke out while they were serving a warrant, police said. They were in stable condition, police added.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid

Two challengers advanced to an April runoff. Lightfoot, in her first term, was the first Black woman and first openly gay person to lead the city.

Congress weighs nationwide ban of TikTok

U.S. lawmakers are proposing a bill that would ban TikTok nationwide, citing concerns over national security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News to discuss.

2/28: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on the uncertain fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, a defamation lawsuit against Fox, and why a common sweetener has been linked to heart risks.

Mormon TikTok influencer charged with domestic violence, child abuse

Paul is accused of hitting her boyfriend with a metal chair that then hit her 5-year-old daughter.

Student loan Supreme Court case raises debate over founders' intentions for the president

As the Supreme Court hears arguments over the president's authority to forgive student loans, the case is raising questions about what the founding fathers intended for the reach of the executive branch. Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky joins CBS News to discuss how the balance of power in the U.S. has changed from what it was initially meant to be.