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What AI can—and can’t—fix in behavioral health’s labor crisis

Addressing documentation is key to reducing clinicians’ administrative burden.

America’s behavioral health workforce is in crisis. Burnout is accelerating, waitlists are expanding, and clinicians are transitioning away from the field at alarming rates—not because their passion has diminished, but because the administrative burden has become overwhelming. These departures represent one of the most significant labor challenges in our industry with its impact felt across communities nationwide. 

Vera Rubin Observatory reveals jaw-dropping first images from world’s largest telescope

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera is expected to capture more information about the universe than all optical telescopes throughout history combined.

This morning, the world’s largest telescope revealed its first-ever images of space—and they’re pretty jaw-dropping.

Hims & Hers stock plummets after Novo Nordisk ends partnership over ‘knockoff’ Wegovy

The breakup comes due to Novo Nordisk’s claims that Hims & Hers has ‘failed to adhere to the law’ by continuing to sell compounded versions of Wegovy.

This morning, the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced the abrupt end of its brief partnership with telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS), citing concerns over Hims & Hers’ “knockoff” weight-loss drugs. Now, Hims & Hers’ shares are plummeting as investors react to the news.

Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow highlights the growing power struggle in online real estate

The brokerage firm argues that Zillow is using its platform dominance to stifle competition and control how agents market homes.

Two of the nation’s real estate titans are on a collision course.

New York announces it will build a new nuclear power plant

The project will be the first nuclear power plant to break ground in the U.S. in more than a decade.

New York state will build a new nuclear power plant that will provide at least one gigawatt of electricity—enough to power about a million homes. When announcing the project on Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said it would bring new jobs, result in more affordable electricity bills, and help provide around-the-clock power to support data centers without having to depend on fossil fuels. 

Is my JetBlue flight canceled? Customers entitled to refunds, alternate routes as airline pulls out of Miami

After years of financial struggle, the carrier is halting service to and from the Florida city. Here’s what to know.

With the summer travel season in full swing and next weekend’s busy July 4 holiday nearing, many airlines are feeling the pinch of softer-than-expected travel demand, as Americans find it increasingly difficult to afford the high cost of vacations made worse by inflation and a recent string of tariffs from the Trump administration.

Iran fires missiles at U.S. air bases in Qatar and Iraq

Iran’s attack unfolded after the U.S. bombed its nuclear facilities.

Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

Extreme heat threatens to break records in 250+ cities this week

From Boston to St. Louis, hundreds of cities could smash daily temperature records this week.

The week is already off to an extremely hot, and dangerous, start for many in the Eastern half of the U.S., as experts say hundreds of cities could see record-breaking heat.

Sunday’s temperatures were above average, but the week beginning Monday June 23, 2025, is set to be even hotter, with a heat-dome encompassing more of the U.S. The forecast has the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing warnings for large portions of the country, mostly in the central and Northeast regions. Meteorologists believe heat records could be smashed in at least 250 cities.

5 must-use Microsoft Edge browser features to save time and money

The Windows default browser is pretty impressive these days. Discovering these tools will let you get even more out of it.

You’d be forgiven for forgetting that there was a time when Microsoft Edge was basically the web browser that opened when you accidentally clicked a link that didn’t default to opening in Chrome or Firefox.

What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference?

Like all awkward workplace conversations, a compassionate and direct approach is best. Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column hosted by deputy editor Kathleen Davis.

Like all awkward workplace conversations, a compassionate and direct approach is best. Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column hosted by deputy editor Kathleen Davis.