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Politics · United StatesCanada tables bill to exclude mental illness from MAID
Canada's federal government has introduced Bill C-41, proposing to indefinitely exclude individuals whose sole underlying condition is mental illness from medically assisted death (MAID). The bill also permits advance requests for MAID, though provincial implementation may differ.
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Politics · United StatesICE Detains Mentally Ill US Citizen for Nearly a Year
Immigration authorities have detained a mentally ill man for almost a year, despite claims from his mother, lawyers, and public records that he is a U.S. citizen born in Florida. ICE disputes his citizenship, alleging a fraudulent birth certificate, but has not provided evidence.
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HealthSmiling can improve mood and health, experts say
Experts suggest that the act of smiling can positively impact mood and health by influencing emotions, stress hormones, and brain chemicals. Cultural perceptions of smiling vary, and forced smiling may not yield the same benefits.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesRodney Hinton Jr. convicted of murder in deputy's death
Rodney Hinton Jr. has been convicted of murder, reckless homicide, and felonious assault for the 2025 crash that killed Deputy Larry Ray Henderson Jr. Hinton, who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Politics · United StatesMan killed eight, including pregnant daughter, before suicide
A man killed eight people, including his pregnant daughter and her two young children, before dying by suicide in Erie, Pennsylvania. Police are investigating the motive and noted the man had a history of controlling behavior.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico absence from campaign trail linked to Ohio facility
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was absent from public campaign events for nearly two weeks. His campaign stated he was recovering from the flu. Commentators Benny Johnson and Nick Sortor shared an audio recording they claim links Talarico to an Ohio mental health facility.
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PoliticsPrince Harry describes depression after moving to Canada
Prince Harry has spoken about experiencing an "adrenaline crash" and a two-week period of depression after relocating to Canada in late 2019. He also discussed his long-term struggle with grief following his mother Princess Diana's death.
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Politics · United StatesNigel Edge to face death penalty for North Carolina mass shooting
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Nigel Max Edge for a mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, in September 2025 that killed three people. Edge, a former Marine with a history of traumatic brain injury and mental illness, has previously been deemed unable to assist in his legal proceedings.
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Politics · United StatesJustice Minister to Announce MAID Next Steps Wednesday
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will announce the government's next steps for medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada on Wednesday. The announcement is expected to address whether MAID will be available to individuals whose sole condition is mental illness, a category currently under a temporary exclusion.
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Politics · United StatesMan sentenced to nearly six years for explosives at church
Louis Geri received a sentence of five years and 10 months for bringing more than 100 homemade explosive devices to a Washington D.C. church. The church was preparing for an annual Mass that Supreme Court justices usually attend. Geri's demands included money and an expatriation flight to Japan.
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Politics · Middle EastTeacher Mehmet Bilgili killed by nephew at Osmaniye school
A literature teacher, Mehmet Bilgili, was shot and killed in the schoolyard of Farabi Anatolian High School in Osmaniye, Turkey, by his 30-year-old nephew, identified as A.E.B. The Osmaniye Governor stated the suspect has schizophrenia and has been undergoing psychiatric treatment.
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Politics · United StatesNY AG Investigates Police Shooting After Woman Stabs Executive
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office is investigating a police shooting that occurred after Pamela Cisneros fatally stabbed Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti. The incident has sparked criticism from a Republican candidate who argues the focus should be on mental health failures.
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HealthOntario judge denies MAID bid for mental illness alone
An Ontario judge has denied a motion by Claire Brosseau seeking to apply for medical assistance in dying based solely on mental illness. Brosseau's constitutional challenge against the current law will proceed.
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Health · United StatesDear Abby: New mother asks how to support struggling friend
A new mother asked Dear Abby for guidance on how to support her best friend, who is experiencing anxiety and depression two months after childbirth. The friend is struggling with motherhood, while the asker is adjusting well.
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MediaAnna Faris links sobriety to depression and self-sabotage in podcast interview
Anna Faris told the Dear Chelsea podcast on 20 August 2026 that she stopped drinking to end self-sabotage and saw a link between alcohol and depression. She also revealed she nearly quit acting in 2021 due to premenopausal depression but returned for a Scary Movie film.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia bill would ban advertising chatbots as therapy
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to regulate AI chatbots marketed as therapy, following concerns over unchecked use in mental healthcare. The bill, authored by Sen. Steve Padilla, would ban companies from advertising chatbots as therapy and require licensed professional review for therapeutic decisions.
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