Fewer Christmas gifts this year? Blame Biden

TL/DR - The article argues that bad policies from President Joe Biden have left the nation worse off financially, leading many to buy fewer Christmas presents this year. It highlights a WalletHub study showing that half of parents plan to buy fewer gifts due to increased cost of living and that 28% of people plan to spend less than they did last…

Urgent Call for Social Safety Net for Kinless Aging Black Women

TL/DR - The rising number of single and "kinless" adults in the U.S., especially among Black women, is causing concern over who will care for them in old age as family members provide over 95% of informal care for older adults. However, research shows that single Black women often have extensive "fictive kin" networks – chosen families – and are…

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Reports Lost Laptop Incident

TL/DR - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has announced it is investigating an incident involving a lost laptop that may contain patient data. The laptop belonged to a provider who used it to access work email, which contained patients' names, addresses, phone numbers, medical records, account numbers, dates of service, and clinical information, and…