An analysis published in July in Perspectives on Psychological Science of more than 2,000 people found that Americans and people in several other countries are speaking roughly 300 fewer words a day, or about two to three minutes’ worth, with each passing year. (Cha, The Washington Post)
Read MoreSince around February, Dr. Shapiro has been working with a group of doctors, nurses, psychologists and other clinicians to create what is believed to be the state’s first practice devoted to helping patients die on their own terms. (Goldberg, The New York Times)
Read MorePeople aged 65 and older outnumbered children aged 5 and under worldwide for the first time in recorded history, marking a demographic "tipping point" that arrived earlier than experts anticipated, a new U.S. Census Bureau report said. (Cannon, Newsweek)
Read MoreFor more than half a century, floral-covered Bible study guides, inspirational home décor and popular novels have taught Christian women what to believe, how to live and also how to vote. (Du Mez, New York Times)
Read MoreAs some teachers start to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their work, a majority are uncertain about or see downsides to the general use of AI tools in K-12 education, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in fall 2023. (Lin, Pew Research Center)
Read MoreA Portland District Court judge was correct in giving a father the power to decide whether his daughter could attend an evangelical church following a clash with the girl’s mother over her religious upbringing, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled on Sept. 1. (Scott, AP News)
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