Young workers are increasingly avoiding phone calls, a phenomenon dubbed “callergy” that a RiseGuide survey suggests is limiting career advancement and earnings for 78% of those who dodge voice conversations. While 42% of Gen Z and millennial respondents report they never answer unsolicited calls, 58% must script or rehearse interactions before they dial. This avoidance … Read more
The Evolution of Peer Support: How Youth are Redefining Mental Health Care For decades, the approach to mental health was top-down: a patient sought a professional, and the professional provided the cure. But a seismic shift is happening in classrooms and student unions across the country. From the University of Central Florida to local high … Read more
The Evolution of Healing: The Future of Black Men’s Mental Health The recent inaugural Black Men’s Mental Health Forum in Shreveport, Louisiana, serves as a blueprint for a growing movement. By moving mental health discussions out of sterile clinics and into vinyl record shops, barber shops, and cigar lounges, organizers are tackling a systemic issue: … Read more
The Sky is Falling? How Satellite Mega-Constellations Threaten Earth’s Atmosphere and Night Skies When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider climate change or the ozone layer. Space may feel separate from the environmental systems that sustain life on Earth. But increasingly, the way we … Read more
‘Here Lies Love’ and the Rising Tide of Political Theater David Byrne’s musical “Here Lies Love,” currently playing at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, isn’t just a retelling of Imelda Marcos’s rise, and fall. It’s a mirror reflecting anxieties about contemporary political landscapes, both in the Philippines and abroad. The production arrives at … Read more
Plastic’s Grip: Exploring the Frontlines of Pollution and the Fight for a Cleaner Future The 2025 World Environment Day is shaping up to be a pivotal moment, focusing on the urgent need to combat plastic pollution. From the haunting imagery of “Albatross” to the human health revelations of “Plastic People,” the documentaries highlighted below are … Read more
AI’s Ascent: Sam Altman‘s Vision and the Future of Work OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s recent statements paint a clear picture: Artificial intelligence is not just on the horizon; it’s rapidly reshaping the professional landscape. Altman sees AI evolving into something akin to junior-level colleagues, assisting in discovery and problem-solving in ways we’re only beginning to … Read more
The Rising Tide of POTS: Future Trends and Emerging Therapies Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is no longer a niche medical mystery. With an estimated 0.3% to 1% of the U.S. population affected, and a suspected surge linked to Long COVID, POTS is quickly becoming a significant public health concern. As a medical journalist, I’ve … Read more
Tom Llamas: A New Face, A Shifting Landscape in TV News The rise of Tom Llamas to the anchor chair at “NBC Nightly News” marks a significant moment. It’s not just about the historical milestone of the first Latino journalist helming an English-language network evening newscast. It’s a reflection of broader trends reshaping the news … Read more
The Rising Tide of Open Primaries As Pennsylvania takes a significant leap toward inclusivity with HB 280, opening primary elections to independent voters, a nationwide trend towards open primaries is gaining momentum. This political reform aims to provide a more democratic process by allowing over 1.4 million independent voters in Pennsylvania—who currently contribute their tax … Read more