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New research from Australia shows harm reduction programs deliver massive returns, saving lives and millions of dollars. Every dollar invested in services like needle exchanges and overdose prevention could return more than $10 in benefits.
More than 50 countries just joined China in a new partnership to fight global poverty using proven strategies that lifted 800 million people out of extreme need. The collaboration launched in May 2026 marks a major step forward in worldwide poverty reduction efforts.
A Washington church just won a landmark legal victory protecting harm reduction services under disability law. The ruling could help communities nationwide save lives through programs like syringe exchanges.
After 25 years of rising overdose rates, deaths are finally falling thanks to an unexpected shift in how people use fentanyl. Harm reduction groups making pipes widely available has helped users move away from the deadlier practice of injecting drugs.
Guyana's Foreign Secretary celebrated China's poverty reduction achievements at a global human rights forum in Beijing. The recognition highlights how developing nations can learn from successful anti-poverty strategies.
A White Rock documentary premiering Friday shows how a father and son broke free from addiction by supporting each other through recovery. Ryan Nielsen now works as a harm reduction coordinator, helping others escape the same cycle.
Africa's largest private foundation is joining forces with a major development bank to expand healthcare, education, and poverty reduction programs across developing nations. The partnership could help bridge critical funding gaps as governments face mounting fiscal pressures.
A groundbreaking approach to mental health care has reduced self-harm among at-risk teens and young adults by more than half. The model matches treatment intensity to individual needs, making life-saving care more accessible.
Two landmark jury decisions found Meta and YouTube responsible for harming children's mental health, marking a major shift in Big Tech accountability. For the first time, courts validated what parents and advocates have been saying for years about social media dangers.
A California jury awarded $3 million to a young woman who proved social media platforms deliberately designed features that harmed her as a child. The landmark verdict could reshape how thousands of similar lawsuits against tech giants move forward.
New research shows human noise is harming bird reproduction and survival across 160 species worldwide. The good news? Scientists say we already have the tools to reverse the damage.
Fears about wind turbines causing headaches, sleep problems, and other health issues have been debunked by the largest study of its kind. Researchers tracked over 120,000 households for more than a decade and found zero detectable health harms from living near wind energy installations.
For the first time in U.S. history, juries found Meta and YouTube responsible for harming children through addictive design features. The landmark rulings open the door for thousands of similar cases and could reshape how social platforms protect young users.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and Google must pay $3 million to a young woman whose mental health suffered from addictive app design, marking the first win in a lawsuit holding tech companies accountable for harm to children. The landmark decision could open doors for future cases against social media platforms.
Instagram will now notify parents when their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, marking the first time the platform proactively alerts families instead of just blocking searches. While some experts see promise in the feature, mental health advocates worry the notifications may cause panic without adequate support.
New machine learning tool discovered that diagnosis codes miss three-quarters of veterans' self-harm history documented in medical records. The breakthrough could help health systems better plan mental health services for those who need them most.
New AI technology discovered that three out of four self-harm cases hide in medical notes that doctors never see. This breakthrough could transform how we prevent suicide and save countless lives.
A New Mexico jury found Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health and made misleading safety claims, setting a legal precedent that could change how tech platforms protect young users. The verdict challenges 30 years of tech industry legal immunity.
Environmental groups are suing to protect California's groundbreaking plastic pollution law after state regulations created loopholes that could weaken its impact. The legal action aims to preserve a law expected to save consumers and governments $30 billion over the next decade. ##
A landmark jury decision found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive platforms that harm young people's mental health, awarding $3 million to a young plaintiff. This first-of-its-kind verdict could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for teens.
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