News Above the Noise—Week of October 27, 2024
1. The Three Factors that Will Decide the Election
There is no path to the White House for either Trump or Harris that doesn’t include winning Pennsylvania. Writer George Packer visits a rust-belt town South of Pittsburg called Charleroi to gauge the temperature of a small community torn apart by working class decline, corporate greed, and anxiety about immigration.
2. Alone with Dementia: Solo Adults Often Slip through Caregiving Cracks
When you live alone, subtle cognitive decline can fly under the radar and create dangerous consequences, such as missed bills, doctor’s visits, and meals. Columnist Judith Graham talks to sociologists, doctors, and the older adults experiencing dementia themselves to bring attention to a marginalized population that is falling through the cracks.
3. New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women
The American Stroke Association released new gender- and sex-specific recommendations for women on October 21. Factors such as preterm births, recurrent miscarriages, early menopause, and even hormone therapy can lead to greater risks. Should you schedule a screening? Click here to find out more.
4. It’s East vs West in the World Series
This is the 12th time that the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees have battled it out for the Fall Classic—but the first since 1981. While the Yankees lead the historic matchup 8-3, the Dodgers have traveled to the Series four times since 2017 and most recently took the prize in 2020. Read more to find out what makes this year’s match-up so special. On Friday, the Dodgers took Game 1 in a stunning walk-off grand slam.
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