News Above the Noise—Week of September 8, 2024
1. Father of Georgia’s School Shooting Suspect is Charged with Murder
It’s a new tactic in the aftermath of school shootings: putting parents on trial. After four people were killed at Apalachee High School in Georgia this week, the father of the suspected shooter was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children. It was the most severe charges ever filed against the parent of an alleged school shooter and happened quickly. For more on this story and how many feel it’s a legal breakthrough, click here.
2. Want More Time with Friends, But Spending More Time Alone?
New research sheds light on what our epidemic of loneliness actually looks like: According to a new survey of nearly 6,000 American adults, most of us have an average of about four or five friends yet we don’t feel as emotionally close to them as we’d like and wish we had more time to spend with them. To learn more about this new study and hear from the researchers, click here.
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3. All Your Questions About New Covid Shots—Answered
When should you get vaccinated? Are the shots free? Is it OK to keep your vaccine appointment even if you woke up feeling sick? Can I lessen any side effects of the shots? These questions (and more!) are answered in this article.
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