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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Do you live in the loneliest state in America?
Loneliness seems to be a pervasive part of life in the United States. In 2023, the surgeon general warned of an epidemic of loneliness. And the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 40.6% of Americans say they sometimes, usually or always feel lonely. Increasing rates of social isolation have likely played a role. In states like Oregon and Alaska, where fewer people report regularly hanging out with friends and talking on the phone, loneliness is especially prevalent. Still, social engagement may not be a cure-all for loneliness. In New York state, more people than anywhere else in the country hang out with and call friends and family at least three times a week, but 44% say they don't consistently receive the emotional support they need — one of the highest rates in the nation. That lack of support, even if you don't spend much time alone, can contribute to lonely feelings. To better understand how social engagement and emotional support shape loneliness, Yahoo News used data from the Census Household Pulse Survey to visualize the loneliest states. Explore the map and table to see the loneliest states and how social connection contributes to differences.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Do you live in the loneliest state in America?
Loneliness seems to be a pervasive part of life in the United States. In 2023, the surgeon general warned of an epidemic of loneliness. And the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 40.6% of Americans say they sometimes, usually or always feel lonely. Increasing rates of social isolation have likely played a role. In states like Oregon and Alaska, where fewer people report regularly hanging out with friends and talking on the phone, loneliness is especially prevalent. Still, social engagement may not be a cure-all for loneliness. In New York state, more people than anywhere else in the country hang out with and call friends and family at least three times a week, but 44% say they don't consistently receive the emotional support they need — one of the highest rates in the nation. That lack of support, even if you don't spend much time alone, can contribute to lonely feelings. To better understand how social engagement and emotional support shape loneliness, Yahoo News used data from the Census Household Pulse Survey to visualize the loneliest states. Explore the map and table to see the loneliest states and how social connection contributes to differences.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Do you live in the loneliest state in America?
Loneliness seems to be a pervasive part of life in the United States. In 2023, the surgeon general warned of an epidemic of loneliness. And the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 40.6% of Americans say they sometimes, usually or always feel lonely. Increasing rates of social isolation have likely played a role. In states like Oregon and Alaska, where fewer people report regularly hanging out with friends and talking on the phone, loneliness is especially prevalent. Still, social engagement may not be a cure-all for loneliness. In New York state, more people than anywhere else in the country hang out with and call friends and family at least three times a week, but 44% say they don't consistently receive the emotional support they need — one of the highest rates in the nation. That lack of support, even if you don't spend much time alone, can contribute to lonely feelings. To better understand how social engagement and emotional support shape loneliness, Yahoo News used data from the Census Household Pulse Survey to visualize the loneliest states. Explore the map and table to see the loneliest states and how social connection contributes to differences.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Sad encounter on empty beach highlights growing threat: 'I thought it was dead'
A woman's 'chance' encounter on a remote beach has highlighted a deadly issue plaguing Australia's coastlines. Genevieve Bale was enjoying a day off from work on Monday when she decided to take her dog for a walk along a virtually empty beach in Peterborough, roughly three hours west of Melbourne, and collect any rubbish or marine debris she spotted along the way. After wandering along the sand, the Beach Patrol volunteer was preparing to leave when she 'got the shock of her life'. 'I'd walked the stretch of the beach and it had no one on it… just as I was leaving the beach I happened to look in that direction and saw the seal,' she told Yahoo News, noting the creature had nestled itself far away from the water, near the sand dunes. 'At first I thought it was dead, but then I realised it was alive and noticed the fishing rope around it.' Shocking photos show an abandoned trawler net — otherwise referred to as a ghost net — wrapped tightly around the juvenile fur seal's neck, with 'metres of heavy line trailing behind'. While the animal appears to be larger in images, it was only the size of a 'biggish Jack Russell dog', Genevieve said. 'It cried as I approached it. It was definitely distressed because it kept moving its back flipper like it was trying to just get this thing off,' she continued, adding that the seal also looked 'quite thin'. Concerned for its welfare, the volunteer tied her dog to a tree several metres away and contacted another Beach Patrol leader, who then reached out to Zoos Victoria's Marine Response Unit for help. As they embarked on the long drive west, members of the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation arrived to keep an eye on the seal and make sure it didn't head back into the water. Thankfully, zoo staff were able to untangle the animal, which didn't appear to have any serious injuries. Tangled seal a 'stark reminder', volunteer says Genevieve said it was 'lucky' that she spotted the seal as she only visits the remote beach about once a year. 'It was a stark reminder of why beach cleaners do what they do,' she told Yahoo. Since she started volunteering about eight years ago, the Victorian said she has noticed an abundance of discarded rope and marine debris washing up on our shores. 'We collect ropes and nets off beaches every week to prevent this kind of thing — but seeing it happen right in front of you hits hard.' Since 2018, volunteers for Beach Patrol's regional offshoot in Warrnambool have collected a total of 72,682 ropes and nets. So far this year, they have recorded 9,055 fishing items — mainly rope and dumped line — and just over 2,000kg of rubbish. 'There is so much rope out there. It's so harmful… this little guy, how many do you not find that are ending up like this?' Genevieve said. 📸 Detail in beach photo proves $17 billion Aussie issue is 'getting worse' 🚮 Aussie state rolls out new bins to help tackle deadly issue 🏝️ Never before seen photos of six-tonne find on coast exposes growing crisis Ghost nets wreak havoc on Aussie coastline Ghost fishing nets — abandoned, lost or discarded fishing nets that can drift for years — and marine debris are a big issue across Australia. They wreak havoc on marine life, trapping and killing turtles, dolphins and other creatures, as well as silently destroying fragile ecosystems. Scientists working to help curb the problem in the Northern Territory previously told Yahoo they've discovered ghost nets roughly every kilometre in the region, tangled in rocks, buried in sand or lodged in mangroves. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sharon Orbourne moved to tears at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession in Birmingham
Englisg singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest today in his hometown of Birmingham. His family including wife Sharon Osbourne also attended the the recent pictures from the funeral procession this afternoon, a visbly emotional Sharon was moved to tears. She and the family made peace sign to the cheering crowd. Fans of the rock legend have been lining the streets since early this morning to honour Ozzy, as reported by Yahoo News. The 'Black Sabbath' frontman, who played a farewell gig in the city earlier this month, died at the age of 76 last and children Kelly and Jack paused to look at the tributes left by the thousands of Sabbath fans who have laid flowers for the singer. An emotionally overwhelmed Sharon was cheered by Osborune fans ining the streets near Black Sabbath Bridge. The cortege paused for the family to leave their vehicle and see the marks of respect left for Ozzy. The crowd lined up at Broad Street had been chanting and cheering as Osbourne's cortege moved slowly Osbourne family had earlier shared a heartfelt statement on his death which read, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."The British singer rose to fame as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, where his voice became a defining force of heavy metal. He introduced the world to groundbreaking tracks like 'Iron Man, 'Paranoid,' and 'War Pigs'.On July 5, 2025, he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates for the first time in nearly two decades. While addresing the crowd at the event, he had said, "I've been laid up for six years, and you've got no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."Osbourne received several honours such as Ivor Novello, five Grammy wins from twelve nominations, and special honors like the NME's Godlike Genius award and Classic Rock's Living Legend prize.- EndsMust Watch
