News Above the Noise—Week of December 21, 2025
1. Mental Health System Reaches a Breaking Point
In a new NAMI poll, about one in five Americans rate their mental health as poor. Many also shared concerns about recent federal funding cuts to mental health–related programs. Housing, Medicaid, and suicide prevention programs are all affected. Read More.
2. The “Miracle Drug” Takes a Hit in New Dementia Trials
Ozempic, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is also known for its potential to improve liver, kidney, and heart health. Scientists at Novo Nordisk have been studying whether Ozempic could slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s, but new clinical trials show no positive results. Read more.
3. The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert
The viral video of Kristin Cabot and her boss at a Coldplay concert continues to spiral five months after the incident first circulated online. While Cabot is trying to make things right with the people who matter most to her, she continues to receive hundreds of calls and as many as 50 to 60 death threats. Read more.
4. The Secret to a Long and Happy Life
From Strength to Strength author and New York Times bestseller Arthur C. Brooks identifies three reasons older people tend to be happier, and these insights apply at any age. The first is maintaining a selective, narrow social circle built around shared interests and positive emotions. Read more.
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