Professor Laurie Santos at Yale University warns that capitalism and the pursuit of material possessions and success cause anxiety in students and suggests that religion, spirituality, and positive actions such as meditation and volunteering promote lasting happiness.
President Zelensky of Ukraine signs legislation expanding government regulatory power over news media, causing concern among journalists and international organizations over potential erosion of press freedom.
Data show over 31,600 Russians have crossed southern border to seek political asylum since outbreak of war in Ukraine in February, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountering over 5,500 Russian migrants in November alone.