The lingering toll of war
A “love” balloon and flowers are left among the grave stones in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 16, 2021. Section 60 is where the men and women who died in America’s most recent wars, especially Iraq and Afghanistan, are buried.
Kayla Williams was deployed to Iraq in 2003 as an Arabic linguist two days after the US-led invasion began. She talks about the long-term physical and psychological impact of the war on veterans. And, the International Monetary Fund and Ukraine have agreed to terms that pave the way for a $15.6 billion relief package, designed to prop up the government’s intense military spending and the blows Russian forces have dealt to the economy. Also, New Zealand’s government has launched a campaign to help teenagers and young adults heal from romantic breakups. The “Love Better” campaign includes Kiwi teens talking about the added stress social media plays when a relationship ends. Plus, scientists show how language connects with thought process.
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