More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

Karen Beverlin looks over Pegasus nectarines at the Andy's Orchard stand, Santa Monica Farmers’ Market, in Santa Monica, Calif., July 17, 2019. Beverlin, who calls herself the Produce Hunter, tests, tastes and talks fruit and vegetables for a living: As the vice president of specialty sales for FreshPoint Produce, she supplies schools, hospitals, restaurant chains and cruise lines. (Lisa Corson/The New York Times)

How to Tell if That Peach Is Ripe? Ask Southern California’s ‘Produce Hunter’