suicidal

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At a Department of War briefing last week, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth was asked whether Iran was using “kamikaze,” or suicidal, dolphins to attack military assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In addition, GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with a reduced risk of suicidal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Black women have also historically reported suicidal ideation during the postpartum period at a rate roughly double that of white women.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

More than 20 people close to Charmain gave similar accounts - she did not use drugs and was not suicidal.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Boats clattered against their moorings in the heavy chop but none left the harbor; to take one out in such a gale would’ve been suicidal.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs