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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Brain Food: What a Psychologist Eats Daily

You know the saying "you are what you eat"? Turns out, it's especially true for our brains. Newsweek sat down with Chartered Psychologist Kimberley Wilson to find out what she munches on to keep her brain sharp. "I start my day with some green, leafy veggies," Wilson shared. "Studies show that

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

America, Your Jewish Neighbors Need You

America, it's time we talk about something important. For the past year, many of your Jewish neighbors have felt alone and hurt by some of the responses to tragic events that happened on October 7. These attacks didn’t just target Jews but also Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Druze. Yet,

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Online Hate Targets Japanese Schools in China

The release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked a wave of nationalism online, with influencers using jingoistic rhetoric and conspiracy theories to gain attention. This trend has even led to acts of vandalism against historic sites like the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo by

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tierra Whack and Danny Ocean Team Up for Good Causes

Outdoor clothing company Cotopaxi has teamed up with rapper Tierra Whack and Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean to support causes they care about. For Whack, that's music education in her hometown of Philadelphia. She'll be working with a local non-profit called Fam Frequency and visiting schools to talk

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Organ Trafficking: How Social Media and Dark Web Fuel the Black Market

Imagine this: someone in desperate need of a life-saving organ can't find one through legal means. They turn to social media and the dark web, where a thriving black market for organs exists. This is the grim reality of organ trafficking, a hidden world that law enforcement finds challenging to navi

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ohio Woman's Rug Discovery Becomes TikTok Sensation

This week, an Ohio woman named Katie Santry made waves on TikTok after finding a mysterious rug buried in her yard. The discovery sparked wild speculation among viewers that it could be concealing a body. Despite being new to this kind of spotlight, Katie's experience shows how ordinary people can b

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Caution: Dentists Warn Against Online Veneer Scams!

Do you follow some trendy person on social media for health advice? Well, dentists are saying that's not a good idea, especially when it comes to teeth. Lots of people watch videos about how to fix their smiles with veneers at home. But there’s a big problem: people calling themselves "veneer techs"

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Truth Social's COO Steps Down Amid Share Transfer Ruling

Recently, there's been some shake-ups at Truth Social, the social media platform started by former President Donald Trump. The company just lost its chief operating officer, Andrew Northwall, who resigned last month. This news came along with another big change - a court ruling that requires the com

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Rep. Greene's Weather Claim Sparks Online Storm

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after claiming that "they" can control the weather. This statement came as multiple states, including her home state of Georgia, were reeling from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Greene tweeted on Thur

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Oct 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Fan's Encounter: The Psychology Behind Celebrity Adoration

Jancee Dunn, a columnist for The New York Times, still regrets not staying the night at Stevie Nicks’ house after her interview with the rock star. This regret highlights the peculiar nature of celebrity-fan relationships, which psychologists describe as "parasocial." These are one-sided connections

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