Understanding how faith impacts mental health is tricky. Some studies say it helps, others say it doesn't. Most of these studies look at a single point in time, but a recent one from the Netherlands took a closer look over nine years. Researchers wanted to see how faith, depression, and thoughts of
A long-time Microsoft worker has decided to leave the company. He said he couldn't stay because Microsoft sells cloud services to the Israeli military. This engineer, Scott Sutfin-Glowski, worked at Microsoft for 13 years. He told his coworkers this would be his last week. He said he couldn't suppo
Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone
In the USA, around 16% of adults face trouble swallowing, known as dysphagia. This issue often comes from health problems like strokes, Parkinson's, or cancer. But here's something not talked about much: how this condition affects people's faith, cultural foods, and community ties. People with dysp
People often turn to their beliefs to deal with tough times. This review looks at how different religions help people cope. It compares two main types: theocentric, which focuses on a higher power, and non-theocentric, which looks inward for strength. The study found three big differences. Theocent
In Denham Springs, St. Francis Episcopal Church is hosting a big garage sale. It's happening on October 17th and 18th, from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day. You can find all sorts of stuff there: clothes, toys, home decor, tools, and more. The money raised goes to support the church's work in the commun
In Salvador, Brazil, the heartbeat of Afro-Brazilian culture is strong. The city is a vibrant mix of African traditions, where religion, food, and art come together in a unique way. Candomblé, a religion that blends African and Catholic beliefs, is a big part of life here. In the temples, people wor
Ikea is making a bold move to improve how they deliver furniture to homes. They just bought a tech company called Locus. This company uses smart computer programs to help with delivery. Ikea did not say how much they paid for Locus. Locus is good at helping companies deliver things faster and in a
Activists found themselves in a tense standoff with the Israeli military once again. This time, a group of 145 individuals, including doctors, lawmakers, and a European parliament member, attempted to sail to Gaza with supplies. The Israeli military stopped them in the Mediterranean Sea, claiming th
People with mixed heritage often have unique facial features. This includes their noses, which can be a blend of different shapes and sizes. A recent study looked at how noses vary across different ethnic groups and genders. It also checked how well artificial nose implants match these natural shape
