Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our
Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t
Imagine a hectic morning at an airline, flights are lined up, crews are assigned, but severe weather is causing delays. Suddenly, a pilot calls in, explaining they can't fly due to fatigue. Despite causing more headaches and delays, this is a reasonable call. Pilots can be fired for various reasons,
A new report by the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly half of American teens say they're online almost all the time. This is despite worries about how social media and phone use impact their mental health. YouTube remains the favorite platform, with 90% of teens watching videos there daily. Ho
Have you ever wondered how wildfires can affect your health, especially if you have asthma? Well, let's dive into it! Wildfires are becoming more common due to changes in the climate. Hotter and drier weather, combined with efforts to suppress fires in the past, are making wildfires more frequent an
Scientists were intrigued by six unique nitrogen-containing compounds found in Sarcodon imbricatus mushrooms. These compounds, including two types of amino acids and four heterocyclic compounds, were examined for their antiviral properties. One standout, Compound 2, a specific type of (S)-2-(hydroxy
Ever wondered what helps pig sperm swim and look their best? A hormone called GnRH-II and its receptor, GnRHR-II, might hold the key. These guys are super abundant in a pig's testes, hinting they play a big role. Scientists found that GnRHR-II is way more common in the testes than other reproductive
Imagine having to pay $35 just for buying a $5 coffee with your debit card when you're a bit short on funds. Sounds unfair, right? Well, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) thinks so too. They've just announced a new rule to limit those nasty overdraft fees. The rule says banks can't cha
Eric Trump jetted off to the United Arab Emirates to speak at a cryptocurrency conference. He excitedly shared that his family, including his father, the U. S. president-elect, intends to champion cryptocurrencies. This is a stark contrast to the initial promise made four years ago to keep business
As the year changes and a new president settles into the Oval Office, investors are notably curious about where they can expect higher-than-average returns. The wind is currently blowing in favor of favorable interest rate adjustments and incoming regulators in the new administration are predicted t
