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Geopolitics

Betting account on 18th birthday, dead at 22: inquest probes death of Melbourne man who gambled $895,000

The Guardian – World · Europe

Coroner examines circumstances that led to 2021 death of Werribee man Kyle Hudson, who held multiple betting accountsGet our breaking news email, free app or d…

Tech & Startups

Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed: Redefining Support

Wired · Global

Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.

Entrepreneurship

Each Year We’re Speaking 300 Words Less a Day and It’s Bad News for Our Mental Health

Inc. · Global

A steady decline in the number of words people speak each day is a sign of our loss of community and connection, researchers warn. 

Geopolitics

Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught.

The New York Times – World · US

As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her.

Geopolitics

‘Even 1 case is too many’: experts warn of lasting harm after alleged dog cage child abuse

South China Morning Post – World · China

Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned after two toddlers in Hong Kong were allegedly conf…

Geopolitics

Sudan’s sexual violence as weapon of war triggers huge mental health crisis: UN

South China Morning Post – World · China

The widespread use of rape and other sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has spurred a massive mental health crisis, United Nations agencies and local …

Geopolitics

Semyon Gluzman, 79, Dies; Doctor Dared to Criticize Soviet Psychiatry

The New York Times – World · US

He was imprisoned for calling attention to the practice of declaring dissidents mentally ill. He later led efforts to confront his field’s dark past.

Geopolitics

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bristol University project aims to help directors make better movies and take greater risks – with one already onboardAt first glance, it looks like any high-e…

Entrepreneurship

Harvard Said Loneliness Was Killing Us. A New Study of 10,217 People Just Revealed a Surprising Twist

Inc. · Global

It adds a wrinkle to the story.

Geopolitics

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Attacks like the last week's school shooting in Turkey can seem to come out of nowhere, but they rarely do. Instead, a buildup of grievance and fixation often …

Geopolitics

Trump announces reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

The Guardian – World · Europe

President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaineDonald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to…

Geopolitics

Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire

South China Morning Post – World · China

For 66-year-old Ming Lee, the only way to get back to his flat in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court is by walking up 25 flights of stairs, after the deadly inferno at…

Geopolitics

Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds

South China Morning Post – World · China

New research suggests that gifted men are less conservative in their political views than men of average cognitive ability. A study conducted in Germany found …

Geopolitics

‘I didn’t want to be on medication the rest of my life’: veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval

The Guardian – World · Europe

Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand accessSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsl…

Tech & Startups

EFF is the latest organization to leave X

TechCrunch · US

The EFF follows the departure of various news organizations and others who no longer find X a viable source of traffic.

Geopolitics

Success quote of the day: Greatest success comes from freedom to fail

Times of India – World · India

Mark Zuckerberg champions a philosophy where success stems from the freedom to fail, not from perfection. He argues that taking risks and learning from mistake…

Geopolitics

DHS shutdown enters eighth week as Mike Johnson faces Republican revolt over funding deal – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

The partial government shutdown has now lasted eight weeks; Markwayne Mullin considers pulling US customs agents from airports in sanctuary citiesDuring a pres…

Geopolitics

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help

BBC News – World · Europe

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

Geopolitics

'I know what's happening in their mind': Vishal Uppal on benefits of leading Team India

Times of India – World · India

Former player Vishal Uppal leads India in the Billie Jean King Cup's Asia/Oceania Group 1, aiming to build depth in women's tennis. Having experienced the game…

Geopolitics

Japan’s knife crime wave lays bare tragic cost of youth mental burnout

South China Morning Post – World · China

The day that Taiki Hirokawa stabbed his former girlfriend to death in a Pokemon store in Tokyo had started like any other, his mother told police. She and her …

Geopolitics

They’re in clouds, electric sockets and even on toast. Why do humans see faces in everyday objects?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Human brains are designed to detect faces as quickly as possible, which can lead to the perception of ‘false faces’Faces: we see them in clouds, electrical out…

Geopolitics

Chinese man, 90, cycles across country after tragic losses of wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson

South China Morning Post – World · China

After losing his entire family, a 90-year-old from central China took to the road on a decades-long cycling odyssey in search of solace. The sprightly Zhang Zh…

Geopolitics

Talk about death comes alive in ageing Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hongkongers are more willing to discuss death including their own funeral wishes in the wake of the Covid pandemic, mass emigration and the deadly Tai Po fire,…

Geopolitics

Tehran psychiatric hospital not usable after US-Israeli strike

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A psychiatric hospital in Tehran is no longer functioning after a US-Israeli strike, the hospital chief says.

Geopolitics

‘This has happened before’: How science explains Déjà Vu and the feeling of life on replay

Times of India – World · India

An uncanny feeling of having lived a moment before, known as déjà vu, is explored by scientists. This sensation, often dismissed as a trick of the mind, is now…

Geopolitics

Too much screen time in kids may look like autism: Doctors explain why

Times of India – World · India

Excessive screen exposure in young children is leading to autism-like behaviors, a phenomenon doctors are calling "virtual autism." This condition, distinct fr…

Tech & Startups

John Perry Barlow, JFK Jr., and a Night of Grief I Can’t Forget

Wired · Global

Watching Love Story brought back a surreal evening in 1994.

Geopolitics

When jobless children break parents: Study flags hidden mental health crisis

Times of India – World · India

Unemployment of adult children linked to rising depression risk among older Indians

Geopolitics

Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

BBC News – World · Europe

The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.

Tech & Startups

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

Wired · Global

Sátántango is considered a holy rite for hardcore cinephiles. In a packed screening with no cellphones in sight, it also offered a salve for brain rot.

Geopolitics

Rs 80L package, US house: More skeletons tumble out in B'luru techie couple's suicide

Times of India – World · India

A techie couple died by suicide in Bengaluru within minutes of each other, reportedly due to job loss and mounting anxiety. The husband was found dead in a loc…

Geopolitics

Teenager died after asking ChatGPT for ‘most successful’ way to take his life, inquest told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Luca Cella Walker asked chatbot for best way for someone to kill themself on railway line before his deathA 16-year-old boy killed himself after asking ChatGPT…

Geopolitics

Bengaluru techie jumps to death from 17th floor after finding partner dead in locked room

Times of India – World · India

A techie couple from Telangana died tragically within minutes of each other in Bengaluru's Kothanur area. The husband was found hanging in a locked room, and h…

Startups

Struggling to focus? 5 books to improve mental focus

Your Story · India

Discover 5 best books to improve your focus and concentration, helping you eliminate distractions, stay productive, and build deep mental clarity daily.

Geopolitics

Not using your phone much? Hidden screen exposure may still be affecting your brain

Times of India – World · India

Modern workdays, filled with constant screen exposure, disrupt natural sleep cycles even without excessive phone use. Office lighting and prolonged laptop use…

Startups

7 Books that show the real power of a strong mindset

Your Story · India

Discover 7 powerful books that teach the power of mindset, helping you build resilience, shift thinking patterns, and unlock personal growth and success.

Geopolitics

Research gives 15 reasons to tell everyone that why using ChatGPT as therapist can be dangerous

Times of India – World · India

AI chatbots like ChatGPT pose significant risks for mental health support, a Brown University study revealed. Researchers identified 15 key dangers, including …

Geopolitics

Bengaluru man kills mother, ailing sister, injures minor over 'mounting debt'

Times of India – World · India

A 26-year-old man allegedly attacked his family, resulting in two deaths, due to mounting business debts and his sister's critical illness. He then attempted s…

Geopolitics

‘She left her body’: A mother’s fight against her daughter’s anorexia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

When her daughter developed anorexia nervosa, Rita Orza faced a solitary struggle to help her child survive and recover.

Geopolitics

North Carolina woman forgives mom for disappearing without a word 24 years ago

The Guardian – World · Europe

Amanda Smith was reunited with her mother, Michele Hundley Smith, on Thursday after decades-long searchSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter…

Engineering

Social Media Addiction Trial Should Lead to Platform Redesigns

IEEE Spectrum · Global

In a landmark case, a jury found this week that Meta and YouTube negligently designed their platforms and harmed the plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman referred to…

Geopolitics

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling

BBC News – World · Europe

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

Geopolitics

Medical student dies by suicide near Dehradun college; father blames HoD for harassment

Times of India – World · India

A medical student in Dehradun died by suicide, with her father alleging harassment by her Head of Department. The student, a Master of Surgery candidate, was r…

Startups

Want better decisions? Start by making mistakes

Your Story · India

Good decisions are not born overnight. Discover how mistakes, experience, and reflection shape smarter choices over time.

Geopolitics

Digital addiction in children: How concerned should parents be, and the early warning signs?

Times of India – World · India

Digital addiction is a growing concern for parents as children spend excessive hours on devices, impacting physical and mental health. Experts urge parents to …

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