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Lights, EMFs, and Water: Are They Messing with Our Internal Clocks?

December 14, 2024

Our bodies have an in-built timekeeper, called the circadian rhythm, that keeps many functions running smoothly. When this rhythm gets disrupted, it can cause health problems. Modern life, with its long indoor hours and irregular schedules, can throw off this rhythm. Besides personal habits, environ

health

Unraveling Mental Health Disparities: Asian and Latine Subgroups

December 14, 2024

For a long time, we've known that mental health services aren't equally used across racial groups. While Black and White populations have gotten more attention, the Asian and Latine communities are often lumped together. But what if there are important differences within these groups that we're miss

crime

Asian Americans & Hate Crimes: The Mental Health Impact

December 14, 2024

Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i

entertainment

Christian Slater's New Show: A Blast from the Past

December 14, 2024

Christian Slater is back with a new crime drama, "Dexter: Original Sin, " and it's bringing back some old faces and memories. The show is set in the 1990s, a time when Slater was a big name in Hollywood. But what makes this show special is that it's directed by Michael Lehmann, who also directed Sla

politics

Syria's Drug Dilemma: Can the New Bosses Say No to Captagon?

December 14, 2024

The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of

finance

Bank of America’s Delayed Alert on Epstein Payments Raises Questions

December 14, 2024

In 2020, Bank of America informed financial regulators about suspicious payments made by billionaire Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein, the late accused financier. The bank filed two reports, known as “suspicious activity reports” (SARs), with law enforcement. These reports are meant to flag potential c

business

What Drives Ukraine's Generations?

December 14, 2024

Ever wondered what makes young people in Ukraine tick? A survey done by Academy DTEK with hh. ua|grc in 2019 asked 2, 182 people aged 15 to 72 about their values. They found some interesting stuff! Younger folks, like Gen Z and Y, really like new ideas and being creative. They're not afraid of risks

politics

Caucasia: A Pawn in the East-West Power Play

December 14, 2024

In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R

entertainment

Megan Fox's Ex Advice to Machine Gun Kelly: Grow Up!

December 14, 2024

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, have reportedly split up. The news comes after Fox allegedly found something disturbing on Baker's phone during Thanksgiving weekend in Colorado. This is not the first time the couple has faced challenges. Last year, they called off t

business

Darien's Business Scene: A New Alliance on the Horizon

December 14, 2024

In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'