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Children who report high levels of empathy are more likely to show signs of poorer health when their parents experience increased conflict than those who report low levels of empathy, according to a new study led by researchers at the Pennsylvania State University's College of Health and Human Development. The study, led by Hannah Schreier, associate professor of biobehavioral health and co-sponsored faculty in the Social Science Institute, was recently published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. “For children at this age, between 7 and 9 years old, home and parents are very important. So it's stressful for…
Jubilation and excitement spread across Afghanistan after the Afghanistan national cricket team achieved a historic feat by reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup for the first time.The win sparked waves of celebration across Afghanistan, with fans taking to the streets in droves, waving flags and dancing, and their joy spreading across social media. The incredible moment came after a closely fought eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a DLS match on June 25. In that win, Afghanistan also beat Australia, one of the top semi-final favourites. Check out the video below: Here's a video of cricket fans in Paktia…
Mandarin Restaurants will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Canada by offering free buffets at its restaurants across Ontario on July 1.The popular Chinese buffet restaurant said it would allow entry on a first-come, first-served basis during seating hours from noon to 8pm, but would not be accepting reservations for dine-in on July 1.In addition to the meal, customers will also be offered complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee, Mandarin Restaurant said in a release.Mandarin first came to Canada 45 years ago, opening a small a la carte restaurant in Brampton in 1979.Mandarin currently operates 30 locations across Ontario, with more…
Recent reports from Harry Reid International Airport indicate that an increase in travelers is heading to Las Vegas, despite the current economic hardships facing many people. (KLAS) LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Recent reports from Harry Reid International Airport showed an increase in travelers heading to Las Vegas, despite the current economic hardships facing many people. Passenger numbers at Reed International Airport increased 5.2% in May, according to the report. “I know how to have fun on a shoestring, so I booked my room early,” said Marquita Newton of Dallas. She travels on a budget and says Las Vegas is a…
Port-au-Prince (Associated Press): The first U.N.-backed foreign police force arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, nearly two years after the troubled Caribbean nation urgently requested help to quell a surge in gang violence. Hundreds of Kenyan police officers have arrived in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where the city's main international airport reopened in late May after being closed for nearly three months due to gang violence. It was not immediately clear what the Kenyan troops' first mission would be, but they will face off against gangs that control 80 percent of the Haitian capital and have plundered neighborhoods in an attempt to…
Tyrese Haspil, a former assistant to tech mogul Fahim Saleh, was convicted of murdering his former boss in his Manhattan apartment in 2020. Prosecutors said Tyrese Haspil killed his ex-boss to cover up his theft of $400,000 from the 33-year-old businessman.Saleh was a successful technology entrepreneur and was the CEO of Gokada, a Nigeria-based scooter startup. The 25-year-old man was found guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree murder, grand larceny, burglary, tampering with physical evidence and concealing a body. He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison and will be sentenced on September 10. “Tyrese Haspil…
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:42 AM India News Live Updates: Yes Bank lays off 500 employees to cut costs, company to restructure internally Yes Bank, in an internal restructuring exercise, has laid off 500 employees, with more layoffs to come across different verticals, to cut operating expenses Read the full story here Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:32 AM World News Live Updates: Russia to resume direct passenger trains to North Korea in July: Report President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea last week for the first time since 2000, deepening Moscow’s ties with Pyongyang. Read the full story here Wed, 26…
A Spanish influencer has left thousands of viewers cringing after drinking her best friend's breast milk. In a stunt that was likely done to “buy” ratings, Nuria Blanco drank a glass of her best friend's breast milk in front of the cameras. Spanish influencer drinks her best friend's breast milk. (Instagram/@nuriablanco3) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Her reasons for doing so have also left people confused: “It was literally something I had to check off my list,” the 27-year-old lifestyle influencer told Jam Press about her decision to breastfeed. Get ready to watch the final stage of the World Cup only…
The answer is threefold. First, monopolies can arise even in fast-growing markets. However, it is important to recognize that even if a monopoly is likely to exist as a growing market matures, in such circumstances it is difficult and easy to get wrong in advance as to which monopolies are actually (or will be) monopolies. An infamous example of this is part of the debate surrounding the social networking company MySpace. A Guardian article from early 2007 noted that “it may already be too late for competitors to displace MySpace.” Facebook had been publicly available for five months.Second, monopolies can…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered a major blow on Tuesday when his Liberal Party lost a by-election in the longtime stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul. Conservative candidate Don Stewart won the seat with about 42% of the vote, while former Parliament House staffer and lawyer Leslie Church won about 40%. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The constituency of Toronto-St. Paul has been held by the Liberals for more than 30 years, despite periods of Liberal decline in the past, including only 34 Liberal MPs being elected to Parliament in the 2011 federal election. In the…