Columbus, OH

A meta-analytic study examining the associations between nature exposure and the cognitive performance of children and adolescents found no significant link between the two. However, a meta-analysis of 34 nature exposure experiments found that, overall, they did produce small improvements in attentive and executive functioning. The research was published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Nature exposure might help restore cognitive capacities of children and adolescents

As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increase due to climate change, their impact extends beyond environmental degradation and economic loss. A recent study published in the International Journal of Public Health reveals exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with impaired cognitive health, particularly math and language skills. While the...

New study suggests wildfires can impair cognitive health

Boston, MA

Researchers at Boston University have created a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of predicting whether a person with mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer’s disease within six years, based solely on their speech. This model has shown an impressive accuracy rate of 78.5%, offering a non-invasive, accessible method for early diagnosis. The findings have been published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

AI predicts Alzheimer’s disease risk with remarkable accuracy through subtle speech patterns

Scientists have found that damage to a specific brain region, the magnocellular mediodorsal thalamus, in monkeys caused behaviors similar to those seen in humans with paranoia, such as heightened sensitivity to changes and difficulty learning from outcomes. These findings, published in Cell Reports, suggest that this brain region plays a critical role in the development of paranoia, providing a potential target for future treatments.

New study sheds light on brain mechanisms underlying paranoia

A recent study published in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights has revealed that habitual entrepreneurs possess higher cognitive flexibility compared to their less experienced counterparts and managers. Additionally, the study found that these habitual entrepreneurs exhibit increased gray matter volume in a specific region of the brain. This research provides compelling evidence linking entrepreneurial experience with cognitive and neural adaptations.

Researchers connect entrepreneurship to cognitive flexibility and brain structure

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

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(MA) Meet Cooper Cutie, an 8-and-a-half-month-old puppy who is part Shepherd, part Hound, part Treeing Walker Coonhound, and a few other parts thrown in. Whatever the combination, the result was an adorable and unique-looking puppy with ears to melt your heart. Cooper was found with his brother as a stray trying to find enough food to get by. While his brother has since been adopted, Cooper has been waiting in rescue now for over 6 months! Are YOU just who he has been waiting for?

Cooper Cutie Is A Unique Looking Pup Still Searching For Love After Brother Adopted Without Him

Conspiracy theories are often seen as the domain of the paranoid and mistrustful, but new research suggests a deeper, more evolutionary reason for why some people are more inclined to believe in them. A recent study published in the journal Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences found that people who grew up in stressful environments are more likely to hold conspiracy beliefs.

People who believe conspiracy theories tend to report greater childhood adversity

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative:...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

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Scientists identify mysterious retinal cells that could alter our understanding of color perception

Researchers at the University of Rochester have made groundbreaking advancements in our understanding of color perception. In a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience,...

Scientists identify mysterious retinal cells that could alter our understanding of color perception

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