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Study Suggests , Perception of Time , Can Impact Our Ability to Heal.
PsyPost reports that new research suggests
that how we perceive time can significantly
impact our body's ability to heal. .
The findings, published in 'Scientific Reports,'
provide evidence to support the powerful link that
exists between our minds and our physical health.
Researchers found that people's
wounds healed faster when they
believed that more time had elapsed.
We go through life acquiring different beliefs based on what
we learn and from our personal experiences, many of which influence us without our
conscious awareness, Peter J. Aungle, Study author and a PhD
candidate at Harvard University, via PsyPost.
... e.g. beliefs about whether
weâre likely to get sick, how quickly
weâre likely to heal, the signs that
mean weâre getting older, and so on, Peter J. Aungle, Study author and a PhD
candidate at Harvard University, via PsyPost.
PsyPost reports that the findings suggest psychological
constructs, like our perception of time, can exert
a direct influence on our physical health outcomes.
It is often worth noticing our
implicit beliefs, especially when
theyâre counterproductive
(e.g. expecting to heal slowly),
and questioning them, Peter J. Aungle, Study author and a PhD
candidate at Harvard University, via PsyPost.
How do we know theyâre accurate? What alternative beliefs might be equally valid in this context? Are any of the equally valid alternatives more constructive? , Peter J. Aungle, Study author and a PhD
candidate at Harvard University, via PsyPost.
How do we know theyâre accurate? What alternative beliefs might be equally valid in this context? Are any of the equally valid alternatives more constructive? , Peter J. Aungle, Study author and a PhD
candidate at Harvard University, via PsyPost.
Why not believe one of those instead?
Thatâs the idea â keeping our minds
and our bodies mutually aligned, Peter J. Aungle, Study author and a PhD
candidate at Harvard University, via PsyPost.
The findings reportedly took into account
a number of potential variables, including
age, stress, anxiety and depression.
However, PsyPost points out that the subjective
nature of time perception and its variability
across individuals makes it difficult to
fully understand the mechanisms at play.
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This Day in History:, Facebook Launches.
February 4, 2004.
Initially called "The Facebook,"
the site was launched
on this day by Harvard
sophomore Mark Zuckerberg.
"The Facebook" served as a social network for
Harvard students to connect with their classmates.
It was based on Zuckerberg's other
social media site, FaceMash,
in which male students voted on
the attractiveness of female students.
By the end of the first day,
more than 1500 Harvard students
signed up for "The Facebook.".
Today, Facebook has more
than 2.8 billion users worldwide.
The platform continues to
stir controversy over privacy
and data sharing concerns
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The Origins of, Black History Month
in the US.
In 1915, Harvard-trained
historian Carter G. Woodson
co-founded the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH).
ASHNLH committed itself
to the research and promotion
of Black American achievement.
If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition ... and it stands in danger of being exterminated, Carter G. Woodson.
In 1926, Woodson declared
the second week of February
"Negro History Week.".
The idea was a hit among teachers
and its popularity grew.
In 1969, Black educators and students
at Kent State University were the first
to propose a "Black History Month.".
The following year, the university became the first to celebrate February as Black History Month.
The annual celebration
was first recognized by
a U.S. President in 1976.
President Gerald Ford called upon citizens to
"seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans ...".
Since then, February
has been designated by every
president as Black History Month
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This Day in History:, The Boston Massacre.
March 5, 1770.
A skirmish in front of the Boston Custom House
between British soldiers and angry colonists ended in
violence when the troops opened fire on the crowd.
Three Americans were killed instantly and several
other men eventually died from their injuries.
The incident followed several years of tensions
and violence in colonial Massachusetts.
... partly due to revenue duties imposed on the colonists by
the Townshed Acts passed by British Parliament.
The violence turned colonial sentiment against
the British and King George in the years leading
up to the American Revolution.
John Adams wrote that the "foundation of
American independence was laid" by the massacre
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This Day in History: , Dr. Seuss Is Born.
March 2, 1904.
Theodor Seuss Geisel â
best known by his pen name
Dr. Seuss â was born in Springfield, MA.
Geisel first used the pseudonym
Seuss at Dartmouth College as a
contributor to the school's humor magazine.
After returning from his
studies at Oxford, Geisel
pursued cartooning full time.
His first book under the name Dr. Seuss,
'And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street,'
was rejected 27 times.
In 1957, Dr. Seuss wrote
The Cat in the Hat as a
vocabulary primer for children.
The book was a massive success
and a major turning point in
the career of Dr. Seuss.
Dr. Seuss published more than 60 books,
won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize, an Academy
Award, three Emmys and three Grammys.
His artwork shares space
in galleries with Rembrandt and Picasso
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Mystery Respiratory , Illness Among Dogs , Spreads to More US States.
'Newsweek' reports that dogs across the United States have fallen sick with a mystery illness called Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (aCIRDC).
The cause of aCIRDC, which has now been
reported in at least 19 states, remains unknown. .
Most recently, cases have been reported
in Maine, North Dakota and Texas. .
Other states to report cases include Washington state,
Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Nevada, .
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Indiana,
Illinois, Idaho, Georgia, Florida, Colorado and California.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the agency , "is currently working with multiple state animal
health officials and diagnostic laboratories
regarding reports of respiratory illness in dogs
that, in rare cases, has progressed rapidly to death.".
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the agency , "is currently working with multiple state animal
health officials and diagnostic laboratories
regarding reports of respiratory illness in dogs
that, in rare cases, has progressed rapidly to death.".
Spokesperson Mike Stepien told
'Newsweek' that the agency has, "not yet definitively
identified the cause of illness.".
The mystery disease was first reported in
Oregon earlier in 2023, with over 200 reports
largely focused around the Portland area.
As a result of the unknown illness, several
annual dog events were canceled over fears of
the disease spreading and health officials have
warned owners to limit dog socializing.
As a result of the unknown illness, several
annual dog events were canceled over fears of
the disease spreading and health officials have
warned owners to limit dog socializing.
Symptoms reportedly include sneezing,
watery eyes, cough, fever and lethargy, while more
extreme cases can lead to pneumonia and even death.
At this point in time, I don't think there
is reason for extreme alarm. I do think it's
a time to be cautious and to stay informed, Deborah Silverstein, Professor and veterinarian at
the University of Pennsylvania, via 'New York Times'
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John Oliver is the latest to mock Nancy Pelosi for her widely ridiculed TikTok pun. On HBO's 'Last Week Tonight,' the host brought up how the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would lead to a ban on TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake. The bill passed on concerns that the app poses a national security threat under the ownership of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.
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Former Treasury Secretary , Looking to Form Investor Group , to Purchase TikTok.
NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary
Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an
investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok.
NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary
Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an
investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok.
The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its
way through Congress that threatens to bring an
end to the platform's existence in the United States.
The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its
way through Congress that threatens to bring an
end to the platform's existence in the United States.
On March 13, the House of Representatives passed
the bill, which would force ByteDance to divest
the platform or face a ban on the app in the U.S.
I think the legislation should
pass and I think it should be sold.
Itâs a great business and Iâm going
to put together a group to buy TikTok, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBCâs âSquawk Boxâ.
This should be owned by
U.S. businesses. Thereâs no
way that the Chinese would
ever let a U.S. company own
something like this in China, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBCâs âSquawk Boxâ.
NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval
before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated
that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress.
NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval
before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated
that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress.
However, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has said
that selling TikTok is not a viable option. .
According to PitchBook data, , ByteDance was valued at , $220 billion in 2023. .
Mnuchin has yet to specify the potential valuation
of a deal to acquire the social media platform
or which investors may be interested in the deal.
At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that
former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also
expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok.
At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that
former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also
expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok
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This Day in History:, President Andrew
Johnson Is Impeached.
February 24, 1868.
Johnson assumed the
presidency after Lincoln's assassination.
He became the first U.S. president to be impeached.
11 articles of impeachment
were approved by the House of Representatives.
They arose from Johnson's
unpopular and racist post-Civil War
Reconstruction policies.
and the firing of Lincoln
appointed secretary of war,
Edwin Stanton.
Johnson's Senate impeachment
trial began on March 13.
He was not convicted, narrowly
escaping removal from office
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Tom Suozzi to Replace George Santos , in US House.
Tom Suozzi to Replace George Santos , in US House.
Democrat Tom Suozzi won a
New York special election to replace former
Rep. George Santos on Feb. 13, NBC News reports. .
Suozzi's triumph reduces the Republicans' narrow House majority by another seat.
Despite all the lies about Tom Suozzi
and the Squad, about Tom Suozzi being
the godfather of the migrant crisis,
about 'Sanctuary Suozzi,' despite the
dirty tricks, despite the vaunted Nassau
County Republican machine: We won, Tom Suozzi, via victory speech.
A winter storm that slammed the New York City
area on Feb. 13 may have given Suozzi an advantage
since he acquired more early votes than his
opponent, Mazi Pilip, NBC News reports. .
A winter storm that slammed the New York City
area on Feb. 13 may have given Suozzi an advantage
since he acquired more early votes than his
opponent, Mazi Pilip, NBC News reports. .
Over 3 inches of snow fell in Central Park, while parts
of Hudson Valley received 5 to 10 inches of snow.
Over 3 inches of snow fell in Central Park, while parts
of Hudson Valley received 5 to 10 inches of snow.
Suozzi could be sworn in as early as Feb. 15,
or he may have to wait until after the
House's recess for Presidents' Day. .
Once he assumes his seat in Congress,
House Republicans will face even more pressure
to find common ground with Democrats.
They will only be able to lose two votes
to further GOP legislation. .
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took
to X to celebrate the GOP's dwindling majority.
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In a significant move, the Democratic-led U.S. Senate has passed a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, overcoming hurdles amidst uncertainty in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. This aid package aims to bolster support for these nations amid ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports.
The lawsuit was filed on March 21.
The states claim that the Biden administration
does not have the authority to deny
"federal permits for new liquid natural
gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. .
The 16 attorneys general also allege
that the pause goes against Congress.
This ban disregards statutory mandates,
flouts the normal regulatory process, upends
the industry, disrupts Plaintiffsâ economies,
and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit.
These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs
with no choice but to once more turn
to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit.
The suit goes on to allege that the ban is
motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, âinfluencers,â and banks.".
The timing of the decision, in an election
year, raises the likelihood that political
motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans,
in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
President Biden's pause on permits signifies
a stark contrast from his predecessor.
In February, the House passed a bill that would
strip the White House of its LNG permit authority
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Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis is on President Biden's radar ... as the White House Press Secretary addressed the news minutes after it broke. Karine.. TMZ.com
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Two fatalities and five injuries occurred in a Washington, DC shooting, while Andre Gordon was arrested for a triple homicide in Pennsylvania. The DC incident's motive remains unclear, and no suspects are named. Gordon allegedly fled after the Pennsylvania shootings but was detained after a carjacking; no injuries resulted from the carjacking.
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