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Are spring temperature swings hurting your health? Yes, here's how
Weather swings affect your physical health in a variety of ways.
Scientists twisted a mysterious superconductor and got a shocking result
A decades-old superconducting mystery just took a surprising turn. Strontium ruthenate, a material that conducts electricity with zero resistance at low temperatures, has long puzzled scientists with hints of an exotic, complex superconducting state. But by carefully twisting and distorting ultra-thin crystals, researchers found something unexpected: the material barely reacted at all. This challenges years of assumptions and suggests its behavior may be far simpler—or far stranger—than previously thought.
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played
LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, taking the court for his 1,612th when the Los Angeles Lakers tipped off against the Orlando Magic.James, playing his unprecedented 23rd season, already holds a host of NBA records, including points scored, field goals made and field goals attempted and the longest streak of regular-season games with at least 10 points scored -- 1,297 -- in history.
Iran launched missiles at US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Here’s what that says about its capabilities
Iran’s attempt to strike a US-UK base over 2,000 miles (over 3,000 kilometers) off its coast has renewed questions about Tehran’s military capabilities and how far its missiles can reach.
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI director at center of political tempest, dies at 81
After building a reputation for quiet rectitude, he became a political target as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Queens small businesses push for stronger safety measures after attempted robberies
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — Business owners in Queens are calling for stronger public safety measures after an attempted break-in at one of Woodhaven’s most well-known landmarks. The incident happened earl...
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson on the values needed to keep a billion-dollar business in the family
Jenny Johnson is CEO of $12 billion family-run asset management business Franklin Templeton, which oversees nearly $2 trillion in assets. Growing the company and succeeding in the role took everyone in the family, including herself, putting their egos aside.
Jenny Johnson, third-generation Franklin Templeton CEO, on managing trillions for the family business
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson leads a global fund manager with nearly $2 billion in assets and a 79-year-old family business started by her grandfather.
Diamondbacks 8, Brewers 7: Hot Temps, Hotter Bats
Zac Gallen got roughed up in his final Spring outing, but the bullpen and offense earned a W.
Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian as well as military wings in an attempt to crush the group
An Israeli strike has hit a Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon and killed 12 medical workers, as Israel widens its campaign beyond fighters
Trump’s UN Ambassador on the US easing sanctions on Iranian oil: “It’s very temporary”
Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran
Discussions about possible ground troops have focused on missions aimed at escalating the war in attempt to end it, sources say, but no decisions have been made.
More Subnautica 2 legal trouble brewing amid claims Krafton "intentionally leaked" May release without consulting reinstated CEO
Lawyers for Subnautica 2 studio's newly reinstated CEO are reportedly pushing for Krafton to be found in contempt of court after it "leaked" a May release.
Local hopefuls Chip Honcho, Golden Tempo headline field in 113th Louisiana Derby
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Former West Virginia business owner admits to taking $250,000 of COVID relief money for personal expenses through false claims
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A former Wheeling business owner has pleaded guilty to a federal charge tied to misuse of COVID-19 relief funds. Bradley Temple, 48, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of W…
xAI Sends Engineers to Client Sites to Win Business from OpenAI
Elon Musk’s xAI is sending engineers directly into the offices of prospective corporate clients in an attempt to claw business customers away from rivals OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.
Fusion scientists face challenges in effort to produce reliable energy source
‘Special Report’ anchor Bret Baier reports on scientific research attempting to create fusion as a source of reliable energy and how artificial intelligence could help.
Librarians seek continued funding from Congress to support local libraries
Librarians are breathing a temporary sigh of relief after President Trump signed the 2026 federal budget last month
New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release
Lawyers for the ousted—and now partially reinstated—leadership team of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, are crying foul over news that the game will be released into early access in May. The release announcement earlier this week was made improperly, potentially “damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community,” the lawyers said in a letter sent on Tuesday to Vice Chancellor Lori Will of Delaware’s Court of Chancery. In their letter, the lawyers also floated the idea of asking Will to find Krafton in contempt of the court’s ruling. The letter was sent just one day after Will’s bombshell ruling that publisher Krafton had breached its contract with Unknown Worlds’ executive team, when it fired them last June. The new issue isn’t necessarily the May early access timeframe, but how the news was announced. The letter and Krafton’s response have not been previously reported. A quick recap of prior events: Subnautica 2 is an unreleased, underwater survival adventure and the most-wishlisted game on Steam. Last year, longtime Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, along with studio co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, were fired by Krafton. They swiftly sued, saying the publisher had terminated them to avoid paying out up to $250 million in potential performance-based bonuses. The studio leaders had hoped to earn that with an early access release of the game, which Krafton had blocked. The publisher argued in court that Subnautica 2 wasn’t ready, which the ousted execs disputed. On Monday, Will ruled that Krafton had violated its contract, firing the execs to avoid the performance payouts, and that it had to reinstate Gill and give him full authority over any early access release for Subnautica 2. On Tuesday, IGN reported on a new memo issued that day to Unknown Worlds staff by Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton had put in charge of Unknown Worlds after the 2025 firings. In the note, Papoutsis said that Subnautica 2 had passed a key development milestone “last week” and that he and Krafton had determined the game “is ready for Early Access release in May.” This news appeared to catch the lawyers for Gill, Cleveland and McGuire by surprise. On Tuesday night, they sent a letter to Will expressing “serious concerns” about whether it would be possible to forge an agreement with Krafton consistent with the judge’s order. Papoutsis’ memo was a problem, they wrote. He didn’t have the authority to declare anything about Subnautica 2’s release. As of 9am ET on Monday, March 16, the effective date of Will’s order, Papoutsis wasn’t CEO of Unknown Worlds. Gill was. And, per Will’s order, only Gill could make Subnautica 2 release decisions. They continued: Krafton self-servingly announced the launch without any regard to its impact on the game, the team, or the community—let alone this Court’s Opinion. Announcing the release of a game is momentous, and it is typically accompanied by significant marketing activity, fanfare, and community coordination. And most importantly, the announcement is carefully designed to maximize excitement for the game. That entire process was supposed to be driven by Mr. Gill. However, in defiance of the Court’s Opinion, Krafton has now taken that away, further damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community. The lawyers speculated that Krafton had “intentionally leaked” Papoutsis’ memo and then issued an official statement to confirm the leak. Game File is a reader-supported publication. My reporting is only possible through support from readers like you. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe On Wednesday, lawyers for Krafton defended their client in their own letter to vice chancellor Will, saying nothing they did violated her order nor showed contempt: Papoutsis’s message was simply celebrating the UW employees’ efforts toward a past event: Krafton’s pre-Opinion determination that Subnautica 2 was ready for Early Access release. There was nothing improper about conveying the results of the milestone review or thanking the development team for their dedication and talent. They added that Gill could still make his own call about Subnautica 2’s release: In his role as CEO, Gill will be able to assess independently his views on the state of Subnautica 2 and the appropriate release schedule; nothing in Papoutsis’s message alters Gill’s authority or discretion. Vice chancellor Will has not responded to the letters and doesn’t necessarily have to. Both parties were previously ordered by Will to confer this week and submit a proposed judgment consistent with her ruling. The letter from Gill’s attorney’s this week doesn’t indicate whether he would or would not support a May release for Subnautica 2. But it could limit his options. And, if Gill’s lawyers are right, the lack of marketing fanfare around the leak of the May date could dull the launch of the game. Any harm to Subnautica 2’s launch is an extra sensitive issue given the context of the legal dispute: millions of dollars of payouts are on the line, tethered to the scale of the game’s initial performance. In her ruling on Monday, Will noted that there was obvious “bad blood” between Gill’s side and Krafton but that the two would need to work together: “They can—and must—act in good faith to navigate their remaining contractual relationship.” Item 2: A new kind of couch co-op game A highlight of GDC each year is the Alt.Ctrl showcase that features games played with extremely experimental controllers. Perusing this year’s offerings last Friday, I found a game controlled with giant scissors, another with big toothbrushes and one that amounted to dumpster diving. My favorite was Pivot, a co-op game about collectively maneuvering a couch. It was developed by students at the University of Utah’s masters of arts and engineering games program. Players lift and tilt the physical couch in order to control the position of a virtual one. That virtual one is moving through an obstacle course on-screen, while being pursued by a giant skull. Developer Nishant Verma told me at GDC that the couch is made of styrofoam (this became more evident as I watched!) and that the name was a riff on an episode of the sitcom Friends. Item 3: In brief… 🚫 Ubisoft is laying off more than 100 workers at its Red Storm studio, as the North Carolina location known for decades for its Tom Clancy games, ceases in-house game development, VGC reports. 👀 On Monday, Nvidia’s revealed its DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics technology that purports to improve game graphics… and it has been roasted about it by the media and the online gaming public for the remainder of the week. The tech changed the faces of characters in footage from Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC, drawing accusations of giving carefully art-directed games the generic look of AI “slop.” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had said on Monday that “DLSS 5 is the GPT moment for graphics—blending handcrafted rendering with generative AI to deliver a dramatic leap in visual realism while preserving the control artists need for creative expression.” By mid-week, Huang was telling Tom’s Hardware that the new tech’s critics were “completely wrong” because game-makers could still “fine-tune the generative AI” to suit their game’s aesthetics.
New Mexico health officials urge caution during ‘dangerously early’ heat wave
New Mexico health officials warned of record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures projected to spike into the 90s for much of the state.
Temple Health Appoints Robert A. Winn, MD, as Cancer Center Director for Fox Chase Cancer Center
Temple Health today announced the appointment of Robert A. Winn, MD, as the next Cancer Center Director for Fox Chase Cancer Center, marking a defining moment that will shape the future of one of the nation’s leading National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
Google gives Android users a way to install unverified apps if they prove they really, really want to
: Chocolate Factory describes concession as an attempt to balance openess with safety
Maxx Crosby Trade Attempt Shows Ravens’ New Aggresive Strategy
The Baltimore Ravens rarely chase blockbuster trades, but their pursuit of Maxx Crosby suggested a different level of urgency. The trade suggested an “all in” motto from a franchise that is known for patience and draft-driven roster building. The deal ultimately fell apart before it could be finalized. Even so, the attempt revealed a willingness […] The post Maxx Crosby Trade Attempt Shows Ravens’ New Aggresive Strategy appeared first on The Lead.
Illinois: Penn Entertainment's Hollywood Casino Aurora scheduled to open June 24
Penn Entertainment announced on Thursday that Hollywood Casino Aurora will open to the public on June 24, pending customary regulatory approvals. This will be the second new Penn property to... Read more »
Mullin addresses temper, ‘secret’ trip at DHS hearing
The confirmation hearing became combative between Mullin and Sen. Rand Paul
"Mega Shine" Set Announced for "Pocket!"
The next Pokemon TCG Pocket set will be named Mega Shine (B2b) and will release on March 26th! As its name implies, it will feature shiny
Roanoke’s Berglund Center was built for the entertainment landscape of 1971. That world doesn’t exist today.
The lack of big shows or big games is not a failure of management or marketing, it’s simply a fundamental change in the entertainment market. Roanoke needs to keep that in mind as it contemplates a…
Early projections say we may be in for a super El Niño this year, and this worries climate scientists
After a year and a half of La Niña conditions, it looks like we could end up with an El Niño later this year. And early models suggest it could be a strong one, which could push global temperatures to record highs.
Mama Tina's Gumbo reopened at Houston Rodeo after temporary closure, Houston Health Department says
Mama Tina's Gumbo was reopened on Tuesday at the Houston Rodeo after being temporarily closed as a result of a complaint investigation, according to the Houston Health Department.
Houston Health Department temporarily shuts down ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ at RodeoHouston
The Houston Health Department (HHD) has confirmed that ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ was temporarily shut down at the Houston rodeo.
Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing
A typically friendly setting for one of their own turned tense on Capitol Hill Wednesday with senators grilling Markwayne Mullin for roughly three hours as he vies to become President Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security chief.
Opinion: We’re scientists. We use AI. And we fear it.
‘Both of us have recently moved from denial to contemplation that AI will soon be in a position to replace us.’
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in bid to free up the flow of oil to US ports
President Donald Trump temporarily waived the century-old shipping law for 60 days, allowing foreign ships to carry oil and resources between U.S. ports.
Scientists create a new state of matter at room temperature using light and nanostructures
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have created a new and unusual state of matter—known as a supersolid—by engineering how light and matter interact inside a nanoscale device. The ...
Broncos land Jaylen Waddle in blockbuster trade: Examining Denver's Super Bowl window, rest of AFC West
The Broncos are Super Bowl or bust for the foreseeable future
Trump lashes out at European allies that rejected his calls to help in Iran
President Donald Trump’s brief and aggressive attempt to corral an international coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz concluded in disappointment on Tuesday.
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS May Be Far More Ancient Than We Thought
The team attempted to pin down the visitor's origins, finding it is "unlike any Solar System body" and came from a different part of our galaxy altogether.
Here's Where Apple is Hosting More 50th Anniversary Events Following New York
After hosting a surprise Alicia Keys concert at its Grand Central store in New York last week, Apple is turning to Asia for more 50th-anniversary celebrations. So far, it has been discovered that there will be events held in China and South Korea. Apple's retail store at Taikoo Li in Chengdu, China is temporarily closed this Wednesday, March 18, according to the store's page.
We work in an ICU — and see firsthand how Trump’s health care cuts are endangering Americans’ lives
Senate Republicans have deliberately allowed health insurance protections to expire to reduce federal spending, exposing a fragile system built upon temporary fixes — and leading to a growing number of tragic outcomes.
Zambia's election: Aspiring female politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
Contributor: War abroad, injustices at home and a theme running through it all
For a template to connect the public’s wariness about war with concerns about affordability and xenophobic immigration policies, look to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Big Ten's fine line between college sports boogeyman and finding answers
Boogeyman or Answer Man, Big Ten straddling the fence with attempt to deal with issue of tampering in college sports.
Gossip: UCL key in Rogers decision
Aston Villa's English winger Morgan Rogers, 23, may be tempted to look for Champions League football elsewhere if Unai Emery's side fail to qualify for next season's competition. (Talksport)
Kern County could see record heat as Bakersfield nears 95 in mid-March, NWS says
It may feel like summer in Kern County, but it is only the middle of March — and temperatures could reach the mid-90s, raising concerns about record heat and th
Fishing shop says business is unusually good for March, but warm winter could hurt them down the road
With temperatures expected to push record highs for March later this week, typically summer-oriented businesses are experiencing an early-season boost in success. While things are looking good in t…
YouTuber upgrades MacBook Neo to 1TB in new ASMR video
YouTube creator DirectorFeng is back with another ASMR-themed video in which they attempt to upgrade the storage on a new Apple device.
Patch Notes 1.20.0
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
The top 2026 Las Vegas residencies you don’t want to miss: How to purchase the best tickets
Several artists across multiple genres are planting temporary roots in Las Vegas for some upcoming and highly anticipated Las Vegas residencies at venues including the Sphere, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and more.
Judge blocks RFK Jr. from scaling back childhood vaccine recommendations
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.
Supreme Court will rule on Trump's plan to end temporary protection for Haitians, Syrians
Twice last year, the court's conservatives set aside judges' rulings that blocked Trump's orders.
NCAA bracket 2026: Printable March Madness bracket for men's NCAA Tournament
Ready to make your March Madness bracket? Put ink to paper and fill in your predictions with a printable template.
Supreme Court to review Trump’s effort to end deportation protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide whether President Donald Trump can terminate temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals, agreeing to hear arguments next month on an issue that has been central to the administration’s immigration agenda.
'Super El Niño' could push global temperatures to unprecedented highs, forecasters say
A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.
Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX
Apple today acquired the major Final Cut Pro plugin company MotionVFX. MotionVFX is a Polish company founded by Szymon Masiak in 2009. It creates high-quality plugins, transitions, templates, and visual effects (VFX) for video editors. The company specializes in tools for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Motion, such as mFilmLook, mO2, and the Design Studio extension.
The Supreme Court case attempting to sabotage voting by mail, explained
The Republican Party wants the Court to toss out thousands of ballots. Its arguments are laughably weak.
Diamondbacks-Brewers start time pushed back
The Diamondbacks-Brewers Cactus League game's start time on Friday has been pushed back due to expected high temperatures.
Low-cost preventive measures could mitigate spread of bacteria causing neonatal mortality
A new study found that a multifaceted infection prevention and control intervention could at least temporarily thwart outbreaks of infections from the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium, a leading cause ...
Fewer people ventured to Downtown and OTR last year, data shows
An Enquirer analysis of eight indicators shows economic activity took a hit in Cincinnati's urban core amid concerns about crime. What's next in 2026?
Lobbyist tied to pardon from Trump charged with attempted extortion
Federal prosecutors charged a lobbyist with trying to extort a former client and his son to recover half a million dollars in debt, according to court filings.
Scientists Discover Ice Age Forests in the North Sea’s Sunken “Lost World”
Ancient DNA preserved in seabed sediments suggests Doggerland hosted temperate forests far earlier than expected.
Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests they form through thermal convection—slow, swirling motions driven by temperature differences inside the ice. This means the deep ice could be far softer than scientists once believed. Understanding this hidden movement could improve predictions about how Greenland’s ice sheet behaves in a warming world.
Spring Sports Are Back: How to Train Smart and Stay Injury-Free
The Portland Thorns kick off their season tomorrow, signaling the start of the spring sports season.As temperatures rise across the region, many people are incr
How the rapid barometric pressure changes during erratic weather can wreak havoc on our health
Pittsburgh’s weather has been anything but predictable lately. Rapid swings in temperature, gusty winds and quick-moving storm systems have many...
Apple is Up to Something Secret in New York
Apple's retail store at the Grand Central Terminal in New York is temporarily closed, but the reason why remains a mystery. As seen in photos shared by Parker Ortolani, Apple's space on the Main Concourse's East Balcony is covered up with temporary walls and curtains. There is also temporary lighting and audio equipment set up, and a video shared on social media appears to show that Apple is or was recording some sort of production.
EXCLUSIVE: Woodhaven’s Neir’s Tavern targeted in attempted burglary, owner announces ‘Small Business Safety Summit’
On Wednesday, March 4, a security breach was captured on surveillance footage, showing four masked individuals attempting to break into Neir’s Tavern, located
‘We’re in a downward spiral’: Inside the high-stakes battle to reform WorldTour cycling
A confused race calendar and an imbalanced revenue model has led to several attempts to change the sport — could we be nearing a denouement?
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC may be reigning champs, but they aren't No. 1 ahead of new season
With two new clubs in the fold, here is how all 16 teams rank heading into the opening weekend
"Perfect Order" Set Guide: Full Set List, Product Lineup, Store...
We now have the full English set list for Perfect Order starring Mega Zygarde ex! It will release on March 27th. Prereleases will take place from
8 hospitalized during Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield, Henry Ford Health says
Henry Ford Health says eight first responders were injured in the Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield.
8 first responders hospitalized after West Bloomfield temple attack
Henry Ford Health confirmed that eight first responders are being cared for at two of its hospitals after an attack at a West Bloomfield temple.
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.
Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.
Ohio: Penn Entertainment to open hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus June 12
Penn Entertainment announced on Thursday that it expects to open its new state-of-the-art hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, pending customary regulatory approvals. The 203-room hotel represents... Read more »
Malin Akerman Receive Hollywood Reporter’s Women Entertainment Honor
‘The Hunting Wives’ star will pick up the Impact Award on May 28 in Toronto.
Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life
Researchers have uncovered a universal pattern showing how temperature affects life on Earth. Across thousands of species—from microbes to reptiles—performance rises gradually with warming until an optimal temperature is reached, after which it drops sharply. Although each species has its own preferred temperature range, they all follow the same underlying curve. This surprising constraint suggests evolution may have limited room to help species cope with rapid climate warming.
Should You Lower Your Bedroom Temperature for Better Heart Health?
New research suggests that higher bedroom temperatures may be linked to a higher heart rate and lower heart rate variability.
Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
President Donald Trump has tried — at least occasionally — to maintain focus on the domestic priority his advisers believe is essential for GOP success in November’s midterm elections. But the Iran war has badly complicated his attempts at an economic pivot.
Rep. Costa Brings Together Central Valley Health Care Providers to Discuss Federal Funding Challenges
FRESNO, Calif. - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) met with Central Valley health care providers to discuss challenges facing local hospitals and clinics.
Bobby Hurley out at Arizona State but likely not done: Possible jobs he could get and who ASU's targeting next
Arizona State is moving on from Bobby Hurley after 11 seasons. Here's a look at Hurley's record in Tempe and the possible landing spots for the veteran coach.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire
President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let his administration end temporary immigration protections for some 350,000 Haitians who have lived in the US legally for years, escalating another fast-moving fight over immigration to the nation’s highest court.
Exploring the science of "tundra tongue"
Highest risk of part of tongue being torn off is with temps between -5° and -15° C (23° to 5 °F).
A roadside emergency leads to a happy ending — and a new friendship
A Temple Health nurse and a pair of Pennsylvania Turnpike workers saved the life of a driver who was in cardiac arrest late last year. They have since bonded.
How Mamdani’s politics and identity are new elements to a familiar story
In the aftermath of an attempted terror attack, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks a fine line – balancing heightened tensions while navigating issues tied to his identity.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
New NAACP, Sanofi Report Unveils Roadmap for Advancing Health Equity Across the Country
The NAACP, in collaboration with Sanofi, released the findings of the ACE Your Health Community Wellness Survey, one of the largest contemporary grassroots assessments of community health resources in the United States. The report, with nearly 23,000 respondents across 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, provides insights into the real-world conditions that drive health outcomes, from the quality of housing and access to transportation to the pervasive impact of chronic stress.
How Can Character Count in Sports When Winning is Everything?
Kids sports has become a pressure cooker of flared tempers and bad behavior. How does one develop sportsmanship when winning has become so important?
Opinion: Colorado health care system should include food as medicine
Building a sustainable approach to chronic disease requires collaboration among health providers, nonprofits, policymakers, community partners.
It’s tempting to offload your thinking to AI. Cognitive science shows why that’s a bad idea
The faster and easier option isn’t always the best.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
A Florida appellate panel on Friday blocked a lower court's temporary injunction giving an extra year of eligibility for a college basketball player, ruling in a split opinion that the order's...
Patch Notes 1.19.0
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC.
Angels take over TV network; games to remain on same channels
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels announced the details for their new television network on Monday, and it will still be called FanDuel Sports Network West, with the first broadcast coming on March 22 against the Dodgers. The Angels will own and operate the network after buying out Main Street Sports’
In search of a room-temperature superconductor, scientists present a research agenda
The search for materials that can conduct electricity at room temperature without losing energy is one of the greatest and most consequential challenges of modern physics: loss-free power transmission, ...
GOP lawmaker says Muslims 'don't belong' in US, draws harsh criticism
Rep. Andy Ogles posted the statement the same day the Department of Justice indicted two men on federal charges of attempting to support ISIS.
Woman who shot at Rihanna's home identified, booked on suspicion of attempted murder
Ivanna Ortiz has been identified as the suspect arrested in connection with the Sunday shooting at the home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. Ortiz is being held in custody, with bail set at $10.2 million.
Dallas Cowboys acquire Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl pass rusher
The NFL’s new league year will unofficially begin this afternoon. Teams will attempt to finalize trades, sign free agents, and make difficult roster cuts before Wednesday’s official start of the league year. The Green Bay Packers had planned to release…
Scientists detect a sudden acceleration in global warming
Global warming has picked up speed in the past decade, according to a new analysis from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). By removing short term natural influences such as El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles from temperature records, researchers uncovered a clear acceleration in the planet’s long term warming trend beginning around 2015.
Are Smart Beds Worth It? A Certified Sleep Science Coach Weighs In (2026)
These tech-packed beds can adjust firmness, track your sleep, and regulate temperature automatically.
Providence sports bar temporarily closed after disturbance
A sports bar in Providence is temporarily closed after an incident happened Saturday evening, according to police.
Dulio: If faith calls for reflection, politics should too
There are often calls to “lower the temperature.” Real change is impossible until both our leaders and our neighbors accept that their side is part of the problem.