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On and off the pitch, soccer’s biggest stage has seen the world celebrate and embrace humanity and community… at a time when we all really need it.The beautiful game has been inspiring some equally beautiful displays of community, humanity, and multiculturalism — and we’re not even out of the group stage yet.‍Read some inspiring moments from the 2026 World Cup so farAfter being embraced by the community, Scottish fans donated nearly $30k to local providence charitiesImages: Providence Tartan Army/Instagram (both)Fans donated to express their gratitude for the city’s hospitality, and one of the largest donations was $10,000 to a local…

Gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful habits you can develop to improve your overall well-being. When you intentionally focus on what is going well in your life, you begin to shift your attention away from scarcity, stress, and negativity. Research has shown that practicing gratitude can contribute to greater happiness, stronger relationships, improved resilience, and a more positive outlook on life. One effective way to cultivate gratitude is through gratitude affirmations. These are positive statements that help reinforce feelings of appreciation, abundance, and thankfulness. By repeating them regularly, you can train your mind to notice the good…

Scary Social Security headlines have been making the rounds for weeks now in the wake of the latest Trustees’ Report’s findings. The program is now just six years away from a benefit cut that could cost all seniors 22% of their checks, unless Washington acts to prevent this. While Congress has yet to come up with a workable strategy, the solution is obvious to former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, whose plan will no doubt resonate with millions of Americans: Make the wealthy pay more. But there’s one big problem with this approach that O’Malley and other supporters don’t like…

69 years ago today, the renegade travel host and chef Anthony Bourdain, was born. With his food and culture show, No Reservations, and the groundbreaking book, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, he became known as “the culinary bad boy”. The pair catapulted him to stardom, resulting Parts Unknown, the definitive American travel program on basic cable. It ran for over 60 episodes before being interrupted tragically by Bourdain’s death by suicide. READ more… (1956) An executive chef for many years while being a heroin addict for a time, the New Yorker eventually recovered and “changed the voice of food”. On the day…

A gathering of open conversation and experience-sharing has taken place during an event focused on men’s mental well-being.Held during Men’s Health Week 2026, “Beyond the Mask” was hosted by Watford-based community initiative Spiced at Watford Palace Theatre.Spiced, founded by Eva Mbiru, uses food, cooking, and community connection to support mental health across Hertfordshire. The event aimed to offer a safe space for honest discussion around men’s mental well-being.Speakers from the event alongside Eva (Image: Spiced)Read moreAnother Watford school announces early closure due to extreme heat13-warehouse project worth £120m unveiled for land by Hertfordshire A41Simon Plumb, centre manager at The Harlequin…

A screen-free summer doesn’t have to mean no tech at all. There are plenty of gadgets for school-aged kids designed to keep play, curiosity and conversation on the agenda. From instant camera to a pocket microscope, here are six charming low-tech devices 1. Tin Can These punchy-coloured handsets from Seattle-based company Tin Can, allow kids to call each other securely on a Wi-Fi enabled landline. Parents can stay in control by approving contacts and setting available hours with an app, but the rest is up to the kids with the goal of growing phone confidence and independence. “People talk about…

Today, people are achieving more than ever before. Careers are growing, businesses are expanding, and opportunities are endless. Yet behind the smiles, promotions, and accomplishments, countless individuals are silently carrying stress, emotional exhaustion, loneliness, and anxiety.

Burnout, job uncertainty, and repeated layoffs have become part of the workplace conversation in the United States. Many professionals are rethinking what success looks like as they try to balance demanding careers with their mental well-being. Alongside therapy, exercise, and healthier routines, meditation is becoming a popular way to manage everyday stress and anxiety.Corporate burnout and layoffs are driving interest in meditation for anxiety. (Unsplash)Meditation is not a cure for anxiety, and experts say it should not replace professional mental health care. Instead, many mindfulness teachers describe it as a practice that helps people respond to stress with greater awareness…

                                Case File The Pennsylvania Supreme Court found that physicians’ referring workers’ compensation claimants to a pharmacy in which the physicians had a financial interest didn’t violate the state’s anti-referral statute because “prescription drugs” and “pharmaceutical services” didn’t appear in the language of the law. Case 700 Pharmacy v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office, Nos. 97 MAP 2024, 98 MAP 2024, 99 MAP 2024, 100 MAP 2024, 101 MAP 2024 What Happened? Two doctors were the treating physicians for several patients who…

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald on June 24, 2026. Herald photo by JUSTIN SEWARD Andrew Malcolm, City of Lethbridge’s general manager of community social development , spoke to media about the investments the city received for community safety and wellbeing on Tuesday at City Hall.The City of Lethbridge announced they received a boost in funding thanks to investments from both the provincial and federal governments for local programming that focuses on community safety and well-being  on Tuesday. The City is dedicating  most of the over $2.7 million combined funds received from both levels of government to high-risk youth prevention, while the remaining…