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Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 6:31 pmPress Release: Sir John Kirwan Foundation AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – New Zealand Rugby is supporting Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey mental health education programme in 2026, with the All Blacks and Black Ferns helping raise awareness of the importance of positive mental wellbeing for young New Zealanders.The support reflects a shared belief in giving children the tools, language and confidence to build resilience from an early age. Having experienced the pressures of performing on the world stage, the All Blacks and Black Ferns understand the value of developing strong mental skills and are proud to support…

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling emotionally exhausted without knowing why? Not every difficult person is toxic, but some relationships consistently leave you feeling anxious, discouraged, or emotionally drained. Whether it’s a friend, family member, coworker, or romantic partner, spending too much time around toxic behavior can take a serious toll on your confidence, happiness, and overall well-being. The good news is that learning to recognize the warning signs can help you protect your peace and make healthier choices about the people you allow into your life. Identifying toxic patterns isn’t about judging others. It’s about setting…

On July 23, a teeming crowd gathered outside of The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium on Coney Island, cheering: “Pancake! Pancake! Pancake!” But they weren’t cheering on a food competition à la The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.Instead, they were celebrating a sea turtle named Pancake, who was finally returning home to the ocean after eight months of rehabilitation. Even more remarkable, Pancake is a Kemp’s ridley — the most endangered sea turtle in the world. “Every Kemp’s ridley returned to the ocean is a victory for one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle species,” John…

31 years ago today, Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers pitched the MLB’s 14th Perfect Game which also registered as the first and only one in the history of the Texas Rangers franchise, and the last No-Hitter pitched for the Rangers at the time of writing. While perhaps missing out on being remembered as one of the true great pitchers, Rogers had an exemplary career that extended long into his 30s, during which he started the 2008 season as the oldest player in the American League. READ some of his other accomplishments… (1994) Kenny Rogers in 2007 – Philpottm – CC BY-SA…

Growth can create financial pressure before it creates any sense of security. A freelancer may sign larger clients, then discover that software, contractors, taxes, and delayed invoices consume the extra revenue. Strong money habits for entrepreneurs begin before hiring or upgrading equipment, helping the business absorb a slow month without personal credit. Cash flow means the timing of money entering and leaving the business. Profit shows whether revenue exceeds expenses, but it does not guarantee cash is available today. A designer might invoice $8,000 in March and receive payment in May, after April subscriptions and tax instalments are due. Open…

In late May, whale watch vessels in Monterey Bay spotted and photographed an entangled humpback whale. They saw the enormous creature swimming with trailing ropes and buoys that were identified as property of the California Dungeness crab fishery. The gear was colored with black and purple lines, markings that reflect new state rules encouraging fisheries to make identification easier.While the whale may have broken free of the crab traps on its own, ropes remained wrapped tightly around its tail and flukes, cutting deeply into the body, Dr. Julia O’Hern, a senior cetacean scientist at Marine Life Studies, explained to the National…

Most recipients already receive benefits electronically, while those still using paper cheques are encouraged to switch through the SSA website, their financial institution, or the Direct Express prepaid debit card programme. The agency plans to complete its transition to electronic payments during 2026.

Entrepreneurs are hardwired for speed so when you spot an opportunity, you pitch, you close and you scale. It’s what makes you lethal in business.. but if you’re taking that exact same operational playbook and applying it to your dating life you are probably crashing and burning. I used to be this person. My anxiety ran the show and I treated new relationships like a Q4 sprint. I figured if we just moved at lightspeed.. texting all day, spending every free hour together, integrating into each other’s lives immediately.. I could secure the partnership and lock down that feeling of…

From AI and financial well-being to leadership, inclusion and sustainable performance, the challenges facing today’s employers are more complex than ever. As workplace expectations continue to evolve, organisations are looking beyond well-being initiatives and asking a bigger question: how do we build cultures where people and businesses can thrive together? These are the conversations taking centre stage at the MAD World Summit 2026, the UK’s leading event dedicated to workplace culture, health and well-being. Now entering an exciting new chapter under the ownership of PMGroup Worldwide Ltd, the summit continues to bring together senior leaders from HR, Benefits, Occupational Health,…

FILE – A Social Security card is displayed Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) (Jenny Kane, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you won’t get a receive a payment in August.According to the 2026 Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments, the next payment for SSI will be made July 31. The next payment after that will be September 1. Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2026 (Social Security Administration)SSI are typically paid out on the first of the month. If the first…