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Situated on Staten Island with stunning views of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, the Alice Austen House is a historic landmark that celebrates the life of a trailblazing queer photographer from the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.Its latest project is also pretty picture-perfect: The Queer Ecologies Garden. The Alice Austen House. Photo courtesy of Alice Austen HouseIn partnership with the New York Restoration Project and students from the Pratt Institute Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment, the park and its gardens were filled with flora that “challenge the notion of heteronormativity.” Many of the plants that call the garden home are non-binary…

SaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAALiving with ADHD can be challenging enough, but what if you have anxiety too? An estimated 20 to 30 per cent of those with ADHD also live with anxiety, while other studies suggest as many as 50 per cent.“I’m seeing an increase in children and adults with both problems, probably because there’s more awareness that both conditions can exist together,” says Daniela McCann, director of the Australian Association of Psychologists.“But some symptoms of ADHD and anxiety can be similar, and ADHD can be mistaken…

I am intrigued by stories about healthy ageing and longevity. My readings consistently show that people who live the longest often follow relatively simple lifestyles shaped by diet, physical activity, strong social relationships, purposeful living, and mental well-being. Interestingly, many of these practices are not new. They have been embedded in traditional ways of life for generations. While modern medicine has helped increase life expectancy worldwide, many people are now asking a deeper question: how can we live longer while remaining healthy, active, independent, and mentally sharp? In this blog, I reflect on the nutrition principles of a 109-year-old woman,…

You’ve worked long enough to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. You’re at least 62, and you haven’t done anything that would lead the IRS to garnish your checks. So the idea that you could apply for benefits and get nothing probably sounds counterintuitive. But that can be the reality for some early Social Security claimers who earn a lot of money from their jobs. Here’s a closer look at how much you can earn before you lose the entire average benefit in 2026. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known…

Rancho Cordova police deputies deliver baby (Released) A call about suspicious activity saw a California police officer race to save a newborn’s life. A woman was sitting between two bushes near a business in the Rancho Cordova, and Deputy Foster Tracy described the situation as “routine,” before it became anything but. “It was zero to a hundred really fast. It was one of those calls you go to, run-of-the-mill,” Deputy Foster Tracy said. “This was definitely not something that I was prepared for at any part of the day.” “‘Excuse me?’” Tracy remembers saying, as it didn’t really register, “‘you’re…

Owl in Aviary by Molly Wald for Best Friends Animal Society A great horned owl found covered in concrete has flown to freedom after six months of care at a Utah sanctuary. A good Samaritan found him in a concrete mixer in October and called the Best Friends Animal Society headquarters 80 miles away in Kanab. After removing the concrete, the team at the nonprofit’s wildlife refuge, Wild Friends, realized the young owl required new feathers to achieve silent flight, which is a necessity in the wild. They waited patiently for the owl to molt, which would have replaced the…

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends payments to millions of people, including retired workers, survivors, and recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).These groups receive their benefits on different dates based on the official payment schedule. In certain situations, however, payment dates may change. Will that happen during the 2026 World Cup hosted in the United States?When is the FIFA World Cup?The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition in the tournament’s history, featuring 48 national teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.The tournament…

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – An expert with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center is talking about the importance of sleep during Mental Health Awareness Month.Dr. Prachi Singh serves as the director of the Sleep and Cardiometabolic Health Laboratory at Pennington. She said that getting a good night’s rest is vital.“Sleep is foundational,” Dr. Singh explained. “It not just helps you with your metabolism and keeps you healthy physically, but it is very important for your emotional regulation.”Emotional regulation has to do with how someone reacts to certain situations. According to Dr. Singh, people who don’t get enough quality sleep tend…

Fantasy worlds have a special way of sparking the imagination and pulling us into places filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. From towering castles in the clouds to enchanted forests and legendary creatures, fantasy art lets you escape everyday life and step into something truly extraordinary. These 25 free fantasy coloring pages for adults are designed to bring those magical worlds to life through relaxing and creative coloring sessions. Whether you love dragons, fairies, wizards, mythical creatures, or breathtaking fantasy landscapes, this collection is packed with intricate designs that make every page feel like its own adventure. Many of these…

Just as you take care of your physical health through exercise, your mental health needs training too. When built to be resilient, a strong mind is an underrated superpower against whatever life throws at you.To optimize your mental health, you might hear a number of wellness gurus swearing by certain brain supplements or natural products. The good news is that improving your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated—or costly. There are many small moves you can do today to boost your mental well-being.Now let’s be clear: feeling good about your mental wellness doesn’t mean you will never have a…