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Andrew Johnson speaks with a family about their heartbreaking story of losing their son, Haider Nayani, who struggled with mental illness and took his own life.

There’s a particularly illuminating paradox buried in International Workplace Group’s 2026 State of the C-Suite report: CFOs are slashing budgets by 10% while CHROs are being asked to simultaneously boost productivity, engagement, retention, and well-being. It’s the corporate equivalent of being told to throw a banquet on a grocery-store sandwich budget.Welcome to a new year, where optimism and austerity have become uncomfortable bedfellows.In the report, all CFOs surveyed reported financial impacts from economic uncertainties and nearly all (99.62%) reported impacts from policy changes. Yet 95% of CEOs are entering the year with what can only be described as aggressive optimism. They…

As small businesses, churches, and entire communities speak out against the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country, one coffee shop in Portland, Oregon drew a hard line on social media when it comes to protecting their immigrant neighbors. “If I.C.E. shows up at our door, our baristas know how to properly refuse both entry and service,” Heretic Coffee posted on Instagram on January 12. “If they flash a warrant, we know exactly what to look for on that piece of paper. If they circle our parking lot waiting for customers to leave, we have an exit…

In healthcare and business, performance is often measured through output and efficiency, yet long-term results depend heavily on the emotional stability of individuals and organizations. As workplaces confront rising burnout, disengagement, and stress-related health concerns, emotional well-being has emerged as a critical driver of sustained productivity rather than a secondary consideration.   Emotional Health as a Performance Factor Productivity has traditionally been associated with time management, technical skill, and operational efficiency. However, mounting evidence indicates that emotional health plays a decisive role in how effectively individuals perform over time. Emotional strain impairs concentration, decision-making, and resilience, while emotional stability supports clarity,…

Cyrus the lion in preparation for transport – credit, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge For the first time in Honduras’ history, eight large felines were relocated from the country to accredited wildlife sanctuaries in the United States. As part of this historic operation, 5 tigers were transferred to Carolina Tiger Rescue, while 3 lions were entrusted to an Arkansas wildlife refuge, where they will begin the next chapter of their lives in permanent sanctuary. Spanning multiple countries and modes of transport, the trio of lions were carried by ship, then by air, and finally across American highways, all under careful oversight…

Millions of Social Security recipients in the U.S. are today set to get their first benefits of the new year, in the latest payment run on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) schedule for January 2026. Who gets a Social Security payment today – Wednesday, Jan. 21?Payments are to be sent out to certain recipients of retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and survivor pay.Of the 70.5 million Americans who receive one of these benefits, most are paid on the second, third or fourth Wednesday in each month. A recipient’s designated Wednesday is determined by the date of birth of…

David GrittenandRachel HaganEPASaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the White House in NovemberSeven countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt say they will join US president Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, according to a joint statement. They will join Israel, which also publicly confirmed its participation earlier on Wednesday. The group of Muslim-majority countries named in the statement are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar. The board was originally thought to be aimed at helping end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and oversee reconstruction. But its proposed charter does not mention the…

Experts have long known that strong social ties and regular physical activity help older adults stay healthy. What has been less clear is how these two factors work together. A new literature review by health behavior specialists at Texas A&M University School of Public Health explores this connection, examining how social networks, support, interaction, loneliness, and environmental factors influence physical activity in older adults. The key message is that strong social networks and physical activity go hand in hand, and efforts should focus on reducing loneliness and social isolation. Regular physical activity has many health benefits, including lowering the risk…

Can puzzles cure digital burnout? Take a Break bets on switching off in 2026 In a world of endless notifications, algorithmic feeds and screens that follow us from bedroom to bus stop, the idea of deliberately doing less has started to feel quietly radical. Now one of the UK’s biggest puzzle brands is leaning into that mood with the launch of The Essential Digital Detox Puzzle Book — a paper-based antidote to digital overload that asks readers to put their phones down and pick up a pen. Published by Take a Break Puzzles, the new title is framed as a…

Beyond the Dawn Digital founder Dawn Baxter received a 2026 Global Recognition Award after evaluation with the Rasch model, honoring her CSMM certification initiative, ethical digital marketing standards, mental health focus, and training of over 150 strategists serving clients across international markets.New York, NY, United States, January 21, 2026 — Dawn Baxter, founder of Beyond the Dawn Digital, has been honored with a 2026 Global Recognition Award for her contributions to ethical business leadership, digital marketing practice, and mental health advocacy within entrepreneurship. The recognition follows a rigorous evaluation process in which Global Recognition Awards employed the Rasch model to…