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The smash-hit LGBTQ+ hockey romance “Heated Rivalry” has captivated audiences all over the world — and now, they’ll finally have the merch to fully represent their adoration.In Episode 2 of the Crave and HBO Max show — based on a book series by author Rachel Reid — the lead characters, Shane Hollander (played by Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (played by Connor Storrie) find themselves at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In a handful of scenes, Shane is seen wearing a cozy Team Canada fleece jacket. Although it isn’t an official jacket for any official Olympic teams, fans took to social media…

Wind farms trumped Trump in the courts Work has resumed on three major offshore wind farms in the US after the Trump administration tried to scupper them. In December, Ørsted, Equinor, and Dominion Energy were forced to pause work on their multibillion-dollar, east coast windfarms following a suspension order issued by the US Interior Department.  Citing “reasons of national security” for the forced pause, the order was one of the more aggressive moves from the Trump administration in its campaign against green energy.  However, federal judges have now blocked the suspension order, giving energy companies the green light to resume…

200 years ago today, a groundbreaking piece of civil engineering debuted– the massive Menai Bridge opened, cutting nine hours from the journey between Wales and London. A triumph for its designer and engineer Thomas Telford, it was the biggest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Sixteen huge chains held up 579 feet of deck, allowing 100 feet of clear space beneath for tall ships navigating the seaway underneath. READ more about its construction… (1826) Rhys Morgan Jones, CC license With a length of almost 6 football fields (520 meters), it spans the dangerous waters of the Menai Strait, connecting the…

Garfield Township, Michigan – January 23, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Stephen Twomey has published an educational resource that examines how individuals and retirees can evaluate the longevity of their retirement funds in the context of Social Security benefits. The article “How Long Will My Money Last With Social Security” provides readers with a structured overview of key considerations and strategies for retirement income planning when drawing on Social Security alongside personal savings and investment portfolios. The newly released article focuses on helping readers understand how Social Security benefits integrate into broader retirement funding needs. According to the article, Social Security…

Distributed by EIN PresswireGoldenDoodle AI: The first trauma-informed AI platform purpose-built for mission-driven organizations. Words matter, especially when your mission touches lives every day” — Laura Braden, Cofounder and Chief Impact Officer SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — GoldenDoodle AI, a generative artificial intelligence platform built to equip mission-driven organizations with trauma-informed communications, marketing, strategy, content creation, and messaging, today announced its official launch. They are the first and only AI platform built from the ground up with science-backed, trauma-informed principles. Unlike generic tools that prioritize broad flexibility, the platform embeds principles of safety, empowerment, and dignity…

                                New report reveals key patterns and offers forward-looking predictions for HR leaders   MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2026 – Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has published new Workforce Absence and Disability Trends Report highlighting key trends from 2025 and offering predictions for 2026, including shifting regulations and the impact of emerging technology on absence management and the future of work. The findings offer a forward-looking perspective for HR leaders as they navigate complex compliance challenges and evolving employee expectations.   In preparing the report, Sedgwick sourced trends and predictions from the company’s top experts, with a focus on guiding organizations through emerging risks in the workforce absence landscape. The insights were published to help employers in adapting to political and regulatory changes, such as…

Research in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging suggests transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be useful to support other treatments for depressionJanuary 29, 2026 – Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety reveals a dual impact of this noninvasive form of brain stimulation. Results showed enhanced task engagement and activation of brain regions associated with executive function, but also, unexpectedly, heightened sensitivity to threats. The findings from the study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier, suggest that tDCS could be considered as an adjunct (supporting)…

From coast to coast, groups of people are springing up to protect members of their communities as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents threaten them with violent enforcement.In Portland, Oregon, community volunteers have delivered food boxes to migrant families scared to leave their homes. In Portland, Maine, nearly a thousand people turned out for a virtual American Civil Liberties Union “Know Your Rights” training event. And in Minneapolis and St. Paul, volunteers have formed networks to give warning with whistles and phone apps when ICE is prowling the streets.As someone who for two decades has studied nonviolent movements…

Major 2026 travel trends include “sweat jetting” for wellness and luxury pet tourism, catering to high-end travelers seeking hyper-personalized experiences. The luxury travel sector is set to be defined in 2026 by highly personalized and experiential trends, with “sweat jetting” and luxury pet tourism leading the way. “Sweat jetting” refers to short, intensive wellness trips focused on specific health goals like biohacking or immersive fitness retreats, while pet tourism evolves to include bespoke itineraries, gourmet pet menus, and dedicated animal concierges at five-star hotels and resorts. These trends reflect a demand for travel that caters precisely to the niche interests and lifestyles of affluent individuals and…

                                WHAT:NCCI has released new research examining how large workers compensation claims are emerging over time – specifically the changing balance between fast‑emerging and slow‑emerging large claims. The analysis shows that while overall large claim frequency has declined, a growing share of large claims now reach $1 million in incurred losses much earlier in the life of the claim. KEY FINDINGS: Fast-emerging large claims are becoming a larger share of all large claims. At the $1 million threshold, fast-emerging claims increased from 27% in 2003 to nearly 60% in 2023. The share…