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DAR ES SALAAM: RECENT incidents of children taking their own lives have raised fresh concerns over the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people in the country, prompting psychologists, educators and parents to call for early intervention to help children understand and manage emotional challenges. The experts say mental health awareness should begin from childhood, arguing that equipping children with knowledge and skills to recognise distress, build resilience and seek support could help prevent crises before they become severe. For instance, fortnight ago, a Standard Six pupil, 13-year-old Vaileth Soka, from Mirerani in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, died after…

Millie the cat is 31 – Leslie Greenhough / SWNS An Englishman says he lives with the world’s oldest cat—a tortoiseshell born in 1995, making her 31 years-old. The puss named Millie was first owned by Leslie Greenhough’s late wife, who took her in as a 3-month-old kitten. Leslie told SWNS news agency that Millie’s long lifespan is a result of giving her only natural mineral water for the past decade—alongside “lots of treats” and “cuddles on the sofa”. The family from Greater Manchester celebrated her birthday earlier this year, treating her to a bowl full of chicken. “I am…

Across the United States, certain recipients of Social Security benefits are scheduled to get their latest monthly payment tomorrow, Monday, August 3. Social Security is to be issued to two groups of recipients, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) kicks off the program’s distribution timeline for August 2026.Who gets Social Security tomorrow, August 3?Some long-term beneficiariesAugust’s Social Security is to be sent out to recipients who began collecting their benefits before May 1997.Twin beneficiaries: Social Security + SSITomorrow is also August’s Social Security distribution date for recipients who combine the program with Supplemental Security Income (SSI).A benefit for certain low-income…

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in August 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security Administration’s standard schedule.Here’s more on payments, including the August payment for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, which will not see a payment issued within the month of August since the monthly payment was instead issued on July 31. While SSI and Social Security are separate programs, about half of SSI recipients also receive Social Security, which is why the distinction matters.Social Security payment dates for August 2026The Social Security Administration published the 2026 schedule…

On a hot summer’s day, elderly residents sit chatting under the shade of some large trees – a simple scene of community harmony facilitated by the recent completion of the first phase of improvement works at Mei Lam Estate in Sha Tin.   Under the Housing Authority’s well-being design pretest – a key step in applying the Well-Being Design Guide launched in 2024 by the authority and the Housing Bureau – the estate’s old fountain area has been transformed into an open area known as Heartland Plaza. The project team removed old fencing around the fountain structure, updated lighting features…

83 years ago today, in combat with the Japanese during the Solomon Islands Campaign in World War II, Patrol torpedo boat PT-109 was rammed by the Japanese Destroyer Amagiri. Its commanding officer, a certain Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, undertook almost single-handedly to rescued his crew of 12 men, saving all but two in the process, while being seriously injured. The event won Kennedy multiple decorations for bravery, and made him a bona fide war hero. READ how the event unfolded… (1943) Lt John F. Kennedy as skipper aboard PT-109 – public domain Inquirers and historians generally do not find the then-future president…

Key PointsPrioritize sleep if you’re sleep-deprived, as it helps regulate stress hormones and boosts emotional resilience.Regular exercise reduces stress, improves mood and builds long-term resilience to daily challenges.Sleep and exercise work together: better sleep enhances exercise, and exercise improves sleep quality.When stress reaches a breaking point, you’re often told to get more sleep and move your body more. Both of these strategies are well-supported by research, but when you’re already stretched thin, it can feel daunting to figure out where to focus first. The answer depends on what your body is dealing with at any given moment. Sleep and exercise…

Quick Read Claiming Social Security at 62 instead of 67 permanently cuts your monthly benefit by 30%, costing the average retiree roughly $150,000 over 20 years. Because cost-of-living adjustments are percentage-based, starting with a smaller benefit compounds the loss further every year you collect. Claiming early makes sense if you have poor health, a short life expectancy, or urgent income needs like job loss in your 60s. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must…

A decade ago, when the wheelchair market was already crowded with established players, a startup from the IIT Madras ecosystem set out to solve a problem few had addressed: every wheelchair user is different, yet most wheelchairs are not. Instead of building another one-size-fits-all product, NeoMotion Assistive Solutions developed highly customisable wheelchairs tailored to the needs of each user. But building an innovative product was only half the challenge. Getting it into the hands of people who needed it—and enabling it to transform lives at scale—required an ecosystem that could connect innovation with capital, distribution and end users. That opportunity…

You’d like Michelle a lot. Most people do. She’s the kind of person who listens when you talk, who smiles often, and who says things that make the people around her smile. She’s incredibly intelligent, but in a way that makes others feel comfortable. It’s the way she expresses herself in simple terms you can understand — almost like she’s articulating the thoughts you already have in your head, but haven’t quite found the right words to say aloud. And it doesn’t matter who you are either. Michelle always has a way of relating to you. Because, in a way,…