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Harold, 91, with his 90-year-old bride Frances – Courtesy of Frances and Harold Pugh At the dawn of their ninth decades of live, a couple that eloped 70 years ago decided to renew their vows with the wedding they never got to have. Falling in love at a skating rink in the dawn of their second decades of life, Harold Pugh, 91, and Frances Pugh, 90, could hardly wait for the minister to finish the traditional reading before saying “I do.” “After all these years, I still love him, I cherish him, I appreciate all he’s done for me over…

Minnesota Awards Grants to Support Mental Health in Construction Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program. By Stasia DeMarcoJan 16, 2026 The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has awarded grants to two organizations to support mental health and suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry. The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota Foundation and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education were selected through DLI’s Mental Health Support in Construction grant program. The organizations will use the funding…

Have you ever had someone ask you to do something and you wanted to say “no”, but you blurted out “yes” instead? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a tough time saying “no”. However, if you’re tired of having to feel bad about declining something or someone, then it’s time that you learned how to politely say no and keep your head up.   It’s difficult to please everyone. In fact, it’s almost impossible. But here’s the thing. You don’t have to please everyone. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with you saying “no” when you don’t feel inclined to do…

In a recent interview, renowned country music artist Kenny Chesney opened up about his unconventional approach to health and wellness. The 55-year-old singer known for his energetic performances and heartfelt lyrics shared insights into his personal wellness routine while discussing the benefits of practices like sauna therapy and hydration. Chesney emphasized his dedication to maintaining his physical health, stating, “I do a lot of witchcraft stuff to my body.” His use of the term ‘witchcraft’ underscores his commitment to exploring alternative methods to enhance his well-being. The musician has tried various wellness techniques over the years, and this holistic approach…

For most of your working career, the focus of your retirement planning is on accumulating savings and investing that money wisely. As you approach retirement, more attention will go to estimating your income after you stop working, and the kind of lifestyle that this will support. The way to do that is through building a retirement budget. This budget has two parts: income and expenses. You can estimate your income by using your expected Social Security or pension benefits, if any, and forecast for how much you can withdraw from your savings. You can then estimate your expenses by using…

In recent years, women have dominated sports headlines in a way they truly never have before. The 2024 Paris Olympics achieved gender parity for the first time in the history of the Games.In January 2025, the NCAA unanimously approved a women’s March Madness revenue-sharing plan to provide the same compensation the men’s teams have had since 1991.Last year’s Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts, proudly boasted an all-women management team, onboarding a new slew of fans for the Philadelphia Eagles — and spotlighting career role models for countless young women of color.In major cities across the country, women are getting their own…

Remains of the walls of Kuva – credit, provided by Liu Bin A joint archaeological mission from China and Uzbekistan has uncovered the walls of an important Silk Road city. After 2 years of excavations, the team has discovered the foundations of palaces, city gates, residential buildings, the layout of streets, and craft workshops in a settlement known as Kuva. Located in the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan, not far from the Chinese border, it would have been one of the first stops on the Silk Road beyond the scorching Tarim Basin. Kuva is believed to have been inhabited between the…

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, attention has focused on young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or behavioural challenges (see for example the Education Endowment Foundation’s accelerator fund). Yet, youth services have been cut by 70 per cent, support structures have been dismantled, and Ofsted inspections have failed to hold systems accountable for child outcomes. Far less consideration has been given to the support needs of their parents, particularly those struggling to secure appropriate educational provision. This lack of support, which predated the pandemic, has reached crisis point. Parents face a common scenario: their neurodivergent child…

Aerial view of Mauritius island – credit, dronepicr When a significant coral bleaching event swept across the reefs of Mauritius last summer, one small group of corals remained as vibrant as ever. While neighboring wild reefs experienced bleaching rates as high as 80%, Dr. Nadeem Nazurally’s reefs experienced just as much, and often more, in survival rates Nazurally is naturally breeding heat-resistant corals to resist just such events, and the first major acid test shows that such coral management methods hold real potential for protecting these vibrant marine ecosystems for decades to come. The island nation of Mauritius, off Africa’s…

By HR NewsWire / Published Jan 16, 2026 Living fully means feeling supported in every part of life. JHU’s Well-Being Program highlights benefits and resources to support the quality of life of employees at work and beyond. In an upcoming webinar called Exploring the Pillars of Well-Being: Strategies for a Balanced Life, you’ll learn about the four categories of well-being—physical, mental and emotional, social, and financial—and discover the ways JHU provides holistic support on your journey to living fully. Join the Office of Benefits & Worklife and wellness specialist Airel Miller via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday,…