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Two journalists from TVC News, Ayooluwa Ayobami and Judith Irenoa, have been selected for the 2026 Naija Cancer Watch Fellowship, a specialised health journalism programme organised by Sebeccly Cancer Care to strengthen media reporting on cancer and other public health issues. The duo emerged among the 16 journalists selected nationwide…… Two journalists from TVC News, Ayooluwa Ayobami and Judith Irenoa, have been selected for the 2026 Naija Cancer Watch Fellowship, a specialised health journalism programme organised by Sebeccly Cancer Care to strengthen media reporting on cancer and other public health issues. The duo emerged among the 16 journalists selected nationwide…

Honeycomb pattern on Mars – Curiosity rover / NASA As NASA’s Curiosity rover ascended the Martian valley named Valle Grande back in June, it sent back images of a landscape covered in honeycomb-like textures. “We’ve seen a lot of fascinating landscapes through Curiosity’s eyes, but this sea of polygons took our breath away,” said the mission’s project scientist, Ashwin Vasavada of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Called polygonal fractures, small patches of these geometric shapes have been spotted several times before, but nothing at the scale discovered in Valle Grande. In a 360-degree panorama that the rover captured on…

Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial choices you’ll make in your later years. Claiming them at just the right time could stretch your retirement dollars further, ensuring your savings last the rest of your life, but claiming them too early can have long-lasting financial consequences that could make your retired life much harder than it has to be. Plus, while many people may know that claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefits by 30% over the course of your life, they’re not as keyed into the cumulative impact…

Ursa’s first steps – Credit: Big Cat Sanctuary / SWNS A Eurasian lynx rescued from misery in Ukraine took her first steps on grass —and soon rolled over onto her back—after being rescued by a UK animal sanctuary. The big cat named Ursa was found seriously ill in January after being illegally kept as a private pet in Kyiv. She was moved to a wild animal rescue centre in the Ukrainian capital while the war raged and bombs continued to fall in the surrounding area. The effort was supported in England by the Big Cat Sanctuary near Ashford, Kent, which…

In today’s busy world, stress and constant distractions have become a part of everyday life. People of all ages, from children to older adults, can experience anxiety, mental fatigue and difficulty staying focused. Mindfulness is a simple practice that helps bring attention to the present moment, allowing individuals to feel more relaxed, aware and emotionally balanced. Mindfulness does not require special equipment or a large amount of time. Small daily activities can help calm the mind, reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Here are ten mindfulness activities that people of any age can practice to develop a greater sense of…

Some Social Security beneficiaries will see a slightly different payment schedule in August 2026 vs. most other months. This applies to those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks rather than standard Social Security checks.Keep reading to learn the August payment dates, along with what to expect for the remainder of the year.Read Next: 3 Comforts I’m Sacrificing Now So I Can Retire EarlyFor You: 6 Low-Risk Accounts Proven to Grow Your Money Up to 13x FasterAugust Payment ScheduleNormally, the first Social Security payments are made on the first day of the month and paid to SSI beneficiaries. That won’t…

                                Compliance Corner When an injured worker in Connecticut has to miss work to get treatment for a work-related injury, how does she get paid? What about when the worker has to show up at a hearing? Thanks to Simply Research, we highlight the rules. What’s the Pay? An employee receiving medical attention and required to be absent from work for medical treatment, examination, laboratory tests, x-rays or other diagnostic procedures, and not otherwise receiving or eligible to receive weekly compensation, shall be compensated for…

Most married couples approach Social Security claiming with one question in mind: When should we file to maximize our retirement income?Financial advisers say there’s another question that deserves just as much attention.What happens to the surviving spouse after the first death?New research suggests the answer may hinge, in part, on when the higher-earning spouse claims Social Security.A new study by economist Sita Slavov of George Mason University and the TIAA Institute found that when husbands delayed claiming Social Security, their widows experienced a smaller financial shock after widowhood because they inherited a larger survivor benefit.The study found that each additional…

The goal is to change your response to what you can’t control — to gradually grow stronger on the inside, so less on the outside affects your inner peace and joy without your conscious permission. The mind is the biggest battleground. It’s the place where the greatest conflict resides. It’s where we all develop daily thinking habits that put us in direct opposition with reality — where the things we fear drain us but never actually happen. It’s where our expectations get the best of us, and we fall victim to our own trains of thought, again and again. Truth…

Discover Soda Slim’s latest company updates, beverage innovations, and information about its products and business initiatives. Ogden, UT, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SodaSlim today announced the official launch of its 2026dietary supplement, introducing a new product designed around ingredient transparency, quality-focused manufacturing, and consumer education. SodaSlim stated that the launch reflects its commitment to providing clear product information while encouraging informed purchasing decisions within the growing dietary supplement marketplace. The newly introduced SodaSlim dietary supplement features four primary ingredients-Green Coffee Bean, Green Tea, Garcinia, and Raspberry Ketone. According to the company, the formulation was developed with an emphasis…