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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to conclude its payment cycle for the second month of the year. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, a specific group of beneficia …

An emotional support animal (ESA) is more than just a companion. They help those with mental health disabilities deal with symptoms that, without their support, would significantly hinder their quality of life. If you’re considering an emotional support animal as part of your disability treatment plan, you likely have a lot of questions about the process. To help, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ESAs below. We’ll touch on how they’re defined, their legal status, and most importantly, how to qualify for an emotional support animal. A Quick Look at Emotional Support Animals An ESA is a lifeline…

The age you claim Social Security could be one of the most significant decisions of your retirement plan. Most people become eligible for benefits at age 62, and it remains the most popular age for retirees to claim benefits. But you can increase your monthly payment every month you decide to delay benefits up until age 70. Still, fewer than 10% of retirees wait that long before starting Social Security. Many people decide to split the difference, waiting until they reach full retirement age before starting Social Security payments. The full retirement age for most readers is 67, although those…

Up to 75% of adolescents experience sleep-related problems, including insufficient duration and poor sleep quality. At the same time, subjective well-being often declines during adolescence, particularly under increasing academic and social pressures. Neuroticism—marked by heightened emotional reactivity and sensitivity to stress—typically peaks during this period and has consistently been linked to lower happiness and greater psychological distress. Although sleep health, mindfulness, and personality traits have each been independently associated with well-being, limited research has explored how these factors interact during adolescence. Based on these challenges, in-depth research is needed to examine the roles of sleep quality and mindfulness in the…

Shane Young The mighty Yangtze river has experienced a dramatic improvement in ecological health halfway through a 10-year fishing moratorium. The focus of a $2.7 billion restoration project, this crucial aquatic artery had been severely degraded by decades of damming, overfishing, fragmentation, pollution, and neglect. Now, a new study reports a tripling of fish biomass, increases in the Yangtze finless porpoise numbers, and disproportionate increases in the amount of large, game fish species. GNN reported in 2021 on the Yangtze river fishing moratorium. One of the three great rivers of China and the third-longest in the world, its estuary at…

Congress might have less time to act than we thought.Social Security is the backbone of millions of Americans’ retirement plans. But unless Congress acts to reform the government program, many retirees will see a significant cut in benefits within the next seven years. Social Security actuaries estimated the program will deplete the Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund by the first quarter of 2033, according to last year’s Trustees Report. That’s just seven years away. At that point, Social Security will only be able to pay out in benefits as much as it brings in in tax revenue. The…

Since 2018, The Audacious Project — an initiative of TED — has distributed over $4.6 billion to 70 projects that confront some of the world’s largest and most pressing challenges.This year, a new cohort of grantees has been announced, with a total of $1.03 billion catalyzed to 10 nonprofits working across sectors, including medicine, climate action, economic development, and education. The Audacious Project’s goal is to support bold ideas brought to the forefront by TED and is powered by a collaborative of donors, including MacKenzie Scott, Pivotal Ventures, ELMA Philanthropies, Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin, Skoll Foundation, Emerson Collective, Valhalla Foundation,…

Child’s Pose (Balasana): Child’s Pose gently stretches the lower back, hips, and thighs while encouraging deep, calming breaths. This restful posture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping reduce stress and anxiety, and creates a safe, grounding space for emotional release and inner calm. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana): The flowing movement between Cat and Cow postures massages the spine, improves circulation, and synchronizes breath with motion. This gentle sequence helps release tension, alleviates mental fatigue, and brings awareness to the present, making it effective for calming anxious thoughts. Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani): Lying with legs elevated against a wall reduces stress, improves…

A new book offers a reflective and practical guide for navigating burnout, boundaries, and life transitions through story, journal prompts, and lived experience. TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After building a seven–figure company while solo parenting and responding to global disasters, Angela Devlen learned that resilience isn’t about being strong enough to endure—it’s about building a foundation that can actually sustain you. Her new book, Passion and Zen: Designing a Life on Your Own Terms, offers that blueprint for reclaiming agency, self–trust, and healthier relationships in an era of burnout. Recent data highlights the scale of the issue: nearly…

Ancient Egyptian artifacts recovered after heist from Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology – Courtesy of Queensland Police Queensland police say they’ve recovered 4 priceless artifacts of ancient Egyptian antiquity that had been stolen from a museum earlier this month. The world is experiencing a rash of unsolved museum break-ins lately, but thanks to superb policing, this one wasn’t added to the list. At approximately 3 a.m., a police report stated, a man smashed a window of The Abbey Place Museum and took several artifacts before leaving the scene. Just a day later, however, police apprehended a certain Miguel Monsalve,…