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When Jessica Fujii was in kindergarten, she drew a picture of her future. In a “What do you want to be when you grow up?” booklet, she skipped ballerina and veterinarian, and wrote down something else entirely: sea otter biologist, complete with cartoon-like otters in the great tide pool at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.Fujii grew up in California’s Bay Area, and trips to Monterey and its aquarium became a regular part of her childhood. She remembers paddling alongside her dad in a kayak on Monterey Bay, watching wild otters float on their backs as they cracked open crabs and let…

FREEDOM, Wyoming – The family and friends of a Wyoming mother who was killed by her soon-to-be ex-husband are remembering her as an advocate for mental health awareness and a daughter, sister, and parent who loved fiercely. Cassandra Moon, 23, also known by her maiden name Cassie Clinger, was shot and killed on the morning of Jan. 21 by her husband, 43-year-old Christopher Moon, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies reported. Moon later took his own life. Cassie’s mother, Cynthia Clinger, says her daughter lived her life to the fullest, securing her place as an impactful advocate of mental health awareness. “Cassie…

                                Climate & Comp Dayton, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) – As a major winter snowstorm turns into extreme freezing temperatures across most of the eastern half of the country, snow and ice have claimed the lives of several employees. In Dayton, Ohio, a snowplow company employee is dead after being run over by a snowplow. According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, police were called to the 600 block of St. Paul Avenue on Jan. 25 around 11:30 a.m. Police said a private plow company was clearing…

Two already-adopted cats at Bide Awhile – credit, Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, via Facebook It’s always a bit of a struggle to walk through an animal shelter, past all those pairs of eyes watching you from behind bars, knowing you can’t take more than a couple home with you. At Bide Awhile Animal Shelter in Nova Scotia, there’s no such struggle—the cages are all empty. “It’s crazy to say but today we actually have no one available for adoption,” Sam Cole, communications and marketing coordinator for the shelter, told CTV News. “Everyone is either adopted and waiting for their veterinary…

One of the most valuable traits that young people can cultivate is inner strength—the ability to persevere, stay confident, and overcome life’s challenges. Developing inner strength is crucial for personal growth, success, and well-being.Ways to build and nurture your inner strength1. Cultivate self-awarenessUnderstanding yourself is the first step toward building inner strength. Self-awareness allows you to recognize your strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and thought patterns. Journaling, meditation, and self-reflection help develop this awareness. When you know yourself well, you can make better decisions, manage stress effectively, and stay true to your values.2. Develop a positive mindsetYour thoughts shape your reality. A…

In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit is $5,181 per month. While most people don’t receive this much money, those who maxed out their average wages and claimed benefits at the age of 70 can receive upwards of $63,000 yearly payment from the Social Security Administration to fund their retirement. The maximum benefit increases during most years, so for those planning ahead for the future, it may be interesting to estimate what the max benefit amount will be in 2035. Social Security benefits increase over time due to inflation and rising wages. During most years, current retirees are given a…

Taking part in a six-week yoga program improved self-reported physical activity and sleep quality, and reduced fatigue among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study from Turkey. In a randomized clinical trial (NCT06128668), researchers assessed the benefits of yoga sessions, compared to no intervention, in 60 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), the most common form of MS. According to the team, “yoga may help manage symptoms and improve health” among MS patients. Based on their findings, the team concluded that “yoga may be considered a beneficial complementary approach in the care and symptom management of patients…

It’s not a change that will impact everyone, but it could affect you.It’s common for Social Security to go through changes year after year. For example, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year that’s pegged to inflation. This year, benefits got a 2.8% boost because of that provision. But while Social Security’s 2.8% COLA may have been pretty well publicized, other 2026 Social Security changes may have flown under your radar. And there’s one change in particular you may have missed that could impact your ability to collect benefits in the future. Image…

In late October, a group of 19 Buddhist monks set off for a 2,300-mile trek across the United States, calling for peace.They began in Fort Worth, Texas, with a final destination of Washington, D.C. About ten days ago, they surpassed their halfway goal in North Carolina. But soon after, they were hit with freezing temperatures and snow as a winter storm rolled through the Southeast U.S.Still, their mission to spread a message of peace, unity, and healing went undeterred.The journey, or “Peace Walk,” as the monks call it, will end with a gathering at the United States Capitol, where they’ll…

Open this photo in gallery:Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images“Whoa.” That was all I could say one January morning when my five-year-old daughter emerged from her bedroom with a full face of makeup – emphasis on full. She had been experimenting with the “real” makeup Santa brought her, seated at the miniature vanity she had pleaded for, one that looks just like mine.Blue eyeshadow stretched higher than her eyebrows. Lipstick applied with cartoon-villain enthusiasm.“So beautiful,” I started to say – then caught myself. She is already beautiful, of course. Joker-esque makeup – or no makeup at all – wouldn’t change that.I’ve never steered…