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Grammy-Award winning artist, producer, and technologist Imogen Heap has just released a new song — and it’s a collaboration with drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia. The tune, “Have You Considered?” is attached to a cinematic film designed to “channel climate grief into collective creative action.”The film, which doubles as a music video for “Have You Considered?,” opens to a sweeping black and white expanse, which was shot in California’s High Sierra near Mono Lake. The artists are joined by dancing rock climbers, attached to large boulders on wires and wearing solemn, black clothing.Pattie Gonia (left) and Imogen Heap (right) in “Have…

During NBA All-Star week, players from nearly every team gather to celebrate basketball, close endorsement deals, and more. Traditionally, it’s a space where people from the industry amplify their achievements from the past year. However, this year, in a private room just off the Sunset Strip, a different kind of conversation drew attention: one centered on emotional resilience. Five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love and filmmaker Tyree Dillihay gathered kids, teens, and adults to discuss the psychological realities behind high athletic performance, including the pressures to excel, the “athlete” identity, and the vulnerability often driving elite competitors. The event accompanied a…

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Global Green, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) will convene an invite-only Executive Leadership Forum at EarthX this April, bringing together senior leaders to advance a shared vision for healthier, more resilient cities. The forum will gather executives and experts from industry, academia, public health, civil society and mission-driven organizations to explore how resilient, people-centered buildings and organizational strategies can improve human health, strengthen communities and bolster resilience in the face of growing climate and societal risks. Held on April…

A mother with her two children washing dishes in the kitchen. – PeopleImages // ShutterstockHome care has a new job: Well-beingAmericans are spending more time at home. What was a necessity during the pandemic became a preference enabled by technology. With home at the center, how people spend their time and how they care for their environment is changing.New research from The Clorox Company suggests cleaning is becoming more frequent, more emotional, and more closely tied to how people view time and wellbeing. Engagement with cleaning is record high — in fact, many Americans report cleaning more now than they…

                                Safety at Work Los Angeles, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Three members of a British Airways flight crew were hospitalized this month after having “out of body experiences” from candy given to them by a passenger. According to The Sun, a newspaper in London, the crew members were on a flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles. Upon landing, a passenger handed them gummies as they were debarking. When the crew ate the sweets, they said they experienced “out of body experiences” and had to…

Congress has historically waited until the last minute to address Social Security funding crises, as seen in the early 1980s. — Daily VoiceSocial Security’s retirement fund is running out of money faster than previously expected, according to a new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).The updated projections indicate that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which funds retirement benefits, is now projected to be exhausted in fiscal year 2032.This marks a one-year acceleration from the CBO’s previous forecast and raises concerns about the financial future of millions of retirees. Once the fund is depleted, the Social…

A collage of planets to scale – credit, CactiStaccingCrane CC 4.0. BY-SA via Wiki Next Saturday, the 28th of February, stargazers will have the chance to spot Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all clustered together in the sky. Called a planetary alignment, they occur when the planets, which orbit atop the same horizonal line—called the ecliptic plane—happen to pass by the same point in the sky at once. The more planets that pass together, the more one can be assured that it’s a rare event. However, in a funny coincidence, it was also February 27th of last year…

What’s the story Mindful tree climbing is a unique practice that combines the physical activity of climbing with the mental focus of mindfulness. It encourages individuals to connect with nature while enhancing their mental well-being. This activity not only provides a workout but also offers several benefits that can improve one’s quality of life. Here are five surprising benefits of mindful tree climbing. Enhances focus and concentration Mindful tree climbing requires you to pay attention to every step and movement, which helps improve your focus and concentration. As you navigate through branches and leaves, your mind becomes more attuned to…

Oil and gas leaders operate in a world where mistakes can prove to be very costly. Here, timelines are tight and risks are as real as can be. As a result of all this, the sector offers useful lessons for entrepreneurs and business owners. You do not need to run a rig or manage a refinery to learn from the habits that keep teams steady and veer them towards a larger purpose. This article uses the energy sector as a case study, but the goal is broader. It breaks down the habits and mindsets that help leaders perform under pressure,…

Lee County Schools recently hosted educators from across the district for a day of professional learning focused on strengthening student mental health, improving classroom environments and equipping schools with effective behavior management strategies.The workshop, “Partnering Together to Help Students Thrive,” was made possible through a grant awarded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.The featured presenter, Kelvin Oliver, is a nationally recognized educational consultant. His training offers realistic strategies to improve student performance by addressing student behavior with high expectations and effective efforts by all stakeholders, a release states.With experience as a special education teacher, general…