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57 years ago today, Led Zeppelin‘s debut album was released. It was recorded over just 36 hours at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London, costing the band just £1,782. Most of the tracks were performed ‘live’ in the studio, with very few overdubs added. The groundbreaking heavy rock LP spent more than a year—71 weeks—on the UK album chart, and the blues-based quartet became one the most influential bands in rock history. WATCH the video of Babe I’m Gonna Leave You, a TV segment that was recorded before a small audience on Danmark Radio / Danish TV in Copenhagen. (1969)    …

As we settle into 2026, health and wellness experts are spotlighting several transformative trends that could influence how people manage their bodies, minds and medical care. From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics to shifting consumer habits around nutrition and preventative care, the year ahead promises to deepen long-term changes building through the mid-2020s.Personalised healthOne of the most significant themes for 2026 is a shift from reactive care—treating illness after symptoms arise—to prevention and personalisation. Health systems and consumers are increasingly focused on early detection, wellness memberships and advanced biomarker tracking, turning annual check-ups and bloodwork into tools for tailored health action…

Jan N. DeFehr is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg and an associate of The Taos Institute and a member of the Faculty for Palestine, Manitoba. She is also a member of the York University Mad Studies Hub. She earned her PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Tilburg University, the Netherlands. Before entering academia, she spent many years as a clinical social worker, working alongside people who were trying to make sense of their distress within, and often in spite of, the mental health system. Her teaching, research, and course development focus on…

These changes could determine your future benefit.When you’re in the thick of your career, it’s easy to think that annual Social Security changes aren’t relevant to you. You’re not claiming checks, or at least you’re not wholly dependent on them. So what difference does a few dull updates for inflation make for you? Many people won’t notice any major changes compared to last year. But there are three groups of workers who will feel the effects of the 2026 Social Security updates. If you belong to one of these groups, the size of your future benefit — and possibly your…

This year, startup OneCourt ushered blind and low-vision basketball fans into a new era of sports viewing by introducing new, free-to-rent haptic feedback devices at Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers games. OneCourt allows users to watch the game “through their fingers” by relaying real-time data to tablet-sized devices. Through unique, buzzing patterns, fans can track team possession and follow the ball’s movement across the court. “We believe that sports are for everyone and at OneCourt, we have created an intuitive tactile broadcast that makes sports more enjoyable for fans of any age, background, or visual ability,” Jerred Mace, founder and CEO…

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said support for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and learners with disabilities is secured in the 2026 General Appropriations Act as lawmakers push to widen access to inclusive education nationwide. Under the 2026 national budget, the government allocated P4.917 billion for Flexible Learning Options aimed at reaching learners outside the formal school system.- Advertisement – Of this amount, P897 million is earmarked for the ALS, while P400.67 million is set aside for Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) programs that allow more flexible approaches to basic education. “In the 2026 budget, our commitment to inclusive education is…

New Year’s resolutions are easy to set and often hard to sustain, particularly those tied to healthier living. Health advocates say one reason resolutions fail is that people aim for drastic lifestyle changes while juggling work, side hustles, and social commitments. A more manageable approach, they note, is to focus on small habits that fit into daily routines.- Advertisement – Here are five commonly cited practices that health experts recommend as practical starting points: Eat balanced meals Rather than following restrictive diets or aiming for perfect eating habits, nutritionists suggest focusing on balance. Meals that include vegetables, protein, and fiber…

When the Social Security Administration announced last October that benefits would be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2026, the reaction was probably mixed. Some seniors were probably happy to learn that 2026’s raise would outpace the 2.5% COLA that came through in 2025. Others were probably hoping for a larger boost to their monthly benefits. Image source: Getty Images. No matter what camp you fell into it, if you’re on Social Security, you should be aware that your 2026 COLA might fall short over the next 12 months. Here’s why — and what you can do about…

126 years ago today, Tosca debuted in Rome. A mainstay on opera calendars around the world, Giacomo Puccini’s enduring tale of feminine resilience and defiance in the face of corruption has featured some of the best-known singers in the art. Puccini’s arias in Tosca are some of his finest, and The Three Tenors often featured E Lucevan le stelle (And the stars shone) in their concerts. The story was originally written by a successful French playwright and Puccini felt it was born to be sung. In May of 1887, he wrote to his publisher begging to get the rights to make it into an opera,…

The program includes lighting the building on dates such as World Cancer Day, World Mental Health Day, World Diabetes Day, World AIDS Day, and International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, among many others. Orihuela — The Orihuela council has launched a new annual lighting program that will illuminate the façade of City Hall to raise awareness of key social and public health causes throughout the year. For the first time, the city will follow a planned calendar that allows the historic municipal building to be illuminated on up to 20 internationally recognized awareness days linked to illness prevention, mental…