A new study published in the journal Cognition and Emotion suggests that people prone to nostalgia tend to have closer, more maintained friendships due to increased awareness of important relationships. Researchers led by Kuan-Ju Huang found that nostalgic individuals put more effort into nurturing their friendships, which may lead to longer-lasting relationships as they age. The study involved over 1,500 participants in the US and Europe, including 450 undergraduate students at the University of Buffalo in New York.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/595497-nostalgic-people-have-closer-friends-better-health-studyNvidia is expanding its AI technology beyond gaming, particularly in the enterprise and automotive sectors, with a focus on competing with Chinese lab DeepSeek. Nvidia's Huang will likely address this during his keynote at GTC. The company plans to update its Blackwell GPUs, launched in 2024, which handle large language models and generative AI. New platforms and tools for developers are also expected, including the launch of Blackwell Ultra chips in mid-2025.
https://gizmodo.com/what-to-expect-at-nvidia-gtc-2025-2000576285Ambassador Akram urged governments to ensure policies reflect religious tolerance, condemning hate and intolerance against Muslims. He cited the Christchurch massacre as a vivid illustration of Islamophobia, hatred, and racism. The OIC supports the UN's efforts to combat Islamophobia with a plan that includes defining Islamophobia, monitoring acts, criminalizing desecration, and promoting media and education programs. Ambassador Akram praised countries like Sweden, Denmark, Canada, and Australia for enacting laws against Islamophobia, urging other nations to follow suit.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1292066-pakistan-demands-decisive-action-against-islamophobiaAmbassador Akram urged governments to ensure policies and laws reflect religious tolerance, condemning Islamophobia and hate speech. He cited the Christchurch massacre as a vivid example of its consequences. The OIC supports developing a plan of action to combat Islamophobia, which could include defining it, monitoring acts, and promoting media and education programs. Ambassador Akram thanked the UN chief for nominating Miguel Moratinos as Special Envoy on Islamophobia and expressed appreciation for countries like Sweden and Denmark that have enacted laws against Islamophobia.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/595468-pakistan-speaking-for-oic-urges-world-to-act-decisively-against-islamophobiaA 37-year-old Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) employee in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada allegedly killed his two sons for their poor academic performance before taking his own life. The man was disappointed with his children's results and feared they would struggle in a competitive world if they didn't excel in studies. A suicide note was recovered from the scene, and forensic teams are investigating the situation leading to the crime.
https://www.news18.com/india/they-would-suffer-in-competitive-world-andhra-pradesh-ongc-man-drowns-sons-in-bucket-for-poor-academics-kills-self-9262613.htmlThe HART Hub model, a new healthcare initiative in Ontario, faces uncertainty due to funding concerns. The Ministry of Health initially set a target for all sites to be operational by April 1, but clients are now at risk of gaps in service as some sites have already begun winding down operations and reducing staff hours. Zoë Dodd, co-organizer of the Toronto Overdose Prevention Society, warns that workers waiting to be hired under the new model are being left in limbo due to funding uncertainty.
https://thestar.com/news/ontario/uncertainty-looms-around-treatment-hubs-promised-by-ford-government-to-replace-supervised-consumption-sites/article_6c28780e-0106-11f0-8270-a79364101835.htmlOprah Winfrey is launching a program focused on connecting with people about their values and potential, as she navigates her own personal growth. In her first episode, she addressed the controversy surrounding weight loss medication, specifically GLP-1 drugs that help with satiety and stomach emptying, which has been a source of private pain for her despite her immense success.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14500789/Oprah-Winfrey-rain-gym-workout-Ozempic-weight-loss.htmlOprah Winfrey discussed her experience with GLP-1 medication, a type of weight loss treatment, during an audience Q&A session. She revealed that she initially believed thin people had more willpower and better eating habits, but after taking the medication, she realized that individuals who are naturally thinner tend to eat only when hungry and stop when full, unlike those who struggle with weight loss.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/595439-oprah-winfrey-toughs-out-rainfall-with-slim-physiqueOvarian cancer is often undiagnosed until late stages due to its silent nature, with three-quarters of patients being diagnosed at a stage where only one-third will survive more than three years. Common symptoms include bloating, abdominal or pelvic pain, loss of appetite, and increased urination frequency, which are frequently misattributed to less serious conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or urinary tract infections.
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