A massive search operation involving US, Dominican Republic, and Indian officials is underway for Sudiksha Konanski, whose family originates from India. Images of a white netted beach cover-up and flip-flops similar to what she was wearing when last seen have been found on a sun lounger at the resort. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of tampering with her belongings. The search comes after footage showed Konanski appearing unwell at a bar inside the resort, vomiting before walking back in. Security cameras captured her and three friends heading to the beach with Joshua Riibe, a 24-year-old from Iowa.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14502425/missing-pitt-student-sudiksha-konanki-items-chair-search.htmlIndia is boosting its electronics manufacturing with a significant investment, as Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development of two major Electronics Manufacturing Clusters in Tamil Nadu, worth Rs 1,112 crore, to be established at Pillai Pakkam and Manallur. The initiative aims to strengthen India's position in the global Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/tamil-nadu-to-get-rs-1112-crore-electronics-clusters-as-india-boosts-manufacturing-ashwini-vaishnaw-1/Ben Woods, a 41-year-old Waitrose employee from Henley in Oxfordshire, faces termination after sharing tweets that included a cartoon about a child struggling with naming 100 genders and comments on banning the Burqa and marriage between cousins. Woods has worked at the store for 25 years, since he was 15. He claims Waitrose's actions have ruined his life, making him suicidal, and feels betrayed by the company he once thought of as a family-run institution that prioritized staff welfare.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14498263/Waitrose-faces-SACK-supermarket-tweets-cartoon-trans.htmlA recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that women are just as likely as men to prefer younger partners when searching for a long-term relationship. According to Professor Paul Eastwick, one of the study's authors, this preference for youth among women may be surprising to many people. The study involved over 6,000 men and women, and its findings suggest that societal norms around age preferences are being challenged.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/looking-at-my-middle-aged-male-friends-i-see-why-women-crave-younger-partners-20250226-p5lfg0.htmlDr. Shambhavi Jaiman, a Consultant Psychiatrist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram, discusses anorexia nervosa, a severe eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image. She attributes the death of a young woman who survived almost entirely on water for nearly a year to complications from anorexia nervosa. Dr. Jaiman highlights the complex interplay between psychological and physiological factors that contribute to the disorder, as well as the dangers of unverified weight-loss trends.
https://www.firstpost.com/health/doctor-explains-why-eating-disorders-anorexia-kill-more-people-than-any-other-mental-illness-13871655.htmlA new organization in Missoula aims to provide support services specifically for veterans, building on the success of similar initiatives in the past, with a focus on creating a sense of community and feeling supported by local residents.
https://www.kpax.com/news/ravalli-county/new-hamilton-va-clinic-hosts-grand-openingIn response to the growing opioid crisis, various organizations are implementing public health initiatives in several locations. Field healthcare teams and charitable groups are providing essential services such as meals and medical care. A special police unit is trained to address addiction issues, while a university group distributes buprenorphine to help reduce fentanyl cravings. Prevention Point offers clean needles at a syringe exchange program outside their building to prevent the spread of disease. One of the organization's harm reduction workers, Scout Gilson, who has personal experience with addiction, is distributing clean clothes and sharing her knowledge on the long-term health impacts of drug use.
https://whyy.org/articles/fentanyl-deaths-help-for-survivors/Sproull emphasizes the benefits of supporting existing employees in the workplace, citing reduced turnover, absenteeism, and increased productivity as a result. This approach is part of becoming a "Recovery Friendly Workplace," which aims to improve employee well-being and overall business performance.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/montanas-recovery-friendly-workplace-initiative-helps-employers-and-employees-maintain-business/article_80b26d88-f523-11ee-8aba-73f47bde5126.htmlColleen Marshall, a California-based marriage and family therapist, suggests that prolonged stress can cause hair to turn white due to the release of norepinephrine, a hormone linked to the body's fight-or-flight response. Research indicates that this hormonal imbalance can lead to changes in hair pigmentation within just one week, with some studies suggesting that graying can occur at the cellular level during periods of prolonged stress.
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