By Jiaxin Lu Rowdy cheers spilled from a Hong Kong banquet hall hosting a mass wedding party, as one of the 20 elderly couples renewing their vows coquettishly shared a strawberry marshmallow mouth-to-mouth. Couples pose for a group wedding photo in a restaurant in Hong Kong, on November 17, 2024. Photo: Jiaxin Lu/AFP. Dressed to […]
Korean shows are all the rage right now, but did you know they can improve mental health? From showing deep grief to intense happiness, they can tap into multiple emotions. Like art therapy, watching K-dramas can help deal with anxiety and depression, say experts read more Are you a K-drama lover? Have you binged on […]
HUMAN sa giingong insidente sa “paghikog” nga naglambigit sa 12 anyos nga tinun-an sa San Isidro, Davao del Norte, gikanayon ni Department of Education-Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) spokesperson Jenielito Atillo nga ang ilang buhatan kasamtangan nga naghimo og lawom nga imbestigasyon aron nga madeterminar ang tinuod nga hinungdan sa kamatayon sa tinun-an. Gisulti ni Atillo sa […]
Australian legislators are reported to be looking closely at draft legislation that would ban young people under the age of 16 from using social media even if they have parental consent. This raises the question of just how dangerous access to social media can be and whether Hong Kong should be looking at similar legislation. […]
17th November 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Members of the congregation of St Mary’s Church in Dunblane have been busy knitting hats to keep farmers warm during the winter months and raising awareness of agricultural charity RSABI. Each hat features RSABI’s Helpline number on the inside to remind people that support is there, particularly during […]
9th November 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak The Scottish agricultural industry has joined forces for RSABI’s first Christmas online auction that brings together an array of gifts from local manufacturers. Stock photo. The charity, which supports people in Scottish agriculture, has expressed its thanks to everyone who is getting behind its month-long online Christmas auction […]
Emotions are high for Harris voters Wednesday. After years of campaigning, the 2024 presidential election is settled. President-elect Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. “It didn’t go the way we wanted, and that’s very disappointing. Yeah, I don’t know,” said one Harris supporter. “I think, just a little sad day,” said another […]
Study may support heat-based treatment to stimulate self-cooling as new treatment. Recent research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has revealed a significant link between depression and body temperature, offering fresh perspectives on possible treatment approaches. Over the course of seven months, data from 20,880 people in 106 countries was gathered and examined […]
A 61-year-old former Department of Public Service and Administration official and deacon at the International Assemblies of God Church has been sentenced to life in prison for raping his 10-year-old niece. The sentence was handed down by the The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson of the Gauteng Division, Lumka Mahanjana said […]
With technology connecting people all over the world, loneliness remains widespread. This loneliness is common specially among older adults. Researchers are now investigating if digital voice assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa, can address loneliness in those who face social isolation. Elena Castro, Health Psychology and Technology Researcher at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, noted, “Our study […]