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Being Lonely or Socially Isolated May Kill You
There are growing global health issues that may pose greater hazards to people than ever imagined, based on a presentation of the American Psychological Association in its recent 125th Annual Convention. Loneliness and social isolation were found to be alarmingly increasing and more threatening than diseases like obesity. “Being connected to others socially is widely…
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Food Insecurity is a Problem for Some College Students
Besides flunking class exams, hunger or food insecurity is among the problems of some college students, particularly those at two-year campuses or vocational schools, which may hamper their capacity to succeed in college. Agricultural economist Craig Gundersen from the University of Illinois said that hunger is not a rare concern at two-year or vocational schools…
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UN Migration Chief Visits Nigeria’s Northeast, Allocates $10.5 Million
The United Nations has sharpened its focus on efforts to tackle the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria, through a visit by its top migration official and the allocation of $10.5 million from a new fund. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly two million people fled their homes to escape Boko Haram violence…
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UN migration chief visits Nigeria’s northeast; new fund allocates $10.5 million
The United Nations has sharpened its focus on efforts to tackle the humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria, through a visit by its top migration official and the allocation of $10.5 million from a new fund. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly two million people fled their homes to escape Boko Haram violence…
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Illegal Immigrants at Risk for Mental Health Distress
Constantly facing exclusion from societies and institutions, immigrants who arrived illegally in the United States as small children and who passed the requirements set by the Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAMers) Act are likely to experience mental health distress based on a recent study. “DREAMers are often marginalized and discriminated against, and…
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India Commits to Fight Global Climate Change, But its ‘Smart’ Cities Aren’t Really Smart
India remains committed to confronting global issues on climate change, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in a keynote address delivered during the recent signing of the Accreditation Master Agreement between National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Green Climate Fund (GCF). “India, like other developing countries, can…
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Manipulated Pictures in Fake News are Hardly Detected, Says Research
In this digital age, most of us rely on the news we see on our social media accounts or online media platforms. Images or photos in particular draw much attention to online users, but how well do you know if it’s real or fake? Apparently, social media users are easily manipulated with edited photos that…
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PM Turnbull to Reform Australia’s Intelligence Community for a Strong, Secure Nation
After more than four decades, the Turnbull administration is set to undertake a comprehensive reform on Australia’s national intelligence and domestic security arrangements. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the review on Australia’s Intelligence Community as the nation faces threats from developing multifaceted security environment, terrorism, organized crimes, and emerging technology like encryption. In the said…
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Earthquake Jolts Turkey, Greece; Research Sheds Light on “Slow Earthquakes” in Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Turkish coast and Greek Islands, killing two tourists, injuring 200 others, and causing a small tsunami, on July 21. According to gathered reports, a building went crashing down on tourists at a bar in the main port of Kos, while the tsunami flooded parts of Kos and Bodrum, which…
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UN Chief Calls Tolerance, Understanding and Compassion ‘Catalysts for Peace’
Religion is being distorted to increase differences, Secretary-General António Guterres said, urging the international community to counter such narratives. Speaking Tuesday at a panel discussion on The Role of Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding in the Middle East, the Secretary-General called for expanding the space for dialogue with local and regional leaders, and other people with a…
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Sweden’s Lund University Suggests Four Overlooked Actions Against Climate Change; Air Travel More Difficult in the Future
A recent study from Lund University in Sweden revealed there are four actions that can significantly decrease an individual’s contribution of carbon footprint. These include eating a plant based-diet, avoiding air travel, car-free living, and having smaller family members, said the study published in Environmental Research Letters. “These actions, therefore, have much greater potential to reduce emissions than…
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The Theory of Self-Actualization
Finally, you bought your own house and car, got married, and raised children—so what else do you want to do? Well, a new study claims that some people are still looking for self-actualization or the realization of one’s full potential. But in this world of digital technology, what does that look like? “Despite all of…
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