Category: World
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Mothers are magical; they make everything alright, even when everything is not alright. She is the gift that conceives the future! Mother is the natural, dense, and absolute concentration of pure and true love. A mother reads thoughts, has premonitions, strange dreams. She knows the face of crying, of flu, of fear, enters without knocking,…
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The United States is Rich in Languages
In the U.S., the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled, from 23.1 million (about 1 in 10) to 67.8 million (about 1 in 5), over the past three decades, according to the U.S. Census. There are between 350 and 430 languages spoken in the United States, making…
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SummerStage Announces 2023 Season
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City Parks Foundation announced the 2023 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York’s beloved outdoor performing arts festival, bringing 80 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Returning for its 37th year, the festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from…
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Rising Inflation Is Impacting Mental Health. How the Country Is Coping
It is no secret that the country is feeling the pinch of inflation and rising costs of goods and services, with 48% of Americans struggling to make ends meet financially, according to the latest data from Dynata’s Global Consumer Trends survey. This represents an increase from 34% in August of last year. These circumstances are…
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How to Combat Allergens This Season
During allergy season, having a safe refuge from the triggers that make you sneeze and wheeze is essential. While you can’t completely control your outdoor environment, you can take steps at home to reduce allergens and feel better. • Fresh, cool air: The right air conditioning unit can help you breathe better indoors. For example,…
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1 in 6 People Worldwide Affected by Infertility
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility throughout their lives, according to a new report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO). Approximately 17.5% of the adult population – about 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, highlighting the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need.…
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Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect to practically everything and everyone in our world. Americans check their phones an average of 344 times a day — once every four minutes — according to a 2022 survey by Review.org. But when was the last time you updated your phone? If it’s been…
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How Technology Will Transform Shopping
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed, and good deals, according to new research from Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents cited stocked shelves (64%), quick and easy checkouts (63%), and discounts or promotions (63%) as the top three contributors to positive shopping experiences.…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Everyone knows that May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, is a day for tacos, margaritas, fun, and celebration. But do you know exactly what happened on this day of seemingly endless festivities and celebrations?History of Cinco De MayoLet’s start by clarifying the biggest misconception about the date: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence…
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WHO Declares End of Global Covid-19 Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday (5) that it is ending the global emergency for Covid-19, declared more than three years ago when the pandemic began, which killed millions of people worldwide and changed daily life in ways previously unimaginable and, in some cases, permanently. In practical terms, the decision changes little: many…