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How play boosts your creativity and resilience | Katina Bajaj

165,164 plays | Katina Bajaj | Play@TED • May 2026 When was the last time you just ... played? Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj thinks adults are in a "play deprivation crisis," where we've replaced our fun-loving human nature with optimization and efficiency. She makes the case that play isn't a reward for productivity but

PAHO expands health response as Venezuela faces mounting health risks after devastating earthquakes

Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 30 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expanding its support to Venezuela's Ministry of Health following the two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, deploying technical experts, coordinating international Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), assessing damaged health facilities, and mobilizing emergency medical supplies to support

Multi-Billion-Dollar Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Earns Global Awards and Recognitions Across Business, Sport, and Content Categories

West Palm Beach, FL, June 30, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), continues to gain global momentum in 2026, earning a series of high-profile honors and recognitions that reflect the brand's expanding footprint, deepening consumer trust, and growing influence in sports-driven content

The Holiday Misinformation Survival Guide

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Last-minute holiday gift guide: Over 30 editor-approved gadgets for everyone on your list

Science & Nature Is someone on your list hard to shop for? We've got a ton of great options for just about anyone. And...

Cook This: 3 holiday recipes from Let’s Party, including a comforting, crowd-pleasing lasagna

Recipes Dan Pelosi is a firm believer that throwing a party doesn't have to be hardPublished Dec 05, 2025Last updated 2 weeks ago8 minute read...

Joiner wins holiday pay tribunal despite not being an employee

A joiner has won a claim for holiday pay and deducted wages after an employment tribunal ruled he worked at a small contractor ─ even though he was not an employee.  Rivergate Developments Ltd, a family-run specialist contractor, was ordered to pay £665 in unlawfully deducted payments and £399 in missing holiday pay. The decision

5 ways Parents Can Beat Holiday Stress

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding roles in life, yet it often comes with a heavy load of responsibilities. Juggling work, household chores, school runs, and quality time with children can leave you feeling worn out and overwhelmed.  The good news is that managing stress doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple, everyday

Holiday Inn – The Niu Flux: A sustainable hotel opening in Passau

Holiday Inn – The Niu Flux, a new hotel in Passau, Germany, marks the first opening under the partnership between Novum Hospitality and IHG Hotels & Resorts. This upper-midscale hotel combines sustainability, contemporary design, and amenities, providing a welcoming environment for both business and leisure travelers. Sustainable c onstruction and e nergy e fficiency The

Overcoming the Holiday Labor Shortage in Retail: Strategies for Success

Key Takeaways Increasing Labor Shortage: Retailers, especially small businesses, face a significant labor shortage this holiday season, impacting sales and customer satisfaction. Creative Hiring Strategies: To attract seasonal workers, retailers are offering incentives like signing bonuses, flexible schedules, and emphasizing positive work cultures. Economic and Social Factors: Declining workforce participation and evolving employee expectations for

Holiday fair turns tragic as several children killed in stampede in Nigeria, state governor says

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a holiday funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said. The incident happened at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, near the economic hub of Lagos. Security forces attended the scene and arrested the event organizers, state governor Seyi Makinde said

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How play boosts your creativity and resilience | Katina Bajaj

165,164 plays | Katina Bajaj | Play@TED • May 2026 When was the last time you just ... played? Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj thinks adults are in a "play deprivation crisis," where we've replaced our fun-loving human nature with optimization and efficiency. She makes the case that play isn't a reward for productivity but

PAHO expands health response as Venezuela faces mounting health risks after devastating earthquakes

Caracas, Venezuela/Washington, D.C., 30 June 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is expanding its support to Venezuela's Ministry of Health following the two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June, deploying technical experts, coordinating international Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), assessing damaged health facilities, and mobilizing emergency medical supplies to support

Multi-Billion-Dollar Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Earns Global Awards and Recognitions Across Business, Sport, and Content Categories

West Palm Beach, FL, June 30, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), continues to gain global momentum in 2026, earning a series of high-profile honors and recognitions that reflect the brand's expanding footprint, deepening consumer trust, and growing influence in sports-driven content

Supreme Court upholds state transgender athlete bans in girls’ and women’s sports

Updated on: June 30, 2026 / 7:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams, a decision that delivers the latest setback for transgender rights. In two of the most closely watched

US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

Delivering another major blow to LGBTQ rights, the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The court, largely divided 6-3, ruled against two transgender students, Becky Pepper-Jackson and Lindsay Hecox, who had challenged restrictive laws in West Virginia and Idaho, respectively. The