Hugimals World: Former Journalist Launches Successful Anxiety-Relieving Toy Brand
Former journalist Marina Khidekel launched Hugimals World, a brand of weighted stuffed animals designed to relieve anxiety, in 2022; the company has achieved $1.4 million in first-year sales and expanded internationally, with products sold through various retail channels, including Amazon, The MoMA ...
Hugimals World: Former Journalist Launches Successful Anxiety-Relieving Toy Brand
Former journalist Marina Khidekel launched Hugimals World, a brand of weighted stuffed animals designed to relieve anxiety, in 2022; the company has achieved $1.4 million in first-year sales and expanded internationally, with products sold through various retail channels, including Amazon, The MoMA ...
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12% Bias Score
College Mental Health: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in 2025
Colleges face mental health challenges in 2025, yet opportunities abound due to the post-pandemic generation's needs, societal recognition of the benefits of college mental health services, exemptions from some DEI bans, and increased investments from university administrators.
College Mental Health: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in 2025
Colleges face mental health challenges in 2025, yet opportunities abound due to the post-pandemic generation's needs, societal recognition of the benefits of college mental health services, exemptions from some DEI bans, and increased investments from university administrators.
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40% Bias Score
Father Suspected of Killing Four Children in Tver Region
A 37-year-old father in the Tver region of Russia is suspected of murdering his three sons (aged 3, 5, and 7) and his one-year-old daughter after suspecting his wife's infidelity; his brother apprehended him after the act, and he is now hospitalized in critical condition.
Father Suspected of Killing Four Children in Tver Region
A 37-year-old father in the Tver region of Russia is suspected of murdering his three sons (aged 3, 5, and 7) and his one-year-old daughter after suspecting his wife's infidelity; his brother apprehended him after the act, and he is now hospitalized in critical condition.
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44% Bias Score
7,000 Daily Steps Linked to Lower Depression Risk
A study of 96,173 adults found that 7,000 or more daily steps are associated with a lower risk of depression, while 5,000 steps correlated with reduced depressive symptoms, suggesting that increasing physical activity may be a preventative measure.
7,000 Daily Steps Linked to Lower Depression Risk
A study of 96,173 adults found that 7,000 or more daily steps are associated with a lower risk of depression, while 5,000 steps correlated with reduced depressive symptoms, suggesting that increasing physical activity may be a preventative measure.
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44% Bias Score
German Mother Arrested for Murder of Two Children
A 39-year-old German mother was arrested for the murder of her six and seven-year-old children in their home on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day; a concerned acquaintance discovered the scene and called emergency services.
German Mother Arrested for Murder of Two Children
A 39-year-old German mother was arrested for the murder of her six and seven-year-old children in their home on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day; a concerned acquaintance discovered the scene and called emergency services.
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28% Bias Score
Study Debunks Myth of Higher Suicide Rates During Holidays
A 25-year University of Pennsylvania study using data from the National Vital Statistics System reveals that US suicide rates are lowest in December, contrary to popular belief; daily suicides averaged 123 in December 2023 versus a yearly average of 135.
Study Debunks Myth of Higher Suicide Rates During Holidays
A 25-year University of Pennsylvania study using data from the National Vital Statistics System reveals that US suicide rates are lowest in December, contrary to popular belief; daily suicides averaged 123 in December 2023 versus a yearly average of 135.
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32% Bias Score
Mass Job Losses Exacerbate Mental Health Crisis in Ruhr Area
Thousands of job losses in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, especially in the Ruhr area, threaten to overwhelm an already strained mental healthcare system, with long wait times and insufficient resources exacerbating the impact on those losing their jobs and their families.
Mass Job Losses Exacerbate Mental Health Crisis in Ruhr Area
Thousands of job losses in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, especially in the Ruhr area, threaten to overwhelm an already strained mental healthcare system, with long wait times and insufficient resources exacerbating the impact on those losing their jobs and their families.
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36% Bias Score
15-Year-Old Kills Guardian in Zheleznogorsk After Years of Family Abuse
In Zheleznogorsk, Russia, a 15-year-old boy, Victor, murdered his 54-year-old guardian, Lilya Terekhina, on October 2nd, 2024, due to her alleged abuse of his 86-year-old grandmother. The boy had lived with Lilya since age four and had special needs.
15-Year-Old Kills Guardian in Zheleznogorsk After Years of Family Abuse
In Zheleznogorsk, Russia, a 15-year-old boy, Victor, murdered his 54-year-old guardian, Lilya Terekhina, on October 2nd, 2024, due to her alleged abuse of his 86-year-old grandmother. The boy had lived with Lilya since age four and had special needs.
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52% Bias Score
Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day
A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.
Global Study Links Higher Suicide Risk to Mondays and New Year's Day
A global study of over 1.7 million suicides (1971-2019) found higher suicide risks on Mondays and New Year's Day in most countries, particularly for men, possibly due to the 'broken-promise effect'; regional variations existed, highlighting the need for localized suicide prevention strategies.
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28% Bias Score
Most Americans to Quietly Ring in 2025 at Home
A new poll reveals that most U.S. adults (60%+) will celebrate New Year's Eve at home in 2025, with many planning to make resolutions focused on health and finances; younger people are more inclined to go out but often find events expensive.
Most Americans to Quietly Ring in 2025 at Home
A new poll reveals that most U.S. adults (60%+) will celebrate New Year's Eve at home in 2025, with many planning to make resolutions focused on health and finances; younger people are more inclined to go out but often find events expensive.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Gambling Addiction Cases Overwhelms NHS in England
NHS England reports a near doubling of gambling addiction clinics in the last year due to a surge in demand, with referrals almost tripling to over 2,200 in 2023/24, fueled by intense advertising around Boxing Day sporting events.
Surge in Gambling Addiction Cases Overwhelms NHS in England
NHS England reports a near doubling of gambling addiction clinics in the last year due to a surge in demand, with referrals almost tripling to over 2,200 in 2023/24, fueled by intense advertising around Boxing Day sporting events.
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56% Bias Score
Brain Rot" Named Oxford Word of the Year, Reflecting Concerns Over Online Content's Impact
Brain rot," Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, describes mental deterioration from excessive trivial online content; studies link it to reduced grey matter, shorter attention spans, and impaired cognitive function, showing a 230% increase in usage from 2023 to 2024.
Brain Rot" Named Oxford Word of the Year, Reflecting Concerns Over Online Content's Impact
Brain rot," Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, describes mental deterioration from excessive trivial online content; studies link it to reduced grey matter, shorter attention spans, and impaired cognitive function, showing a 230% increase in usage from 2023 to 2024.
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48% Bias Score