Day: June 16, 2022

Op-Ed: Words of Affirmations Work, Studies Show

Op-Ed: Words of Affirmations Work, Studies Show

Repeating words of affirmations have been trending lately all across social media. Words of affirmations are often used to challenge negative, unwanted thoughts that you may have about yourself or your life while promoting self-awareness and self-confidence. But does it really work? Can science and psychology back it up?

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Books You Must Buy

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Books You Must Buy

The day has come once again where your spending urges must be fulfilled because the deals are too good to pass up: Amazon Prime Day. The genius marketing of the Amazon team has already released a number of products set to go on super-sale starting July 12th, with some deals beginning in a few days on June 21st.

New Beyoncé Album “Renaissance” Dropping in July

New Beyoncé Album “Renaissance” Dropping in July

After six long years of anticipation, Beyoncé finally announced the release of her next full-length album, “Renaissance.” Fans have been speculating about the eventual music drop following a hint on the BeyGOOD Foundation’s Twitter account, which is Queen Bey’s nonprofit, and now it has been confirmed in a Columbia Records Instagram post captioned “Beyoncé RENAISSANCE July 29.”

CRF’s 5th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K in Honor of Their Newest Warrior, Jesselyn Silva, This Saturday 6/18

CRF’s 5th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K in Honor of Their Newest Warrior, Jesselyn Silva, This Saturday 6/18

The Cristian Rivera Foundation is excited to honor their newest warrior, Jesselyn Silva, at their 5th Annual Full Steam Ahead 5K this Saturday, June 18, 2022! Champion boxer, published author, and star of a documentary film—Jesselyn “JessZilla” Silva is in the biggest fight of her life after being diagnosed in July of 2021 with DMG (Diffuse Midline Glioma) an aggressive and inoperable pediatric brain tumor, at the age of 15.

Do Americans Overestimate How Health Their Food Choices Are?

Do Americans Overestimate How Health Their Food Choices Are?

A new study aiming to find the disconnect between how healthy Americans think they eat how healthy they actually do, determined that many Americans are do not have an accurate perception of their diets. Jessica Thomson, a research epidemiologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Stoneville, Mississippi and author of the study said, “it appears difficult for adults in the United States to accurately assess the quality of their diets.”

Australia Qualifies For World Cup

Australia Qualifies For World Cup

Australia has secured a spot in the 2022 World Cup. In a qualifying game against Peru, Australia managed to win through a 6-5 penalty shoot-out. This victory ensures Australia a spot in Qatar, joining group D alongside France, Denmark, and Tunisia. The result also means that Australia will be at the World Cup finals for a fifth consecutive occasion, having missed out back in 2002.

Hallmark Channel “Christmas in July” to Feature 3 New Movies

Hallmark Channel “Christmas in July” to Feature 3 New Movies

Father’s Day, which is June 19th this year, is right around the corner. While some people opt for a gift or card to give to their dad, others prefer to enjoy the day together. If your dad enjoys quality time with you and loves movies, a nice relaxing day on the couch may be exactly what he needs on the day that’s all about him. If you’re not looking to re-watch his favorite film for what feels like the millionth time, here are five films that can be found on Netflix, perfect for watching with your dad.

Additional $1 Billion Spent by U.S. on Weapon Package to Aid Ukraine

Additional $1 Billion Spent by U.S. on Weapon Package to Aid Ukraine

President Joe Biden has continued to honor his commitment in helping Ukraine amidst the Russia-Ukraine war, recently shown through his administration’s announcement of an increased $1 billion security package to aid Ukraine on the defensive front.

Researches Use Ancient Teeth to Reveal Origins of Black Death

Researches Use Ancient Teeth to Reveal Origins of Black Death

A team of researchers from Scotland and Germany has used ancient teeth to discover what they believe are the origins of the Black Death, one of the most significant episodes of disease in human history. Despite years of research into the bubonic plague, scientists have been unable to determine where the disease began. However, this new research suggests that it began in what is now Kyrgyzstan in the 1330s. 

Moderna and Pfizer Allow 6 Month Old
Babies To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna and Pfizer Allow 6 Month Old
Babies To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration’s committee of independent vaccine experts voted Wednesday to recommend authorizing both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children up to 6 months or older. Moderna’s vaccine is for children ages 6 months to 5 years, while Pfizer’s is for children ages 6 months to 4 years.

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