Published:Wednesday | December 20, 2023 | 7:26 PMBANG Bizarre
A new study has revealed that tucking into the treat every day for eight weeks was linked to reduced feelings of negativity, depression, and anxiety. The antioxidant flavanols in cocoa beans can prevent cell damage, disrupting hormones and brain...
SEBASTOPOL, CALIFORNIA : Generative artificial intelligence (AI) stretches current copyright law in unforeseen and uncomfortable ways. The US Copyright Office recently issued guidance stating that the output of image-generating AI isn’t...
EDINBURGH/NEW YORK: It has now been over two years since the United States military ended its decades-long war in Afghanistan, and the world’s attention has predictably shifted to the horrific conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. But the mess left...
DEHRADUN: The existence of “women’s issues” reflects the simple fact that we live in a man’s world. Over the course of centuries, research and policies focused on men became the default, whereas initiatives that account for...
PARIS/BOSTON: With their agreement at COP28 to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems,” countries have made genuine progress on tackling climate change. But there is still much to do to mobilise the level of...
WASHINGTON, DC: In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund reported that a rising share of countries – 56 per cent of low-income countries and 25 per cent of emerging markets – are “in or at high levels...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then it is likely the cartoonist's pen, chock full of underlying meaning and different ways of seeing an issue, may be worth so many more. Take a look at this week past's line-up of cartoons as...
Overhauling the primary school mission The recent results of a reading initiative at Denham Town High School in Kingston underscore the urgent need for a short-term overhaul of Jamaica's primary school mission, according to this editorial...
A recent national survey conducted by Market Research Services Limited, led by Don Anderson, reveals that Jamaicans prioritise personal benefits and job creation as key factors influencing their participation in the upcoming local government...
In a heartfelt service, Toshyna Patterson, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, and her 10-month-old daughter, Sarayah Paulwell, were remembered as resilient fighters. Relatives and friends celebrated Toshyna's life, highlighting her determination and...
In a significant step towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of children, the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has expanded its network of child-friendly spaces (CFSs) under the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact (CPC)...
Gregory Park Primary School in St Catherine had chaotic scenes as the police engaged in a gunfire exchange with an alleged gunman on the premises. The unidentified man attempted to evade the police by scaling the school's perimeter wall but was...
Despite the proposed substantial increase in fines for violating protection orders, Opposition Leader Mark Golding expressed disappointment in the Government's failure to conduct a comprehensive review of the Domestic Violence Act. Speaking in...
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck's appeal for swift completion of the Integrity Commission's probe into the alleged illicit enrichment of six parliamentarians is supported by accountability campaigner Jeanette Calder. However, Calder...
In the devastating aftermath of a targeted shooting at a bar in Montpelier, St James, 14-year-old Randino 'Dino' James lost his life, becoming the sole fatality in the attack. Former police detective and legislator, Homer Davis, suggested...
In December 1973, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, accompanied by Captain Mark Phillips, graced Jamaica with her regal presence. The Governor-General, the Most Honourable Florizel Glasspole, warmly escorted the royal couple. During their visit,...
Evelyn O'Callaghan, a 23-year-old advocate for women's advancement, has become the trailblazer in history by being the first woman recommended for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, previously available exclusively to men. Her philosophy...
In a one-sided Walker Cup football final at the Stadium, Trench Town dominated Excelsior, winning 21-1, showcasing the latter's defensive vulnerabilities in the absence of key players Allan Lawrence and Carl McDonald. Despite Trench Town's...
Ambassador Dario de Urra has officially presented his credentials to Senator David Coore, Jamaica's minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade, marking the first Cuban ambassador appointed to Jamaica in eight years. This historic event...
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips arrived in Jamaica, greeted at Norman Manley International Airport by the governor general, mayor of Kingston, and other dignitaries. The Princess, wearing a yellow silk dress, attended a...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:53 AMBANG Bizarre
New findings have revealed that couples who have tied the knot are more likely to have hypertension - a condition that can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke if it is not treated. US researchers discovered that the danger was nine per...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:47 AMBANG Bizarre
Many people seek solace in unhealthy snacks during anxious times, but they actually impede the body's recovery from the impact of tension. Eating food high in fat prior to moments of mental stress reduces oxygen getting to the brain and also...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:40 AMBANG Bizarre
A team from the University of Michigan has conducted a review of the genetic and health information of 276,000 people in the UK and have discovered that having children is associated with a higher chance of living into old age. They discovered that...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:23 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts at West Virginia University have conducted a survey that discovered that over three-quarters of people have accepted an invitation to something they didn't want to go to - because they were worried about the consequences of not...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:17 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study from across 10 European countries found that giving up work has a transformative impact on a person's health as those who had retired were more likely to be in either good or excellent health than those in jobs. Researchers followed...
