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Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Sciencedaily.com 

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address this considerable public health problem facing the nation.

The Most Read Vanity Fair Stories of 2024

VanityFair.com 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s darkest secrets, Truman Capote and his swans, Karen Read, and more of the stories that most captivated readers this year.

Travelers weigh in on weight-based airfares for eco-friendly skies

Sciencedaily.com 

The holidays are in full swing and people are shopping, wrapping and packing to visit loved ones. Along with the extra fees for checked baggage and seat upgrades, some airlines are also considering weight-based pricing. A recent study looked at how people felt about weighing their baggage and themselves to help reduce emissions and found while over half of travelers are not keen about hopping on the scale, some would be open to the idea -- especially if it aligns with their own interests in the environment.

Champions Chess Tour Finals 2024 - Games and Results

The Week in Chess 

The Champions Chess Tour Finals take place Dec 17, 2024 – Dec 21, 2024 in Oslo, Norway over the board rather than via a server. 8 players compete: Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Wesley So, Denis Lazavik, Vincent Keymer and Levon Aronian. The event starts with a Round Robin mini-match stage, these are two games matches with an Armageddon (times decided by bidding), if tied. There is then a final chance Survival Stage for players placed 3rd-6th in the Round Robin... Читать дальше...

Patrick Lawrence: The Center the Centrists Can’t Hold

Consortiumnews.com 

What is unfolding now in France and Germany is happening one or another way across the Western powers that form the walls of the neoliberal fortress. By Patrick Lawrence in London ScheerPost  “Turning and turning in the widening gyre The…

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The Planetary Society Commends Congressional Leaders for Space Advocacy

The Planetary Society 

The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space interest organization, commends the work of the Planetary Science Caucus in leading a bipartisan letter supporting a higher topline and addressing the challenges facing NASA as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget negotiations

Mexican Peso and Stock Market Face Headwinds Amid Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data

«The Rio Times» 

The Mexican peso and stock market experienced a downturn on Tuesday, reflecting broader economic uncertainties. The peso weakened against the US dollar as the Federal Reserve began its two-day meeting. Meanwhile, unexpected retail sales data added to the market’s cautious sentiment. Currency markets saw the peso depreciate by 0.26%, with the exchange rate reaching 20.1780 […]

NFL: Aaron Rodgers’ resurgence shows he might have plenty left

Sports.inquirer.net 

Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock the past few weeks — and reignited talk about whether the New York Jets quarterback has another quality season left in him. Or maybe even more. The 41-year-old Rodgers scrambled like a youngster and tossed the ball around the field to Davante Adams as if it were the old

NIA to overhaul exams with multi-session formats, digital authentication, and district-wide test centres

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A high-level committee has recommended a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency's exam process. Proposed changes include computer-based multi-session exams for tests with over 200,000 candidates, test centers in every district, and DigiYatra-like authentication. A multi-stage NEET-UG format and oversight of coaching centers are also suggested. The upcoming NEET-UG structure is expected to be announced this month.

Teens with a reduced response to rewards are more susceptible to depression

Sciencedaily.com 

Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing depressive or anxiety symptoms, as well as age or sex, which are already strong risk factors for depression. The study is a step toward using brain science to understand and assess mental health risks.