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I have wide feet and I finally found a popular running shoe that actually fits—and it’s reduced on Amazon right now

I have wide feet and I finally found a popular running shoe that actually fits—and it’s reduced on Amazon right now

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Not only am I runner, I spend a lot of time writing about shoes and other athletic gear, but I have a secret. My wide feet rarely fit the most popular shoes. I have been wearing Altra running shoes for six years and they have been my go-to brand because you can rely on an Altra shoe to have a wide toebox. Altra has great options for both trail and road running, but I haven’t found them to be the most stylish and really wanted to fit comfortably into one of the pairs my running friends were talking about. Then, I got lucky. Last fall I was asked to help with product testing and when I saw the Brooks Ghost 15 on the list I quickly put my name next to it in the spreadsheet to claim it. I figured since I wouldn’t be spending my own money on it it would be worth trying even if it didn’t end up being a good fit. But they fit perfectly and they became my favorite. I …

Apple Consolidating Vision Pro Demo Areas in Stores Amid Rumors of Slowing Sales and Reduced Production

Apple Consolidating Vision Pro Demo Areas in Stores Amid Rumors of Slowing Sales and Reduced Production

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Apple is planning to consolidate the retail space dedicated to the Apple Vision Pro headset in some of its store locations, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said today. Most stores have two tables dedicated to the ‌Apple Vision Pro‌, one for display units and one for customer demos. Apple is planning to move both the demo and display sections to a single table, using the extra space to display the new M4 Mac models. Gurman says that Apple is piloting this new store arrangement, and that the change will only be coming to some locations at this time. Apple’s plan to dedicate less retail space to the Vision Pro comes just two weeks after The Information said that Apple had reduced Vision Pro production and could stop making the device entirely by the end of 2024. Some factories cut production of Vision Pro components as early as May based on poor sales forecasts. Estimates suggest that Apple will sell fewer than 500,000 Vision Pro headsets this year, even as the rollout of the device expands to additional …

Indirect exposure to gun violence linked to reduced quality of life in four different domains

Indirect exposure to gun violence linked to reduced quality of life in four different domains

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A recent study published in the Journal of Urban Health reveals that even indirect exposure to gun violence—such as witnessing or hearing about shootings—is associated with a diminished quality of life for individuals living near these incidents. The study suggests that exposure to gun violence impacts people’s physical, psychological, social, and environmental well-being, even if they themselves are not directly injured. This sheds light on the far-reaching impacts of gun violence on communities, suggesting that its effects extend well beyond traditional victim counts. Every year, tens of thousands of Americans are affected by gun-related incidents, which include not only homicides and injuries but also non-lethal threats and witnessing shootings. While those directly injured by gun violence face physical and psychological challenges, many others who are indirectly exposed—such as those witnessing a shooting or knowing a victim—also experience substantial distress. Researchers from the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University conducted their study to explore these less visible effects of gun violence. They recognized that while there is extensive data on the physical and …

Richard Gadd Reveals Episode That Reduced Baby Reindeer Crew To Tears

Richard Gadd Reveals Episode That Reduced Baby Reindeer Crew To Tears

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While there are many powerful moments in Baby Reindeer, one episode in particular was especially challenging for the cast and crew to get through. The hugely popular new Netflix series depicts creator Richard Gadd’s real-life experiences of being stalked, as well as other traumas from his past. In episode four of the series, the show jumps back in time to reveal that Donny was groomed and sexually assaulted by an older male writer in the comedy industry, which is also based on an incident from Richard’s personal history. Speaking at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles for a Netflix screening on Tuesday, Richard revealed that filming this episode took a toll on his whole crew. “We did close the set, but I was looking over and you’d see the props guys wiping tears from their eyes as they would be putting the props back how they should be,” he recalled (via The Independent). “The show was based in such a trauma that everyone on set felt at times it was a huge, weighty thing. …

Air travel emissions must be reduced, researchers say

Air travel emissions must be reduced, researchers say

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New research has uncovered that carbon emissions associated with professional conferences make up a sizable fraction of the air travel emissions produced by researchers in academia. Andrea Gokus, a McDonnell Center postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, is advocating for a reduction of air travel emissions. In a paper published in PNAS Nexus, Gokus and collaborators estimated the CO2-equivalent emissions from conference travel to all 362 open meetings in astronomy in 2019. The total is an estimated 42,500 tonnes or about 1 tonne per participant per meeting. Overall, aviation accounts for around 2.5% of global carbon emissions, and its contribution to climate change is even higher. How can academics reduce their air travel emissions? “Networking and discussing new scientific developments at meetings is important for advancing the field, but adjustments can be made to reduce their hefty carbon cost,” Gokus said. Virtual meetings can almost completely eliminate air travel emissions. However, virtual offerings are often not regarded as efficient networking opportunities. According to Gokus, …

Scientists observe reduced emotional distress in children living near greenery

Scientists observe reduced emotional distress in children living near greenery

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Recent research published in the JAMA Network Open reveals a connection between exposure to green spaces and the mental health of young children. Children who lived in areas rich in natural environments, such as forests and parks, from birth showed fewer emotional issues between the ages of 2 and 5. This finding adds a vital piece to the puzzle of childhood development, suggesting that natural surroundings may play a crucial role in fostering mental well-being in early life. Previous studies have consistently highlighted the importance of nature for mental health across various age groups. However, there is limited research specifically focusing on the influence of natural environments on the mental health of very young children. The National Institutes of Health’s Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes program funded this study to fill this research gap. Researchers aimed to understand how living in green spaces from birth influences emotional issues such as anxiety and depression during the formative years of a child’s life. The study analyzed parental reports on their children’s behavior, gathered from a large …

Spontaneous self-affirmation is related to reduced boredom proneness via heightened meaning in life

Spontaneous self-affirmation is related to reduced boredom proneness via heightened meaning in life

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In a recent study published in the journal Motivation and Emotion, researchers investigated how spontaneous self-affirmation is related to life’s perceived meaning and susceptibility to boredom. Their findings suggest that individuals who frequently engage in self-affirmation — recognizing and reinforcing their own positive attributes and values — are likely to find more meaning in life and are less prone to boredom. The study sheds light on the potential of personal affirmation habits as a psychological tool to enhance well-being. “Self-affirmation is the process of maintaining a positive self-image in response to self-threatening information. Most of the research on self-affirmation has focused on experimental manipulations,” said study author Muireann K. O’Dea, a PhD student at the University of Limerick. “However, some individuals may also have a tendency to self-affirm in response to threatening information (spontaneous self-affirmation). Chronic experiences of boredom (which we refer to as boredom proneness in the article) are associated with a range of mental health and behavioral issues. We proposed that spontaneous self-affirmation, as an adaptive psychological tendency against self-threatening information, predicts lower …

Judge Who Handed Down 4 Million Trump Penalty Set To Rule On Validity Of Reduced Bond

Judge Who Handed Down $454 Million Trump Penalty Set To Rule On Validity Of Reduced Bond

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Authored by Catherine Yang via The Epoch Times, After weeks of trying to secure a bond and arguing to an appeals court that a $454 million bond was “impossible,” former President Donald Trump secured a $175 million bond to stay judgment only to now have to make the case all over again why this should satisfy the New York Attorney General and stop her from seizing his properties. On April 22, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron, the trial court judge who set the $454 million judgment, will hear the attorney general’s challenge to the sufficiency of President Trump’s bond. The $175 million figure had been set by the appellate division of the New York Supreme Court, and President Trump has frequently criticized Justice Engoron for “ignoring” appeals court orders, such as when he allowed evidence past the statute of limitations set by the appellate division during the trial. Who’s Backing the Bond? The attorney general has sought to cast doubt on the stability of LA-based Knight Specialty Insurance Company (KSIC), calling it a …

I tried this seven-minute yoga routine and it immediately reduced tension in my hips and shoulders

I tried this seven-minute yoga routine and it immediately reduced tension in my hips and shoulders

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There are a few areas of my body, such as my shoulder, lower back, and hips, which are stiff and achy almost all of the time, especially during the working day when I spend a lot of time sitting down. Francine Cipollone, better known online as Yoga With Bird, recently shared a yoga routine that piqued my interest because it only takes seven minutes, but promises to immediately relieve muscle tension. I find it hard to make the time to stretch properly, but seven minutes of yoga feels very doable, so I decided to give it a go during my lunch break.  Plus, the routine is completely equipment-free, so it’s easy to do at home with a yoga mat or a towel. Watch Yoga With Bird’s seven-minute yoga routine One of the many benefits of yoga is that it can help with your mobility and flexibility, and that’s certainly what I found with this routine.  The routine starts with a ‘happy baby’ pose, which felt great in my hips, opening up the joint and taking …