Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used — 90% said they watched videos on the […]
Black denomination upholds stance against same-sex marriage. A gay pastor in its ranks seeks change
When the African Methodist Episcopal Church, arguably the world’s largest independent Black Protestant denomination, held its quadrennial General Conference in Ohio in August, among the agenda items was an issue that the Rev. Jennifer S. Leath had labored over for two decades: same-sex marriage. Leath, 43, self-identifies as “quare” — terminology designed to capture both […]
Winter Wellness: 5 Tips to Better Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder
While December is typically seen as a festive season full of holiday cheer, the shorter days and lack of sunlight can leave a lot of people feeling sad. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts about 5% of the U.S. adult population each year. SAD, or “winter depression” as it is sometimes referred to “is a type […]
18 Signs You Have High EQ (Emotional Intelligence)
Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), is one of the strongest predictors of success compared to other workplace skills. In fact, it accounts for 58 percent of success in all types of jobs. So it’s no surprise that high-EQ individuals tend to have healthier relationships, perform better in team settings and are more […]
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
NEW YORK (AP) — Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the Heisman Trophy. Now he’s got a leg up on his celebrity coach at Colorado. The two-way star won college football’s most prestigious award Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all […]
