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just now (952+ words) People walking along the square are reflected in a puddle in Helsinki, Finland, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight " plus months of frigid temperatures " people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early as October and last into April for some. The winter solstice will occur Dec. 21, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While sunlight increases daily after that, winter won't be over for a while yet. Dr. Timo Partonen, a research professor at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, said the dark winter affects our circadian rhythm. With limited daylight, our internal body clocks cannot…...

just now (952+ words) People walking along the square are reflected in a puddle in Helsinki, Finland, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight " plus months of frigid temperatures " people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early as October and last into April for some. The winter solstice will occur Dec. 21, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While sunlight increases daily after that, winter won't be over for a while yet. Dr. Timo Partonen, a research professor at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, said the dark winter affects our circadian rhythm. With limited daylight, our internal body clocks cannot…...

just now (952+ words) People walking along the square are reflected in a puddle in Helsinki, Finland, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight " plus months of frigid temperatures " people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early as October and last into April for some. The winter solstice will occur Dec. 21, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While sunlight increases daily after that, winter won't be over for a while yet. Dr. Timo Partonen, a research professor at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, said the dark winter affects our circadian rhythm. With limited daylight, our internal body clocks cannot…...

1+ min ago (410+ words) There's a certain logic in thinking that the air in a hospital is filthy, teeming with viruses, bacteria, and whatnot. The same goes for the airplanes. You're hermetically sealed in a tube with dozens of other strangers, all breathing in the same recycled air. There's bound to be some nastiness floating in the breathable molecules" right? That isn't so, according to a new study published in the journal Microbiome. Northwestern University Environmental microbiologist Erica Hartmann and her team collected facemasks worn by travelers and healthcare workers. They also snagged a few that were unworn for comparison, to give scientists a better idea of what gross stuff, and how much of it, makes its way to our faces. "We realized that we could use face masks as a cheap, easy air-sampling device for personal exposures and general exposures," said Hartmann in…...

2+ min ago (226+ words) He has shied away from posting on social media since he was let go from the CBS series in October when his co-star Leah Lewis, 28, accused him of sexual assault. At the time, the network confirmed to Page Six that the "Pitch Perfect" star "departed the series" but didn't include further details. According to Deadline, CBS conducted an internal investigation before he was let go. David portrays Billy Martinez in the series, and his character will be written off the show when the cast returns to complete the second half of Season 2. The first half of the season was released on Oct. 12 and ran for seven episodes until Dec. 4. Insiders told the outlet that the alleged misconduct between David and Lewis, who portrays Sarah Franklin, occurred on Paramount premises on Sept. 26. Shortly after the news made headlines, Lewis told her…...

3+ min ago (264+ words) Published Dec 7, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. ET A man detained at the Rikers Island jail complex died early Sunday after being taken to the hospital, New York City Department of Correction officials said. According to the DOC, at 2 a.m., a guard found the man looking "unwell" in his cell at the Otis Bantum Correctional Center. Medical staff and EMS workers provided aid to the unnamed man, before he was transported to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital, DOC officials said. There, he was pronounced deceased at 3:15 a.m, according to the DOC. "The Department is mourning the tragic death of an individual in our custody. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family," NYC Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie. "The safety of everyone in our care is always our foremost concern, and we will fully investigate this tragedy." Officials said the department notified a number of…...

3+ min ago (498+ words) Sen. Tom Cotton let his imagination run wild as he offered a series of justifications for Pete Hegseth's deadly strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat near Trinidad. Cotton backed the defense secretary's second strike on the two remaining survivors of the initial Sept. 2 attack, insisting they were "valid targets" because they were "not incapacitated." "They were sitting on that boat. They were clearly moving around on it," Cotton said on Meet the Press Sunday, "Maybe they were signaling to other drug cartels. At one point the guy takes off his t-shirt, maybe he was trying to get a sun tan," he said of the actions of two initial survivors, who were then hit by a second missile. The Arkansas senator disputed guidance in the Department of Defense's Law of War Manual, which suggested that the second strike could be…...

3+ min ago (515+ words) Crypto market sentiment continues to strengthen as several major altcoins begin flashing clear bullish signals across technical charts. Solana, XRP, and BNB are all showing renewed momentum as investors return aggressively to key support levels and liquidity flows widen across the market." Yet even as these large-cap assets prepare for their next rally, analysts consistently highlight Ozak AI as the project with the steepest long-term growth curve. With its early-stage valuation, AI-native infrastructure, and rapidly accelerating Ozak AI Presale, the project is increasingly being positioned as a top contender for the biggest ROI of the 202526 cycle. Solana (SOL), trading around $141, continues to hold one of the strongest technical formations amongst massive-cap belongings. Support zones at $136, $129, and $122 stay well-defended, indicating consistent accumulation from both retail investors and institutional members." XRP, currently priced near $2, is showing renewed strength across higher timeframes. Support…...

4+ min ago (86+ words) [Israeli President Isaac Herzog (R) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) at the President]Notably, Germany opposed various sanctions proposals in the EU. It is one of the few countries Israel can count on to at least abstain from one-sided UN General Assembly resolutions. Merz visit highlights new strategic, and strained, Germany-Israel bond - analysis Notably, Germany opposed various sanctions proposals in the EU. It is one of the few countries Israel can count on to at least abstain from one-sided UN General Assembly resolutions....

4+ min ago (607+ words) Ken is a news writer for PCGamesN. He wants to play everything that comes out, but keeps finding himself back on old favorites. As such, you'll find him covering the latest updates for FFXIV and Terraria, and diving deep into some of today's biggest games such as Path of Exile 2 and Hollow Knight Silksong. He especially loves RPGs, soulslikes, and roguelikes, and just won't stop talking about the Monster Hunter and Like a Dragon games. A masters graduate in mathematics, you'll also find Ken playing the piano, cello, and guitar in his spare time. Team Fortress 2 stands alongside Half-Life and Portal as one of the foundational pillars of Steam itself. But perhaps it could have looked rather different. Formerly known as Team Fortress 2 Classic, a mod built by community team Eminoma is attempting to capture Valve's iconic FPS game based…...