insert_link Lifestyle Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology DimaBerlin/Shutterstock By Sharon Coen, University of Salford The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption. It’s not easy to stay informed these days. We have more access to information than ever, but not all of it is good quality. […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 25
insert_link Sport Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men's national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results. Dorival, whose appointment to the job was first announced Sunday by his former club, will be formally presented at CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, the confederation said in a statement. […] todayJanuary 11, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you Disinformation campaigns use emotional and rhetorical tricks to try to get you to share propaganda and falsehoods. hobo_018/E+ via Getty Images H. Colleen Sinclair, Louisiana State University Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know it or not. Disinformation is deliberately generated misleading content disseminated for selfish or malicious purposes. Unlike misinformation, which may be shared unwittingly or with good intentions, disinformation aims to foment distrust, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 25
insert_link Sport NFL Seahawks dump Carroll as coach, keep him as advisor Pete Carroll was dumped as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons on Wednesday, three days after they missed the NFL playoffs for the second time in three seasons. The 72-year-old American, who coached the Seahawks to their only Super Bowl title 11 years ago, was moved into an advisory role with the club by owner Jody Allen. "After thoughtful meetings and careful consideration for the best […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Reigning champion Siao Him Fa leads at Euros after short program France's Adam Siao Him Fa made a strong start to his title defence at the European figure skating championships on Wednesday, opening up a lead in the short program. The 22-year-old was awarded 94.13 points for his routine, 2.96 points more than second-placed Lukas Britschgi of Switzerland. Estonia's Aleksandr Selevko surprisingly sits in third place heading into Friday's free skate on 90.05 points. Siao Him Fa was not perfect, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 6
insert_link World Tokyo overrules Okinawa to begin US army base works Japan’s government is beginning construction on a new US military base in the country’s Okinawa islands, overriding the objections of local officials. Tokyo approved landfill works to relocate the Futenma airbase to the Henoko region by proxy after Okinawa’s government refused to green-light the project, saying it will destroy local ecosystems and attract war. todayJanuary 11, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa SA President Urges Journalists to Uphold Balance and Unbiased Reporting at Peter Magubane’s Funeral President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on journalists to maintain a commitment to producing balanced and unbiased representations of the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of renowned photographer Peter Magubane in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa emphasised that the South Africa captured by Magubane’s lens is different from the South Africa of today. He highlights the crucial role played by journalists, stating that through their work, including that of Magubane, the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Lavreysen helps Dutch to European team sprint crown Track cycling star Harrie Lavreysen led the Netherlands to a fourth straight men's team sprint triumph on the opening day of the 2024 European championships in Apeldoorn on Wednesday. The Dutch have now won six of the last seven European titles in the discipline but were pushed hard in Apeldoorn by France who had to settle for silver, with Poland completing the podium. The Netherlands, also featuring Jeffrey Hoogland and […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 5
insert_link Entertainment Moving On Without Letting Go Widower’s new book shares keys to surviving the journey through grief Everyone experiences grief differently. Some want to move on immediately; others let grief flow through them, following its natural course; still others get stuck — they can't or don't want to move on, because their grief is the last thread of connection they have with their loved one. To let go would make the loss feel even more final and devastating. The comforting message at the core of It All […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 18