Psychiatrist Anna Lembke shares why Korea resonated with her book 'Dopamine Nation'

The gremlins were cute. That is what Anna Lembke said when asked about why her most famous book "Dopamine Nation" landed so hard in Korea. In her book, the “gremlins” are tiny creatures that symbolize the brain’s natural pushback against pleasure...

Grace Chinga’s children drop tribute

Fallen gospel music songbird Grace Chinga’s three children have released a tribute, almost a decade after their mother’s death. Born on June 28 1978, Chinga died on March 16 2016, leaving three children, namely Israel Chinga-Moffat, Miracle...

History Book: A pandemic reconsidered

Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. NICK EICHER, HOST: Today is Monday, October 20th. Good morning! This is The World and Everything in It...

October Beige Book Includes Signs Of Higher Price Pressures In 2026

I have taken a greater interest in the Beige Book because the Federal Reserve has demonstrated a growing acceptance of elevated inflation. The various Fed speeches in the past month or so indicate a willingness to accept (or ignore) sticky...

Father’s service inspires Iowa filmmaker’s Vietnam era documentary

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — An Iowa filmmaker has created a full-length feature documentary about Iowa veterans who served during the Vietnam War era, driven by a personal connection to preserve stories that risk being forgotten. Jeremy Glazier,...

Book vending machines at two railway stations in city pique curiosity

The book vending machine, which is the initiative of a 26-year-old literature graduate, at the MGR Central station. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Two newly-installed vending machines — one on platform 6 of the Central railway station, and...

India Women's World Cup 2025 Semifinal Qualification Scenario Explained: How can IND-W qualify for semi-finals after loss to ENG-W at Indore

India Women ICC World Cup 2025 Semifinal Qualification Scenario Explained: India lost their third successive match at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday, losing by four runs to England at Indore. The hosts looked in prime position to...

Informer: BECHS flashlight tours, book club set

Evening tours of an 1871 mansion and a history book club focused on the Vietnam War are two activities being offered by Blue Earth County Historical Society. Spine-tingling sights are slated several evenings throughout Halloween season at the...

China, Pakistan urged to deepen cooperation for shared modernization, global governance

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Editor-in-Chief of China International Communications Group (CICG), Gao Anming, on Sunday emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between China and Pakistan to accelerate the building of a community...

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Qualification Scenario: Here's How India Can Qualify For The Semifinals

England, on Sunday (October 19), beat India by 4 runs in a thrilling game to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025. They became the third team, Australia and South Africa, to book their spot in the next round of the...

ASX jumps as China’s economy beats market expectations

Australia’s sharemarket bounced in afternoon trading after better-than-expected results from the Chinese economy lifted investor sentiment. The benchmark ASX 200 index closed up 36.6 points, or 0.41 per cent, to settle at 9031.9 points after...

Weekly Writeup: Casino, Japanese cuisine and family time this week

In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a special Japanese-themed dinner, the kickoff to Sycamore’s Pumpkin Fest, a casino night and more. NIU JAZZ FACULTY RECITAL Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Location: Music Building,...

‘They’ll Keep Paying’: Trump Renews Threat Of 'Massive Tariffs' Over India’s Russian Oil Imports

Last Updated:October 20, 2025, 07:26 IST Trump's latest remarks come after his statement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, where Trump said Modi had assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia US President Donald Trump | Image: FileUS...

‘It started with me, so I take the blame’: Smriti Mandhana after India’s 4-run loss to England

India opener Smriti Mandhana took responsibility for the shot selection of her dismissal, which ultimately caused a late collapse that saw India lose a thrilling ICC Women's World Cup match to England by four runs in Indore on Sunday. Chasing 289,...

'My Shot Selection Should...': Smriti Mandhana Takes Responsibility For India's Loss To England At ICC Women's World Cup 2025

India’s Women’s World Cup campaign suffered another setback on Sunday as they went down to England by four runs in Indore. Despite being in a commanding position during the chase, a late batting collapse cost India the game and left them in a...

IGNITE 2025 lights up ASEAN’s innovation scene

Previously recognized for bridging startups and investors across Asia, IGNITE has once again taken center stage, this time, for its transformative 2025 edition that brought together the brightest minds in innovation under one roof. Held on Oct....

Untangling The Net To Support Pacific Educational Achievement

Press Release – NZCER Dr Taleni explores the critical role of leaderstautai, or master navigatorsin steering Pacific learners, their families, and communities toward success and wellbeing in his book, Tautai: The Master Navigator. Tautai: The...

Cruise order book: New ships and an innovative first

By Michele Witthaus | 20 October 2025 One of the newbuilds set to transform the cruise industry in 2025 is Royal Caribbean International’s second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, which entered service in August. Built at Finland’s Meyer Turku...

A new book uses anecdotes to chart the historical rise of Doordarshan as a force in Indian TV news

The transition from black-and-white to colour on Doordarshan marked a pivotal moment in Indian broadcasting, coinciding with the channel’s shift to national telecasts. While early telecasts were primarily local and in black-and-white, the move to...

‘INS Vikrant Gave Pakistan Sleepless Nights’: PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Navy

Last Updated:October 20, 2025, 16:42 IST During his address to naval personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier, PM Modi praised the Indian Navy’s legacy of strength and vigilance PM Modi said the night he spent aboard the warship was an...