The U.S. may be out of the World Cup, but we have something everyone can root for: the World Pup. The canine soccer competition has been streaming weekly on LG Channels since early last month, and the final championship game airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The participating rescue dogs are competing for the World Pup trophy and, more importantly, seeking their forever homes. See some of the pups.
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New Study Links Light Movement to Lower Cancer Death Risk
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Need a gentle reminder to squeeze in some gentle movement? A recent study confirmed what you likely already know to be true: Sitting all day is less than ideal for your health. But it also found that taking little breaks from long stretches of inactivity can go a long way, specifically when it comes to reducing your risk of dying from cancer. Using U.K. Biobank data, researchers studied the outcomes of over 90,000 volunteers who wore activity trackers for a week to provide a baseline of their physical activity and were then followed for about 12 years. The study authors found that simply replacing an hour a day of prolonged sedentary behavior with light physical activity was associated with a 12% lower risk of cancer death, and replacing just five minutes a day with vigorous exercise was associated with a 22% lower risk. “Current health guidelines focus heavily on moderate or vigorous exercise, but our findings show that light movement shouldn’t be ignored,” the researchers wrote. “Moving forward, clinical trials will help us move beyond blanket advice and develop personalized strategies for breaking up sitting time.” In other words, don’t underestimate the impact of a stroll around the block, an exercise snack, or even a dance party for one.
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When an Atlanta Middle School Prioritized Kindness, Discipline Referrals Halved
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At Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Atlanta, teachers begin their lessons by asking students a question that has nothing to do with yesterday’s math homework or reading material. “Every class, every day, our teachers start with connection before content,” Principal Kimberly Sewell told CBS News Atlanta. She added: “For 30 seconds, we ask students something simple, like their favorite pizza topping or what makes them happy.” The casual opening question is part of a broader approach adopted by the school two years ago to bring more positivity and kindness into the classroom. Discipline referrals have since dropped by about 50% and attendance has improved, according to Sewell, who added: “It’s very, very important that [students] know that we see them and that we are so happy that they are coming to school today.” Good news spreads fast, as the middle school was recently among 32 schools nationwide that received a Kindness Designation from the nonprofit Teach Kindness. Get a peek at the initiative in action.
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Adventure Awaits Inside National Geographic’s New Museum of Exploration
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For more than a century, National Geographic has sparked curiosity, awe, and a sense of adventure in generations of readers. If you’ve ever wished you could step through the magazine’s iconic yellow border to get a closer look at the wonders within, your chance is here (literally). The new National Geographic Museum of Exploration has officially opened its doors in Washington, D.C. At around 100,000 square feet, the sustainably built space is a reinvention of the brand’s headquarters and former museum — and nearly six times the original building’s size. Highlights of the immersive experience include a 270-degree panoramic theater, artifacts from decades of scientific exploration, wildlife exhibits, a digital installation of the magazine’s covers dating back to 1888, and a permanent exhibition featuring over 100 years of archival photos. Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the nonprofit National Geographic Society, hopes the museum will inspire people to apply what they learn during their visits to their day-to-day lives — and share that knowledge with others. “Over our history we’ve been supporting these cool, amazing explorers who are out there really changing the world and sharing it with the world in a way that Nat Geo uniquely does,” she told Time. Tiefenthaler continued: “This museum is sort of like the 21st-century platform for that same thing — highlighting the mission work that we’re doing and getting more people inspired to fall in love with the world and support its protection for the long term.” Take a look inside.
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Four states passedbipartisan legislation to streamline and expand wildlife crossing infrastructure (read more)
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The Euclid space telescope spotted 31 of the brightest objects in the cosmos — see the quasar collage (read more)
Researchers invented a new type of pixel that could enable screens to take pictures (read more)
A seal pup hopped on a boogie board off the coast of Maine over the weekend, much to the delight of onlookers (read more)
Something We Love
Rechargeable Head Magnifier for Crafts I may not look super stylish in this getup, but I’ll never go back to embroidering (the pandemic hobby that stuck) without it — it has greatly reduced the number of frustrated expletives I emit in the process. The device comes with multiple magnification strengths, lights up, fits great, and stays on my head. Highly recommended for your craft of choice! – Rebekah Brandes, Assistant Editor
Meet Zilla, one of the U.S. search and rescue dogs who was deployed to Venezuela to search for signs of life in the wake of the earthquakes last month. His heroic work has included locating a family of three amid the rubble. When handler Dustin Reynolds was asked if he thinks Zilla can understand the magnitude of the task at hand, he said: “He does. I think he understands what he’s doing, and I also think that if he gets sent to work and he doesn’t find anything, it also affects him as well.”
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The Odyssey odyssey has begun! Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic hits theaters next week and, as you can tell from this photo from the world premiere in London on Monday, the cast is about as star-studded as it gets. Matt Damon is Odysseus, Anne Hathaway is Penelope, and Lupita Nyong’o is both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra — and that’s truly just the tip of the iceberg. Moviegoers are in for quite a treat, according to early reactions from critics. Just keep in mind it’s Nolan’s second-longest movie, clocking in at just under three hours, so plan accordingly! Watch the official countdown trailer.
City Cast: Let’s Talk About How Your City Could Be Better
City Cast believes your city could be better — because it could be! Tune in weekly as local experts chat with host David Plotz about the bold ideas cities are testing, from rogue bench builders to official night mayors. Listen to Your City Could Be Better now on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
