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…People are suffering and gripped by fear, says Kamla | Local News | trinidadexpress.com

Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday Finance Minister Colm Imbert was an eternal optimist when it comes to the country’s economy. But the reality is that the people of Trinidad and Tobago are suffering even as millions of dollars are being pocketed by select ­attorneys, she said.In her parliamentary contribution to the mid-year budget review…

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4 People on How Treating Bipolar I Changed Their Lives for the Better

Now, at 53 years old, Mathews is in control of her bipolar I. She encourages those who’ve recently been diagnosed to stay patient—and stick to treatment. “If you have an episode, lay low, take care of yourself for a couple of days, and it will pass,” she explains. “If you can just hang in there,…

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‘English people’ most upset about Russell clash

Both Max Verstappen and George Russell appear unmoved after their on and off-track run-in at Baku. Both Max Verstappen and George Russell appear unmoved after their on and off-track run-in at Baku. World champion Verstappen was furious with the Mercedes driver for causing sidepod damage in their wheel-to-wheel scrap on lap 1 of the sprint…

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What we know about the 7 people found dead at an Oklahoma property

An aspiring teacher. An “amazing angel.” Three siblings and their mother. They were among the seven people found dead Monday at an Oklahoma property where a few teenage friends had planned to have a sleepover, relatives said.Authorities in Okmulgee County have offered few details about the bodies discovered just outside the rural community of Henryetta,…

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Why are people so eager to take down 19-year-old Tiktok tutor Brooke Lim? The account behind the plagiarism accusations speaks out

In this week’s episode of Singapore Internet Drama, there’s no doubt that the main character was Brooke Lim a 19-year-old content creator who has risen to fame as both an influencer with a massive social following and as the founder of her very own massively successful tuition agency.  Brooke’s agency specializes in helping students with…

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Almost half of people with concussion still show symptoms of brain injury six months later

Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the team has shown that for almost a half of all people who receive a knock to the head, there are changes in how regions of the brain communicate with each…

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Why are some people always late?

Home News Lifes-little-mysteries The habit of being tardy probably results from a number of factors, including time perception, time management and personality, experts say.  (Image credit: Shutterstock)We all know someone who never seems to be on time, whether it’s to a lunch date or a work meeting. But is there a good explanation for why…

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PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME FROM OVER 50 COUNTRIES ‘DEMAND TO BE HEARD’ AT THE UNITED NATIONS IN NEW YORK

New York City, New York – Down Syndrome International will present the 12th World Down Syndrome Day Conference, taking place at the United Nations on 21st March 2023, featuring speakers and delegates from 50 countries plus a global online audience. Down Syndrome International is proud to bring the World Down Syndrome Day Conference 2023 to…

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Millions of People Could Lose Medicaid Starting in April

Due to pandemic-related continuous enrollment provisions, Medicaid rosters surged to over 90 million enrollees. On April 1, for the first time in 3 years, states will begin unwinding those provisions and disenrolling individuals no longer eligible for the program. While a majority of states have taken numerous steps to prevent those still eligible for coverage…

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Are people with high social status more prone to depression?

Credit: Cell (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.12.033 The Alpha is the “king” of a horde of mice. While meeting another mouse in the pipeline, Alpha can scare it away with merely a glance. But one day the situation changes. With unexpected courage, the little “mouse brother” pushes Alpha out of the way directly after confronting the “king”…