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GPs are now ‘prescribing’ time in nature. Is it likely to improve your health?

Imagine visiting your GP for your physical or mental health and leaving with a prescription to spend more time outdoors. This is becoming a reality in Australia, with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners recently endorsing resources to help doctors recommend spending time in nature. The advice includes spending 20 minutes a day noticing the natural world – whether that’s walking through a park,…

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There are new caps for uni places in 2027. What does this mean for domestic students?

For senior school students, anxiety about exams and university offers is a common part of the Year 12 experience. But new university enrolment caps for domestic students may also be adding to the stress. Several Sydney universities have cut back their new student intakes as a result of federal government limits on student numbers. But students can feel a bit more reassured by the latest information on caps, released…

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Oceans and forests have absorbed roughly half our carbon emissions for decades, slowing climate change – but can they keep it up?

Over the past two centuries, humans have pumped billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, raising global temperatures in the process. Luckily for humanity, Earth has done what it could to soften the impact. The world’s oceans have absorbed 35% of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels since 1990, our new research shows, and the forests and other plants of the world have…

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Rich parents want to buy their public-school class an art teacher. Should the school say no?

Parents at a well-resourced public school raise enough money for art teachers and smaller classes. Nearby schools cannot raise comparable amounts, widening differences within the same district.

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You are not sick—you just cannot face work today. Do you call in sick?

Your employer offers sick leave but no personal days. You are not physically ill, yet you feel exhausted and know a day away would help. Saying you are sick is the only way to take paid time off without explanation.

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Mamdani reaches deal with Trump to delay SNAP rules

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to temporarily delay new SNAP restrictions, with thousands of city bodegas at risk of losing their ability to accept food stamps.

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Joyful Hanukkah Events on Long Island

[caption id="attachment_428931" align="alignnone" width="822"] Pexels[/caption] Celebrate Hanukkah with family-friendly events across Long Island this holiday season! From Menorah lightings and fun crafts to lively performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Psst...Check out Festive Hanukkah Events for Families in New York City Nassau County The Great LEGO® Menorah Build Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 – 5 pm All ages $25 Help build the tallest Chanukah menorah possible, one LEGO® brick at a time! Bring your creativity and work together to create something bright for the holiday. Celebrate Chanukah through a collaborative building experience. Massapequa Annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Massapequa Village Square, 37 Hicksville Road, Massapequa Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 pm All ages| Free Come gather around Village Square for the Annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting.

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