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A Finnish study has found an unexpected association between screen use and cognitive performance. Children who accumulated more screen time as they grew up tended to show better cognitive processing during adolescence. One of the researchers cautions against viewing screen time as entirely harmful and says the goal should be to balance physical activity with screen use that encourages active thinking. Low levels of physical activity among adolescents remain a significant public health concern. Sedentary behavior has been associated with poorer academic achievement, while physical activity is known to support brain function, particularly in adults. Much less is known, however,…

Negotiations for a Claressa Shields vs Lauren Price fight are ongoing after the American star reclaimed two world middleweight titles on Saturday.Shields took back WBC and WBA belts with a ruthless sixth-round stoppage of Kaye Scott as the unbeaten Michigan fighter became a middleweight world champion for a third time. Price, the unified welterweight champion, could be the next opponent for Shields and the American’s promoter Dmitriy Salita is keen to finalise terms for a battle between two Olympic gold medallists. Image: Claressa Shields celebrated her victory with promoter Dmitriy Salita [Pic courtesy of Stephanie Trapp/Salita Promotions] “We’re working on…

Ariana Grande welcomed her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo to the stage in London last night for a surprise performance of “For Good.” The song is the titular track from last year’s sequel film Wicked: For Good, which saw Grande and Erivo reprising their roles as Glinda and Elphaba. Joining forces at Grande’s show at London’s O2, the pair also sang a medley of “Get Happy” and “Happy Days Are Here Again.” Grande is currently on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which comes to an end with 10 dates at London’s O2 Arena. The final show is Sept. 1. Earlier this month,…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on his reelection victory. The NGF, in a statement by the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, similarly commended the Osun people for the large voter turnout last Saturday. According to the statement, the NGF said the interest generated by the off-cycle ballot again confirmed the resilience of Nigerian democracy. The forum acknowledged the incredibly important role that opposition parties also played in shaping the nation’s democracy and commended all the candidates for their efforts. The NGF also commended the security agencies…

***MAN cautions against blanket restrictions ***Textile manufacturers demand stronger protection By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s dependence on imported textile materials has almost tripled with importation surging by 181 per cent in two years to N1.08 trillion in 2025 from N377.47 billion in 2023, despite repeated efforts to revive the oncethriving local textile industry. Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, also indicates further rise in import bills in 2026 as first quarter (Q1’26) figure already shows faster upswing to N267.7 billion, about 153.2 percent higher than the N70.48 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last year. Breakdown of…

Cameroon have won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after beating Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant display to finally end years of disappointment in the competition, with their previous three final appearances ending in defeat. Cameroon took control early and raced into a three-goal lead before half-time. Marie Ngah opened the scoring after 20 minutes, heading the ball into the net to give Cameroon the perfect start. Naomi Ndjoah Eto doubled the advantage eight minutes later, leaving Malawi with a mountain to…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as a major setback for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and a warning ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC, however, demanded a full explanation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the reported interruption in the uploading of election results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), alleging that the development raised serious questions about the integrity of the process. In a statement issued on Sunday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its National Publicity Secretary, the…

The Campaign for Real Ale has previously said that pubs are being “lost forever to conversion or demolition as developers look to cash in on the desirable locations and unique architecture of pubs and social clubs”.The British Beer and Pub Association and UKHospitality have also campaigned against pub closures, with both largely blaming tax rises and other costs.Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “The biggest issue facing hospitality businesses is costs like VAT and business rates pushing pubs out of business in the first place.”Speaking to the BBC’s Today programme, he said: “The reality is it’s quite difficult to…

Today’s puzzle is a new twist on The Monty Hall problem, arguably the greatest maths puzzle of all time.(According to Gemini, who trawled the internet for me, it is the most discussed and debated recreational maths puzzle of all time.)Here’s how it goes, for those who may be unaware of it. You are a contestant on the US game show Let’s Make a Deal. Monty Hall, the host, asks you to choose one of three doors. Behind one door is a car. Behind the other two are goats. To win the car, which is what you want, you must choose…

Best hitter matchups for this week include the Guardians, Reds and Red Sox Aug 16, 2026 at 11:53 pm ET • 1 min read Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire.All information is up to date as of late Sunday.Sleeper hitters for Week 22 (Aug. 17-23) Best hitter matchups for Week 221. Guardians SF3,…