Crosswords improve cognition
Moneynews From Newsmax Dr. Gary Small, M.D., writes: Many studies have demonstrated an association between mental stimulation from games, puzzles, and challenging tasks, and a lower risk for developing dementia. A study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry…
US Police: ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett used ‘racism’ to promote career
From Newsmax Actor Jussie Smollett claimed to be the victim of a racist and homophobic attack because he was dissatisfied with his salary on the hip-hop TV drama “Empire,” Chicago’s police chief said on Thursday. Smollett, a 36-year-old black, openly…
US: Two new lawsuits filed against Catholic Church over abuse
By Eric T. Chaffin from The Legal Examiner Pittsburgh Sexual abuse victims have filed two new national lawsuits against the Catholic Church. According to the Washington Post, both suits were filed on November 13, 2018, and both name as defendants the…
Philadelphia’s top cop apologizes to black men arrested at Starbucks
By Ray Sanchez and Olivia Kiely, CNN (CNN) Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross apologized Thursday totwo black men who were arrested while waiting for a business meeting at Starbucks, saying he made the situation worse by initially defending his officers’…
‘Hero’ father who thwarted alleged kidnapping attempt said he still prays for ‘peace of mind’ after the incident
By CATHERINE THORBECKE and DOUG LANTZ Good Morning America From Yahoo News The father who thwarted the alleged attempted kidnapping of his daughter, and an attempted burglary of his home, said he is left reeling and praying for “peace of…







