Now health experts warn that toilet scrollers face another health concernA study published back in September found that spending too much time on the toilet puts people at a higher risk of haemorrhoids. AdvertisementParticipants then answered questions about their lifestyle and toilet habits, and the toilets who completed their colonoscopies assessed them for haemorrhoids. Turns out, 66% of the participants said they used their smartphones while using the toilet, with most admitting to scrolling on social media or reading the news. How does sitting on the toilet cause haemorrhoids? “However, we propose that sitting on a standard toilet seat, without any support to the pelvic floor, disproportionately increases pressure in the hemorrhoidal cushions.

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Friday afternoon as his attorneys pushed for prosecutors to be pulled from the case over what they allege is a conflict of interest. The prosecutor’s child, a student at the university, was about 85 feet from where Kirk was seated, according to the documents. He said he didn’t speak to the prosecutor’s child that day, adding students had already left by the time he arrived at the scene. Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf presides over a hearing for Tyler Robinson in Provo on Friday. In Utah, prosecutors have 60 days after an arraignment to file notice of intent to pursue the death penalty against a defendant.

Visitors walks on a meandering path through fields of California Poppies in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve in Lancaster, California on March 26, 2019. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

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Priscillia Presley on life with Elvis post-divorce and her daughter’s untimely death ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with Priscilla Presley to discuss her latest memoir “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis” that examines their relationship in the years after their divorce.

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DOJ investigating Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayorThe Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. Walz did not confirm the investigation to CNN but accused the federal government of “weaponizing the justice system and threatening political opponents.” CNN has reached out to Frey’s office for comment.

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“I try to help my clients orient themselves to others who have been outspoken about the dangers of this administration,” Tihinen continued. “You’re constantly scanning for the next threat because you’ve learned that nobody is going to believe you until the damage is already done. “If they’re suddenly realizing you were right, that’s great for them, but you’ve been carrying this weight for years. You feel like you’re staying informed, but you’re actually just keeping your brain in a state of high-intensity trauma,” he said. “It’s hard to tell a client they’re catastrophizing when the catastrophe is literally the morning headline.

The Office for Civil Rights has opened nearly 50 such investigations since Trump took office a year ago. The civil rights office is supposed to provide a free alternative to litigation. In 2024, the agency received more than 1,000 complaints involving sexual violence or sexual harassment, according to an annual report. The workers' return offers some hope to those with pending civil rights complaints. “We are literally losing civil rights progress in the United States, and it’s pushing us back more than 50 years.”___The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.

One common tip cited is that sleeping in a cold room can improve sleep quality and according to Dr Ritz Birah, Psychologist and Sleep Expert for Panda London, there may actually be some truth to this. AdvertisementDr Birah says: “I am frequently asked whether the temperature of our sleeping environment really affects how well we sleep. “There is increasing evidence that sleeping in a cooler room can, in fact, improve sleep quality, but it’s not just about turning off the heating and braving the cold. Understanding the science behind this can help us optimise our sleep environment in a safe and effective way.”So, does a colder room make for a better sleep? Conversely, heavy or non-breathable clothing can trap heat, negating the benefits of a cooler room.

Law enforcement use flash bang to enter homeA flash bang was used by law enforcement to enter a home after three suspects allegedly assaulted federal officers then barricaded themselves inside. According to the Department of Homeland Security, agents were conducting a “targeted traffic stop” when they were attacked.

”It laid out three possible answers: The state could keep funding soil testing after future wildfires; the state could defer soil testing decisions to the affected counties with the possibility of reimbursing them; or the state could stop paying for soil testing entirely. Since 2007, comprehensive soil testing has been conducted after 64 wildfire cleanups in California, according to the memo. Further, although soil testing may add some cost, when it’s taken as a proactive measure, it can save money down the road. According to internal reports obtained by The Times, federal cleanup repeatedly deviated from cleanup protocols, likely spreading contamination in the process. The initiative has already come under the scrutiny of environmental experts who say it lacks the rigor of California’s soil testing regimen.