Johann Hari still remembers the strange sensation he felt two days after he first injected himself with Ozempic. A doctor prescribed the drug for weight loss — a famous side effect of the Type 2 diabetes treatment — in 2023 when Hari weighed 203 pounds and had a body fat percentage of 32%. Hari’s grandfather […]
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Three men suspected of ‘psychological violence’ at Eiffel Tower
Three men are under investigation in France on suspicion of committing “psychological violence”, prosecutors said on Monday. The men allegedly placed five coffins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a Paris landmark that will feature prominently in the upcoming Olympic Games. According to officials at the Paris prosecutor’s office, the three men — citizens […]
A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of ‘psychological violence’ at Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) — Three men are under investigation in France on suspicion of committing “psychological violence,” prosecutors said Monday, after they allegedly placed five coffins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a Paris landmark that will feature prominently in the upcoming Olympic Games. According to officials at the Paris prosecutor’s office, the three men […]
A Paris judge questions 3 men suspected of ‘psychological violence’ at Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) — Three men are under investigation in France on suspicion of committing “psychological violence,” prosecutors said Monday, after they allegedly placed five coffins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a Paris landmark that will feature prominently in the upcoming Olympic Games. According to officials at the Paris prosecutor’s office, the three men […]
Former OpenAI Board Member Says Sam Altman Created a Culture of ‘Psychological Abuse’
More than six months after Sam Altman was fired, then rehired, one of OpenAI’s former board members is finally spilling the tea on what happened behind closed doors. Helen Toner, one of four people responsible for firing OpenAI’s CEO, says Altman’s incessant lying created a toxic culture that executives described as “psychological abuse.” In her […]
IDF releases Hamas ‘psychological terror’ video of young hostages
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gazan town of Rafah. Latest Developments May 19, 5:18 PM IDF releases footage of young Israeli hostages it says […]
England return has ended period which took a ‘psychological toll’
Joe Gomez says his return to St George’s Park with England for the first time in three and a half years has closed the chapter on a difficult period of his career which had a “psychological toll”. The Liverpool defender is back on the international scene following a fine season, making the cut in Gareth […]
Sean Dyche admits points deduction may have psychological effect on Everton
Everton manager Sean Dyche has admitted the club’s 10-point deduction may have had a psychological effect on his players. The Toffees are still awaiting the outcome of their appeal against the punishment they received for breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations last November. The sanction has effectively plunged the Merseyside club into a relegation battle […]
Ackman Touts His ‘Psychological Short’ on Herbalife After Shares Sink
(Bloomberg) — Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman folded on his short bet against Herbalife Ltd nearly six years ago but he’s calling Thursday’s record tumble a win. Most Read from Bloomberg The stock of the weight-loss shakes and vitamins seller plunged 32% to a 14-year low, after a quarterly earnings report that fell short of analyst […]
Separation from pets can cause health risks and psychological damage
New research has shed led on the “excruciating” impact of a person being forcibly separated from their pet, a situation which can bring an increased risk to safety and psychological harm for both humans and animals. “Our results reveal the strong emotional attachment between people and animals may result in vulnerability for both in circumstances […]
Israel accuses Hamas of ‘psychological torment’ of hostages’ families after three videos released
Israel said Monday that Hamas is carrying out “psychological torment” as the militant group released a third video in the space of 24 hours featuring the same three hostages being held in Gaza, the last of which appears to show two of the hostages dead. “Hamas are hit badly by the IDF and all that […]
Doctor who treated freed Hamas hostages describes physical, sexual and psychological abuse
About 100 Israeli hostages, kidnapped during the deadly Hamas raid on Israel, have been released after more than 50 days in captivity. Dr. Itai Pessach (director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital at Sheba Medical Center outside Tel Aviv), whose team interviewed and examined many of them, told “CBS News Sunday Morning” the […]