There are still two more weekends of NFL before we know which teams will be duking it out at Super Bowl LX, but the competitors for the 2026 Puppy Bowl are all set. A record 15 dogs with special needs will take the field for the adoption event on Sunday, Feb. 8. Meet the adorable pups and learn when to tune in.
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Mississippi schools soared from 49th in the country on national tests to the top 10 — here's what changed
Be it a quick squeeze or a big ol' bear hug, few things rival the feeling of being wrapped in someone's arms. While studies have previously shown that hugs are good for our mental health, new research helps explain why a hug — particularly a warm one — feels oh-so-wonderful. "Temperature is one of our most ancient senses," Laura Crucianelli, the author of a recent study on thermoception (our ability to detect changes in skin temperature), said in a press release. "Warmth is one of the earliest signals of protection — we feel it in the womb, in early caregiving, and whenever someone holds us close." The researchers found that because our brains link warmth with feelings of safety and bonding, being wrapped in a warm embrace doesn't only feel nice, it strengthens our sense of "body ownership." That helps us feel more grounded and connected to ourselves. Crucianelli explained: "Feeling warm touch on the skin enhances our ability to sense ourselves from the inside and recognize our own existence.We feel, 'This is my body, and I am grounded in it.'" Looking forward, the findings could have implications for developing sensory-based interventions to improve emotional regulation and body awareness in mental health care, prosthetic designs, and rehabilitation for neurological patients.
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Hari Budha Magar Becomes First Double Above-Knee Amputee to Complete the 7 Summits
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Hari Budha Magar is a world record-breaking mountaineer who just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica, proving that physical disabilities don't define a person — or their limits. The 46-year-old from Canterbury, England, is now the first double above-knee amputee to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents. At 10 p.m. on Jan. 6, the Pride of Britain winner reached the top of Mount Vinson after a grueling three-day climb that saw him battle through negative 13-degree-Fahrenheit temperatures. "The climb was very tough, the conditions and difficulty meant that I was literally crawling up on all fours, battling my way up the mountain," Magar said upon finishing the climb, per SWNS. "As we took our time climbing along [the] rocky summit ridge, much of which I had to crawl along, I was able to look up and take in the incredible views where spectacular Antarctic mountain peaks pierced a thin layer of cloud below." The summit is also a major landmark in Magar's mission to create awareness of disability and "inspire others to climb their own mountain — whatever that might be." See more photos from the journey.
Culture
In Washington State, Students Can Earn Varsity Letters for Skilled Trades
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Athletes and band members, make room! Snohomish High School in Washington is now awarding varsity letters for skilled trades such as welding and manufacturing, marking the first program of its kind in the state. Students Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey proposed the program after noticing that their school gave out letters for achievements in athletics, community service, robotics, music, and more, but not hands-on skilled trades. So after creating the criteria based on other clubs, they spearheaded the launch of a lettering program not only at their high school but across the entire state through the nonprofit SkillsUSA. "It feels really cool to be the person to bring it in and start this for our state and give other people the opportunity to letter," Bogen told NBC affiliate KING 5. Beyond the glory, the program helps address a workforce shortage, as the U.S. could have up to 2 million unfilled skilled trade roles by 2033, according to Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute. Snohomish High manufacturing instructor Matt Johnson added that letter-earners also gain a hiring edge: "This student should already have a leg up when it comes to work ethic, when it comes to drive, their ability to complete something and complete it on time," he said. "It's about trade skills, but it's also about life skills."
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Inspiring Story
Peace walk
How do you promote peace? For a group of Buddhist monks (and one rescue dog), the answer is embarking on a monthslong 2,300-mile walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. "My hope is, when this walk ends, the people we met will continue practicing mindfulness and find peace," said the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who is leading the group and making the trek barefoot.
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Yesterday marked Japan's "Coming-of-Age Day," when 20-year-olds across the country celebrate entering adulthood. It was quite a sight, as Yokohama was filled with young women in kimonos and men in traditional attire or suits. Check out more pics.
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