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A young girl shied away from shaking King Charles‘s hand as the monarch greeted well-wishers after the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral in Denbighshire, north Wales, on Thursday (2 April).

His Majesty, accompanied by the Queen, distributed Royal Maundy gifts at the annual service, as it was held in Wales for only the second time.

The ceremony recognises people who have shown outstanding Christian service and made a difference to the lives of people in their communities.

Supporters with Union flags and Welsh flags lined the street outside the cathedral to greet the royals.



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Nepal probe exposes $20M fraudulent rescue scheme involving lacing Mt Everest hikers’ food: report

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Nepal probe exposes M fraudulent rescue scheme involving lacing Mt Everest hikers’ food: report


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An investigation has exposed a nearly $20 million insurance scam in Nepal involving guides who allegedly fake or induce mountainside rescues, including by lacing the food of some hikers near Mt. Everest, according to a report by The Kathmandu Post.

Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, where some adventurous individuals go to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. 

The mountain sits on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

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The Kathmandu Post reported that after it highlighted the fraud in 2018, the government established a fact-finding committee, issued a 700-page report and declared reforms. 

But last year, the Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reopened the matter and discovered that the fraud was increasing.

This photograph taken May 31, 2021, shows mountaineers lined up as they climb a slope during their ascension to the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. (Lakpa Sherpa/AFP via Getty Images)

The outlet indicated that the CIB probe points out two main fraudulent scenarios.

One involves guides suggesting to tired adventurers who do not want to walk back that if they feign illness, a chopper will pick them up, according to The Kathmandu Post.

The outlet reported that, in the other scenario, guides and hotel staff, according to the CIB probe, have been coached to scare trekkers at high altitude, where altitude sickness can occur. They allegedly claim that the trekkers are in danger of dying and that only immediate evacuation will spare them. 

In some instances, investigators discovered that Diamox (acetazolamide) tablets, utilized to prevent altitude sickness, were given in conjunction with excessive water intake to cause the symptoms that would give grounds for a rescue, the outlet reported. 

In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.

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Tents of mountaineers are pictured at Everest base camp in the Mount Everest region of Solukhumbu district April 18, 2024, on the tenth anniversary of an avalanche that killed 16 Nepali guides.  (Purnima Shrestha/AFP via Getty Images)

Police recorded a case in which four individuals were picked up on one chopper flight, but insurance claims were filed as more than one separate rescue, the report noted.

The framework tying the system of mass fraud together was detailed in police interrogations, according to the outlet, which reported that hospitals shell out 20% to 25% of the insurance money to trekking businesses and 20% to 25% to chopper rescue operators in return for patient referrals. 

Trekking guides and their businesses get a boost from inflated invoices, the outlet suggested. In some instances, tourists are offered money to join in the scam, The Kathmandu Post added.

In the period between 2022 and 2025, investigators found a whopping 4,782 foreign patients serviced at implicated hospitals, with 171 cases verified as fraudulent rescues, the outlet reported. During that span, Era International Hospital raked in deposits of over $15.87 million for such activities and Shreedhi International Hospital got more than $1.22 million, the outlet reported.

Mountain Rescue Service carried out 171 fake rescues from an overall 1,248 charter flights, scoring around $10.31 million from insurers, the outlet reported, adding that Nepal Charter Service executed 75 fake rescues out of 471 flights, claiming $8.2 million. Everest Experience and Assistance was allegedly tied to 71 suspicious rescues out of 601 flights, with claims of $11.04 million.

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This photograph taken May 12, 2021, shows mountaineers as they climb during their ascent to the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. (Pemba Dorje Sherpa/AFP via Getty Images)

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CIB charged 32 people last month with offenses against the state and organized crime, the outlet reported, noting that nine individuals were arrested while others were said to be absconding.

Individuals from Mountain Helicopters, Altitude Air and Manang Air, which was rebranded as Basecamp Helicopters, as well as physicians and administrators with Swacon International Hospital, Shreedhi International Hospital and Era International Hospital were among the individuals who have been charged, the outlet indicated.

Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.



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Why ‘unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills

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Why ‘unretired’ seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills


PLAINVIEW, New York — Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. “No tickets. Full stops,” he’d scrawled in the book. “Careful backing up. Watch for pedestrians and bikes.”

With a Ph.D in neuropsychology and decades of experience running his own business, Goldberg, 74, didn’t picture chauffeuring strangers around when he retired. But financially, things didn’t go as planned. So he makes the best of his situation shuttling passengers through New York City at night.

“I like the freedom. I like the flexibility. I like meeting people,” Goldberg said. “I like that most of the time I can get, once or twice a day, a good conversation with somebody.”

Goldberg is one of a growing number of Americans who have “unretired” in recent years. After concluding decades-long careers at hospitals, universities and corporations, they returned to the workforce due to insufficient retirement savings, rising living costs and a desire to stay active.

Some are finding gig work, or contract jobs, through apps or digital platforms. Delivering people and parcels, taking care of pets or folding other people’s laundry suits them because they can set their own hours and work, or not, when they choose.

“We’re living longer, so people are working longer because they have to fund those extra years,” said Carly Roszkowski, vice president of financial resilience at the non-profit organization AARP. “And this concept of retirement for most people as like a cliff or a day they’re working towards really isn’t a reality for most.”

Goldberg wanted to teach after winding down his software and telemarketing company. But he needed to earn more money than what the occasional adjunct professor job teaching statistics would pay.

“Uber came up, and it was not a bad choice for me because I was comfortable driving people,” he said. “I felt it could be a good way to make money and keep most of it.”

About 1 in 5 Americans over age 50 who are not retired say they have no retirement savings, according to a survey the AARP conducted in January 2025.

Retirees and employment experts say gig work has advantages and downsides, including limited job protections and wages that may be insufficient to cover on-the-job expenses that can’t be written off as tax deductions. Here are some factors to consider.

Barbara Baratta, 72, retired as a pediatric nurse in 2018. But she got restless after a few years and signed up with the pet care app Rover, which connected her to jobs walking dogs and using her nursing skills to administer medications to cats.

The work keeps her active. “I get my steps in and do hill climbing,” she said.

In a leafy New Jersey suburb, Baratta set out to coax Barley, a mix of pit bull, beagle and shepherd, into the afternoon air with a wind chill pushing the temperature down into the 20s.

“Barley, if you turn this way, the wind will be blowing behind you,” she said gently, leading the dog down a wide street.

Baratta likes the physical nature of dog walking. She ran two half-marathons in the past year but notices that “being older and not having knees that are totally great” makes steep or uneven terrain a challenge even for her. She advises people in her age group to be careful about which pets they agree to walk.

“Some dogs are big and strong, which can be an issue, a lesson I learned very early on,” Baratta said. “An 80-pound dog, … they’re going to pull, they’re going to run away.”

Driving can be hard on the back and legs, and the challenge of finding restrooms to use on the go becomes difficult to deal with as you age, Goldberg cautioned.

Days can feel long and lonely after one retires. Working part-time can provide social interaction.

Baruch Schwartz, 78, was a wedding photographer for decades until the work became too physically demanding to do full-time. He started driving for Uber and Lyft and derives satisfaction from feeling needed. “I feel like I’m on a mission,” he said after taking a passenger home from a kidney dialysis appointment.

Driving for Uber gives Goldberg a chance to meet a variety of people. One night he spoke with a Scottish historian about the movie “Braveheart.” Another time a passenger asked him how to know whether it was the right time to propose to his girlfriend.

“I’m amazed at what people will tell me about their relationships,” Goldberg said.

One of the draws of working for gig platforms is the ability to set your own hours. Baratta’s schedule allowed her to babysit her grandchildren.

Goldberg appreciated the flexibility of setting his own hours when there was a recent death in his family. But between that unplanned trip and a root canal, and no vacation or sick days offered by his job, he went several days without income.

“When that happens, even though you have the flexibility, which you like, and you don’t have to call anybody and say ‘I’m not driving today,’ you still don’t make the money that day. And you’re still paying insurance,” Goldberg said.

Before investing time into gig work, research what percentage the company takes from workers’ earnings.

“The house always wins, so the amount of money you are going to get as a driver or delivery worker is very much controlled by the platform,” said Alexandrea Ravenelle, a sociologist and gig economy researcher at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “There are no workplace protections, so if you get injured on the job, if you have any types of problems, if you have a car accident, for instance, you are entirely out of luck.”

Goldberg hit three nasty potholes in three weeks, paying $144 each time to replace the tires. He lost money those weeks, despite working, he said.

“I’d say most drivers are not happy with the money that they’re making, unless they’re working more hours than I’m willing to do,” Goldberg said. “You have to put in the hours, and that is what a lot of people don’t anticipate.”

LisaKay “LK” Foyle, 64, of Orange, Texas, found a way to maximize her earnings on Poplin, an app which connects her with clients who need help with laundry. She has seniority among workers on the app so chooses to accept express orders, which pay the highest rate, and declines lower-paying jobs.

Foyle marvels at the state of some families’ dirty laundry: “all the socks are inside-out, all the underwear is in the pants, and you’ve got to check every single pocket, or you’re washing marbles or frogs or the snacks they had that day.”

Baratta’s dog-walking income supplements several small pensions and Social Security benefits. She charges $20 for a half-hour walk, not including her driving time to and from the location. Rover keeps about 20%, she said. The $1,000 to $2,000 she makes per month helps pay the bills, she said.

“The dogs and cats are delights,” Baratta said. “I’m not becoming rich doing this, … but I’ve met a lot of great families doing it.”

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Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals

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Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals


WASHINGTON — Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from plants and unrecognizably simple animals to the complex creatures that took over the world and would eventually lead to us.

And it happened millions of years earlier than researchers thought.

More than 700 fossils found in southwestern China’s Yunnan province offer a window into life from 539 million years ago, during the waning end of the Ediacaran period, a time of simple but strange animals that lived two-dimensionally in the oceans, never going up or down, researchers said.

But a study in Thursday’s journal Science said many of the fossils in this trove are remnants of more complex animals that lived three-dimensional lives, traveling up through the water and eating. Those are traits that had been thought to only spring to life at least 4 million years later in the Cambrian period, during what was called the Cambrian explosion of complex and recognizable animal life.

“This really is the first window we have into how basically the modern animal-dominated biosphere was formed and developed and came through this weird Ediacaran transitional interlude,” said co-author and paleontologist Frankie Dunn of the Museum of Natural History at Oxford University. “We go from a two-dimensional world, and within the geological blink of an eye, animals have diversified. They’re everywhere. They’re doing everything, and they’re changing biogeochemical cycles. They’ve changed the world.”

The new finds were a short distance from a United Nations Chengjiang world natural heritage site for other fossils in an exposure along a roadside that’s not glamorous, but has different layers “where you can literally walk through time, geological time, in a landscape,” Dunn said. And one of those areas provides a “snapshot” where evolution brings forces together.

In that spot, Dunn said, the group of fossils includes both bizarre examples of life that existed in earlier periods and disappeared, along with early examples of organisms that would evolve into modern animals. What’s important in those more modern animals are that their bodies are mostly the same on the left and right.

Nearly all of the animal life on Earth now have similar features on left and right sides, as well as a head and an anus. Before the fossils discovered in China, scientists saw traces of this symmetric body type in fossil tracks, but not the critters themselves.

“Now we know what’s making them because we have those fossils for the first time,” said study co-author Ross Anderson, also of Oxford’s Museum of Natural History.

Until now, there was a conflict in the field of paleontology. Genetic analysis of how fast traits mutated and evolved suggested that humans and starfish had their earliest common ancestor in the Ediacaran period, but the fossils or rocks weren’t there to show it happening, Dunn said. It was called a debate of “rocks versus clocks,” she said.

“What our new fossil site tells us is that actually perhaps the rocks and the clocks are in closer agreement than we thought,” Dunn said.

Emily Mitchell, a paleontologist at the University of Cambridge who wasn’t part of the research, said the new study “makes a huge amount of sense because the Ediacaran contains animals, we know there must have been a transitional stage between them and the Cambrian fauna. But until now we didn’t really have any evidence of this.”

Some outside scientists, such as Jonathan Antcliffe at the University of Lausanne, questioned whether there’s enough evidence to call these fossils of complex animals, but most experts contacted by The Associated Press felt they were.

Now that scientists know when this life explosion happened, they’ve got more questions and some theories.

“I’m really interested in understanding, not just when it happened, which is interesting, but how it happened and why it happened the way that it happened,” Dunn said. “So whether there are feedbacks that we can disentangle between Earth and life or between life and life. Once you have Ediacaran on the sea floor, is it inevitable that you’ll end up with something approaching a Cambrian explosion? They’re the kinds of questions that I find really interesting.”

Life on Earth started 3 billion years ago, but it took another 2.4 billion years before complex animals developed. Then they multiplied, diversified and took over rapidly, Dunn said.

That’s probably because Earth had to build up oxygen levels high enough and evolution had to kick in with genetic changes, said University of California at Berkeley paleontologist Charles Marshall, who wasn’t part of the research.

Marshall said, “The Cambrian explosion was sudden because of the already rich developmental system that was in place.”

“What fundamentally changed across this period is the way the animals on the planet interacted with each other,” said Duncan Murdock, curator of Oxford’s museum, where many of the authors work. “Once animals turned up and started eating each other and churning up the sediment, they changed the planet forever. And the planet that we live on is very much built on the foundations from the Ediacaran and Cambrian.”

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Associated Press journalist Siobhan Starrs contributed from London.

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Spot a liar in seconds: Psychopathy researcher shares smart psychology trick | – The Times of India

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Spot a liar in seconds: Psychopathy researcher shares smart psychology trick | – The Times of India


We have all encountered them: the coworker who constantly moves the goalposts, the friend who thrives on chaos, or the date who makes you feel like you are losing your mind. Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a psychologist at the University of British Columbia, calls these “Poisonous People.” Her new book, released this March, dives into the “Dark Tetrad”—narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism—and offers a practical “10-second test” to help you spot a manipulator before they drain your spirit.

Use Open-Ended Questions to Break the Script

Most of us fall into the trap of asking “yes or no” questions, which are an easy out for a liar. Instead, try using “what” or “how” probes. When you ask someone to describe a situation in detail—like asking what exactly was discussed in a meeting they claim to have attended—a truth-teller will naturally overflow with specifics. A fabricator, however, will often freeze or offer vague “filler” answers. This creates a “cognitive load” where their brain struggles to invent facts as quickly as you ask for them.

Throw a Curveball to Trip Up Rehearsed Lies

Liars are often great at rehearsing a script, but they rarely prepare for the mundane details. If you suspect someone is being dishonest about their background or a specific event, ask an unexpected question. For example, if someone claims they worked at a certain office, ask them what the best lunch spot was within walking distance. A real former employee will have a favorite sandwich shop or a specific complaint about the local cafeteria. A faker will mumble, stall, or look physically pained as they try to guess a believable answer.

Ignore the Body Language Myths

Forget what you’ve heard about shifty eyes or fidgeting hands; science shows these aren’t reliable indicators of a lie. Skilled manipulators can look you dead in the eye while spinning a total fantasy. Dr. ten Brinke suggests focusing on the words instead of the gestures. Watch for chronic vagueness, over-simplicity, or a sudden change in their speaking pace. Your ears are much more powerful lie detectors than your eyes when it comes to protecting your peace from toxic orbits.

Why This Works: Deceit is the Common Thread

While narcissists and “Machiavellians” have different motivations, they all share a reliance on manipulation to get what they want. By recognizing these verbal patterns—the dodge, the stall, and the vague generality—you aren’t just being a detective; you are setting a boundary. This isn’t about giving someone a clinical diagnosis; it’s about identifying a pattern of callousness. Once you see the cracks in the story, you can choose to step back and keep your energy for the people who actually deserve it.Do you think these “gut feelings” we get about certain people are actually our brains subconsciously picking up on these verbal inconsistencies? Tell us in the comments below.



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How to grow lemons in your balcony garden and enjoy refreshing lemonade this summer | – The Times of India

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How to grow lemons in your balcony garden and enjoy refreshing lemonade this summer | – The Times of India


Summer is almost here. And there’s nothing more refreshing than a chilled glass of lemonade to fight the summer heat. But ordering lemons and lemonade all the time is a tedious and costly process. Growing lemons in your balcony garden this summer is not just a rewarding experience but a cool way to enjoy homemade lemonades straight from your own plant! With the right care, even a small urban balcony can turn into a thriving citrus corner.Choosing the right plantIf you are planning to grow lemons on your balcony, always choose a dwarf or grafted lemon variety. It is perfect for containers. You can choose Meyer or Ponderosa lemons. These varieties are suggested because they are compact and easy to maintain. Choose grafted plants for better and faster results.Picking the perfect potChoose a pot that is at least 12-16 inches wide. Lemons plants need the right containers to grow. Later you can move them to an 18–24 inch pot.Soil mix

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Get well-draining and light acidic soil. Garden soil, compost, and sand are best for aeration. This combination ensures nutrients reach the roots. Make sure there is no waterlogging.Sunlight is importantSunlight is the most important ingredient for lemons. That’s why summer is considered perfect for growing lemons. Keep your pot in the sunniest part of your balcony. Or make sure the plant receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight everyday. Watering the right wayConsistency is important. Keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering. It’s a very common mistake. During hot Indian summers, water daily. But it is recommended to check the topsoil first.Feeding and maintenanceNow this is a very important tip. Lemon plants are heavy feeders so keep feeding them citrus-specific fertilizer every 4–6 weeks. It helps boost flowering and fruiting. Also regular pruning is important.Make sure pests like aphids or mites don’t attack the plant. Keep your plant healthy and pests free by a simple neem oil spray.Fruiting

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Lemon trees are self-pollinating. But in a balcony setting it could be difficult. Gently shake the plant or use a soft brush to help pollination. It can help improve the fruit quality. You’ll see, in a couple of months, you will get the fruits of your hard work.When your balcony gives you lemon, make lemonade Growing lemons in your balcony garden is easy. With little care and maintenance and ample sunlight, you can turn your balcony into a lemon garden and call your friends over for a lemonade party!



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New research challenges what we know about yo-yo dieting

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New research challenges what we know about yo-yo dieting


The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of “yo-yo dieting” – losing weight and gaining it all (and sometimes more) back again.

Research on yo-yo dieting has long indicated it can be harmful for your health. But a recent paper has now suggested yo-yo dieting might not be as unhealthy as we’ve been led to believe.

This recent paper, published in BMC Medicine, presents the findings of two separate weight loss trials that were conducted five years apart.

The first trial (trial 1) looked at 278 participants who were overweight or obese. Participants were randomised to follow either a low-fat or low-carb Mediterranean diet – either with or without exercise. All participants lost a comparable amount of weight at the end of the 18-month trial. But those who incorporated exercise achieved the biggest decrease in visceral fat (a dangerous type of fat that is stored around the organs).

The second trial (trial 2) was conducted five years later. Similar to trial 1, the 294 participants followed a Mediterranean-style diet for 18 months. But this time, one group ate a diet very high in polyphenol-rich foods (naturally occurring plant compounds which have been linked to health benefits such as lower risk of chronic disease). The second group ate a normal Mediterranean diet, while the third group followed normal healthy diet guidelines.

Both Mediterrnanean diet groups lost weight and saw improvements in their overall health (Getty)

While both Mediterrnanean diet groups lost weight and saw improvements in their overall health, the polyphenol group lost more visceral fat.

A unique aspect of trial 2 was that it included around 80 participants from trial 1. Some of these participants weighed more than they did at the start of the first trial. Such weight recidivism is common following weight loss. This is due to various biological and physiological functions that reduce metabolism and increase hunger, causing people to regain weight and store fat.

The authors compared the people who rejoined the research project against their health and weight status at the start of trial 1. They assessed body weight and other aspects of health – including body fat and blood sugar levels. Despite the re-joiners weighing around the same (if not more) than they did at the start of trial 1, they had lower levels of abdominal fat and visceral fat five years later.

Their metabolic health was also better than it was at the start of the first trial, based their blood lipid (fat) levels, cardiovascular health and blood sugar control.

On the surface, this appears to be good news – suggesting participants retained some of the health benefits of the weight they lost the first time around, despite regaining the weight.

Yet, the results suggest that the very adaptations which helped the re-joiners stay healthy despite regaining weight could potentially have repercussions later. To understand why this is the case requires a grasp of how the body responds to a calorie deficit.

Weight loss and body fat

Our fat stores (known as adipose tissue) serve as our main energy (calorie) buffer when there’s no food to provide that fuel. These stores are sacrificed to cover the energy shortfall, causing fat cells to shrink. Visceral fat is the first to go, followed by the more beneficial fat cell stores.

But when people stop dieting, the body puts priority on regaining lost fat. Indeed, our body replenishes fat stores far more quickly than it does muscle or protein stores. More importantly, in response to this shrinkage, the body compensates by making more fat cells. It does this to help the body better cope the next time there’s a fuel crisis.

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So dieting literally makes you fatter in the long run. But thankfully, this will most likely be healthier subcutaneous fat (in the hips, thighs, buttocks and torso) instead of around the organs as harmful visceral fat.

So even though you’ll be carrying excess weight, you’ll experience fewer of the metabolic issues caused by unwanted visceral fat – such as insulin resistance and high cholesterol, which elevate your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

But with the higher capacity to store fat comes the risk of overshooting your original weight. This may also have implications for yo-yo dieting.

The weight loss cycle

In the paper, the re-joiners who took part in trial 2 did manage to lose weight again. But, on average, they lost slightly less than the trial’s first-timers. That said, when all of the participants from trial 2 were followed up five years later, the re-joiners from trial 1 had regained less, too. They had also retained more of the health benefits of losing weight.

Taking stock of the whole weight-loss journey, it appears that those who regained weight and then joined trial 2 are at a comparable place at the end of ten years to those who just did trial 1.

But there are a few caveats to the trial’s findings.

The paper shows us that weight loss is still beneficial for your health – even if it requires a few attempts to get to your goal weight
The paper shows us that weight loss is still beneficial for your health – even if it requires a few attempts to get to your goal weight (Getty/iStock)

First, the paper only examined body fat. It didn’t provide any information on lean tissue (such as muscle). This is important, as when we lose weight we lose both fat and muscle. Given muscle’s importance for a healthy metabolism, a lack of muscle could result in even greater weight gain.

It’s also not clear whether regaining weight changes the nature of muscle tissue. There are two key types of muscle fibre. Type 1 is smaller and more efficient at burning fat. Type 2 is larger, faster and more powerful – important for explosive exercise.

If an overall loss of muscle results in muscle fibres changing from type 1 to type 2, this could increase risk of health problems – including sarcopenic obesity and earlier onset of age-related health issues associated with muscle loss.

Overall, the paper shows us that weight loss is still beneficial for your health – even if it requires a few attempts to get to your goal weight. But to avoid potentially gaining more weight the second time around, it’s key to establish good diet and lifestyle changes that are sustainable long-term.



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Jaguar Land Rover sees sales recover after cyber attack

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Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.



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SSA impersonation scams are getting more personal

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The Social Security Administration and its Office of Inspector General issued warnings during their March 2026 “Slam the Scam” campaign, citing the continued volume of impersonation fraud tied to Social Security. Federal data shows these scams remain widespread; more than 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025. That’s a 25% increase from the year before.

Losses tied to these scams reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars each year, placing them among the most relentless forms of consumer fraud.

These scam messages often resemble official SSA communication, referencing issues with a Social Security number or account records.

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Scammers design messages to look like official Social Security alerts, often using familiar details to gain your trust.  (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

How do these SSA scams work?

Scammers are using bits of information that feel familiar. A message may include your name, part of your SSN, or even a reference to benefits. Caller IDs can seem to match government offices, and emails or texts may follow the same format used in official SSA communication.

Much of this information comes from data that has already been part of data breaches. When those details show up in a message, the claim sounds consistent with what you already know about your own records.

Earlier this year, there were reports of scam emails that looked like official Social Security messages, asking people to download their Social Security statement through links that led to fraudulent sites. These emails are not from the SSA and will steal your personal information and likely hack your phone or computer once you allow access.

A message that lines up with recognizable information is less likely to be ignored. It moves the conversation forward faster and brings your guard down.

What scammers want when they contact you

At the point of contact, they are trying to get one of two things:

1) Your personal identifiers

They ask for this information under the guise of verifying your identity or resolving an issue with your account.

2) Your money

  • Direct payments (wire transfer, gift cards, crypto)
  • Access to bank or retirement accounts
  • Instructions to “move money to protect it”

This usually comes after they earn your trust or create urgency.

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What scammers do with the information

Once scammers have your information, they move quickly to turn it into access, money and long-term identity fraud.

They use it to get past identity checks

Your SSN, date of birth, and address are often enough to get through basic verification systems. That allows scammers to present themselves as you when applying for credit or contacting financial institutions.

They open or access financial accounts

Once through those checks, they can apply for credit in your name, leading to new accounts, hard inquiries, and balances showing up on your credit report. If login details or verification codes were shared, existing accounts can also be accessed.

They go after benefit-related accounts

The same information can be used to access or make changes to Social Security-related records. This can include attempts to redirect payments by updating direct deposit details.

They continue using the data

Any stolen information can be reused or combined with made-up details to create additional identities, which can then be used to open more accounts over time.

What the SSA will not do

The SSA does not contact individuals out of the blue to request personal information.

It does not ask for full SSNs, bank details, or login credentials over phone calls, text messages, or email.

It also does not demand payment to resolve issues tied to your SSN or benefits.

Requests to transfer money, purchase gift cards, or move funds to keep your accounts safe are not part of any SSA process.

Threats are another warning sign. The agency does not suspend SSNs or issue arrest warnings.

Legitimate communication from the SSA happens through mailed notices or through your My Social Security account. 

The agency states it may send emails in limited cases, such as account notifications, but these do not ask for personal information.  

SSA emails will direct you to log in through SSA.gov rather than asking you to click on links or download attachments.

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Stolen data can also be used to target your Social Security benefits, including attempts to redirect payments. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

What to do if you receive or respond to one of these messages

If you get a message claiming to be from the SSA, don’t respond and don’t click any links. Don’t call the number in the message.

  • Instead, go to SSA.gov or use a verified phone number to check if there’s actually an issue with your account.
  • If you have already shared information, stop contact immediately and take note of what you shared. You can report the scam to the SSA Office of Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov/report
  • You can also file a report at IdentityTheft.gov, which helps create a record.
  • To limit further misuse, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and check your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity.

How to protect yourself

Stolen information is not always used right away. In many cases, identity theft like this is not apparent until it shows up on a credit report or a lender flags it. Monitoring tools can track this type of activity as it happens. Alerts tied to changes in your credit file or exposed personal data can show you where your information is being used.

Many identity protection services monitor credit across the three major bureaus and scan for exposed personal data, including Social Security numbers. They can alert you to new inquiries or accounts and offer support if something looks suspicious.

Some services also scan dark web marketplaces and data leaks to see if your information is being shared or sold. Starting with a free identity breach scan can help you understand your risk and take action early.

If identity theft does happen, these services often provide fraud resolution support. This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity. Some plans also include identity theft insurance to help cover eligible recovery costs.

No service can prevent every type of identity theft. However, early alerts and guided support can make a major difference in how quickly you catch and recover from fraud.

How to check if your personal information was exposed

If you are unsure whether your information has already been exposed, take action now. Start with a free identity breach scan to see if your data appears in known leaks. Catching it early gives you more control and helps limit the damage before it spreads.

See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com

Kurt’s key takeaways

SSA impersonation scams are not new, but they are getting more convincing. When a message includes details that match your life, it feels legitimate. That is exactly what scammers are counting on. The key is to slow down and verify everything through official channels. The SSA is not going to text you out of the blue, demand money or ask for sensitive details. If a message pushes you to act quickly, that is your signal to pause. Staying ahead of these scams comes down to awareness and simple habits. Verify first. Protect your data. And assume that any unexpected message about your Social Security number deserves a second look.

Have you ever received a message that looked like it came from Social Security, and what made you trust it or question it? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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Yankees skipper has pointed message on ‘dominant’ Cam Schlittler


The New York Yankees’ season is off to a great start, and rising star pitcher Cam Schlittler deserves a lot of the credit.

For the second-straight outing to begin the year, Schlittler completely shut down an opposing offense. After blanking the San Francisco Giants last Friday in his season debut, the 25-year-old twirled 6 1/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts against the Seattle Mariners, allowing only two hits.

Schlittler announced himself to the baseball world with a dominant start in last year’s Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, but it seems as though these types of starts are now becoming the standard. The righty’s manager confirmed that notion on Wednesday night.

Aaron Boone’s reflection on Schlittler’s start carried a fairly simple message. The Yankees aren’t surprised by how good Schlittler has been, but they continue to be ecstatic about his potential to keep growing into more of an ace.

“It’s exciting to see how dominant his stuff is, just filling up the strike zone,” Boone said, via MLB.com video. “He got some early outs and that allowed him to get pretty deep into the game with a pitch count.”

For a guy who regularly touches 100 mph, Schlittler has remarkable command of multiple pitch types and locations. Boone made a point of hearkening back to the righty’s early prospect days, when he was a seventh-round pick with a low-90s fastball, to illustrate why his developmental path led to this much success.

“He’s throwing the ball incredibly well, obviously,” Boone said, per MLB.com. “It’s a great fastball, and a couple different versions of that fastball — the sinker, the four-seam, and the cutter. … His calling card, since he got in the organization, was his ability to throw strikes, with his fastball especially. As he’s gone to another level from a stuff standpoint, that’s really served him well.”

Will Schlittler end the season with a 0.00 ERA? No, but for a guy who still has just under 100 innings pitched against major league competition, including his two playoff starts, it’s hard to fathom how high the ceiling could be if he keeps leveling up every start.

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