Conor McGregor ‘CONFIRMS’ £400m Logan Paul boxing match in India with UFC star set to receive insane purseMothers bear the brunt of the 'mental load,' managing 7 in 10 household tasks December 12, 2024 University of Bath The study, conducted in the US, found that mothers take on seven in ten (71%) of all household mental load tasks. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email From choosing gifts and sending cards to planning Christmas dinner, the holiday season can feel like an avalanche of mental to-do lists. New research from the University of Bath and the University of Melbourne, published in the Journal of Marriage & Family , reveals that mothers overwhelmingly carry this "mental load" while dads often take a back seat. And it's not just during Christmas -- this imbalance happens every day of the year. The "mental load," also known as "cognitive household labour" refers to the thinking work needed to keep family life running smoothly. This includes scheduling, planning, and organising tasks. The study, conducted in the US, found that mothers take on seven in ten (71%) of all household mental load tasks. These tasks range from planning meals and arranging activities to managing household finances. The research team analysed data from 3,000 US parent respondents, examining the share of common mental load tasks they typically manage in their household. Key Findings The study focuses on individual parents rather than couples, so the findings reflect one parent's perspective rather than a shared view. It also includes parents from a wide range of family types, including LGBTQ+ and single parents, making the results relevant to diverse households. Dr Ana Catalano Weeks, a political scientist from the Department of Politics, Languages & international Studies at the University of Bath said: "This kind of work is often unseen, but it matters. It can lead to stress, burnout and even impact women's careers. In many cases, resentment can build, creating strain between couples. We hope our research sparks conversations about sharing the mental load more fairly -- something that benefits everyone." The gender divide in the mental load doesn't just affect family life -- it impacts women in the workplace and public life. A recent Gallup study shows working mothers are twice as likely as fathers to consider reducing their hours or leaving their jobs due to parental responsibilities. Dr Catalano Weeks said: "Going forward, the challenge for governments and employers who care about attracting the top talent is how to create policies that are supportive of both mothers and fathers sharing the unpaid work at home. One policy that comes to mind is well-paid, gender-neutral parental leave -- which both the UK and US are way behind on compared to the rest of Europe." So, this Christmas, if you're wondering who's doing the mental heavy lifting -- it's probably mum. The researchers encourage families to take the first step: talk about the mental load, make a plan, and work together to make the holidays -- and every day -- more balanced. Story Source: Materials provided by University of Bath . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMMO, Inc. (Nasdaq: POWW, POWWP) (“AMMO” or the “Company”) the owner of GunBroker.com, the largest online marketplace serving the firearms and shooting sports industries, and a leading vertically integrated producer of high-performance ammunition and components, today announced that the holders of record of the Company’s 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) as of the close of business on December 2, 2024 will receive a cash dividend equal to $0.55902778 per Series A Preferred Stock share. The cash dividend will be paid on December 16, 2024. About AMMO, Inc. With its corporate offices headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, AMMO designs and manufactures products for a variety of aptitudes, including law enforcement, military, sport shooting and self-defense. The Company was founded in 2016 with a vision to change, innovate and invigorate the complacent munitions industry. AMMO promotes its own branded munitions, including its patented STREAK TM Visual Ammunition, /stelTH/ TM subsonic munitions, and armor piercing rounds for military use. For more information, please visit: www.ammo-inc.com . About GunBroker.com GunBroker.com is the largest online marketplace dedicated to firearms, hunting, shooting and related products. Aside from merchandise bearing its logo, GunBroker.com currently sells none of the items listed on its website. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. Ownership policies and regulations are followed using licensed firearms dealers as transfer agents. Launched in 1999, GunBroker.com is an informative, secure and safe way to buy and sell firearms, ammunition, air guns, archery equipment, knives and swords, firearms accessories and hunting/shooting gear online. GunBroker.com promotes responsible ownership of guns and firearms. For more information, please visit: www.gunbroker.com . Forward Looking Statements This document contains certain “forward-looking statements”. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies, goals and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products and services or developments thereof; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words, or the negative thereof. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the dates they are made. You should, however, consult further disclosures and risk factors we include in Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports filed on Form 8-K. Investor Contact: CoreIR Phone: (212) 655-0924 IR@ammo-inc.com Source: AMMO, Inc.Monport Cyber Monday Mega Sale: Final Chance to Save Big on Laser Machines This 2024
The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund, Inc. Announces Retirement of Thomas J. Herzfeld from the Board of Directors and Named Chairman Emeritus; Names Cecilia Gondor Chairperson; Brigitta Herzfeld Named to the BoardThe past week has seen significant developments in the tech industry, with AI at the forefront. OpenAI announced its transition to a for-profit entity, President-elect Trump appointed a new senior AI advisor, and Google faced intense scrutiny following the release of ChatGPT. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories. OpenAI’s For-Profit Transition Microsoft Corp.-backed MSFT OpenAI has revealed its plans to evolve into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). The company aims to balance shareholder and stakeholder interests while maintaining its public benefit mission. The transition is part of OpenAI’s mission to advance artificial general intelligence (AGI) for the benefit of all humanity. Read the full article here. Trump’s New AI Advisor President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan, a former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, as senior policy advisor for AI. Krishnan will work closely with David Sacks, recently named Trump’s "AI and crypto czar." The move is part of Trump’s efforts to ensure America’s technological dominance and foster scientific breakthroughs. Read the full article here. See Also: Microsoft Invested Nearly $14 Billion In OpenAI But Now It’s Reducing Its Dependence On The ChatGPT-Parent Google’s ‘Code Red’ Following the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL Google declared a “Code Red”. The tech giant faced criticism for lagging behind rivals like Microsoft in integrating ChatGPT-like capabilities into its products. However, Alphabet’s latest advancements in AI and quantum computing are rebuilding its reputation and investor confidence. Read the full article here. Palantir: The ‘Next Oracle’ According to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR could emerge as "the next Oracle" in the AI revolution. Despite its stock surging 395.42% in 2024, Ives maintains a strong conviction in the company's growth trajectory. Read the full article here. Microsoft’s Reduced Dependence on OpenAI Microsoft is reportedly planning to reduce its dependence on OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The company is working on integrating internal and third-party AI models into its AI product, Microsoft 365 Copilot. Read the full article here. Peter Thiel’s Bet on AI Former PayPal CEO Peter Thiel has shared his perspective on the evolving role of AI and its potential impact on math skills. Thiel suggested that the rise of AI could reduce the emphasis on math proficiency and lead to a societal transformation. Read the full article here. Read Next: NIO Announces Repurchase Opportunity For Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 Photo courtesy: Shutterstock This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Rounak Jain © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Americans have doubts about Trump nominees, poll showsReal Life Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Harrowing video shows a beauty influencer being swept to her death in a flash flood in Brazil as onlookers desperately try to rescue her with a ladder. Jennifer Soares Martins — a 28-year-old influencer known as Jhei Soares — and her husband, Wallison Lima, were spotted clinging to a car in waist-deep water in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, during the early hours Sunday, CNN Brazil reported. Video of the tragedy shows several people leaning out a window and holding an extended ladder, which is not quite long enough to reach the pair. Martins and Lima — who had leapt out of the car after crashing during the flash flood — initially try to use the vehicle to shield them from the torrent as the ladder remains painfully out of reach. Jennifer Soares Martins — a 28-year-old influencer known as Jhei Soares – drowned after being swept away by a flood in Uberlandia, Brazil. Picture: NF/Newsx She had been driving in a car with her husband Wallison Lima when their vehicle crashed, putting them in the torrent of water. Picture: NF/Newsx But the flow is so strong, it eventually moves their car, which is seen drifting out of view as the couple desperately try to cling on. Martins was later found dead, while her husband somehow managed to survive, officials said, according to the New York Post . “I just wanted her back,” he wrote with several crying emojis on social media later Sunday. Lima and Martins had been married for eight years and together for over 14. The two frequently made posts about their trips and family celebrations. Onlookers tried to help the couple with a ladder that was painfully out of reach. Picture: NF/Newsx But the beauty influencer lost her battle and was eventually dragged away. Picture: NF/Newsx Martins has over 82,000 followers on Instagram and often posted videos of her outfits, shopping hauls, and life in Brazil. Her comments have since been full of users grieving her sudden, tragic death. Despite the rain and flooding that led the young beauty influencer to her death, the government insists the conditions in Uberlandia are under control and the rain in the region has been closely monitored. “We inform you that the situation in the city of Uberlândia is under control. Electricity, water supply, internet, and telephone services have not been affected. There are no isolated communities or blocked highways,” the government told the outlet. This article originally appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission More Coverage Beloved Sydney make-up artist dies age 27 ‘World first’ Macca’s item lands in Australia Claudia Poposki Originally published as Video shows horror moment influencer swept to death in flash flood More related stories Real Life Huge cost of vegan’s bizarre rant A notorious vegan activist must pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages after accusing a suburban vet of eating her animal patients. Read more Real Life If your boyfriend does this, leave him now Experts are warning that a worrying relationship “red flag” has become normalised after new data revealed it’s on the rise in Australia. Read more
The Detroit Tigers are still pressing toward the mark in their pursuit of All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman . Alex Bregman could be real difference maker for Tigers The Tigers impressed last season, making the playoffs with an 86-76 record. Detroit added the talented two-time All-Star Gleyber Torres this offseason to man second base. They’re now continuing their talks with Bregman, who could elevate their ball club with his stellar play. Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold said this about the dynamic between both parties at this stage of the winter (h/t CBS Sports’ Dayn Perry): “Mutual interest remains, but there is a gap in perceived value between the two sides as negotiations continue, according to sources not authorized to speak publicly on the situation. Notable progress has been made since the start of the offseason, particularly in the past month,” Petzold reported. Bregman is an elite two-way talent at third base Bregman is one of the best third basemen in the MLB. Conveniently up for the taking in free agency, the 30-year-old was a Gold Glove Award winner in 2024. The former Houston Astros pillar would be a significant upgrade from the Tigers’ third basemen from a season ago in Gio Urshela and Jace Jung. Urshela manned the hot corner in 74 games for Detroit last time out. He committed five of his seven errors on the campaign in the Motor City, the latter of which was seventh-most at the position, on his way to a -0.3 WAR. Jung committed four errors in 27 games played for a lackluster .917 fielding percentage. Tigers need to make big play to beat out Bregman suitors On the other side of the token, Bregman led all third basemen in the MLB with 103 putouts, 242 assists and 23 double plays turned. Though, he did commit 10 errors of his own on his way to a .972 fielding percentage. The former MVP candidate would help make plays for the Tigers on defense and give them a slugger that is liable to hit 30 home runs or more on the upcoming campaign. Detroit will have to present the New Mexico native with a offer that exceeds that of other suitors heavily linked to Bregman including the New York Mets . That’ll likely have to near $30 million annually. This article first appeared on Empire Sports Media and was syndicated with permission.