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Maryland session ends leaving sweepstakes gaming bills stalled once again as SGLA celebrates

Maryland session ends leaving sweepstakes gaming bills stalled once again as SGLA celebrates

Published by skeptic

Maryland wrapped up its 2026 legislative session without approving two bills targeting sweepstakes-style gaming, keeping a familiar fight unresolved for at least another year. The measures, HB 295 and HB 1226, both cleared the House of Delegates. Neither one made it through the Senate before lawmakers adjourned on April 13, which ended their chances this session. The split mirrors what happened in 2025, when a Senate-backed ban proposal stalled once it reached the House. The result was quickly celebrated by the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance, which represents companies in the sector and argues its members operate legally while providing consumer safeguards. In a statement sent to ReadWrite after the session ended, Managing Director Sean Ostrow said the group spent months pressing that case with lawmakers. “We are pleased with this result in Maryland and want to thank the Maryland lawmakers who took the time to thoroughly consider this issue.  “Over multiple hearings and dozens of meetings, SGLA addressed false allegations by casino interests by demonstrating that the Social Plus industry already offers strong consumer protections …

Iran says no deal expected in single session after US talks stall

Iran says no deal expected in single session after US talks stall

Published by Sam Flores

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said no one had held any expectation that talks with the United States could have reached an agreement within one session after the marathon negotiations in Islamabad stalled on Sunday (Apr 12). “Naturally, from the beginning we should not have expected to reach an agreement in a single session. No one had such an expectation,” ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said, according to state broadcaster IRIB. The ministry added that negotiations with the US fell apart over a “gap between our opinions over two or three important issues”. “Ultimately the talks didn’t result in an agreement,” spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV without detailing what those issues were. On some topics, Baghaei said US and Iranian negotiators “actually reached mutual understanding”.  The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons. Baghaei added Tehran was “confident that contacts between us and Pakistan, as well as our other friends in the region, will continue”. Pakistan’s foreign minister urged Washington and Tehran to uphold a ceasefire after talks to …

Jennifer Aniston’s arms and abs workouts come to fitness app Pvolve—try an exclusive 15-minute session

Jennifer Aniston’s arms and abs workouts come to fitness app Pvolve—try an exclusive 15-minute session

Published by Jenni Sidey

Celebrity workouts can sometimes feel unattainable for the average person, but many celebrities face the same time pressures as us and have to fit a workout into the time they have available. Case in point is Jennifer Aniston, who recently launched Jen’s Express Series: Arms & Abs through her partnership with fitness app Pvolve. There are six workouts in the series, all under 15 minutes, and they feature many of Aniston’s favorite upper-body and core moves. It’s taught by her personal trainer Dani Coleman, who is also the vice president of training at Pvolve. You may like “When we have time together, we might do a longer session. But other days, especially when she’s short on time, she fits in a quick 15-minute workout like the ones in the Express Series,” Coleman tells Fit&Well. “She focuses on workouts that make her feel strong and energized, which naturally makes consistency easier,” Coleman adds. For a flavor of what to expect, Coleman shared the 15-minute core workout below, which uses the Pvolve P.ball, the brand’s take on …

Can a Single Therapy Session Make a Difference? Experts Say Yes, With the Right Mindset

Can a Single Therapy Session Make a Difference? Experts Say Yes, With the Right Mindset

Published by Sam Flores

Just before the holidays in 2025, Julie Hart felt stuck. A nagging problem she had struggled with for years left her ruminating all day and questioning nearly everything she had ever said, done or could do. She was considering traditional therapy but decided instead to try single-session counseling. Rather than committing to weekly therapy sessions, she would get only 60 minutes to tackle the problem. It worked. “It helped me get unstuck, is how I would describe it, in a very positive, meaningful and effective way,” said Hart, of Springfield, Virginia. Hart joined what experts say is an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach. The therapy is what it sounds like: one session, typically an hour, where a counselor helps the client identify concrete steps toward relieving a specific problem. The intention is not to completely solve a problem, but rather to help clients walk away with a toolbox of strategies …

This isn’t a trip, it’s the most challenging therapy session of your life

This isn’t a trip, it’s the most challenging therapy session of your life

Published by Jenni Sidey

RACHEL YEHUDA: Hi, I’m Rachel Yehuda and I study post-traumatic stress disorder and the effects of trauma, including intergenerational trauma. [MUSIC] Chapter one, why trauma sticks? >> In graduate school, I studied the neuroscience of stress. Many people were studying that at the time, and post-traumatic stress disorder was a relatively new disorder. It was a very provocative and challenging concept because what the concept of post-traumatic stress disorder wanted you to understand was that the effects of stress were enduring. Stress theory at that time basically suggested that stress effects were temporary. They could be quite severe and serious at the time that you were undergoing a stressor. >> But that the natural way that the body had of dealing with stress was to recalibrate and achieve a kind of a homeostasis, kind of come back to itself. Whereas there was a lot to look at in terms of neuroscience in an organism that was under threat or that was undergoing stress. The idea that there was still something to see weeks, months, years, and …

‘As soon as I left the first session I felt taller’: is reformer pilates as amazing – or awful – as they say? | Health & wellbeing

‘As soon as I left the first session I felt taller’: is reformer pilates as amazing – or awful – as they say? | Health & wellbeing

Published by Sam Flores

I have noticed something new in my London neighbourhood. Amid the sea of nail salons, vape shops and purveyors of fried chicken, sleek, opaque-fronted premises are popping up everywhere. There are several within 15 minutes of my home. At weekends, you can spot clusters of devotees heading to these mysterious, vaguely aspirational temples of self-care, AKA reformer pilates studios. Many of these devotees conform to an aesthetic popularised on TikTok via hashtags such as #pilatesprincess. There is definitely a uniform: pink athleisure, Rhode phone cases and oversized pastel-coloured Stanley tumblers, jokingly referenced on Instagram as “emotional support” bottles. It is a trend that prompted New York magazine to run an article under the headline “Why Pilates Keeps Pissing People Off”: the workout has become inseparable from a very strict idea of womanhood. Whatever the truth of that, it is certainly not putting people off. Pilates has occupied the top slot around the world for three consecutive years on fitness booking app ClassPass, which reported that bookings in 2025 were up 66% year on year. This …

I hate the treadmill, but when the hotel gym is the only option this 30-minute session maintains my fitness without overdoing it

I hate the treadmill, but when the hotel gym is the only option this 30-minute session maintains my fitness without overdoing it

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ll admit, I do not like the treadmill. Not even a little bit. I prefer the fresh air in my lungs, dirt under my feet, and to feast my eyes on the great outdoors. However, I spend a lot of my time traveling, which means I often find myself in hotels where outdoor running opportunities are minimal, but treadmills are easily accessible. Sometimes I choose the hotel treadmill due to safety reasons. Other times, it’s simply logistics. Either way, I don’t skip the run. I adapt. With the right structure, even indoor miles can be somewhat enjoyable. I like to make my treadmill workouts short, sweet and to the point because if I’m in a hotel, I’m bound to have a busy day ahead. This 30-minute hotel gym treadmill routine blends tempo segments and incline changes to maintain aerobic fitness. Article continues below You may like I like to do this workout in the morning because it makes me feel productive and ready for the day without draining too much energy. The 30-Minute Hotel Treadmill …

I’m CNET’s Fitness Expert. I Swear by These Versatile Earbuds for Every Run and Gym Session

I’m CNET’s Fitness Expert. I Swear by These Versatile Earbuds for Every Run and Gym Session

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The Powerbeats Pro 2 are my go-to versatile earbuds which work for gym or leisure. CNET/Viva Tung I’m CNET’s fitness expert and when I’m working out, I like having a single, trusty pair of headphones for a range of activities. The idea of having multiple pairs for different tasks or exercises slows me down, and I prefer just one that’s versatile enough to handle everything. A pair that works for all my favorite activities including running, strength training and going for walks. They need to withstand a lot of sweat and stay in place while maintaining solid sound quality.  My go-to wireless earbuds for over a year now are the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, and they’re great whether I’m running or lifting weights. They’re also CNET’s best wireless sports earbuds and at the top of our list of the best workout earbuds and headphones. Pros and cons Pros The ear hooks stay in place Noise-canceling feature works well; can be shut off when needed Sensors on earbuds can read your heart rate Easily rechargeable  Seamless …

What actually goes on during a ‘dry float tank’ session? We tried two locales

What actually goes on during a ‘dry float tank’ session? We tried two locales

Published by Sam Flores

It was all a tad dystopian. I parked on a scalding day in late winter at an outdoor lot in downtown L.A. surrounded by corporate skyscrapers, the sidewalks lined with housing encampments. There was nothing distinct about the condo-like building Quantum Wellness is in — other than two welcoming Goliathan Buddha sculptures. I entered into the spa’s glimmering white lobby to try their “zero body dry float,” a bed filled with 400 liters of heated water intended to create a weightless experience that alleviates pressure from the spine and joints and melts away stress. The beds are designed to mimic a traditional float tank — where a person is suspended in water filled with epsom salt, oftentimes in complete darkness — but the perk of these beds is there’s no need to get wet. At Quantum, the experience is 35 minutes long and costs $60. Jeremy Hoffmann is the founder, CEO and owner of Quantum Wellness Spa. (Dania Maxwell / For The Times) “We really wanted to focus on calming people’s nervous systems down,” says …

Driver who killed four-year-old after ‘ramming’ car following drinking session cleared of murder | UK News

Driver who killed four-year-old after ‘ramming’ car following drinking session cleared of murder | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A man who killed his cousin’s four-year-old son after hitting their pick-up truck has been found not guilty of murder. Owen Maughan, 27, had previously pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of the child, Peter Maughan, on 1 June last year following the collision on New Barn Road in Dartford in Kent. The defendant’s father Patrick, 54, who was in the vehicle with his son, was found guilty of manslaughter in the trial at Maidstone Crown Court, but was also cleared of murder. Image: Peter Maughan. Pic: Kent Police/PA Andrew in custody – latest The jury heard the pair were “in a fury” as they pursued a Ford pick-up truck for several miles down the A2 in Kent. They had been drinking heavily earlier in the day. Owen Maughan drove into the wrong lane and clipped the rear of the pick-up at about 60mph, causing it to roll over multiple times, the court heard. Prosecutor Richard Jory KC had told the jury the action was “a deliberate ramming at high speed”, and that Owen Maughan had …