Is America still an ‘empathetic and generous giant’?

EAST LANSING, MI — A first-of-its-kind study that ranks nations by empathy puts the United States at No. 7, behind countries ranging from Peru to Korea to Saudi Arabia.

 

 

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Why Clinton and Trump backers don’t mix

EAST LANSING, MI — Living around people with opposing political viewpoints affects your ability to form close relationships and accept other perspectives — and may even change your personality, finds a national study led by a Michigan State University scholar.

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    Financial Abuse Hurts as Well! Learn How to Identify the Signs

      By Porsche Miles Grant

     
    It may be an uncommon topic to speak about, but it is a very relevant one. Many women and men are victims of financial abuse. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, financial abuse is categorized as a common tactic used by abusers to gain power and control in a relationship.

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    Movie: The Accountant

     Studio:  Warner Bros. (128 min.)

    Plot:  A chartered accountant finds the Treasury Department on his tail after he picks up a new criminal client.

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    UPDATE: News Spotlight: Domestic Violence Double Homicide Suicide Investigation

     The following information is preliminary in the investigation. It is likely that information and details in the investigation could/may change as the Lansing Police Department investigates further.

    On Friday October 28th at approximately 1:20am, the Ingham Co. 9-1-1 Center received an anonymous call to check welfare of the resident who lived in a house in the 2900 block of Truman.

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    Three Homicides in Southeast Lansing

     On October 28, 2016 at approximately 1:15 am, Officers were sent to the 2900 block of Truman to check the welfare of a resident. Officers developed information that necessitated entering the residence. 

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    Want to Save Money and Live Longer? Stop Smoking

    By Porsche Miles Grant

     
     When we think about needs and wants, we are positively sure that smoking is definitely a want, and a bad one at that. You literally cannot benefit from smoking in any way, besides it may eliminate some stress short-term. However, long-term it can result in an abundance of negativity. 

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    The Fatherhood Project: Greg Hall’s Humorous Take on How Fathers are Celebrated

     Greg Hall in Chicago, IL, during a recent trip pictured here with his sons, Jake, 13-years-old  and Kevin, 5-years-old.  They are from Owosso, MI.  

     
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    The Fatherhood Project: Brooklyn Ardister: Love at First Sight

     

    Brooklyn Ardister says that having a daughter has changed his life.  Bri'elle Ardister is 2-years-old.

     
    Photo by Jenna Sheerin

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