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Music Sparks Social Imagination and Eases Loneliness

Music Sparks Social Imagination and Eases Loneliness

Summary: A large-scale study with 600 participants shows that music can genuinely evoke feelings of companionship by sparking social imagination. When participants listened to folk music, they imagined vivid social scenes such as being with friends, even when lyrics were removed. Compared with silence, music consistently amplified mental imagery tied to warmth and connection. These results highlight music’s potential as …

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Claressa Shields eases past Lani Daniels to defend undisputed heavyweight title | Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields eases past Lani Daniels to defend undisputed heavyweight title | Claressa Shields

Claressa Shields retained her undisputed women’s heavyweight championship with a commanding unanimous decision over Lani Daniels on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The judges scored the bout 100-90, 99-91 and 99-91 in favor of Shields, who improved to 17-0 (3 KOs). It marked the third straight main event appearance in Detroit for the 30-year-old Flint native and …

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Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased this week, offering little relief for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices. The long-term rate slipped to 6.74% from 6.75% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.78%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also eased. The …

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