People News Briefs

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s. The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

Cheese recalled nationwide after 8 people hospitalized from E. coli outbreak: Full list of products to avoid. A series of raw milk cheeses have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination after 13 people were sickened, including eight who required hospitalization. California-based Sierra Nevada Cheese Company said it is recalling all of its Grazier Raw Milk Cheese products following an outbreak investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the Tuesday, September 29, recall notice , illnesses have been reported in nine states: California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada,.

This Swedish travel agency caters specifically to introverts. People seeking travel experiences better suited to their introverted personality are in luck. Announced on September 29, Sweden’s new Introvert Travel Agency caters its services specifically to introverts, people who typically prefer quiet introspection and solitude or small-group interaction over noise and crowds. An initiative by Visit Sweden, the idea is to tap into the Nordic country’s cultural norms that, according to the agency’s website, favor personal space, freedom to roam, and structured socializing. “Many travelers are looking for something surprisingly simple: the freedom to decide when they want company.

What therapists say about this new antidote for doomscrolling—and no, it’s not bricking your phone. With seemingly endless studies showing doomscrolling is bad for mental health , more people are rethinking their relationship with social media and digital content. Enter “bloomscrolling,” the latest trend on social media, which encourages people to intentionally and actively seek out uplifting and inspiring content online. According to experts, it reflects a broader shift away from passively consuming negative news content. Sreela Roy-Greene, a licensed therapist at online therapy platform BetterHelp, says the bloomscrolling trend isn’t about ignoring difficult realities or forcing yourself to feel.