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A black-and-white photograph of the Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø, Norway, is circulating under a photo suggestion challenge inviting images on the theme of 'geometric shapes'. The picture highlights the church's angular architecture, tagged as travel and photography content and explicitly marked as free of AI-generated imagery. Engagement is modest, but the theme-based prompt format is drawing participation from photographers.

A photography prompt is circulating inviting participants to share pictures on the theme of geometric shapes, tagged under art and photography hashtags. A post in German suggesting the motif has drawn some engagement, with images such as spheres offered as examples of the theme.

A Durham-based psychiatrist has returned home after taking part in an Ebola response mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The deployment is part of ongoing international efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks in the region, where health workers face challenging conditions. Local coverage highlights the psychiatrist's contribution to the global pandemic response and the risks faced by medical personnel serving in outbreak zones.

Filmmaker Daniel Roher and former Google ethicist Tristan Harris appeared on Democracy Now! to discuss the new documentary "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist." The conversation centers on artificial intelligence's risks and the term "apocaloptimism," reflecting both alarm and hope about AI's future. Clips of the interview are being shared and watched across social media.

A new large-scale battery storage facility has come into operation at Karlsruhe's Rhine harbour. The plant can store electrical energy and feed it back into the power grid when needed. Such storage systems help balance fluctuations in electricity generation from wind and solar power, supporting Germany's transition to renewable energy.

A psychiatrist from Akron Children's Hospital took part in a United Nations panel on suicide, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. No further details about the panel's discussion or outcomes were provided, but the participation highlights the Ohio hospital's involvement in global mental health efforts.

Photographers are sharing images of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin for a photo prompt on geometric shapes. The concrete stelae field near Brandenburg Gate, with its angular slabs and shifting perspectives, is a popular subject for architecture photography, combining strict geometry with the site's solemn historical meaning in central Germany.

A podiatrist warns that many popular travel shoes do not provide adequate arch support, which can lead to foot pain during long days of walking. Seven comfortable alternatives with proper support are recommended for travelers. The advice is drawing attention as people plan trips and look for footwear that combines comfort and style.

Spanish lawyer Gonzalez Durantez has launched a new centrist political party that will contest Spain's elections in November. The move adds a fresh centrist option to the country's political landscape ahead of the vote. Details about the party's platform and support base remain limited so far.

A centrist think tank is warning Democratic Party leaders against moving too far left on immigration policy ahead of the 2028 presidential race. The group argues that taking more progressive positions on the issue could hurt the party with swing voters. The warning comes as Democrats begin positioning themselves for the next election cycle.

Vietnam's central bank has acknowledged that inflation is running above the official target, while insisting the situation remains under control. The announcement comes amid broader concerns about rising prices, and observers are weighing the bank's reassurances against the risk that sustained inflation above target could force a shift in monetary policy.

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos said Europe's biggest basketball clubs must find a way to work with the NBA. His comments came after the clubs rejected a proposal from the American league to join forces on a new competition, highlighting a deep divide over the future shape of top-level European basketball and its relationship with the NBA.

A country holding an election in 2026 has an opposition that is centrist rather than leftist, despite an authoritarian leader accused of corruptly manipulating the vote. Commenters argue that even under manipulation, voting still matters, because the goal is a better outcome rather than a perfect one, and voters should turn out regardless of the odds.

A nature photographer has shared the remains of a hornet nest from the previous year, found in a largely hollow dead birch in a small floodplain woodland. By late winter, empty and partly scavenged honeycomb fragments lay beneath the tree. The image was submitted under the photo prompt 'geometric shapes in nature', drawing attention to the nest's intricate structure.

A new installment in Veronica Roth's 'Divergent' universe has arrived, and reviewers note it presents a different version of the series' heroine, Tris. NPR's review of 'The Sixth Faction' describes how the latest story reimagines the familiar character within the dystopian world, drawing attention from fans of the bestselling YA franchise.

Psychiatrists warn that the live-streamed execution of the Fort Hood shooter could cause post-traumatic stress in people who watch it. The warning, reported by the Guardian, raises concerns about the psychological impact of broadcasting a capital punishment on the public, with defence secretary Pete Hegseth named in connection with the decision to stream it.

A New York Times opinion piece by a child psychiatrist argues that screens themselves are not the root cause of children's mental health problems, pushing back against the widespread narrative blaming smartphones and social media. The author contends the focus on screen time distracts from deeper issues affecting young people's wellbeing, adding a dissenting voice to an increasingly heated public debate over technology and childhood.

Asylum, the 1972 British horror anthology released on 17 November 1972, is being discussed again. In the film, a young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum and must pass a test by interviewing four patients to work out which of them is actually the doctor he would be replacing. The premise is being shared among horror film fans.

The Center for Humane Technology, the nonprofit co-founded by former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris and known for warning about the dangers of social media and artificial intelligence, is laying off most of its staff and shifting to a 'founder-led' operating model. The move marks a major downsizing for an organization that rose to prominence with the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and high-profile warnings about attention-harming tech.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded Monday to American psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work on optogenetics. The technique allows scientists to control neurons with light, transforming research into how the brain works and opening new avenues for studying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Volkswagen is bringing the classic puzzle game Tetris to its vehicles' infotainment screens, letting drivers and passengers play while parked. The move follows a broader push by carmakers to add gaming and entertainment features to in-car systems, turning vehicles into digital hubs during charging stops or downtime.

The Center for Humane Technology, the nonprofit co-founded by former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris, is laying off most of its staff and shifting to a 'founder-led' operating model, according to Wired. The move marks a major downsizing for the organization best known for 'The Social Dilemma' and its criticism of the tech industry. Details on how many employees are affected or the reasons behind the restructuring were not included in the collected evidence.