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South China Morning Post
17 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Japan man arrested for hiding dead mum's body in flat for 10 years due to social anxiety
Police in Japan have arrested a 60-year-old man on a charge of corpse abandonment after the body of his 95-year-old mother was discovered in her flat after being left there for 10 years. Takehisa Miyawaki told police that he knew his mother died a decade ago, but did not report it due to social phobia, according to a report on the news website Miyawaki is unemployed and has no fixed home address. The strange and unsettling case unfolded in the Japanese city of Kobe. Photo: Shutterstock The case aroused police attention after a public servant in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, central Japan, found Miyawaki walking with a limp on the street on May 22. When the government official asked him for his personal information and about his mother, Miyawaki refused to say anything about her, raising suspicion. The official then alerted the local police. Officers then went to check the home registered in the name of Miyawaki's mother in June.
The Guardian
a day ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Optimists share similar brain patterns when thinking about the future, scans show
Whether it's an exam, flight or health check, some people take a sunny view of the future while others plan for catastrophes. Now researchers have found that people with an upbeat outlook show similar patterns of brain activity when they mull over future scenarios. 'Optimists seem to use a shared neural framework for organising thoughts about the future, which likely reflects a similar style of mental processing rather than identical ideas,' said Kuniaki Yanagisawa, first author of the research from Kobe University in Japan. He said the results could shed light on previous findings that showed optimists tended to be more socially successful. 'What this [new study] tells us is that the foundation of their social success might be this shared reality,' he added. 'It's not just about having a positive attitude; it's that their brains are literally on the same wavelength, which may allow for a deeper, more intuitive kind of connection.' In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers said they asked 87 participants to complete a questionnaire to reveal how optimistic they were. Each participant also underwent an MRI brain scan, during which they were asked to imagine various different possible future life events, some of which were positive – such as taking an 'epic trip around the world' – while others were neutral or negative, such as being fired. A subset of the participants were asked to imagine scenarios related to death. The team found participants who were more optimistic showed greater similarities in the patterns of their brain activity in a region involved in future-oriented thinking, called the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) Yanagisawa said one possibility was that the more diverse brain activity among pessimists reflected a more varied set of concerns when thinking about negative scenarios. However, he said another possibility was that optimists viewed their futures within a shared framework of socially accepted goals which pessimists might feel disconnected from for personal reasons, meaning they each had a different way of thinking about the future. The researchers said the results had parallels with the first line of Leo Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina: 'Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' 'On the basis of this principle, we propose that optimistic individuals are all alike, but each less optimistic individual imagines the future in their own way,' the team wrote. The researchers also found patterns of brain activity in the MPFC showed clearer differences for positive and negative future events in optimists. 'This suggests that optimists not only 'think alike' in a structural sense, but they also process emotional information about the future differently with a greater ability to separate what's good from what's bad, which may help them stay resilient,' said Yanagisawa. He said previous work had associated this kind of clearer separation with a more abstract, psychologically distant way of thinking about negative events. 'We're not saying that optimists have identical thoughts about the future, or that they imagine the exact same scenarios,' said Yanadisawa. 'Rather, what we found is that their brains represent future events in a similar way, especially in how they distinguish between positive and negative possibilities. So while we wouldn't say they have the same thoughts, we can say that they appear to think in the same way – structurally.' Prof Lisa Bortolotti of the University of Birmingham, in the UK, who was not involved in the work, said the study suggested optimists pictured future negative events in less vivid and concrete detail than positive ones, meaning such potential scenarios affected them less. 'These findings might suggest that optimism does not amount to a form of irrationality or reality distortion because it does not change how we see things out there but how those things impact us,' she added. Bortolotti said assuming things won't go wrong brought no benefits if it left us unprepared for challenges, but noted that optimism worked when it motivated us to pursue goals. 'Picturing a positive outcome in detail as feasible and desirable makes us value it and work for it, ultimately making it more likely that we will achieve it,' she said.
The Guardian
a day ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Optimists share similar brain patterns when thinking about the future, scans show
Whether it's an exam, flight or health check, some people take a sunny view of the future while others plan for catastrophes. Now researchers have found that people with an upbeat outlook show similar patterns of brain activity when they mull over future scenarios. 'Optimists seem to use a shared neural framework for organising thoughts about the future, which likely reflects a similar style of mental processing rather than identical ideas,' said Kuniaki Yanagisawa, first author of the research from Kobe University in Japan. He said the results could shed light on previous findings that showed optimists tended to be more socially successful. 'What this [new study] tells us is that the foundation of their social success might be this shared reality,' he added. 'It's not just about having a positive attitude; it's that their brains are literally on the same wavelength, which may allow for a deeper, more intuitive kind of connection.' In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers said they asked 87 participants to complete a questionnaire to reveal how optimistic they were. Each participant also underwent an MRI brain scan, during which they were asked to imagine various different possible future life events, some of which were positive – such as taking an 'epic trip around the world' – while others were neutral or negative, such as being fired. A subset of the participants were asked to imagine scenarios related to death. The team found participants who were more optimistic showed greater similarities in the patterns of their brain activity in a region involved in future-oriented thinking, called the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) Yanagisawa said one possibility was that the more diverse brain activity among pessimists reflected a more varied set of concerns when thinking about negative scenarios. However, he said another possibility was that optimists viewed their futures within a shared framework of socially accepted goals which pessimists might feel disconnected from for personal reasons, meaning they each had a different way of thinking about the future. The researchers said the results had parallels with the first line of Leo Tolstoy's novel Anna Karenina: 'Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' 'On the basis of this principle, we propose that optimistic individuals are all alike, but each less optimistic individual imagines the future in their own way,' the team wrote. The researchers also found patterns of brain activity in the MPFC showed clearer differences for positive and negative future events in optimists. 'This suggests that optimists not only 'think alike' in a structural sense, but they also process emotional information about the future differently with a greater ability to separate what's good from what's bad, which may help them stay resilient,' said Yanagisawa. He said previous work had associated this kind of clearer separation with a more abstract, psychologically distant way of thinking about negative events. 'We're not saying that optimists have identical thoughts about the future, or that they imagine the exact same scenarios,' said Yanadisawa. 'Rather, what we found is that their brains represent future events in a similar way, especially in how they distinguish between positive and negative possibilities. So while we wouldn't say they have the same thoughts, we can say that they appear to think in the same way – structurally.' Prof Lisa Bortolotti of the University of Birmingham, in the UK, who was not involved in the work, said the study suggested optimists pictured future negative events in less vivid and concrete detail than positive ones, meaning such potential scenarios affected them less. 'These findings might suggest that optimism does not amount to a form of irrationality or reality distortion because it does not change how we see things out there but how those things impact us,' she added. Bortolotti said assuming things won't go wrong brought no benefits if it left us unprepared for challenges, but noted that optimism worked when it motivated us to pursue goals. 'Picturing a positive outcome in detail as feasible and desirable makes us value it and work for it, ultimately making it more likely that we will achieve it,' she said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona likely to debut new away kit during Asian pre-season tour
According to Mundo Deportivo, it has been learned that Barcelona will officially debut their new away kit for the 2025/26 season during their upcoming pre-season tour of Asia. The club is expected to wear the fresh design for the first time in their friendly against Vissel Kobe, scheduled for Sunday, July 27th at the Noevir Kobe Stadium in Japan. With the home kit already launched and proving to be a massive hit in terms of sales, attention now turns to the away strip. The official release of the second kit is just around the corner, and Barça fans won't have to wait long to see it in action. The club is considering debuting the new kit in the first match of the tour, mainly to avoid a colour clash with Vissel Kobe's traditional maroon shirts. The sheath symbol in new kit What makes this away kit even more special is its connection to basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The shirt will feature 'The Sheath' symbol, famously associated with Bryant. Nike has used this emblem on its Kobe Bryant line since partnering with him in 2003. The term 'Sheath' refers to the case that holds a sword. In an interview with Esquire, Bryant explained the meaning behind the symbol. 'The sword is talent, but the sheath is what contains it—life experience, discipline, and effort,' he said. This philosophy aligns with Barcelona's values of combining talent with hard work and determination. On July 27th, at the Noevir Kobe Stadium, fans could witness this special kit on the pitch. For Barcelona, it would be a fitting tribute to a sporting icon while marking the start of a new season with fresh energy.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shaquille O'Neal leads Kobe Bryant fans criticizing new All-Time Top 100 NBA players' list
A sports news outlet, Bleacher Report, released its new list of All-Time Top 100 NBA players. The list got the wrath from both the NBA legends and fans. NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal, led the fans who found some rankings quite disrespectful, such as Kobe Bryant placed at number 11. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They questioned the thought process behind the ranking and gave Kobe Bryant a higher rank. The ranking also led to LeBron James' comparison with Kobe Bryant. Some fans also suggested changes in the list with their favorite picks to be placed at higher ranks. Kobe Bryant supporters including Shaquille O'Neal question late NBA star's rank in new All-Time Top 100 NBA players' list The late Kobe Bryant had a massive fan base. He was liked by both NBA mates and fans. When the latest list of All-time Top 100 NBA players was released recently, the Kobe followers, including Shaquille O'Neal, found giving him rank 11 quite disrespectful. They expressed their annoyance without mincing their words. Here are some of the comments made by Kobe Bryant fans: Shaquille O'Neal, @SHAQ, sparked the debate with his comment, 'Kobe at 11 is criminal' @EnmanuelRM_ commented, 'Who made this list is a hater. Kobe is top 5.' @robertliefeld, commented, 'Kobe is top 5. Way to show the hate. Bron is 7-8 range. Magic is 6. Kobe 2-peat, 3-peat. Lakers never win those without him.' Fans including Shaquille O'Neal criticize new All-time Top 100 NBA players' list (Source:X) The new list of All-time Top 100 NBA stars was not received well by the fans and followers. Their comments showed that the ranking required more thinking. All-time Top 100 NBA players list sparked LeBron James-Kobe Bryant comparisons Kobe Bryant DESTROYS The LeBron James GOAT Debate For Good! | Huddle Kobe Bryant at 11 and LeBron James at 2, just after Michael Jordan -the Bleacher Report's ranking did not sit well at all with the fans. They came up with some eye-opening facts about Bryant's legacy. The fans switched on their comparison mode and weighed in Kobe Bryant's stature against LeBron's. Some of the comments were: @SI_02_ wrote, 'Aside from chase down blocks, what was LeBron better than Kobe at? Let's put Kobe's 5 rings vs. Bron's 4 to the side. What skills on the court was LeBron better at? Foot work, post game, fade away, mid range, scoring off-ball, on-ball defense, scoring, defending, what was LeBron better than Kobe at?' @1776a23 commented, 'Kobe is better than Bron' @oceanwavy wrote, 'Kobe at 11, Steph at 10 but LeBron at 2????' Fans pick Kobe Bryant over LeBron James in All-time Top 100 NBA players' list (Source:X) The debate clearly was in Kobe's favor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fans called it a clickbait tactic by the sports news outlet. Some even went on to give their versions of ratings. Fans pick their favorites missing from coveted All-time Top 100 NBA list B/R's Top 100 NBA List SHOCKS Fans 😳 | Kobe, LeBron DISRESPECTED?! Apart from LeBron James and Kobe Bryant's followers, there were other players' fans as well, who jumped into the player ranking debate. They highlighted their favorite players who were nowhere to be seen in the list and questioned the rationale behind the selections. Some of the fans commented as under: @HarnerJeff74670's comment was, 'MJ, Kobe, Kareem, Magic, Russell, Bird, Shaq, Wilt, Hakeem, Duncan. There fixed it for you' @adotwill's comment read, 'In no world is Jokic over Dirk. Not right now, sorry. Maybe at retirement' @TEJUANx commented, 'In what would is Kevin Garnett, Oscar Robertson, Jerry west better than Jokic' Fans criticize various top NBA players snubbed in latest All-time top 100 NBA players list (Source:X) The new list of All-Time Top 100 NBA players indeed opened the floodgates of emotions among NBA fans and the fraternity. NBA legends, fans, and game experts - all jumped into the debate over the best players' list. As per angry X users, the list lacked credibility and they found it no more than a laughing stock. Also Read:
