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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Tennessee Titans WR Derrick Mason inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
While much of the focus for the Tennessee Titans is currently centered on the start of training camp on July 22, one of their former stars, Derrick Mason, was being honored in Nashville on Saturday night. The franchise leader in receptions and receiving yards joined Eric Berry, Jenny Connolly, and Tony White as 2025 inductees into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. It's a tremendous honor for Mason, who rose from a fourth-round pick in the 1997 NFL draft out of Michigan State to stardom as a receiver and return specialist for the Titans. After a slow start to his career, he broke out in 2000 by being selected to the Pro Bowl and named All-Pro, having led the NFL in punt return yardage while also pulling in 63 receptions for 895 yards and five touchdowns. Mason finished his eight seasons with the Titans holding multiple team records and remains their leader in 22 different regular-season and playoff statistical categories. More than enough to etch his name into Tennessee sports history. After spending the first eight years of his 15-year career in Nashville, he moved on to the Baltimore Ravens for six seasons before finishing his career with a season split between the New York Jets and Houston Texans. In all, Mason recorded 943 receptions for 12,061 yards and 66 touchdowns with four teams in the NFL. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Ex-Titans WR Derrick Mason inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Forbes
16-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
4 Levels Of ‘Adolescent Anger' And What They Mean, By A Psychologist
While it's difficult to navigate the intense anger your teenager might display, parents need to ... More understand that trying to make their teens 'happy' all the time might do more harm than good. As children grow into adolescents, they tend to experience more frequent and intense angry outbursts that they haven't quite learned to manage yet. They may scream and shout at others, slam doors or resort to silent treatment. This behavior often stems from hormonal and puberty changes, when they start to experience 'bigger' emotions. This might be concerning to parents who are trying to raise emotionally healthy adults. Unfortunately, many parents fall into the trap of believing that they need to raise perpetually happy teenagers to maintain peace and well-being. But teenage anger is a normal part of growing up, as challenging as it might be. In fact, a 2017 study published in the Transactional Analysis Journal explains that adolescence is one of those unique developmental stages where 'happy' isn't necessarily healthy. In fact, far from being a problem to eliminate, anger can serve a critical health-promoting function. Tony White, author of the paper, suggests that parents should not constantly strive to stop teenagers from feeling angry, as it may lead them to see this overt display of emotion as abnormal. Over time, this can cause them to turn their emotion inward, which festers into feelings like anxiety and self-blame. Following the catharsis model, this research reframes anger as something that must be expressed rather than repressed. It identifies four levels of adolescent anger, where each reflects a unique way anger is experienced and expressed. Here's a breakdown of each of these four levels, and what they mean for your teen's mental health. 1. Antisocial Anger Some teenagers express their anger through harmful behaviors such as threatening others, vandalism, skipping school or using drugs. Instead of feeling guilty, these teens get into constant trouble with parents, teachers, friends or even the police. Antisocial anger is an extreme overt expression of anger. Here, the teen lacks internal restraint and resorts to aggressive or defiant behavior that may cross social boundaries. Those who act out or break rules might even seem proud of their bad behavior or completely unbothered by it, but that doesn't mean they don't feel pain inside. 'Some teenagers show antisocial anger as a cry for limits. They escalate their behavior to antisocial levels in the hope of being limited, sanctioned and restrained,' White explains. Another classic study published in The American Journal Of Psychotherapy adds to this by suggesting that ongoing conflict becomes a way for adolescents to 'punish' themselves from the outside, which helps them avoid feeling guilt on the inside. In a way, getting in trouble becomes a substitute for facing their inner pain. 2. Social Anger This is a healthier, more functional form of external anger. This is when the teen uses social conflict to express frustration. They might argue, complain or debate, all without causing physical or psychological harm. For example, a teen feels left out of a group project at school, so they speak up during class, saying it's unfair that they're doing most of the work. They may even raise their voice without meaning to, but they don't necessarily insult anyone or storm out. Instead, they use the moment to stand up for themselves and express their frustration clearly. This is an example of an outward display of anger that is loud but contained. They know how to engage emotionally, without taking it too far. 3. Passive Resistance When left unexpressed, where does anger go? It implodes within. At the level of passive resistance, teens appear sullen, withdrawn or unresponsive. They barely open up or respond to others. If and when they do, White highlights how they might answer in monosyllables or grunts, with the classic 'Dunno,' 'Huh' or 'S'pose.' This likely comes from feeling judged, dismissed or rejected, so they bottle up their emotions to avoid confrontation and conflict, even if they feel angry or resentful within. For instance, parents often push their kids to share about their day, but when they open up, they feel misunderstood. A teenager might tell their parents that they are feeling overwhelmed with school and they need a break, but their parents may brush it off and say, 'Everyone is stressed, just deal with it.' Responses like this can be damaging. Instead of feeling supported, adolescents may start to believe that there's something wrong with them, rather than recognizing it as something understandable, that deserves empathy. 'This person is neither openly rebellious nor openly conforming. The adolescent is stuck between showing his or her anger openly with the 'Rebellious Child' and being conforming to authority with the 'Conforming Child' ego state. So, he or she resists authority passively,'' White explains. This quiet resistance might not be as alarming as antisocial behavior, but it signals a move away from emotional transparency. Without intervention, it can deepen into something more serious. 4. Goodness Adolescents with this level of anger are known as the 'good kids.' Parents and teachers love them. They are almost always compliant, even pleasant. Their anger is no longer visible because it's fully turned inward, often causing significant emotional distress. 'Such 'good' adolescents are unfortunate because they are often seen as being problem free. Often they are told they are good, well adjusted and seem so happy. Underneath, however, the teenager may be feeling discomfort and, in particular, anxiety,'' White says. These adolescents may look content, but they often feel trapped in a psychological double bind: they're praised for being 'fine,' even when they are battling invisible, heavy emotions inside. They may resort to harmful strategies to cope, such as using drugs, starving themselves, pulling their hair, cutting themselves or other self-mutilation tactics. Anorexia, for example, can be a manifestation of deeply internalized anger and shame. In such cases, adults may only see the physical signs of rapid weight loss and extreme food restrictions, but what they might miss is their teen's terrifying fear of being judged by others or not living up to societal standards for beauty. The teen may feel invisible, unheard or powerless in other areas of life, and their eating disorder may become a way to express that inner turmoil without saying much. A Happy Teenager Is Not Necessarily A Healthy Teenager While some psychologists advocate for transforming anger into something else, like motivation or empathy, the catharsis model sees anger simply as anger. If left unchecked, this emotion can become chronic and harmful. However, suppression isn't the answer either. White encourages cathartic expression of social anger. This does not mean leaving your anger unchecked, but rather expressing it anger clearly and reflecting on it. Teens need to be taught how to identify their emotions, recognize what triggered them and practice calming techniques when appropriate. They need to ask themselves: Should I express my anger verbally and/or physically? Sometimes, they might need to pound a pillow, go for a run or try martial arts to channel their emotions. They also need to be taught the time and place for it all, what to act on and what to let go. For instance, expressing their anger verbally, but respectfully is acceptable, while trying to hit or bully children at school is not. Most importantly, they need to be taught how to sit with difficult emotions. Parental support can play a huge role in this by modelling calm responses and giving them the space to open up. With time, this support helps young people build emotional resilience and feel more in control of their reactions. Do your adolescent children lose their temper a little too quickly? Take this science-backed test to find out if they might be picking up on it from you: Anger Management Scale
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man stabbed in the stomach in NYC subway station: NYPD
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A 45-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach inside a subway station in Harlem early Tuesday morning, according to the NYPD. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. at the 145th Street station. More Local News The victim was standing on the northbound D train platform when he was approached by Tony White, 43, who had a knife, police say. White reportedly demanded the victim's belongings and fled. The victim tried to chase White, but was stabbed in the stomach, police say. NYPD transit officers responded swiftly and took White into custody. The knife was recovered at the scene. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Portland woman dies after snorkeling trip in Hawaii
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland woman has died after a snorkeling trip in Kona, Hawaii Wednesday night. At around 9:30 p.m., officers and fire crews responded to the Keauhou Pier on reports of a possible drowning. 'Usually somebody blabs': Tony White's 2005 death still unsolved After arriving at the scene, officials soon learned the woman, 62-year-old Lori Trende-Landgraver, had been on a guided snorkel trip and was in the water for approximately five minutes before complaining of soreness in her arms. According to Hawai'i police, Trende-Landgraver returned to the boat, told the captain she was feeling unwell, then 'became unresponsive.' Crew members attempted CPR while the boat returned to the harbor and was met by emergency crews. Another body discovered floating in the Willamette River near Terminal 4 Trende-Landgraver was taken to the hospital, but died soon after being admitted. While police say they don't suspect foul play, her official cause of death is still under investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Hawai'i police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
OHSU takes public stance against calls to close primate research center
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Oregon Health and Science University has publicly sounded off against the push for the institution to close its monkey research facility. On Wednesday, the university published an announcement addressing animal advocates' claims on why the Oregon National Primate Research Center should be shut down. 'Usually somebody blabs': Tony White's 2005 death still unsolved People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, asked the National Institutes for Health's Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare to investigate the OHSU center in mid-April. The organization's revealed a 4-year-old monkey died a 'painful death' from sepsis last year after people at the Beaverton facility ignored her symptoms. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has also slammed the research center, referring to it as a the university could replace by further investing in patient care. In response, OHSU said the claim 'compares apples to oranges.' The institution noted the facility is mostly funded by federal grants that only cover specific research efforts, which improve patient care by identifying new ways to treat diseases. The university also pushed back on animal advocates' argument that the research is cruel and unnecessary. 'While scientific advancements have introduced alternative non-animal models, this technology cannot fully replicate the complexity of a living system at this time,' OHSU . 'Nonhuman primate research remains critical for studying conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, infectious diseases and reproductive health — areas where animal-free methods cannot yet provide complete answers.' May Day rally in Salem defends immigrant workers' rights, opposes sanctuary city cuts The institution noted that animal research is heavily regulated by federal authorities. OHSU also claimed its primates grow up with their social groups and form bonds with researchers in the facility. Many of the university's points were shared in the rally that researchers held on the west campus last month, after Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek urged leaders to close the primate facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
