The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has unveiled its 23-member squad for the upcoming SAFF U-17 Championship 2025, set to take place in Sri Lanka from September 15 to 27. The squad was finalized by Head Coach Syed Nasir Ismail, who will be leading the young Green Shirts into a challenging Group B campaign.
The selected goalkeepers are Samar Razzaq, Khalil Jibran, and Adil Ali Khan. Defenders include Nadeem Hussain, Muhammad Alam, Muhammad Masood, Muhammad Zubair, Shahid Anjum, Aabiss Raza, and Azizullah. The midfield will be commanded by Mustafa Israr, Abdul Samad, Ibrahim Asif, Muhammad Talha, Haroon Rasheed, Muhammad Essa, and Saad Tiwana. The forward line features Muhammad Abdullah, Mansoor Ahmed, Hasnain Wali Raza, Muhammad Owais, Hamza Yasir, and Syed Shahram.
Pakistan has been drawn in Group B alongside India, Maldives, and Bhutan. The team will open its campaign against Bhutan on September 16, face Maldives on September 19, and wrap up the group stage with a high-voltage clash against India on September 22.
With the young squad eager to make its mark on the regional stage, expectations will be high as Pakistan looks to progress deep into the tournament.
As remarkable as Tyack’s journey to the top of the archery rostrum has been – and still is, as he continues to work towards qualification for a third Olympic Games – it almost certainly wouldn’t have happened without a five-hour flight, a fateful trip to the local library, and extraordinarily inconvenient vacation.
And while that might read more like a promising script for Wes Anderson’s next hit film, it was all too true for the future Olympian and his woefully out-of-depth mother, who’d never even shot a bow before her son took up the sport.
“We were at a club and just before a national event, the person at the club, who was mentoring him and giving him some coaching, had gone on his holiday and a part of the bow broke,” begins Rankin-Tyack.
“We were about to go on this very big flight, and I thought, ‘what am I going to do?’ So I just went to the library and I got the absolute Bible of archery. I just happened upon it from 1975.”
She followed the instructions as written, and repaired her son’s bow in time for him to compete – a service he, and an entire generation of Australian archers, will be eternally grateful for long into the future.
“Ryan went to the event and he shot an awful lot of records at that event,” added a visibly proud Rankin-Tyack.
And so, without any formal training, she took up coaching duties on a full-time basis.
“I needed to keep that club alive for when Ryan came home to practise.We had to have somewhere for him to shoot, so I kept the club alive and that drove my passion truly for the sport.”
Eventually, she took up archery herself and transitioned from coaching elite archers to instilling basic skills in the next generation of Australian archers.
“The enjoyment I get is not just the coaching of top athletes,” explained Rankin-Tyack. “It’s also the development from the very beginning stage.”
“I have some quite strong relationships with…particularly the young women I coach. Even if they’ve left the sport, they keep up a relationship with me, and that is my reward.”
It’s been a little while since we last got to see the elegant styles of Demi Moore, after sweeping through the previous year’s awards season to acclaim with her movie The Substance. It was an era-defining awards and press run. With the help of her stylist Brad Goreski and hairstylist to the stars Dimitris Giannetos, Moore stepped onto the red carpets and up to the podiums in custom, sculptural Schiaparelli, a golden statue-esque Armani Privé gown, and a surreal Thom Browne dress styled like a literal black tie, with her signature long locks and chic chignons.
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Aside from her show-stopping gowns, though, it’s clear that Demi Moore loves a statement suit—her latest look marks a clear vision for her fall wardrobe meant for more public engagements.
Yesterday evening (September 10), Moore attended the 2025 Forbes Power Women’s Summit at the Lincoln Center in New York wearing a full Saint Laurent suit. The look consisted of a chestnut brown, red, and black plaid wool blazer with structured shoulders worn open to see a crisp white shirt with a matching, undone tie underneath. On the bottom, Moore wore a mustard and black check knee length skirt and brown pointed slingback pumps, and carried a YSL brown purse. The two prints and textures complemented each other in a chic, English heritage way. For jewelry, she wore Material Goods’s Alexa Eternity band and Daphne ring with vintage earrings.
DLA Piper has advised leading payment solutions provider, SIBS, on the acquisition of a majority stake in ITCARD, one of Poland’s largest payment services providers. The acquisition will see SIBS manage over 20,000 ATMs and 827,000 POS terminals, processing more than 17 billion transactions annually on a global scale.
SIBS is a reputable European provider of payment and financial technology solutions, operating in more than 25 markets. The transaction, which remains subject to obtaining the required regulatory approvals, represents an important step in SIBS’ growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe.
A multidisciplinary team from DLA Piper’s Warsaw office worked on the transaction led by Corporate partner Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz. The team also comprised of counsels Anna Chrabota-Bajson, Michał Orzechowski, Izabela Gębal, senior associates Arkadiusz Karwala, Michał Bałdowski, and junior associates Zofia Waszczykowska and Konrad Nazarowski.
Jakub Domalik-Plakwicz, partner, commented: “This is a transaction of great importance for the payment services sector in Poland, which plays a key role in driving the digital transformation of the economy. This transaction bolsters SIBS’ position and contributes to the development of innovative payment solutions in Poland and across the region.”
Are seed oils really bad for you? They often get a bad rep for causing several diseases, including cardiovascular problems. However, according to Johns Hopkins nutrition scientists, the reality is that, in moderation, seed oils can be part of a healthy diet.
Seed oils have an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that humans can’t produce on their own. It is called linoleic acid. It is found in many seed oils and is good for you. (Freepik)
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Are seed oils harmful?
In an Instagram post shared on June 18, referencing a report published on Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins nutrition scientists (Christopher Gardner and Matti Marklund) discussed whether seed oils are really bad for our health and the potential health risksß of consuming them.
Mostly, these claims about seed oils being unhealthy focus on eight particular oils: canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, rice bran, safflower, soybean, and sunflower.
The nutrition scientists stressed that some wellness influencers warn against consuming seed oils, blaming them for a range of health problems and characterising them as toxic. However, scientific studies consistently show otherwise.
They explained that seed oils get a bad rap because they are often blamed for the negative effects of ultraprocessed foods that they are prevalent in. “Ultraprocessed foods are industrially manufactured products that contain little to no whole foods. Many ultraprocessed foods contain seed oils since they are low-cost. But it’s not because of seed oils that these foods are unhealthy,” the post explained.
Moreover, these food items are ‘usually high in sodium, added sugars, unhealthy fats, and additives that, in high levels of consumption, can contribute to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.’
‘Seed oils do NOT cause inflammation’: Health benefits of seed oils
Moreover, seed oils have an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that humans can’t produce on their own. It is called linoleic acid. It is found in many seed oils and is good for you.
A 2019 PubMed study showed that people with high levels of linoleic acid in their blood had a lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Research has also shown linoleic acid can:
improve glucose metabolism
prevent type 2 diabetes
reduce bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol)
increase good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol)
It may even lower blood pressure.
Additionally, seed oils do not cause inflammation. “The omega-6 fatty acids found in seed oils have been blamed for causing inflammation. Evidence shows that omega-6s, particularly linoleic acid, do not cause inflammation and may even help reduce it,” the scientists claimed.
Lastly, the nutrition scientists stressed that seed oils can be part of both healthy and unhealthy diets. They suggested instead of cutting out all foods containing seed oils, it is best to eat less ultraprocessed food and more whole foods, fruit, and vegetables, and then use seed oils together with those.”
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Losses at Sotheby’s auction house more than doubled last year, as the company owned by billionaire Patrick Drahi suffered from a continued slump in the art market and high severance costs.
Filings from its parent company, Bidfair Luxembourg, showed losses widened significantly to $248m (£184m) over the 12 months to 2024, after losses of $106m a year earlier.
Revenues from commissions and fees tumbled by 18% to $813m in 2024, as Sotheby’s felt the pinch of a drop in demand. It follows a fall in spending by wealthy collectors amid growing geopolitical and trade tensions in recent years.
Sotheby’s also took a hit from hefty payouts for what appeared to be the departure of just a handful of staff. Severance costs last year jumped to $29.2m, compared with $11.4m in 2023, despite its headcount only dropping by 24 employees to 2,218, according to findings first reported by the Financial Times.
The company, which operates in 40 countries, was founded as a rare book dealer in 1744 by London bookseller Samuel Baker and did not enter the world of fine arts until the early 20th century, opening an office in New York in 1955 as the US market became increasingly important.
As well as auctions of art and books, it has expanded into areas including wine, diamonds and also a financial services arm that funds art deals and makes loans secured against collections.
Sotheby’s was later snapped up by Drahi, who took the company private in a £3.7bn deal in 2019. The French-Israeli businessman, a keen art collector, has since struck a deal with Abu Dhabi’s third-biggest sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, to help raise about $1bn for the company’s turnaround, in exchange for a 24% stake.
While Drahi has come to greater public prominence through his interest in the art world, the bulk of his wealth derives from his founding of the Amsterdam-listed telecoms firm Altice, which he built up via a string of acquisitions of smaller companies.
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Altice previously held a 24.5% stake in the UK’s BT’s group, but sold off its shareholding to Indian conglomerate Bharti Enterprises last year.
Microsoft has removed the registration cost for individual developers who want to publish apps on the Microsoft Store. The change is live in nearly 200 markets and applies worldwide.
Easier Onboarding
Developers now only need a personal Microsoft account to begin. The process has been simplified with a guided sign-up page and faster access to Partner Center. Identity checks are still required, using a government ID and a selfie, but no credit card details are needed.
Support for Multiple App Types
The policy applies across the main Windows app formats, including Win32, UWP, .NET, PWA, .NET MAUI, and Electron. Apps packaged with MSIX gain extra support, with Microsoft covering hosting, distribution, and code signing. Updates are also pushed automatically through Windows, removing maintenance tasks from developers.
Flexible Commerce Options
Non-gaming app developers can set up their own in-app payment system and keep the full revenue. Those who choose Microsoft’s commerce tools still benefit from lower fees and added security features. Integration with Intune also extends distribution to enterprise users.
Growing Reach
The Microsoft Store currently sees more than 250 million monthly active users. Since the redesign that arrived with Windows 11, the platform has opened to more app types and independent publishers report steady growth in downloads and revenue.
By cutting registration fees, Microsoft lowers the entry barrier for smaller developers and strengthens its position as a global distribution channel for Windows software.
Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools.
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A UC Davis study shows that a strong sense of purpose may lower the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Credit: Shutterstock
A new study suggests that psychological well-being may be crucial for healthy aging.
Studies of Blue Zones, regions where people commonly live to older ages, suggest that a strong sense of purpose is linked with longer life.
New research from UC Davis indicates that purpose may offer another advantage as people get older: a lower risk of dementia.
The study, published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, tracked more than 13,000 adults aged 45 and above for up to 15 years.
Participants who reported a higher sense of purpose were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Aliza Wingo, senior author of the study, is a professor in the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Credit: UC Davis Health
The protective effect of having a purpose was seen across racial and ethnic groups. It also remained significant even after accounting for education, depression and the APOE4 gene, which is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
Purpose in life helps the brain stay resilient
“Our findings show that having a sense of purpose helps the brain stay resilient with age,” said Aliza Wingo, senior author and professor in the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. “Even for people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, sense of purpose was linked to a later onset and lower likelihood of developing dementia.”
Participants were not specifically asked about the activities that gave their life purpose. Previous studies on aging, though, have found a wide range of activities give older adults a sense of life purpose, sometimes referred to as “ikigai.” These include:
Relationships: Caring for family, spending time with grandchildren, or supporting a spouse or friend.
Work or volunteering: Continuing professional work, mentoring, or contributing to community causes.
Spirituality or faith: Religious beliefs, spiritual practices or involvement in faith-based communities.
Personal goals: Pursuing hobbies, learning new skills, or setting and achieving personal milestones.
Helping others: Acts of kindness, philanthropy, caregivin,g or advocacy work.
Purpose delays onset of cognitive decline
Researchers also found that people with higher purpose tended to experience cognitive decline later than those with lower purpose. On average, the delay in onset was very modest — about 1.4 months over an eight-year period, after considering the effects of age, education, depressive symptoms, and genetic risk. However, it is meaningful when compared to current treatments.
Volunteers stay active at the UC Davis Arboretum. A new study shows people who reported a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment. The research shows that psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging. Credit: UC Davis Health
“While medications like lecanemab and donanemab can modestly delay symptoms of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease, they come with risks and costs,” said Nicholas C. Howard, first author and public health researcher at UC Davis. “Purpose in life is free, safe, and accessible. It’s something people can build through relationships, goal,s and meaningful activities.”
Methods and limitations of study
Participants in the study were part of the Health and Retirement Study, a nationally representative survey funded by the National Institute on Aging. All had normal cognitive health at the beginning of the study.
Researchers used a seven-item survey from the Ryff Measures of Psychological Well-being. Participants had six possible responses (from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree”) for statements such as: “I am an active person in carrying out the plans I set for myself” and “I have a sense of direction and purpose in my life.” Their answers were scored and averaged to obtain a well-being number between 1 and 6, with higher values indicating a strong sense of purpose in life.
Their cognitive health was tracked using a telephone-based test every two years.
The researchers noted the study has many strengths, including the size of the population studied. However, a key limitation is that although there was an association, the study did not prove higher levels of purpose caused the lowered rates of dementia.
Findings support role of psychological well-being
Still, the findings support the idea that psychological well-being plays a key role in healthy aging, said Thomas Wingo, a co-author of the study and a professor and neurologist at UC Davis Health. Wingo hopes future studies will explore whether purpose-building interventions can help prevent dementia.
“What’s exciting about this study is that people may be able to ‘think’ themselves into better health. Purpose in life is something we can nurture,” he said. “It’s never too early — or too late — to start thinking about what gives your life meaning.”
Reference: “Life Purpose Lowers Risk for Cognitive Impairment in a United States Population-Based Cohort” by Nicholas C. Howard, Ekaterina S. Gerasimov, Thomas S. Wingo and Aliza P. Wingo, 5 June 2025, The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2025.05.009
Funding: NIH/National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans’ Affairs
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