So conclude Eduardo B. Andrade and Teck-Hua Ho of the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, who tested how mood affects decision making—and how knowing that someone is trying to exploit that effect for his own ends can make the attempt backfire. They report their findings in the August issue of Psychological Science. The world is full of examples of mood affecting judgment on issues that “should” turn on logic and rationality alone....

The space rock, known as 2013 CU83, is predicted to make a close approach to our planet. According to figures from NASA’s Center for Near Earth Studies database, the asteroid will come within around 4.3 million miles of Earth at 11:37 p.m. UTC, or 7:37 p.m. ET, on Saturday. To place this close approach into context, 4.3 million miles is roughly equivalent to 18 times the average distance between the Earth and the moon....

Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which airways are constricted by inflammation and mucus buildup, which may be reversible. Pneumonia is a lung infection usually caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Understanding the connection between these two conditions is important for preventing complications. How Asthma Leads to Pneumonia If you have asthma, you’ve likely developed lung damage and permanent respiratory problems. This increased weakness makes you more susceptible to lung infections, including pneumonia....

Studies Linking Asthma to Lung Cancer Several studies have looked at the association between asthma and lung cancer in the past, with mostly inconclusive results. Yet recent analyses of these studies are beginning to make the picture clearer. A 2017 meta-analysis of studies found that asthma was significantly associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, with those who have asthma being 44% more likely to develop lung cancer. This was true for both Caucasians and Asians, men and women, and smokers and non-smokers....

The pair racked up 220 England caps between them, as midfield partners for over 15 years, but the duo are now aiming to make a name for themselves in Premier League management. Gerrard secured a 14th place finish for Villa last season, after replacing Dean Smith at Villa Park, with Lampard eventually steering Everton away from relegation following his arrival on Merseyside in January. However, it has been a disappointing start to the 2022/23 campaign, with Villa losing 2-0 at newly promoted Bournemouth on the opening weekend, and Chelsea winning 1-0 at Goodison Park....

Late last year, an MLB investigation revealed that Houston engaged in systematic electronic sign-stealing through trash can banging communication and other means in 2017 and 2018. The cheating scheme resulted in the firing of manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow. And while no players were actually punished, the 2020 season was supposed to be brutal for many Astros players in terms of treatment from fans, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented that from happening....

With just three outs separating the Astros from a 3-2 victory, Altuve strutted to his usual post of second base quietly.Yet, as the ball zipped from bag to bag ahead of Ryan Pressly’s opening pitch of the inning, a Houston fan, clad in a retro Craig Biggio jersey, slipped past security and made his way to the hole between first and second base — right towards Altuve. Here’s how the former AL MVP described the incident:...

The Astros held a special celebration before their game Saturday to commemorate Biggio’s induction. Your browser does not support iframes. MORE: Take a look at Craig Biggio’s road to Cooperstown Biggio finished his career with a .281 batting average in 20 seasons, all in Houston. He compiled 3,060 hits and drove in 1,175 runs. The celebration got an extra spark from Mike Fiers’ no-hitter on Friday. It took Fiers 134 pitches, but he held the NL West-leading Dodgers hittless with 10 strikeouts....

As a Christian university, we also consider it our duty to continue to act with compassion in the midst of this crisis—and we’re proving that we can be in total compliance with the law under this current emergency while also fulfilling our Christian mission. We’re living up to our duty—not shirking it—by allowing a small percentage of our residential students to stay safe on our campus. As the nation began to appreciate the full scope of this crisis a few weeks ago, our students were just departing for Spring Break....

That'd look like this. Enjoy, buddy. Reimer also had a good line about former backup Ben Scrivens' 59-save shutout Thursday night for the Edmonton Oilers. Because Toronto gets drastically outshot all the time, you see. Reimer is backing up Jonathan Bernier at the moment, and both carried the Leafs at the start of the season — Reimer's numbers have dipped, though, as he's played less. His overall save percentage is down to ....

Video was recently posted online and shows a Panthers fan being choked by a security guard in a bright orange shirt. The fan escaped security control and eventually left the lower bowl section, according to the Observer. MORE: NFL’s craziest fans | Power Rankings | Super Bowl 50 odds (Warning: Video contains graphic language) It is unclear what started the incident, but the complaint is being investigated as a Class A misdemeanor, according to an Arlington police spokesman....

Over the past 12 years, the league has seen 10 new clubs kick off. The first-season results: one trip to the playoffs — by the Seattle Sounders in 2009 — and nine autumns spent watching the postseason from home. Martino looks to leave Atlanta legacy Yet there’s reason to believe this Atlanta side will hit the ground running, with former Barcelona and Argentina manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino at the helm, an attack packed with South American talent, and some established veterans in the back....

The state-run Casino Reinvestment Development Authority broke ground Thursday on land the state already owned for the new supermarket ShopRite located a few blocks away from the casinos. The agency will retain ownership of the building and all its fixtures, and a private company, Village Super Market Inc., will operate it. “For 15 years, Atlantic City’s food options have been limited to bodegas and small corner markets offering few healthy options,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said....

Chelsea at 3/1 odds to win PL Costa was Chelsea’s top scorer as they lifted the Premier League title last season but reportedly clashed with Antonio Conte amid mid-season interest from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian. The Italian has told Costa he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and, as expected, he was absent when Chelsea lost to Arsenal on penalties in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday....

The Atleti coach signed a two-year contract extension with the club this week, following in the footsteps of key men Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez. Atleti 6/5 to win at Mestalla Having earlier identified the secured futures of these players during a transfer embargo as a key factor in his decision to renew, Simeone also feels the supporters have been given a boost. “The Atletico fans are happy that Griezmann, Saul and the coach will continue at the club,” he told a pre-match news conference ahead of facing Valencia....

Ahead of Sunday’s BNP Paribas Open finals, Moore alleged that female players “ride on the coattails of the men” and should “thank God Roger Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal were born,” claiming the duo have carried the sport. He has since apologized. MORE: Classic photos of Serena Williams “Ray Moore’s comments towards women’s tennis were disparaging and made in poor taste, as Ray has subsequently acknowledged,” Kermode said in a statement released Monday....

“I know some of you dislike me,” she started. “But understand…I’m fighting for you, too. That you might be free to be you. That you might not have to work so hard to put food on the table. That you can control your own destiny free from discrimination,” she said. “That you can live…just live.” Milano was best-known for Charmed before she became a prominent activist. She often blasts the leadership of President Donald Trump on Twitter and has been vocal about the #MeToo movement and abortion restrictions....

“Part of fixing the issue of sexual harassment in our culture is living our values and holding ourselves and the people we admire accountable,” Milano tweeted on Tuesday. Although Milano said she hasn’t endorsed any presidential candidate, she was scheduled to appear at the December 21 fundraiser for the entrepreneur alongside actor Teri Hatcher and Yang’s wife, Evelyn. Andrew isn’t a top contender in the race for the Democratic nomination, but he qualified for the upcoming debate, the sixth he’ll participate in, and has gained vocal supporters....

The actress, 35, is expected to have her conservatorship dissolved at a hearing on Tuesday, after a tentative ruling by the Ventura County Superior Court on Friday revealed that Judge Roger L. Lund intends to end it. “Petitioner has provided facts that the conservatorship is no longer needed,” read the ruling, in response to Bynes’ February request. “The Capacity Declaration filed 02/22/22 concludes that conservatee has capacity [to] give informed consent to any form of medical treatment....