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TapSwap, the viral Telegram tap-to-earn cryptocurrency, will be in the spotlight this month as it is set to launch its token generation event (TGE) on January 23rd. With the TAPS airdrop coming, will the price rise or disappoint, as we saw with Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) and Notcoin (NOT)?
In a recent statement, TapSwap’s developers confirmed that the much-anticipated token generation event will happen on January 23rd. 
3/ The biggest milestone is just around the corner: TAPS TGE on January 23rd, 2025! Months of planning, testing, and building are coming to fruition 🥂
This is a notable development for a project that has been around for almost 12 months and has gained millions of users.
At its peak, Tapswap had over 73 million users who constantly signed into the mini-app, played games, and accumulated the TAPS token. There are signs that the usage has dropped in the past few months because of the TGE delay and the performance of other tap-to-earn tokens.
TapSwap’s TGE was initially scheduled for July last year but was postponed to “sometime in the third quarter.” The developers defended their move by pointing to the performance of other tap-to-earn tokens, which had plunged after their airdrops.
They also explained the need to develop the ecosystem, which they hope will increase the utility of the TAPS token. TapSwap is now working on the first Web3 skill gaming platform powered by the TAPS token. 
Also, they wanted to create more partnerships, which they have done in the past few months. Some of the top partnerships are with companies like Binance and the Telegram-owned Ton Blockchain.
The recent TapSwap airdrop delay is justifiable since the developers wanted to give the TAPS token a utility. 
That big issue has contributed to the weak performance of other tap-to-earn tokens like Hamster Kombat, Catizen, and Dogs. 
Most tap-to-earn players dump their tokens and convert them to fiat or other time-tested cryptocurrencies when launching their airdrops. As a result, the Hamster Kombat token has crashed by over 77% from its all-time high, while Notcoin has plunged by a similar amount.
TapSwap’s main differentiating factor is that the developers have created a utility for the token and major partnerships. However, history shows that many participants in such “play-to-earn” projects are rarely interested in the promised utility.
Some of the best examples of this are move-to-earn tokens like Sweat Economy and StepN, which surged after their airdrops and then plunged after users took profits. Another group is the play-to-earn tokens like Axie Infinity, Decentraland, Gala Games, and The Sandbox. These tokens have crashed and lost billions of dollars in value.
Therefore, while it is impossible to predict the next price action of the TAPS token, the odds are that it will fall as many of the airdrop recipients sell.
Read more: BNB Price Ends 2024 at Over $700: What’s Next for 2025?
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The inaugural National Symposium on Australian Traditional Medicine, in collaboration with The Australian National University and sponsored by the Jacka Foundation for Natural Therapies, sparked meaningful discussions on the safeguarding of Indigenous knowledge and Australia’s role in advancing its integration into future healthcare.
With 150 attendees over two engaging days, the Symposium created a dynamic platform for in-depth dialogue, exploring the challenges and opportunities in the use of Indigenous medicine.
“The inaugural National Traditional Medicine Symposium achieved amazing feedback from those who presented and those who attended.  It was clear to see the genuine interest in elevating the rights and interests of traditional knowledge holders and Indigenous Peoples.  I truly look forward to collaborating on future opportunities.” – Dr Virginia Marshall, ARC Research Fellow, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University
First Nations peoples, policymakers, regulators, and researchers came together to debate, collaborate, and shape the future of Australian Traditional Medicine, exploring topics covering regulation of traditional medicine products, barriers and pathways in developing Indigenous traditional medicines, functional ingredients from Australian native plants, enduring biopiracy concerns and more.
“The panel discussions, along with rich topics presented in well-organized sessions, were truly eye-opening.” – Symposium attendee
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‘Those Who Came Before Us’

Early last year, Western Sydney University’s Executive team, together with a group of academics and professional staff, participated in a full-day cultural exchange workshop to enhance their understanding of Country and culture.

This was co-facilitated by Allan McKenzie – a proud Wiradjuri Gamilaroi man from Griffith NSW. Allan has painted for over 29 years and promotes Aboriginal culture through optical storytelling, song, and dance. Since then, Allan has facilitated a number of workshops where over 120 individuals, including Western Sydney University staff and students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, contributed to the painting and engaged in Aboriginal cultural learning.

This artwork provided all the opportunity to yarn and learn. The painting is incredibly detailed and hangs at nearly two and a half metres long by one metre wide. It is entitled ‘Those who came before us’ and is owned by none, yet owned by all, and is a great example of reconciliation in practice.
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New Delhi [India], January 6: The web series on ZEE5, Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, blends love and laughter. This romantic comedy explores the highs and lows of today’s relationships. It follows two competing journalists who end up married by chance. Their journey is filled with funny mix-ups and wild moments. With clever dialogues and emotional turns, this show offers great entertainment that many people enjoy.
A Lighthearted Storyline with Real Emotions

Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega shares a fun and touching tale. The series shows the reality of modern relationships while keeping a lively tone. It explores the struggle to balance work and personal lives. The characters face challenges like ambition and trust, pulling viewers into their world.
The series captures the highs and lows of love, making it easy for fans to connect with the characters. Whether dealing with misunderstandings or chasing dreams, the show finds humor in everyday life. This mix of feelings and laughter keeps everyone watching episode after episode.

Exploring Modern Relationships Through Comedy
Relationships can be tough, and this web series on ZEE5 shows them in a funny but thoughtful way. It highlights how ambition and miscommunication can stir trouble in love. The main characters, Nikki and Ashu, accidentally marry while looking into a scam. Their work rivalry turns into a complicated emotional journey.
The show mixes humor and drama to tackle dating and commitment challenges. It emphasizes trust and understanding, helping viewers laugh and think about their own love lives. With a lighthearted vibe, the series offers important lessons about relationships. It speaks to anyone trying to balance work and personal life.
Strong Performances That Steal the Spotlight
Abigail Pande and Rishab Chadha lead the series with authentic performances. Their chemistry lights up each scene and adds richness to the story. Both actors deliver humor and realness in their roles, making the series engaging.
The supporting cast enhances the show with their charm. Each character plays a vital role, bringing laughs and emotional moments. From quirky colleagues to nosy neighbors, they add spice to the plot. This blend of talent keeps viewers hooked, creating memorable moments that linger after the show ends.
Unpredictable Storyline That Keep You Guessing
The story of Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega surprises at every turn. Just when viewers think they know what will happen, the plot twists. From fake weddings to heartfelt moments, the show keeps everyone entertained with its unexpected shifts.
These surprises add excitement and emotional depth. Each episode leaves fans wanting more, making it a must-watch on the list of Indian web series today. This unpredictability keeps the audience engaged, offering a mix of drama and humor that feels fresh and exciting.
A Perfect Blend of Romance and Comedy
This series combines romance and comedy in a fun way. Nikki and Ashu’s romantic tension grabs viewers’ attention, while their silly misunderstandings make everyone laugh.
The show uses clever dialogues and funny situations to keep the giggles coming. At the same time, it includes sweet moments that give the story heart. This mix attracts fans of both genres, drawing in a large audience. It provides the best of both romance and comedy without losing its storytelling charm. The blend of laughter and love makes this series truly special.
Relatable Office Drama and Rivalry
Set in a busy newsroom, the show shows the excitement and competition of a fast-paced job. Nikki and Ashu’s rivalry adds energy to their relationship, making their scenes lively and interesting.
The office backdrop reveals the struggle to balance work goals with personal feelings. Many viewers will see themselves in the characters as they try to succeed while managing their emotions. The show captures office politics and workplace life, making it relatable to anyone who has worked in a similar environment. This sense of familiarity helps the audience connect with the story.
Social Messages Delivered with Humor
Beneath the laughs, the series shares important social ideas. It brings up topics like gender roles, expectations, and workplace challenges. Instead of sounding preachy, it uses humor to make these ideas relatable.
This method keeps the series fun while still relevant. Viewers enjoy the laughs and think about the deeper themes. The social messages blend well with the comedy, making the show both meaningful and entertaining. It talks about society’s pressures while keeping a lighthearted tone.
Why Divorce Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Is Worth Watching
Fans adore this web series on ZEE5 for its smart humor and engaging plot. It stands out because it entertains while tackling real-world issues that many people face today.
Whether you love romantic comedies or need a light watch, this series brings together laughter and emotion. Its unique story and surprise twists make it a must-see for anyone who loves fun and heartwarming web series. With relatable characters and unexpected turns, it checks all the boxes for a great viewing experience. The mix of humor, romance, and drama makes it hard to look away. Don’t miss your chance to watch it today!
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Cyberattacks on Taiwan's government departments doubled in 2024 from the previous year to an average of 2.4 million attacks a day, the island's National Security Bureau said, adding that most of them were launched by Chinese cyber forces.
Taiwan has in recent years complained about what it sees as China's “gray-zone harassment” — from daily military drills and balloons near the island to cyberattacks — at a time when Beijing ramps up military and political pressure to force the democratically governed island to accept its sovereignty claim.

Taiwan's Government Service Network, or GSN, received a daily average of 2.4 million attacks last year, double the daily average of 1.2 million in 2023, according to a report by the National Security Bureau on Sunday.
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Just before winter break, an excited buzz filled the newsroom (aka the resource classroom) at Evergreen Elementary School as paraeducator Chad Thayer revealed the logo he and the Evergreen Student Voice staff developed together.
The fifth-graders leaned forward in their chairs, adjusting their “Press” visors and offered feedback on the proposed logo.
The inspiration for the school’s first newspaper came from an unlikely source: a student who didn’t like to write.
Cooper Limberhand struggled with writing, but last year, a teacher introduced him to poetry, and suddenly, the pieces fell into place.
“I like to make poetry,” he said. “I like how it sounded. Writing is my favorite subject.”
When special education teacher Heidi Kieper suggested they form a poetry society, Limberhand wanted to try something new.
“How about a school newspaper?”
That sounded great to Kieper. She enjoys making education so much fun that her students don’t even realize they’re learning.
“It all starts with the power of believing in their abilities, and when students struggle with believing in themselves, they need someone to help them conquer their insecurities and doubts,” she said.
She thinks working on a school newspaper will boost her students’ confidence.
The 15-member newspaper staff receives special education services and meets during their writing resource time.
“When you can find a pathway for students to access their curriculum in a better and more interesting way, it makes for a more positive learning experience,” said special education teacher Ireland Mayfield. “Our students are getting to improve their writing skills, but they are also getting to work on their note-taking ability, their interviewing skills and their ability to carry on a conversation.”
Newspaper staffer Hayden Cole is working on profiles of Evergreen teachers.
“I interviewed Miss Elmore,” said Cole. “I asked her if she has any kids.”
Jaden Crowshoe is on the sports beat.
“Sports is my favorite thing to do,” he said.
He’ll be writing about football, soccer, basketball and Four Square.
“I interviewed the principal and the PE teacher and asked them what their favorite sports are.”
Zara Cork is covering current events.
“It’s events like the fall carnival,” said Cork. “I’ll probably write about skate night, too.”
Mason Murphy and Cooper Limberhand are on the recess beat.
“We interviewed a recess para (paraeducator),” Limberhand said. “She’s one of our favorites. She’s always nice and helpful.”
Murphy had some hard-hitting questions about the likelihood of getting new playground equipment like soccer balls and sleds.
“We’re still waiting for new snow sleds,” he explained. “The kids are asking about it.”
The pair also inquired about the prevalence of bullying and what strategies recess supervisors use to deal with it.
As the kids talked about their assignments, Maya Kenney interviewed school counselor Tina Caskey.
“When did you decide to become a counselor?” she asked. “What’s your favorite thing about it?”
The press club wants the Evergreen Student Voice to include as many voices as possible, so they plan to reach out schoolwide for submissions. Kieper said they will ask students to submit articles, recipes, artwork, poems, stories, or comic strips.
Mayfield enjoys seeing her students engaged and excited about the project.
“It’s incredible to see a group of students who are so passionate about our school and who enjoy learning and investigating more about the people within it!” she said.
The teachers hope to find a local printing press to help them print the newspaper, and plan to publish twice a year.
“We’re looking for a place that’s willing to print maybe 500 copies,” said Kieper.
For her, the most rewarding thing about the Evergreen Student Voice is seeing how invested and enthused her students have become.
“There’s a genuine buzz of excitement and eagerness to work on a subject that is typically not their favorite, namely writing,” she said. “This project has given our students a chance to shine, a chance to be leaders and to set the tone for success. When you find that ‘something’ that ignites and sparks a child’s mind and makes them eager to work on something, it makes my job as a teacher all worthwhile.”
Contact Cindy Hval at dchval@juno.com.
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If you’ve surfed the web lately, you’ve probably gotten a pop-up that asks if you want to prevent the site from tracking you.
Connecticut residents now have access to an extension that will answer the question once and for all—automatically. Beginning Jan. 1, Connecticut residents can install a browser extension to save their preferences across all websites.
“We’re all familiar now with the ‘ask site not to track’ pop-ups,” Attorney General William Tong (D) said. “Starting January 1, you can install a simple browser extension to answer that question once and for all — and sites you visit will be responsible for knowing and following your preference. This is a key step forward for consumer privacy rights, and I urge consumers on January 1 to take advantage of this right to control their data.”
It’s part of the state’s data privacy law that was signed in 2022. Tong has touted it as one of the country’s first comprehensive consumer privacy laws.
There are multiple “opt-out preference signals” that residents can use through a downloaded browser extension.
Not all websites will be forced to comply. Health care companies, for instance, are regulated by other laws and will not be affected.
More information and links to the browser extensions are available here.

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When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.
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Updated January 5, 2025 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch
How to get along as as a couple can be even more complicated and challenging when there is a lot of togetherness.
It’s easy to get into control struggles to defend our right to freedom when we feel constrained and confined. When risk is in the equation, what may feel like a basic personal choice becomes our spouse’s concern and a potential area of conflict, for example, with decisions that affect health but, importantly, also those that affect a spouse’s sense of security.
When it comes to decisions that directly risk our partner’s physical health one spouse’s greater risk tolerance forces the other to assume that same level of risk, not only when it comes to getting sick but, for example, with affairs or sexual acting out that involves the risk of transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to a spouse. In these cases, “personal choices” are actually mutual decisions made without consensus or respect for the inherent responsibility that limits the right to personal freedom with certain decisions.
Our interconnectedness as human beings during the pandemic was more conspicuous and at a heightened level. But it’s always been true. Differences in risk-taking between spouses frequently come into play more indirectly, such as when we are impacted by the fallout of what happens to our spouse from a decision they made. Or if our partner’s judgment affects our ability to trust that we can rely on them or feel secure. Though psychological security is intangible, trust and security are the foundation of relationships and, if torn, affect everything else.
We know experientially that our own well-being and state of mind are more affected by the climate of the relationship than by whether we get to do something we want in the moment that divides us. But, when we feel restricted, trapped, or harbor resentments, we are vulnerable to engaging in struggles around autonomy and control.
The good news is that navigating control struggles with our spouse lends itself to the approach competitive teams use for making strategic decisions. This approach is a tool that will help us now, and also provide a template to improve how we navigate conflict in the future. With this model, couples envision themselves on a team together competing with other couples in an event or challenge, and wanting to win.
Successful, winning teams know that team members are interdependent, and have different skills. They recognize and capitalize on each other’s strengths, factor in one another’s weaknesses, and take care of one other—creating better plays by working together towards a common goal.
This framework shifts our mindset to regain perspective—bringing into focus what really matters. Keeping our eye on the ball in this way not only pays off, but feels better than fueling resentment fanned by an equivalency notion of fairness (tit for tat) and sense of entitlement.
When we access our wise mind and get on the same side as our partner, the climate we live and breathe at home supports our equilibrium.
We can de-escalate difficult conversations by making it explicit that we recognize the good in our spouse and their positive intentions towards us—instead of assuming the worst. This makes people feel understood and pulls for their better self.
“I know you care about me and don’t want me to feel anxious and unsafe. That affects how we both feel. (Elicits perspective and defuses the control struggle.)
Neuroscience reminds us that we co-regulate one another. Our own state is affected by our partner’s. We sense and react imperceptibly on a neurobiological level to even unexpressed rejection.
When we harbor anger, or don’t trust one another, it hurts both people—rendering it hard to make smart decisions that support the relationship and our own well-being. It’s important to work towards being united if we are in a partnership because how we get along affects our mental and physical health and powerfully impacts the way we feel day to day.
Lynn Margolies, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and former Harvard Medical School faculty and fellow. She has helped many different types of people and families overcome obstacles and improve their lives.
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When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.

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