Brian Kelly's tenure as LSU head coach was marred by his apparent lack of engagement during critical periods, including roster building and recruiting, which contributed to his firing. Reports reveal he was often disengaged, even relaxing on a beach during key times, leading to a toxic environment and poor decision-making within the program. His departure highlights the importance of full commitment in coaching roles at top programs like LSU.
A study published in Cognition & Emotion found that anxiety does not inherently impair the ability to disengage attention from threatening stimuli when motivated, challenging the idea that anxious individuals are involuntarily stuck on threats; instead, attentional biases may be more situational and influenced by task demands.
IDF soldiers entered the Gaza Strip and raised the Israeli flag on a home, marking the first time since the Disengagement in 2005. The entry into Gaza is an expansion of previous ground raids, with clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian terrorists continuing in northern Gaza. Airstrikes have targeted several locations in the area.
