Recent studies in the UK show that approximately 700,000 people are autistic, with many still undiagnosed. Dr. Selina Warlow from The Nook Neurodevelopmental Clinic shares a glossary of terms to help recognize autism traits, such as stimming, masking, and autistic burnout. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and diagnosis to access support resources for autistic individuals. Key traits like literal thinking, hyperfocus, and special interests are explained, along with the emerging concept of AuDHD, a combination of ASD and ADHD gaining traction in the neurodiverse community.
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Popular restaurant chain has only 85 locations left after closing hundreds
The American casual dining chain TGI Fridays has reduced its presence to just 85 locations in the U.S. after closing over 100 restaurants in the past year. As of Tuesday, the chain had fewer than 100 locations listed on its website, down from approximately 270 at the beginning of 2024. This decline follows the parent company's bankruptcy filing at the end of the previous year, during which it operated 164 locations. Full Article
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