Protests erupted in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor, leading to a one-day shopping boycott initiated by student groups in response to the jailing of Ekrem Imamoglu, the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Government officials condemned the boycott as “sabotage” and threatened companies with financial losses, while the mayor, facing politically motivated charges, urged support from European politicians cutting ties with Turkey due to democratic concerns. The boycott, which targeted businesses supporting the government, sparked a criminal investigation and divided opinions on the involvement of companies in political discussions.
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What we know about yawning, from why we do it to why it's contagious
Yawning, an involuntary behavior that is both mechanical and psychological, is notably contagious and observed across various species, including chimpanzees. Recent research published in Nature Scientific Reports demonstrates that chimpanzees can catch yawns from an android model, suggesting that yawning serves as a social cue for rest and is linked to empathy, unlike other behaviors that don't elicit similar responses. Need More Context? 🔎
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