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⌛️ It’s the weekend! After a long week of work, deadlines, or school, it’s finally time to slow down and relax. For many of us, weekends offer the perfect opportunity to sleep in, stay under the covers, and catch up on our favorite shows or scroll through endless social media feeds. But while it might feel comforting to remain indoors, there’s one small action that can make a big difference in how you feel—getting outside first thing in the morning.
When you wake up, your first instinct might be to grab your phone or turn on the TV. But stepping out into the sunlight, even for just 10–15 minutes, can have powerful effects on your body and mind. That’s because sunlight plays a vital role in regulating your circadian rhythm—your body’s natural internal clock that controls your sleep and wake cycles.
Morning sunlight acts like a natural reset button. It tells your brain, “Hey, it’s time to wake up!” This light exposure triggers the release of hormones like cortisol to help boost alertness and energy levels. At the same time, it helps set the timer for the release of melatonin, the sleep hormone, later in the evening—helping you fall asleep more easily at night.
In fact, researchers have found that people who get consistent morning light tend to sleep better, feel more refreshed during the day, and even experience improved mood and mental clarity.
- Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Russia says
Russia’s Federal Security Service said Sunday that the man suspected of shooting a deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency in Moscow was detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia.
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalized after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow, Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said. The attack followed a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has blamed on Ukraine.Advertisement
The Federal Security Service (FSB) said a Russian citizen, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting. In a statement on its website, FSB said it had also identified two “accomplices,” one of whom was detained in Moscow and another who “left for Ukraine.”
Asked about the shooting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday it would be up to law enforcement agencies to pursue the investigation but described it as an apparent “terrorist act” by Ukraine intended to derail peace talks.
There was no immediate response from Kyiv to a request for comment on the Russian allegations.
The shooting came a day after Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators wrapped up two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old conflict in Ukraine. The Russian delegation was led by Alekseyev’s boss, military intelligence chief Adm. Igor Kostyukov.
Alekseyev, 64, has served as the first deputy head of Russia’s military intelligence agency, known as the GRU, since 2011.
He was decorated with the Hero of Russia medal for his role in Moscow’s military campaign in Syria. In June 2023, he was shown on state TV speaking to mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, when his Wagner Group seized the military headquarters in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don during his short-lived mutiny.US President Donald Trump.
Since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, Russian authorities have blamed Kyiv for several assassinations of military officers and public figures in Russia. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for some of them.
In December, a car bomb killed Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff.
In April, another senior Russian military officer, Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy head of the main operational department in the General Staff, was killed by a bomb placed in his car parked near his apartment building just outside Moscow.A Russian man who previously lived in Ukraine pleaded guilty to carrying out the attack and said he had been paid by Ukraine’s security services.
Days after Moskalik’s killing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he received a report from the head of Ukraine’s foreign intelligence agency on the “liquidation” of top Russian military figures, adding that “justice inevitably comes” although he didn’t mention Moskalik’s name.
In December 2024, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter outside his apartment building. Kirillov’s assistant also died. Ukraine’s security service claimed responsibility for the attack
- South Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Distributes Over $40 Billion in Bitcoin
A major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, has admitted to mistakenly distributing more than $40 billion (£32 billion) worth of bitcoin to customers — briefly turning hundreds of users into crypto millionaires.
The error occurred when the company intended to issue a small promotional reward of 2,000 won (about $1.37) to users. Instead, due to a technical glitch, it mistakenly credited recipients with 2,000 bitcoins each.
Bithumb said the mistake was detected quickly, and trading and withdrawals for 695 affected accounts were frozen within 35 minutes of the incident. The company claims it has since recovered 99.7% of the approximately 620,000 bitcoins that were incorrectly distributed.
In a statement, the exchange emphasized that the incident was not the result of hacking or a security breach, insisting customer assets and platform security remain intact.> “This matter has nothing to do with external hacking or system vulnerabilities,” Bithumb said.
Regulators Step In
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced it will review the incident following an emergency meeting. Officials warned that any evidence of illegal activity could trigger a formal investigation.
Bithumb’s CEO, Lee Jae-won, pledged full cooperation with regulators and promised stronger safeguards going forward.
> “We will take this incident as a serious lesson and prioritize customer trust and stability over rapid growth,” he said.
Compensation and System Upgrades Planned
To restore confidence, Bithumb announced it will:
Pay 20,000 won ($13.66) in compensation to all active users at the time of the error
Waive trading fees for affected customers
Upgrade its verification systems
Introduce AI-based monitoring tools to detect abnormal transactions in real time
A Broader Industry Wake-Up Call
The incident is expected to intensify global conversations around financial safeguards and crypto regulation, highlighting the risks of automated transaction systems.
A similar case occurred in April 2024, when Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer $81 trillion instead of $280 — an error that was reversed only after multiple employees failed to catch it.
So while weekends are meant for rest, don’t let that turn into endless screen time in dark rooms. Instead, open the curtains, step out on your balcony, take a walk, or simply stand in the sunlight for a few quiet moments. It’s a simple, free, and natural way to support your well-being.
Let the sunshine in—and let your weekend start with clarity, calm, and balance.
