Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 25 : Taylor Swift recently pulled off a unique 'Mannequin Challenge' on a beach together with her girl pals including Martha Hunt, Lily Donaldson, Leah McCarthy and few others.

According to hollywoodlife.com, the 'Love Story' singer spent ' Thanksgiving Day' November 24 at her Rhode Island estate with her brother and some of her closest pals who rallied around to do an epic beach video.

Recruiting some of her model pals for the job, the 26-year-old pop star later took to her Instagram account to share the video with her fans, just in time for the big day.

Washington D.C [US], Nov. 25 : According to a recent study, dogs have kind of "episodic memory", which gives them remarkable ability to remember and recall events from the past.

The study, published in the Current Biology journal, found that dogs can recall a person's complex actions even when they don't expect to have their memory tested.

"The results of our study can be considered as a further step to break down artificially erected barriers between non-human animals and humans," said researcher Claudia Fugazza.

"Dogs are among the few species that people consider 'clever,' and yet we are still surprised whenever a study reveals that dogs and their owners may share some mental abilities despite our distant evolutionary relationship," she added.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 25 : It's Thanksgiving! But Kim Kardashian spent her morning in a hospital with her husband Kanye West, who is still on the road to recovery.

A source informs that the 39-year-old rapper's wife went to the hospital in the morning to visit him and remained by his side for a few hours before making her way to her family's Thanksgiving celebration, reports People magazine.

According to this source, West, who was hospitalized Monday for exhaustion and sleep deprivation, remains at ' UCLA Medical Center' and is "expected to stay for several more days."

Reportedly, the couple's two kids North, 3, and Saint, 11 months are currently with Kardashian West's mother Kris Jenner.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 25 : For its first full day of release, Disney's latest animated movie 'Moana' brought in 15.6 million dollars at the box office beating its 2013 smash hit 'Frozen'.

The movie about a defiant Polynesian princess on a heroine's quest to save her people and restore the planet's ecological balance is running ahead of the studio's 'Frozen' which drew 15.16 million dollars on 'Thanksgiving Eve' in 2013, reports the New York Times.

While 'Moana' is projected to earn more than 80 million dollars over the five-day holiday weekend, it would unlikely beat ' Frozen' record which still holds the Thanksgiving five-day opening record with 93.6 million dollars.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 24 : Looks like fans of ' DC Comics' are in for an incredible treat with the CW's giant four-show crossover that begins on Monday.

Judging by the new trailer, the superheroes and vigilantes band together to fight against some seriously scary aliens, called the Dominators, that have come to Earth and are ready to basically exterminate humans.

The four-show crossover combines Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, and ' Legends of Tomorrow' and will take place over four nights next week, staring Monday through Thursday, on brand new episodes of each show.

Apart from the incredible special effects and one-liners from favourite quippy heroes, there are a few moments that might worry the watcher.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 24 : Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin, who recently headlined the ' Global Citizen Festival India' and enthralled the crowd in Mumbai, reunited with his 10-year-old son Moses and for former wife Gwyneth Paltrow.

The 44-year-old actress took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of Chris hugging Moses.

"Here is to reunions, togetherness, family, and love love love. Happy thanksgiving eve, everyone. Love, gp," she captioned the snap.

Meanwhile, the country is still reveling in huge success of the star-studded festival that saw B-town celebs like Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif grooving to the legendary tunes of the British rock band.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.24 : The research, which says area of sea ice around Antarctica has barely changed in size in a century, was contributed by the heroes of Antarctic exploration.

Ice observations recorded in the ships' logbooks of explorers such as British Captain Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton and the German Erich von Drygalski have been used to compare where the Antarctic ice edge was during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration (1897-1917) and where satellites show it is today.

The study suggests Antarctic sea ice is much less sensitive to the effects of climate change as compared to the Arctic, which in stark contrast has experienced a dramatic decline during the 20th century.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.24 : A new study, collecting genetic data by an international group of scientists, says that a common species of Asian tree frog may actually be two separate species.

If the two groups of frogs are confirmed to be different species, assigning their scientific names may require searching historical records of foreign explorers in Japan during the 1800s.

Before the frogs are officially recognised as two separate species, researchers will test if individual frogs from the two groups have unique physical or behavioral features and if they can produce healthy offspring.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 24 : Looks like Liam Hemsworth's bond with fiancee Miley Cyrus will never die as he has given her another another one, this time for her 24th birthday.

"Happiest birthday to my favorite little angel!" the 26-year-old actor wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the singer holding her unopened present, which was wrapped in a colourfully decorated box that had smiley face and peace sign stickers as well as cutouts of a star, a moon and a unicorn.

Cyrus then posted a photo of herself wearing a massive gold ring with multi-colored stones on her middle finger.

"Look at datttt Rainboooowwwwwwww rock! You always know how to make my 'grubby little kid fingers' *SHINE*!!!" the 'Wrecking Ball' singer wrote while taking note of the "beautiful" packaging.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.24 : A study says that though moderate boozing up to two drinks per day is associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke, it seems to have no effect on a person's risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

High-to-heavy drinking was found to be associated with increased risk of all stroke types.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and University of Cambridge, UK, suggest that the divergent associations of alcohol consumption with different types of stroke may explain some of the inconsistent findings of previous studies which investigated the association between alcohol consumption and stroke but did not discriminate between different stroke types.

Washington D.C. [United States], Nov. 24 : The United States has announced to provide over USD 39 million to meet the extraordinary needs of Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan. This brings the total U.S. contribution to the Afghan humanitarian response to more than $207 million since the beginning of FY 2016.

Since January, more than 3, 80,000 registered Afghan refugees have returned home.

This funding includes more than $19 million in support for the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees to help address the urgent needs of these vulnerable individuals, including by providing them with shelter, essential household items and supplies for winter.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : A mother's support helps their children develop better math skills.

A study has found that young children whose mothers supported them during play, specifically in their labeling of object quantities, had better math achievement at ages 4-½ and 5 years.

The study, conducted by researchers at Boston College, is published in the journal Child Development.

Early math knowledge is as important as early literacy for children's subsequent achievement. It can also predict later school success, income in adulthood.

The researchers developed ways to assess mothers' support of their children's math skills by examining how moms supported and guided their 3-year-olds' learning as they played with a toy cash register and blocks.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : It is well known that smoking is injurious to health and causes lung cancer, but a recent study has found that smoking is fatal for diabetic patients.

A study, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) suggested that heavy smokers with diabetes are at increased risk of death.

Diabetes is a chronic illness in which there are high levels of glucose in the blood. One in four people with diabetes doesn't know he or she has it. Having diabetes can also put people at risk for numerous other health complications.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : A father who embraces parenthood confidently, helps the child to cope with behavioural problems, says a study.

A recent study published in the online journal BMJ Open found that kids whose dads adjust well to parenthood and feel

confident about their new role may be less likely to have behavioural problems in the run-up to their teens.

It's how fathers see themselves as parents in the child's early years, rather than the amount of direct childcare they give, that seems to be important, the findings suggest.

The nature of parenting in a child's early years is thought to influence their short and long term wellbeing and mental health, which are in turn linked to development and educational attainment.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : Combining methylphenidate with a cognitive therapy can help a traumatic brain injury patient , Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have reported.

Methylphenidate is a drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and better known by its trade name, Ritalin.

The study, believed to be the first to systematically compare the combination therapy to alternative treatments, was published online in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, a Nature publication.

Washington D.C. [United States], Nov. 23 : In the wake of president-elect Donald Trump saying that the U.S. will leave Trans-Pacific Partnership, a spokesperson of the U.S. State Department, John Kirby has said that the Obama administration still believes in the strength of TPP and in the power of trade.

He described the TPP as being in the best interest of the United States and other signatory nations.

"It's not just the United States. It's not just this Administration that believes in the power of the TPP, but so do many others," Kirby said.

Stating that Washington believes in power of TPP, Kirby said, there is need to think more broadly about the power of trade and what trade can bring to not just one, but also many other economies of the world.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : Lady Gaga recently announced a very "proud" welcome to a new member in the "JOANNE" family.

The 30-year-old pop star took to Instagram to give her fans the news of a third puppy added to her loving mix.

"I'm proud to announce we added a new member to the #JOANNE family I haven't named him yet but I call him both cowpig and moopig in the meantime!," introduced the proud mama.

She also added, "I chose him last moment because my best friend since I was 4 @booconnor Chef extraordinaire of @thepomeroynyc bought him, we didn't want them to be separated!"

The 'Million Reasons' singer went on to add another picture of the cute, young French bulldog, writing, "He is so precious and the perfect addition to our three little piggies."

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : A recent study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, found that amphibians which use poisonous defenses are more likely to get extinct than other species.

Research published by a Swansea University scientist has suggested amphibians which have a toxic defence against predators such as the iconic poison dart frogs have a much higher risk of extinction than species which use other types of defence mechanisms.

The key finding of Dr Kevin Arbuckle's latest study is that poisonous species are 60 percent more likely to be threatened than species without chemical defences.

Amphibians are usually considered the most threatened group of vertebrate animals and are experiencing population declines globally, raising conservation challenges.

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 23 : Brad Pitt has officially steered clear of investigation made by the 'Federal Bureau of Investigation' concerning an alleged child abuse a couple of months ago.

The FBI is no longer investigating the 52-year-old actor regarding his involvement in an alleged incident with a child aboard a private plane on September 15, reports E! Online.

A statement released by an FBI spokesperson reads, "In response to allegations made following a flight within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States which landed in Los Angeles carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue further investigation."

Adding, "No charges have been filed in this matter."

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 22 : A recent study has found that keeping a regular walking regime can help combat fatal heart diseases.

The study, titled "Walking for Heart Health: A Study of Adult Women in Rural New York" was published in Creative Nursing journal.

The researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York suggested that moderately intensive walking improves cardiovascular risk factors in the short term.

"We know walking is an excellent form of exercise, but research has been mixed on how successful a walking program can be in changing biological markers such as cholesterol, weight, blood pressure," said Pamela Stewart Fahs, associate dean, professor, and Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker.