#compassion

#compassion

This year in D.C., when so much has felt existential and out of our control, a clear, actionable way to care for the planet has emerged: kill spotted lanternflies. The ecological case against them is real: They are invasive, destructive, and bad for trees. But I still can't bring myself to do it. Each time I see one, with its flickering polka-dotted wings and its clumsy jumps, I hesitate. I know what I'm supposed to do.

Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. She spent her life championing the comprehension and appreciation of the natural world. In so doing, she taught the rest of the world what it means to be human. One of the world's foremost primatologists and conversationists, Goodall was an embodiment of dharma, an Eastern concept that involves finding your purpose and allowing it to guide your life.

"I didn't have very good insurance, and I was worried about the cost," Romano, now 29, tells TODAY.com.

Sometimes with loved ones and friends, the healthiest but hardest thing to do is to say, this is where he is right now and to accept that. You don't have to love it; you don't have to like it; some aspects of it can still pose a question in your mind. But, by saying, this is where he is right now, you acknowledge that he's on a journey and it may not be going as fast as you want, but you're along for the ride.

Trauma can explain behavior, but it does not excuse harm or remove the need for accountability. Healing requires both empathy for the past and responsibility for present actions.

I want the light. And I see those of you who risk everything to hold it. I'm in awe of you.

Unconditional love, like a mother’s for her child, provides strength and healing, creating an invisible connection filled with presence. It transforms relationships and nurtures growth.

Eating disorders thrive in secrecy, relying on hiding behaviors and manipulation to sustain the disorder. This environment causes confusion and helplessness in onlookers.

"The best people have other opportunities elsewhere and who wants to be on an unstable ship, right? So that's exactly the right question," says Deborah Lovich, a Future of Work fellow at BCG Henderson Institute, Boston Consulting Group's think tank.

It's okay to let go of those who couldn't love you. Those who didn't know how to. Those who failed to even try. It's okay to outgrow them, because that means you filled the empty space in you with self-love instead.

If she managed to get you—not even a close friend—to let her move in, this woman is resourceful. I wouldn't be so sure at all that she would end up in a shelter.

Operator Damian Moody was recognized for his commendable efforts during a potentially life-threatening situation. After noticing a young passenger unresponsive on his bus, Damian made repeated attempts to wake the individual and promptly alerted his manager. When the young man still did not respond, Damian calmly contacted 911, providing precise information to emergency dispatch.

To read Rachel Clarke's The Story of a Heart is to experience an onslaught of often competing emotions, showcasing the medical marvels at play in tragic circumstances.

I called the whole night calling everyone. I slept around 3 a.m.

Shame can be managed, the loss of life can't. Many people who hoard live in places that pose extreme risk for fire and can trap themselves or firefighters inside.

The defacing of murals honoring Black heroes at Dorsey Park underscores how unchecked racial hate can threaten the fabric of our communities.

This signing today is about relieving suffering and giving families the comfort of knowing that their loved one was able to pass on their own terms, without unnecessary pain.

Our concern is that the current narrative, which presents only one side of the debate, will only drive public anxiety and entrench polarisation. When you refer to the incalculable damage done by uncontrolled migration, you are in danger of harming migrant members of our communities and strengthening those who would divide us.

We can't continue to leave this issue in the too difficult' box. That would be unforgivable.

Liz Truss has been sharply criticized for being perceived as the 'dimmest prime minister of all times,' leaving a negative impression, even on historic figures like Queen Elizabeth.