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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Fast-forward 25 years: Sharing hopes and dreams for a future Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city built upon amnesia and denial, transformed from its natural landscape into a mythologized paradise that masked the struggles of many.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A stranger fixed my Nespresso machine when I most needed it. Decades later, I still think of her.

In 2013, on a particularly challenging morning, my coffee machine broke right after my son was diagnosed with leukemia. I was utterly exhausted and scared, needing that caffeine boost to manage my emotions and responsibilities.
Coffee
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Most social trends aren't what they seem

A landmark article published last year by scholars Andrew Little and Rachel Meng shook the field of political science by demonstrating that most evidence for claims of a "crisis of democracy" comes from "democracy scores" based on subjective opinions.
Social justice
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'An absolute catastrophe': Hawaii's film industry has collapsed

Hawaii's film industry faces a crisis as productions move elsewhere, highlighting issues with noncompetitive tax incentives and lack of upcoming projects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We do not comply: how do we disrupt the momentum of Trump's cruelty? | V (formerly Eve Ensler)

"The exterminating force of Project 2025 is plowing through the culture, the government and people's hearts and bodies like a drunk on a violent tear."
Social justice
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

India: Modi boosts Maldives ties as China looms DW 07/26/2025

Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Maldives aimed to strengthen political and economic relations amidst Maldives' drift towards China.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Gilded Age Recap: Marriages Crumble

George is on the brink of ruin, and Bertha is facing the possible destruction of all her hopes and dreams. If these were people we knew, it would be very sad, but since this is fiction, I am delighted.
Television
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Purpose Alone Can't Solve the Mental Health Crisis

Purpose alone won't solve the complex roots of today's mental health crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The kindness of strangers: she bought a new sim card for my mum and installed it on her phone

Mum stated she couldn't see Dad due to the language barrier and stressed over his critical condition while being thrown off the cruise ship in Spain.
Travel
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

'I'm at your mercy': Woman needing transfusions pleas for more blood donors as stocks 'critically low'

Without blood I wouldn't be able to survive. I am at the mercy of people who go and give blood. It's a really selfless act for people to take time out of their busy lives to go and donate blood.
London politics
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'This is choking Haiti': Haitians blast Trump administration's travel ban

"This is choking Haiti, choking Haitians. The impact on Haiti and Haitians is astronomical." - Clarel Cyriaque, Miami immigration attorney and Haitian rights advocate.
US news
Mental health
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Q&A: Secrets from a San Francisco EMT who's seen it all

Compassion in crisis is complex, involving respect for autonomy and the challenge of caring for those who suffer.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My grandmother moved in with us, and now I have to share a bed with my mom

Sacrificing personal comfort for loved ones is vital during tough times.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

At least seven Sudanese migrants found dead deep in Libyan desert

The survivors were almost about to die. They are severely dehydrated and exhibiting signs of distress and trauma with such circumstances and given that they're seeing those around them dying.
UK news
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Navigating a Crisis of Truth

A crisis of truth undermines trust by blurring facts and opinions and calls for courage and collaboration in pursuing deeper understanding.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass

Pope Leo XIV emphasized a vision of a united church, expressing his hope that it would serve as a beacon for peace amidst global discord.
World politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Chapter 3: The charismatic messiah

Donald Trump's leadership embodies messianic charisma, positioning him as a savior amidst perceived national crises.
Messianic charisma emerges when a leader is viewed as having a divine mission, especially during turbulent times.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 months ago

In Conversation with Zhanna Kadyrova! Art as a Reflection of Resilience in Times of Turmoil - KALTBLUT Magazine

Art reflects human resilience and creativity, particularly in times of crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

American higher education is collapsing before our eyes | Frederico Menino

American higher education faces a severe crisis due to political pressures, likened to hitting an iceberg, threatening its foundational values and practices.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Alleged sicko accused of raping dead man on subway train in Manhattan held without bail as new horrific details emerge | amNewYork

Rojas allegedly assaulted the body of Jorge Gonzalez for over half an hour, with video evidence capturing his actions as he attempted to steal belongings before committing sexual acts.
NYC LGBT
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