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fromVulture
3 days 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
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What Collective Trauma Feels Like

Collective trauma, stemming from unresolved past crises, impacts social bonds and mental health amid current events.
Taking breaks from news about traumatic events can help reduce stress levels.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What Collective Trauma Feels Like

Collective trauma, stemming from unresolved past crises, impacts social bonds and mental health amid current events.
Taking breaks from news about traumatic events can help reduce stress levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Reasons to Love America

The guardrails are not holding, the atrocities are piling up fast and furious. Not only is nobody trying to hide the atrocities, they are selling atrocity-themed merch.
US politics
#society
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month 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
#immigration
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

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

Tears and rain soaked our clothes as we watched a billowing fire rip through a house that had been in the family for generations.
Parenting
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
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.
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 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.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

From Under the Rubble to a First Breath of Fresh Air: A New Beginning

In the six-and-a-half hours that Amy spent covered by debris in the disaster area, Amy shared, "I thought about my life, how I really had not lived. Just wishing for a second chance, if I could have a do-over."
Mental health
UK news
fromCN Traveller
3 months ago

An earthquake with a 7.7 magnitude hits Myanmar

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing significant damage and complicating aid efforts due to military control and civil conflict.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany: Deutsche Bahn's ambitious plans DW 03/28/2025

Deutsche Bahn faces unprecedented challenges, including delays and significant financial losses, raising concerns over future service quality.
#elon-musk
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Haitians fear the imminent fall of Port-au-Prince to rebel gangs: We will die standing'

Port-au-Prince is on the brink of collapse due to escalating gang violence leading to mass displacement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gale warnings, gothic fantasies and a masterpiece of a garden the week in art

Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo's gothic fantasies transport you to a surreal inner world, showcasing the intricate beauty of nature.
Graphic design
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Benita Long disappeared. So why wasn't she added to this missing person database?

The disappearance of Benita Long highlights the continuing crisis of missing Indigenous women and the impact on families and communities.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

Sami al-Izoo struggles to gather a $400,000 ransom for his brother abducted in Syria, amidst rising kidnappings since regime changes.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Dystopias, authoritarianism, technological threats... Is progress over?

The belief in continuous progress is increasingly questioned amidst crises, with future generations facing a grim outlook.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

New graves mark a lost generation in tourist town ravaged by drugs

Oban experiences a significant drug misuse crisis, with alarming overdose rates prompting calls for urgent action.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

The American suburb as a battlefield

John Cheever's 'The Swimmer' critiques the facade of American suburbia, revealing a deeper pain and self-destructive tendency hidden beneath its idyllic exterior.
Writing
fromLondon On The Inside
5 months ago

The Crisis Record Fair Is Back in Peckham

Crisis record fair returns to south London to raise money for Crisis, featuring various new and second-hand vinyl records, alongside DJ performances and an after-party.
London
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Darkness in Venezuela, Newsom's awful at 'governing' and other commentary

"Venezuela's recent election protest unfolded as it was always destined to: Nicolás Maduro, the architect of Venezuela's deepening despair, remained in power. María Corina Machado, the indomitable leader of the Venezuelan opposition, was abruptly freed by the same police force that had detained her at a protest. Edmundo González Urrutia, the rightful victor of the election, and Machado's ally, failed to return to the country as he had boldly promised. Maduro's survival demonstrates his utter reliance on the Cuban lifeline, and it's unclear how the world will respond as Venezuela's crisis deepens."
California
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Irish citizen who was on board yacht that capsized in Red Sea is safe, Tanaiste confirms, as four bodies recovered and seven remain missing

"My understanding is that the Irish citizen is OK and receiving consular assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs," Mr. Martin said today.
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