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#breast-cancer
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1 month ago
Women in technology

OpenAI's marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment | TechCrunch

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1 month ago
Women in technology

OpenAI's marketing head takes leave to undergo breast cancer treatment | TechCrunch

#connection
#healthcare
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Fed up with the job market, some white-collar workers are pivoting to blue-collar work

After 19 years in healthcare, Kelly Krasner struggles to re-enter the field due to age and status biases.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Fed up with the job market, some white-collar workers are pivoting to blue-collar work

After 19 years in healthcare, Kelly Krasner struggles to re-enter the field due to age and status biases.
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Meet Rama Duwaji, the Illustrator Who Met Zohran Mamdani on Hingeand May Become NYC's First Lady

Duwaji's illustrations are a powerful reflection of her experiences, capturing the struggles faced by Palestinians and connecting art with political consciousness.
NYC politics
#baseball
#entrepreneurship
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

Shauna Sweeney left her role at Meta to create an app for caregivers after experiencing the challenges of looking after her father with Alzheimer's.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

This Working Life: 'I never planned to move to Ireland - now I have a thriving business here'

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

After a back injury and a year of unemployment, this Gen Zer went all in on his dream: selling prawn noodles for $5 a bowl in Singapore

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

Shauna Sweeney left her role at Meta to create an app for caregivers after experiencing the challenges of looking after her father with Alzheimer's.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

This Working Life: 'I never planned to move to Ireland - now I have a thriving business here'

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

After a back injury and a year of unemployment, this Gen Zer went all in on his dream: selling prawn noodles for $5 a bowl in Singapore

fromPUNCH
2 weeks ago

Make Mine a Pina Colada Royale

The unique blend of white rums infused with pineapple skins and coconut, combined with Champagne, creates a tropical foam that elevates the classic Piña Colada experience.
Cocktails
#charity
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm 80 and worked at the same company for almost 60 years. Here are the biggest lessons I learned about being successful at work.

"I’m still here because I really like the work and enjoy being busy. I’m not someone who can just sit around. Most of my friends are retired, but they say they wish they had worked longer."
Retirement
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Ex-Marlins pitcher and Florida Panthers fan Luzardo ready to face Marlins in Miami

"I always try to work as fast as possible, but being able to catch that game is going to be huge," Luzardo said.
Miami Marlins
#health
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | I got diagnosed with colon cancer at 44 - these were my 4 main symptoms

Stage 2b colon cancer is increasingly affecting individuals under 50, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early detection.
Cancer
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I was 35, happily married and had just given birth to our first baby when I found out I have an incurable brain tumour'

Tara Doyle's resilience shines through her cancer journey, prioritizing motherhood amid her shocking diagnosis and challenging treatment.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Mental health

Exclusive | I thought strokes were for old people but had one in my sleep at 38 - what happened when I woke up was terrifying

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Women

'Australia's most sexually active woman' explains why she needs to take time off work after recent hospitalization

Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We're losing decades of our life to this illness': long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

Long Covid can drastically alter one's life, with Rowan Brown detailing her struggles with various debilitating symptoms over 18 months.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | I got diagnosed with colon cancer at 44 - these were my 4 main symptoms

Stage 2b colon cancer is increasingly affecting individuals under 50, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early detection.
Cancer
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I was 35, happily married and had just given birth to our first baby when I found out I have an incurable brain tumour'

Tara Doyle's resilience shines through her cancer journey, prioritizing motherhood amid her shocking diagnosis and challenging treatment.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Mental health

Exclusive | I thought strokes were for old people but had one in my sleep at 38 - what happened when I woke up was terrifying

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Women

'Australia's most sexually active woman' explains why she needs to take time off work after recent hospitalization

#documentary
#interior-design
#mental-health
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A homeless woman struggles to say goodbye to the home she raised her kids in

Maria Merritt's story illustrates the emotional and psychological impacts of housing instability and the complexities of displacement after decades in one home.
Parenting
fromTiny Buddha
4 months ago

Life After Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing - Tiny Buddha

The author's struggle with addiction and domestic violence reflects a cycle of trauma and the impact of a turbulent upbringing.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My fiance died when we were 27. People told me I should feel lucky because I still had time to find someone else.

Sara Beth Berman shares her profound grief following the death of her fiancé Rafi, highlighting struggles with loss and societal expectations on moving forward.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Suicide tears families and communities apart, but Darkness into Light brings them back together' - Carlow man who lost brother to suicide shares his story

Ian Hannon shares his journey of coping with his brother James' suicide to raise awareness about mental health struggles.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A homeless woman struggles to say goodbye to the home she raised her kids in

Maria Merritt's story illustrates the emotional and psychological impacts of housing instability and the complexities of displacement after decades in one home.
Parenting
fromTiny Buddha
4 months ago

Life After Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing - Tiny Buddha

The author's struggle with addiction and domestic violence reflects a cycle of trauma and the impact of a turbulent upbringing.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My fiance died when we were 27. People told me I should feel lucky because I still had time to find someone else.

Sara Beth Berman shares her profound grief following the death of her fiancé Rafi, highlighting struggles with loss and societal expectations on moving forward.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Suicide tears families and communities apart, but Darkness into Light brings them back together' - Carlow man who lost brother to suicide shares his story

Ian Hannon shares his journey of coping with his brother James' suicide to raise awareness about mental health struggles.
#identity
Brooklyn
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

What I wish I could say when someone asks, 'Where are you from?'

Identity is complex and shaped by various cultural influences and experiences.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Embracing the Joy of Travel After a Youth Spent Undocumented

Travel restored my sense of reality after years of living as an undocumented immigrant in the shadows.
Brooklyn
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

What I wish I could say when someone asks, 'Where are you from?'

Identity is complex and shaped by various cultural influences and experiences.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Embracing the Joy of Travel After a Youth Spent Undocumented

Travel restored my sense of reality after years of living as an undocumented immigrant in the shadows.
#football
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
1 month ago

Christos Garkinos on The Items Everyone Should Have in Their Wardrobe

Christos Garkinos' journey from restaurant work to leading luxury livestreaming showcases the influence of personal experiences in shaping professional paths.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

The Story I Never Got To Report: A Medical Breakthrough That Could Have Saved My Son

The potential of personalized gene-editing treatments offers hope for rare genetic conditions, a breakthrough felt acutely by families affected.
Personal loss shapes the desire for innovation in genetic medicine.
fromFabiensanglard
1 month ago

Building my childhood dream PC

"In 1993, my mother managed to buy a PC for the household, sparking my and Aurelien's lifelong passion for technology and engineering careers."
#family
Cancer
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Since my wife died of bowel cancer, what I find hardest is the loneliness'

Johnjoe McCoy emphasizes the importance of recognizing health changes in loved ones, highlighting his wife's rapid decline before her bowel cancer diagnosis.
Cancer
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Since my wife died of bowel cancer, what I find hardest is the loneliness'

Johnjoe McCoy emphasizes the importance of recognizing health changes in loved ones, highlighting his wife's rapid decline before her bowel cancer diagnosis.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Lost at Sea

On my first time out as a commercial fisherman, my boat sank, my captain died, and I was left adrift and alone in the Pacific.
Writing
#music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

I spent $6K on a nose job, eyelid surgery before my wedding - it was worth every penny

I wasn't born with sagging skin. I'm 36 now and I've tried Botox probably since I was 32 and it never helped. Over the last 18 months it's worsened.
UK news
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

Kenny Schachter's Uptown Playhouse

Kenny Schachter's unique townhouse reflects his eclectic art and lifestyle, combining modernity with historical elements.
Fundraising
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Beckenham super-dad's challenge for friend's daughter battling cancer

Sam Wheeler is cycling 257 miles to raise funds for Momentum Children's Charity, supporting his friend's daughter diagnosed with leukaemia.
fromFort Worth Star-Telegram
2 months ago

Taylor Sheridan's unlikely friendship with a legendary sports announcer

Even at 76, Lampley has not lost his ability to turn a phrase, especially the one for what he is most known for, which happens to be title of his new book, 'IT HAPPENED! A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television.'
LA Dodgers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm Canadian, and my husband is American. We chose to live in Canada even though salaries are often lower.

Instead of the typical inquiries like "Where are you going?" or "What's the purpose of your visit?", we faced more probing questions such as, "Why are you going there?" ...
Canada news
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The one change that worked: I was in excruciating back pain until a standing desk saved me

A minor back injury escalated into a serious problem, revealing the importance of listening to one's body and adjusting work environments.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Faced with Sky-High IVF Costs, Couples Look Abroad to Start Families | The Walrus

Learning how much they would have to spend to start a family "was a punch to the stomach," Faulkner says.
Canada news
Women in technology
fromHuffPost
7 years ago

This Former Christian Singer Came Out And Dropped A Rap Video... About Math

Lindsey Leaverton overcame the loss of her career and community after coming out as gay to follow her passion for music.
#transgender
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

From Hasidic Brooklyn to Off Broadway: The Life of a Trans Rabbi

Abby Stein's experience of coming out as a transgender woman in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is central to the narrative of the play Becoming Eve.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Kelly Clarkson Show' producer steps into live theater as your 'friendly neighborhood trans lady'

Caragh Donley's solo show 'He Said, She Says' conveys her unique gender transition journey on stage.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

From Hasidic Brooklyn to Off Broadway: The Life of a Trans Rabbi

Abby Stein's experience of coming out as a transgender woman in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is central to the narrative of the play Becoming Eve.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

'Kelly Clarkson Show' producer steps into live theater as your 'friendly neighborhood trans lady'

Caragh Donley's solo show 'He Said, She Says' conveys her unique gender transition journey on stage.
#relationships
fromPage Six
2 months ago

Christina Ricci was sent graphic photo by 'pervert' when she was a child star

Christina Ricci revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she received a graphic photo from a man after prank-calling a mattress hotline when she was 11.
NYC parents
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

As the Doors Closed, I Realized I Had Left My Laptop on the Bench'

I couldn't reach him, I called a friend... to tell my husband to try to get to the platform. It was only two blocks from home.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The moment I knew: when he said I love you, it took me days to build up the nerve to respond

When I first began hanging out with Lachlan, I was instantly attracted to him. We bonded over our shared love for the ocean and surfing.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Barbie Collector has over 100 different Barbies

Barbie is meant to represent the time. So, whenever something cool or exciting happens, Barbie is there. When you look back in the archives, you can see what Barbie was doing and who was popular at the time.
Women in technology
Social justice
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Then They Came for People With Disabilities

Kitty Cone's experience with discrimination fueled her activism for disability rights in the face of institutional neglect and societal indifference.
#autism
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Parenting

James McClean on autism, family and football: 'I decided to go through the diagnosis process because there were so many similarities between Willow and me'

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Parenting

James McClean on autism, family and football: 'I decided to go through the diagnosis process because there were so many similarities between Willow and me'

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a big Cybertruck fan. I returned it because my daughter was worried about getting bullied.

I was a Democrat my whole life but it wasn't too far back that I started to see the country getting more and more divided.
Cars
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

My Dinner With Andre(w): Part One - San Francisco Bay Times

I'm a Jewish gay boy from New Jersey... When I'm not working, you can find me at Barry's Bootcamp, working with one of my amazing charities...
East Bay food
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Skin bleaching is terribly popular and takes a terrible toll

I just felt it was a normal cream, and I was using them. I was naive and I was vulnerable.
Mental health
fromBon Appetit
3 months ago

Our Opinionated Editors Say These Are the Best Coffee Mugs

You can’t buy that mug, of course, but I’ve left my second favorite latte art-friendly mug for you below-along with recommendations from a host of other BA staffers.
Beer
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Just Stop Oil protester, 78, returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside

Gaie Delap's return to prison due to a tagging error highlights systemic inefficiencies in managing electronic monitoring for offenders.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The little miracles that saved Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!'s', one of the novels of the year

Akbar recalls the moment he shattered his pelvis, emphasizing the minor miracles that indicate his survival, yet acknowledging that pain continues to define his life.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I didn't want to bug my neighbors when I went into labor early. They showed up for my family anyway.

Having neighbors who want to support each other is a blessing that I don't take for granted, but I think that more people should recognize that most people are eager to help.
Parenting
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My grandfather died before I was born, but everyone loved him. Genealogy helped me feel connected to him.

Genealogy research can forge a connection to family members who are no longer living.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

'Ghost Boy' Review: A Harrowing, Yet Life-Affirming Depiction of a Great Mind Trapped by Disease

The progression of Parkinson's with Lewy Body dementia profoundly impacts both the patient and their loved ones.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

When Russia Massacred Ukrainian Prisoners of War

Ukrainian soldier Oleh Lobova faced captivity and a near-death experience during the siege of Mariupol, highlighting the personal cost of the war.
LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I was scared to come out to my dad and brought my sister with me for support. His reaction surprised me.

Coming out to a parent can be nerve-wracking, but support is possible even from those with traditional beliefs.
Design
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Serb Artisan Wants to Modernize Silver Filigree Jewelry

The couple's wedding rings were uniquely designed to reflect their personal story, emphasizing creativity over tradition.
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