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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

I Swear is a crowdpleaser about Tourette syndrome that isn't at all treacly review

The Independent sends journalists across the US to report on major issues without paywalls, funded by reader donations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I Swear review biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart

Kirk Jones's terrifically warm, generous film is about real-life activist John Davidson, who is from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and has Tourette syndrome, with its tics, compulsive behaviour patterns and random obscene shouts. He was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his work educating the nation about the condition since he first exhibited its symptoms as a teenager in 1989, as captured in the BBC's sensational documentary John's Not Mad.
Mental health
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I Swear actor Robert Aramayo: Like anybody who hasn't had education, I thought it was all about swearing'

Robert Aramayo delivers a nuanced, charismatic portrayal of John Davidson in I Swear, earning critical acclaim and marking him as a major emerging film talent.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lewis Capaldi review an emotional return to the spotlight for pop's most heart-on-sleeve star

Lewis Capaldi returned to headline performance after a two-year break, delivering emotional vocals while largely foregoing his usual comedic patter due to feeling overwhelmed.
Privacy technologies
fromCNET
1 month ago

No, Your iPhone Isn't Listening to You. Here's What's Really Happening

Ubiquitous digital tracking and targeted ads create unsettling intimacy by predicting personal conversations and interests without obvious direct listening.
#mental-health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Mental health

I Always Knew I Was Different. Still, I Was Shocked To Hear My Doctor Say These 4 Words To Me.

The author's Tourette syndrome diagnosis provided clarity, leading to healthier coping mechanisms for their lifelong battle with tics.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Mental health

Tic or Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior: What's the Difference?

Tics and BFRBs are distinct despite surface similarities.
Tics are involuntary; BFRBs are often more voluntary and goal-directed.
Understanding these disorders is vital for effective treatment.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Mental health

I Always Knew I Was Different. Still, I Was Shocked To Hear My Doctor Say These 4 Words To Me.

more#mental-health
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff Confirm Their Romance-Will New Relationship Push Singer To Move Out of Her Parents' Home?

Even when I saw Billie in interviews, I said, 'Oh, she's one of us.' We know all the ways that we try to mute ourselves...
NYC real estate
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Meet Dayne Coates: The viral high school hooper with a shot, and story, like no other

"It's pretty wild," said Coates, a junior point guard at Berne-Knox-Westerlo (New York). "Just to see all of the people recreating my shot and trying to do it has been cool for sure. I mean, it must look absurd seeing it for the first time. It's an absolutely ridiculous shot. I never would've imagined this kind of attention."
New York Knicks
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