Groef os accepting the reality of what is. That is grief's job and purpose to allow us to come to terms with the way things really are, so that we can move on. Grief is a gift of God. Without it, we would all be condemned to a life of continually denying reality, arguing or protesting against reality, and never growing from the realities we experience. - Henry Cloud

China's demand for Africa's donkeys is rising. Why it's time to control the trade

The Beigie Awards: All about inventory

The new global gold rush

Study: Commuting has an upside and remote workers may be missing out
House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees

AMC Theatres will soon charge according to where you choose to sit

Hendra virus rarely spills from animals to us. Climate change makes it a bigger threat

Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused. - Alan Cohen

"Living apart together" is the new trend that might save your relationship
Meet the People Who Live Alone in Middle Age

Rest is not idle, is not wasteful.Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do for body and soul. - Erica Layen

Align: Destroy the idea that you have to be constantly working or grinding in order to be successful. Embrace the concept that rest, recovery, and reflection are essebtial parts of the progress toward a successful and ultimately happy life. - unknown

We're all a little fragile be kind always... ~Ann

Let kindness be your legacy; give people this chance to remmeber you as a kind soul. - Sangeeta Rana

Whatever joy there is in this world all comes from desiring others to be happy, and whatever suffering there is in this world all comes from the desiring myself to be happy. - Shantideva

Be caring about the happiness of others, we find our own. - Plato

Improving Yourself Takes 9.6 Minutes of Work Each Day

The ability to identify your own toxicity is not only a sign of strength but also an indication of maturity. - Morgan Richard Olivier

Music is the only thing that will give and give and give and not take. - Amy Winehouse

Never let your fear decide your fate. - unknown

Say where's no fear in being yourself. - Khushi Julka
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Note to self: All you have to do is show up. Be late. Be scared. Be a mess. Be weird. Be confused. Just be there. You'll figure out the rest as you go. - Nanea Hoffman

And I will kiss every single scar on your body and soul, to remind you that love doesn't have to hurt. - Ginnie Bale

“To be human you must bear witness to justice. Justice is what love looks like in public – to be human is to love and be loved.” - Dr. Cornel West

Don't be a prisoner to something you can't change. - unknown

Illegal miners in Yanomami reservation seek Brazil government help to leave
Brazil cracks down on illegal gold miners on an indigenous reserve in the Amazon

Ashley Park goes for a wild Joy Ride in first look at Adele Lim's hard R-rated comedy
Michelle Yeoh Isn’t The First Asian Woman Nominated For Best Actress — That Would Be Merle Oberon
Michelle Yeoh Responds to Best Actress Oscar Nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Michelle Yeoh: ‘I Hope This Will Shatter That Frigging Glass Ceiling’'
Oscars: Michelle Yeoh Makes History as First Asian Best Actress Nominee
Oscars 2023 Diversity Report: Asian Actors Make History in Nominations
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Jamie Lee Curtis shares priceless reaction to 1st Oscar nomination: 'This is what surprise looks like'
Jamie Lee Curtis' reaction to her first Oscar nod is so pure: 'No filters. No fakery

Harry Styles Slammed For Clueless Remark During His Album Of The Year Grammys Speech
Review: Hip-hop and Beyoncé almost saved the show until Grammys botched the ending
Bonnie Raitt Is As Shocked As The Rest Of The Internet Upon Receiving Her Grammy
The Grammys Are Built on a Delusion

With the right person, you will always want more, more time, more talks, more laughter, and more hugs. - Ragul Kaushik

When you don't feel valued or respected, it's tinme for you to find your respect and dignity back by simply walking away from that circle. That's your first step. - Sangeeta Rara

Here's why you should make a habit of having more fun

Kosovo says 'yes' to EU's peace deal with Serbia, with caveats - PM
U.S. urges Kosovo to back peace deal and form group of Serb municipalities
Not Now, Europe. Second War Threatens to Explode
Serbia seeks return of its troops to Kosovo as tensions soar

Buffalo, New York, area is hit with the strongest earthquake in 40 years
Earthquake rocks China's northwestern Xinjiang region

Buy Nothing is everything

FBI says Baltimore County woman plotted to 'shoot up' BGE electric substations
FBI warned of neo-Nazi plots as attacks on Northwest grid spiked
Another North Carolina power substation was damaged by gunfire
2 men charged in connection to attacks on Pierce County substations
FBI says two men attacked Washington's electric grid in order to commit a robbery
2 arrested in power substation vandalism in Washington state
North Carolina attacks highlight the vulnerability of power grids
Moore County investigators have applied for search warrants in substation shootings
String of electrical grid attacks in Pacific Northwest are unsolved
What we know about the attack on two North Carolina power substations
Moore County attack shows U.S. electric grid's Achilles' heel

We asked for wishes, you answered: Send leaders into space, free electricity, dignity

A landmark subversion trial opens against high-profile Hong Kong democracy activists

A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin prompts an FAA investigation

Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice

For Single Mothers, Quitting Can Bring Extra Challenges, but Also Balance

Brandon Tsay wants to use his celebrity to help heal his community
The Indiana University victim of an alleged anti-Asian attack is out of the hospital
Man accused of punching two Asian American women in the face in Boston's Chinatown
Indiana's Asian American community is grieving after a bus stabbing attack

New York City struggles to accommodate new migrants
'Extremely frustrated' NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads with White House for more help on migrant crisis
Biden administration invites ordinary citizens to help resettle refugees
Biden angers both left and right with new immigration policy
'Listen to people on this side,' migrants in Mexico say as Biden visits border
Biden makes his first visit to the southern border as president
They Built the Wall. Now Some in Texas Fear It May Fall Down.
Biden announces major border strategy shift, expands Trump policy
U.S. will step up expulsions of Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans at the border, expand legal pathway
Biden Restricting Nicaraguans, Cubans And Haitians At Border
Biden to announce new border control measures and legal pathways to some migrants
Sold an American Dream, these workers from India wound up living a nightmare

Hong Kong will give away half a million plane tickets. Here's who can get them first
【你好香港】李家超：將派50萬張機票 機管局：今年夏季再送8萬張機票給香港市民

911 calls released from Monterey Park mass shooting: ‘Send police here right away!’
What Dancing Means to Asian American Elders Like My Parents
How To Talk To Asian Elders About Getting Mental Health Help
Monterey Park Mass Shooting: Sheriff Says 3 Weapons Were Recovered But No Clear Ties Between Shooter And Any Victims
Names released of all 11 victims who died in Monterey Park mass shooting
Cops took 5 hours to warn that dance hall shooter was loose
New details emerge in the Monterey Park, California shooting that left 11 dead
Monterey Park residents say they are in shock and denial after the shooting
The suspected Monterey Park attacker was 72. Here's why older shooters are rare
Shock And Pain in Monterey Park, Site Of Another American Mass Shooting
An 11th person has died in the Monterey Park shooting
Man who disarmed Monterey Park shooter speaks out: 'Something came over me'
Monterey Park community is relieved shooter is no longer a threat, Rep. Chu says
What we know about the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California
A suspect in the California mass shooting is dead, sheriff says

From burgers to bagels, Biden turns to brands to boost everyman image

Mexico's president says he won't seek an unconstitutional second term

Ecuador confirms first human bird flu infection in 9-year-old girl

Protests across Peru are keeping tourists away from the country’s top travel destinations
Chinese-owned copper mine in Peru may halt production over unrest
'I am Inca blood': Peru protests fire up a divided nation
Peru is on edge as protesters converge on the capital
Protesters from Peru's Andes descend on the country's capital to demand leader resign
Antigovernment protests spread across Peru and near tourist draw of Machu Picchu

Let It Be Morning shines light on Palestinians' unease with the status quo in Israel

In Maine, a Rare Influx of New Residents, and a Housing Crunch

2 men are arrested in a California shooting that killed 6 people including a baby
California gun laws can’t stop mass shootings without federal support
Lawyer: Principal unaware boy had gun before teacher shot
California police fatally shoot double amputee, raising the question: Was lethal force justified?
Huntington Park Police Shot, Killed Man Who Had Both Legs Amputated: What We Know So Far
D.C. Department Of Parks And Recreation Employee Charged With Second Degree Murder In Death Of Karon Blake
Family of 6-year-old who shot Newport News teacher releases statement
Lawyer: Gun used by child who shot teacher was 'secured'
School searched 1st-grader's backpack before teacher shot
A 6-year-old shooter raises difficult questions for the criminal justice system
Police share new details on 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher, say incident was ‘intentional’
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block New York gun restrictions
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs assault weapons ban as lawmakers shore up abortion rights
A U.S. appeals court blocks a ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'
Police Decry Misinformation, Offer Few Details About Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old
Alex Jones lawyer suspended 6 months over records release
Alex Jones' attorney suspended for misconduct in Sandy Hook records dump

Yale honors Black girl who police were called on for spraying lantern fliese
Yale honors the work of a 9-year-old Black girl whose neighbor reported her to police

Episode #219, Infinite possiblities in life.

Trump campaign staff on 2020 election lies: ‘fan the flame’

Israeli troops shoot Palestinian man in West Bank
Extremist Israeli group halts fund-raising effort in US
Israel jail crackdown sets up showdown with Palestinian prisoners
Op-Ed: Palestinians in Israel have new cause to fear for their future
Is Israel's new government destroying democracy? Blinken surveys situation on Middle East trip
In West Bank, Blinken presses for two-state solution
Sec. Blinken had a plan for his visit to Israel. Then he had to pivot
UPDATE 5-Blinken reaffirms need for two-state solution after talks with Netanyahu
Increased tension between Palestinians and Israelis
Palestinians say Israeli troops kill man in West Bank
Israeli police seal off home of Jerusalem synagogue attacker
Gaza militants fire rockets toward Israel after Israeli troops killed 9 Palestinians
Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks
Here's what is driving the latest spiral of Israeli-Palestinian violence
At least 7 people killed in a Jerusalem synagogue shooting
Israel hits Gaza as conflict flares after clashes
Gaza militants fire rockets toward Israel after Israeli troops killed 9 Palestinians
U.S. sees urgent need for de-escalation in Israel, West Bank -White House
Major flare-ups between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza
Palestinians bury dead as risk of flare-up with Israel ebbs
Palestinians: Israeli troops kill 10 in West Bank violence
Palestinians say 9 killed in the West Bank, the deadliest Israeli raid there in years
Thousands fill streets to protest Israel's "scary" new government
U.N. agency: Arabs' Israel ties no impediment to aiding Palestinian refugees
Extreme Israeli group takes root in US with fundraising bid
Israeli lawmakers demand clearance of Bedouin encampment

A Portuguese pooch that was almost killed at birth has become the world's oldest dog
30-Year-Old Pup from Portugal Named World's Oldest Dog Days After Last Canine Took the Title

"We Are Like Forgotten People"

Texas ice storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Polar vortex prompts Wind Chill Warnings across Northeast as coldest air in over 5 years looms
'Epic' ice storm leaves 8 dead, more than 370,000 without power
300,000 without power in Texas, 2,200 flights canceled, at least 6 dead as winter storm sweeps US: Live updates
'It's messy out there': Fierce winter storm cancels flights, makes roads treacherous, leads to one death. Updates.
Wintry weather leads to more than 1,000 flight cancellations across the U.S.
An ice storm is unleashing treacherous conditions across parts of the Southern U.S.
50 million under winter weather warnings as arctic cold moves in; Texas braces for days of ice: Live updates
Dangerous arctic blast to send coldest air of 2023 across northern US
Winter storm warnings in effect in multiple states; some could see 12 inches of snow: Weather forecast updates
Nearly 3 million people under tornado watch; parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas affected
At least 9 people were killed as a giant storm system hit the Southern U.S.
An 'extremely dangerous' tornado in Selma, Ala., damages buildings and uproots trees

Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in hopes he can revive the peace process
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Pope Francis visits the Democratic Republic of Congo in first papal trip since 1985

Israel probes legality of US giving artifact to Palestinians
Egypt unveils tombs and a sarcophagus in a new excavation
Christian graves desecrated in historic Jerusalem cemetery

Republicans Revive a Debate on Term Limits
Congress takes reins of prayer breakfast from secretive Christian evangelical group
GOP removes Rep. Omar from Foreign Relations Committee, citing her comments on Israel
House Republicans are launching their first investigations into Democrats
Republicans set to oust Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs panel
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel wins party leadership vote
Recent infighting raises the question: How conservative is the GOP?
Democrats are crying foul as House Republicans sort key committee assignments
Democrats revel in the GOP's 'doozy' of an idea for a national sales tax
Republican Rep. Spartz opposes McCarthy effort to boot Democrats from committees
Jeffries submits Schiff, Swalwell for Intel panel, forcing fight with McCarthy
House votes 331-97 to ban China from getting U.S. oil reserves, as top analyst dismisses bill
House Republicans Kick Off First Week of Congress With 2 Abortion Votes
1st bill out of new GOP-majority House would cut $71 billion from IRS, cost $114 billion

Give yourself permission to allow this moment to be exactly as it is, and allow yourself to be exactly as you are. - Jon Kabat-Zinn

A boy ordered $1,000 worth of takeout from Grubhub on his dad's phone

Omar Apollo taught himself how to sing from YouTube. Now he's up for a Grammy
A TikTok star who was functionally illiterate finds a community on BookTok
Social media platforms face pressure to stop online drug dealers who target kids

Lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse via yahoo
A lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, a federal judge rules

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield says Somalia needs urgent care to avoid another famine
Friday at the beach in Mogadishu: Optimism shines through despite Somalia's woes
In Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict
Somalia battles hunger as it braces for famine during a prolonged drought

Shell reports record profits as energy prices soar after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The 'guinea pig' generation: How the pandemic shaped this year's college freshmen
The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That's the good news

The once-in-a-lifetime green comet threatens FOMO sufferers everywhere

20 attorneys general warn Walgreens, CVS over abortion pills
Minnesota enshrines abortion rights into state law. Here's what that means.
Muslim-American opinions on abortion are complex. What does Islam actually say?
Some Muslim Americans Turn To Faith For Guidance On Abortion
Virginia Democrats Defeat 15-Week Abortion Ban And Glenn Youngkin's Anti-Choice Agenda
Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge
On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris urges federal abortion protections
Most Americans say overturning Roe was politically motivated, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
Harris says abortion rights threatened across United States
Kansas Republicans introduce new abortion restrictions in the Legislature

The tide appears to be turning for Facebook's Meta, even with falling revenue

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a 6-month visa to remain in the U.S.
Brazil's Bolsonaro applies for 6-month U.S. visitor visa
Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, has applied for U.S. tourist visa
The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies
Come to the 'war cry party': How social media helped drive mayhem in Brazil
Brazil's Supreme Court agrees to investigate former President Jair Bolsonaro for riot
Brazil’s New President Faces ‘Scorched Earth Scenario’ Left Behind by Bolsonaro
Brazil's crowdfunded insurrection leaves paper trail for police
Democrats push for Bolsonaro to be booted from the U.S. as Brazil investigates riots
Brazilian Authorities Arrested the Rioters. Now They Want to Arrest Security Officials.
What Drove a Mass Attack on Brazil's Capital? Mass Delusion.
The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies
Bolsonaro goes to hospital in Florida as Brazil cracks down on riots by his supporters
Leftist Lula da Silva is sworn in as president to lead a divided Brazil
Security forces regain control after Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's Congress
Why Jair Bolsonaro left Brazil for Florida (and what Biden can do about it)
Analysis-Brazil's Bolsonaro faces legal risks after losing immunity

Tesla slashed its prices across the board. We're now starting to see the consequences
Tesla Model S 'spontaneously' catches fire, requires 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish
Tesla slashes prices across all its models in a bid to boost sales
Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy

Don't waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy. - Roy. T. Bennett

Love yourself first and everything else falls into lines. - Lucille Ballquote,

What belongs to you will effortlessly flow towards you.. - unknown

Years of love have been forgot, in the hatres of a minute. - Edgar Allan Poe

Don't fall in love. Grow in love. - J. Mike Fields

I’m really happy with my boyfriend – so why don’t I want to have sex with him?
Dear Life Kit: I'm tired of my boyfriend's lack of ambition — and his gaming habit

If you are at peace, you are living in the present. - Lao Tzu


Don't plan for the next moment. Be present for each moment as it arises. - Nikki Mirghafori

Many adult relationship issues are unresolved childhood issues. Find a partner willling to be vulnerable and ppen to resolving the past. - unknown

"You're imperfect and hard wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. - Brené Brown

I tell my son all the time. It's not my job to prevent you from failing. It's my job to help teach you how to stand up when you fail. - Brad Bohannon

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk besides the fire: it is the time for home. - Edith Sitwell

Bad Moms

To Prevent Cancer, More Women Should Consider Removing Fallopian Tubes, Experts Say

Will Jordan Peterson Lose His License for Wrongthink?

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, nor our darkness, that most frightens us. - Timo Cruz, Coach Carter

U.S. readies $2 billion-plus Ukraine aid package with longer-range weapons -sources
U.S. firm reportedly offers Ukraine 2 Reaper drones for $1, plus $10 million in shipping and handling
Ukraine hails French gift of radar as 'cherry on the cake'
Putin says military must stop Ukrainian shelling of Russian regions
Poland aims to get training time on Leopard tanks down to 5 weeks
Ukraine to receive 120-140 tanks in 'first wave' of deliveries - minister
Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
Human Rights Watch urges investigation of alleged use of land mines by Ukraine
Ukraine's defense minister pushes for fighter jets, even as training begins on tanks
Intel Reveals Putin on Thin Ice in Panicked Hunt for Troops
Russian business offers cash bounties to destroy Western tanks in Ukraine
Latest on Ukraine: British tank training for Ukrainian troops has begun (Jan. 30)
Boris Johnson says Putin said it would 'only take a minute' to hit him with a missile
U.S. intel chief warns of 'devastating' impact of Russian missile attacks
Zelenskiy calls situation on Ukrainian front 'extremely acute'
Putin’s Pre-Emptive Strike Plan Exposed in Satellite Photos
The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead
The West finally commits tanks to Ukraine. It took a lot of arm-twisting.
Russia fumes over NATO tanks heading to Ukraine, revealing a Kremlin coming to grips with reality
German And American Tanks Are Headed for Ukraine
U.S., Germany to send scores of tanks to Ukraine
Ukraine forces pull back from Donbas town after onslaught
Satellite images hint at scale of Russian mercenary group's losses in Ukraine
Russia's Putin says stockpile needed to curb drug shortages
Russian tycoon tells Kremlin: Tolerate, don't punish dissident remote workers

Episode #218

A tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule is found in Western Australia
Radioactive 'needle in the haystack' found in Australia after search

Ohio 'Neo-Nazi home school' shows lack of regulation, board of ed member says

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Ukrainian authorities raid home of billionaire Kolomoiskiy
Ukraine's fight against corruption isn't new. It's still trying
President Zelenskyy shakes up Ukraine's Cabinet amid corruption allegations

Goodbye passport stamps, hello biometrics: Customs is getting faster

A pro-Russian social media campaign is trying to influence politics in Africa
A tiny Spanish port has become a new hub for Russian oil
A tiny Spanish port has become a new hub for Russian oil via yahoo
Russia has amassed a shadow fleet to ship its oil around sanctions
A former high-level FBI agent faces charges for aiding a sanctioned Russian oligarch
In Moscow, a Quiet Anti-War Protest With Flowers and Plush Toys
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny fights for his survival
Russia's hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas
Putin uses New Year address for wartime rallying cry to Russians

Hong Kong bans CBD, a move that forces businesses to shut down or revamp

How 'modern-day slavery' in the Congo powers the rechargeable battery economy
The fate of America's largest lithium mine is in a federal judge's hands
There's a lithium mining boom, but it's not a jobs bonanza

It's Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration

Twenty years after the Columbia disaster, a NASA official reflects on lessons learned