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Interviews with lovers, fighters and the various professionals who deal with our dysfunction.
How Losing My Job Saved My Life
**The Hook** The email arrived at 9:03 AM: *"Your position has been terminated effective immediately."* Twenty minutes later, I set off the fire alarm while burning toast—a fitting metaphor for my life. As smoke choked my apartment, I laughed until I cried. Rock bottom, it turns out, tastes like charcoal and self-pity. But that day became the first page of a story I never saw coming .
By Mohammad Sohail8 months ago in Humans
Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion over welfare cuts
Starmer is confronted with a growing labor revolt over welfare cuts. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure from within his own party as a growing number of Labour MPs voice opposition to his stance on welfare cuts. Within a few weeks of Labour's historic victory in the general election, the internal rebellion has revealed deep divisions within the party. Starmer's decision to maintain some welfare restrictions imposed by the previous Conservative government, particularly the two-child benefit cap, is at the heart of the dissent. Despite pre-election hopes that a Labour government would reverse the policy—seen by critics as punitive and harmful to low-income families—Starmer has signalled there will be no immediate change.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in Humans
Rafael Devers
Rafael Devers is one of the brightest stars in Major League Baseball (MLB) today. He plays for the Boston Red Sox, one of the most famous baseball teams in the world. Known for his powerful bat and exciting style of play, Devers has become a fan favorite in Boston and across the country.
By Farhan Sayed8 months ago in Humans
Are Shannon and Earl Together After Bravo’s Love Hotel? Why It’s ‘Hard’ for Her to Watch Now
When Bravo brought together four iconic Real Housewives alumnae—Shannon Beador, Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant, and Ashley Darby—for its brand-new dating experiment Love Hotel, it felt like a match made in reality-TV heaven. Filmed last spring at a luxury retreat in Cabo, the series debuted April 27, 2025, and unfolded over seven episodes full of heartfelt connections, dramatic face‑offs, and unfiltered confessions . Among the romances, none captured viewers’ attention more than that of Shannon Beador—famously from The Real Housewives of Orange County—and bachelor Earl “the Pearl” Thompson. But now that the finale has aired and the honeymoon buzz has faded, fans are asking: are Shannon and Earl still a couple, and why is Love Hotel hard for Shannon to rewatch?
By Dipayan Biswas8 months ago in Humans
Madison Zhao the founder and CEO of multiple companies
Madison Zhao has never believed in doing things halfway. Every company she founded was shaped by one guiding principle: if she’s going to do something, she’s going to do it better than anyone else. And if it doesn’t solve a real problem, it’s not worth building.
By Madison Zhao8 months ago in Humans
A Day in the Life of Dr. Rodrigo Villagrán: Surgeon, Educator, Researcher. AI-Generated.
Every day, people across Chile wake up and go about their morning routines, but for Dr. Rodrigo Villagrán, the start of the day means diving into a world of healing, science, and teaching. As one of Chile’s leading bariatric surgeons, Dr. Villagrán has dedicated his life to helping people take back control of their health. Whether he's operating in Santiago or Antofagasta, mentoring medical students, or reviewing clinical research, his schedule is packed with purpose.
By juliamartins9 months ago in Humans
Why People Return to Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are complex and heart-wrenching. Despite the undeniable pain, many individuals find themselves repeatedly drawn back into these harmful dynamics. Rather than a simple matter of weak will or poor decision-making, returning to a toxic partner is often a manifestation of deep-rooted psychological patterns, emotional dependencies, and a yearning for familiarity—even when familiar means suffering.
By Edge Alexander9 months ago in Humans
The Hearts Whisper and Shadows Linger. Content Warning.
On a rain-soaked evening in a city that had seen too many heartbreaks and fleeting romances, Lena found herself wandering under the warm glow of streetlights. Each droplet that slipped down the cobblestone resembled tiny memories of a past too painful to bury. Lena had once believed love was the answer to every ache, a promise of tomorrow’s magic. Yet now, haunted by the echo of promises broken, she wondered if trust in love was nothing more than a fairy tale spun to soothe aching hearts.
By Edge Alexander9 months ago in Humans
