HAPPIEST EARTHLINGS

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“The surprising finding is that our relationships and how happy we are in our relationships has a powerful influence on our health,” said Robert Waldinger, director of the study, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “Taking care of your body is important, but tending to your relationships is a form of self-care too. That, I think, is the revelation.”

BABEL HEADS

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"Babel" is a metaphor for the fragmentation of our society on multiple levels, not just between political divides, but within institutions, relationships, and even the self. The shattering of communities in the modern world is a profound theme in current cultural and political struggles. The scattering of languages and the loss of a common understanding captures a key issue in today's world: the breakdown of a shared narrative. The red and blue America seems to be diverging in how they view history, the Constitution, and even the fundamentals of truth and justice. This fragmentation goes beyond politics and deeply affects academia, media, and personal relationships. We're seeing how people with different beliefs and worldviews can no longer converse in the same language, figuratively and literally. Online platforms amplify this divide by fostering echo chambers, where individuals are rarely challenged by alternative viewpoints, further entrenching polarization. This fragmentation also manifests in institutions like universities and corporations, where ideological purity sometimes trumps intellectual diversity, and where conversations about values, ethics, and social responsibility become increasingly polarized. In families, conversations about politics or identity can tear apart long-standing relationships, as each person is drawn into their ideological silo. "Babel" isn’t just a story about political or cultural division; it’s about the erosion of a common foundation whether that foundation is language, shared values, or a shared sense of belonging. When everything that once held us together begins to crack, we face the challenge of whether or not we can rebuild those connections or whether or not the fragmentation is irreversible.

THE MEEK

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Rodman Edward Serling was an Emmy Award-winning American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator. He is best known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his anthology television series The Twilight Zone. Serling's experiences during World War II inspired his writing. The Twilight Zone (1959) featured forays into controversial grounds like racism, Cold War paranoia, and the horrors of war. Born on 12/25/24

GIVE LOVE

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Forget the holiday shopping spree and give love 💕

SALT TYPHOON

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News of the hack began trickling out in September, but the American government waited weeks to confirm the reports.

Only this month did it begin briefing members of Congress and the media. Officials say a Chinese hacking group dubbed Salt Typhoon compromised at least eight of America’s telecoms networks.

BADCONDO$ & MANAGEMENT

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Co-Ops and Condominiums were once extremely popular, particularly with folks who wanted a home with less upkeep.

The problem is that many management companies have slowly built a horrible reputation over the years. The staff members have no education and prefer to lie and drink while their reputation precedes them. To add insult to injury, they are reportedly falling out of favor and value with buyers, and worse yet, as their association fees increase, demand isn’t keeping up.

MT. VERMIN?

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A just-released United States Department of Justice report says Mount Vernon's policing practices violate the Constitution.

According to newly published reports, the U.S. Department of Justice found that the Mount Vernon Police Department routinely violates the constitutional rights of its residents, a result attributed to top-to-bottom dysfunction within the department.

DOJ says Mount Vernon police officers routinely use "unreasonable force" against arrestees and, until recently, regularly performed unjustified body cavity searches.

ORANGE YOU GLAD?

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Tricky Dick’s resignation then VP Spiro spiraled from office demonstrated how the system can respond in times of crisis.

DONews

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The following is our holiday gift and a new call for a shift in the 5 Ws - How to do real news and current events. 

We challenge the common belief that to be effective in activism, we must constantly be weighed down by the world's pains. Instead, we emphasize the importance of channeling our energy into meaningful, tangible actions, without succumbing to pain.

WALL STREET REACTS

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"The world’s most famous market indicator is at risk of suffering its longest losing streak since Jimmy Carter was in the White House.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped eight days in a row coming into Tuesday and fell by around 215 points, or 0.5%, at the opening bell.
The blue chips haven’t closed in the red for nine consecutive days since February 1978, according to FactSet data. The Dow is in danger of doing something it hasn’t since 1978