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The most successful people never use these 5 toxic phrases when talking to themselves, says psychologist at Yale
Most people have a toxic relationship with themselves, says Yale lecturer Emma Seppälä. But you can replace these self-criticisms with healthier expressions.CNBC - Business -
Photographer Shannon Collins Is Changing Weddings for People With Disabilities
Shannon Collins, a “queer, awkward, anxious photographer,” wants to change the way disabled people are viewed, one picture at a time.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Mom opens cafe to employ people with disabilities
The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.CBS News - Top stories -
‘I only protest. I want to go to school’: the childhoods lost in Pakistan when loved ones are ‘disappeared’
The families of thousands of people who have gone missing in Balochistan province spend their lives in sit-ins and rallies. When people filled the streets and parks to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Pakistan earlier this month, Sammi Deen Baloch was not ...The Guardian - World -
A lost astronaut, looted treasure and a hit naked Turk: the 60th Venice Biennale – in pictures
From the thrice-daily Swan Lake to a tragedy in an asbestos factory, Guardian photographer David Levene went behind the scenes at the ‘Art Olympics’ Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Mark Zuckerberg Says AIs Can Train Themselves
To skirt the challenges of finding fresh data sets, or the legal woes that could come from scraping it from users risking IP rights infringements, the Facebook founderthinks AIs could train themselves. That may get tricky.Inc. - Business -
Five including child die trying to cross Channel
The deaths come hours after the UK Parliament passes its Rwanda bill, which aims to deter small boat crossings.BBC News - Top stories -
Britain is sicker and poorer than it used to be. Sunak’s response? Attack disabled people | Frances Ryan
With his claims of a ‘sicknote culture’, the prime minister is scapegoating those worst affected by 14 years of Conservative rule. When a prime minister knows he is heading for electoral wipeout, he has one of two options. He can choose dignified ...The Guardian - World -
15 people injured when tram collides with guardrail at Universal Studios theme park near Los Angeles
Authorities say more than a dozen people suffered mostly minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los AngelesABC News - Entertainment -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
Rwanda bill puts global refugee rights in danger, says UN and Council of Europe – UK politics latest
International concern over new law increases as UN high commissioner for refugees says it marks ‘step away from UK’s tradition of providing refuge’. A reader asks:. Could you do some research, please? Some posters are saying Labour have said they ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks
Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa. As UN talks begin to agree the first global treaty to reduce soaring plastic waste, the chair of the meetings has said he is confident countries ...The Guardian - World -
Climate Advocates Must Use the Market
Constraints on flexible solutions like carbon credits limit investment.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
John Legend says Trump believes 'to his core' that 'Black people are inferior'
Singer John Legend says former President Trump is a racist down "to his core." Speaking to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday, Legend spoke of Trump’s response to the Black Lives Matter protests following the 2020 murder of George Floyd. “When we ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Five people die in attempt to cross Channel in small boat from France
Three men, woman and child reported dead from vessel said to have been carrying more than 110 people . Five people including a child have died in an attempt to cross the Channel near the town of Wimereux, south of Calais, French authorities have ...The Guardian - World -
Tehran downplays strike as U.S. officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.CBS News - World - Iran -
Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to exonerate them from liability. The city argued otherwise.The New York Times - Business -
Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to exonerate them from liability. The city argued otherwise.The New York Times - Top stories -
ECB Will Consider Fed's Progress When Deciding on Rate Cuts, De Guindos Says
The ECB will take account of the Fed’s progress in lowering inflation when it decides the pace of cuts to its key interest rate after a first move in June, its vice president said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Most people on weight loss drugs are spending less on restaurants and takeout, survey says
The findings add to concerns that GLP-1s could take a bite out of the bottom lines of some of the biggest restaurant companies and packaged food makers.CNBC - Business -
Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say
Officials say a race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 othersABC News - World -
Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say
Officials say a race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 othersABC News - Top stories -
Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say
Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials sayABC News - Sports -
Malaysia's navy says 2 military helicopters collided during training and all 10 people aboard died
Malaysia's navy says 2 military helicopters collided during training and all 10 people aboard diedABC News - World -
Ukraine says it hit one of Russia's oldest and proudest ships, continuing its rampage against the Black Sea Fleet
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Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.CBS News - Entertainment -
NBA playoffs: Knicks take Game 1 while Sixers avoid disaster with Joel Embiid injury
Embiid returned from knee surgery less than three weeks ago.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
When is it going to get warmer?
With the week ahead looking chilly for all of us, when can we expect a turn to something more spring-like?BBC News - Top stories -
Columbine 25 years later: Remembering the 13 lives lost
It has now been 25 years since 12 students and one teacher were shot and killed at Columbine High School in Jefferson County.The Hill - Politics -
The bubble has burst: On the road to a lost Chinese economic decade
No longer will the world be able to count on China to be the world’s primary engine of economic growth.The Hill - Politics -
The Senate has passed legislation renewing a controversial foreign spying power, prevailing over objections from privacy advocates.
The Senate has passed legislation renewing a controversial foreign spying power, prevailing over objections from privacy advocates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
When to use home equity for spring repairs (and when not to), according to experts
Home equity borrowing can help you afford important maintenance projects, but there could be some risks.CBS News - Top stories -
When O.J. Simpson ‘Confessed’ to Murder
Years after Mr. Simpson was acquitted, he wrote a book and gave a shocking interview. The whole endeavor cost the publisher, Judith Regan, her job.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality - report
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What to know about the pivotal UN plastics negotiations
As both plastics pollution and concerns over its impacts on the environment and the human body grow, world governments, environmental groups and the plastics industry are meeting in Ottawa, Canada, over the next two weeks in an effort to reach an ...The Hill - Politics -
Swann to step down when Westminster campaign begins
Robin Swann previously said he would stay on as health minister while running to become an MP.BBC News - Top stories -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - Japan -
When will the Bank of Japan next raise interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Lakers unsure when Wood, Vanderbilt will return
Aware the Lakers need some support off the bench against the Nuggets in their first-round series, Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham spoke to reporters Sunday about where Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt are on their respective roads back to the ...ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Comet Pons-Brooks: How and When to See It
Soon, this devil-horned comet won’t be visible for another seven decades.The New York Times - Science