The chronic illness community reacts to Solange Knowles revealing POTS, Sjogrens, and MCAS diagnoses
Solange Knowles has revealed she’s a member of the “spoonies” community, those who live with chronic illnesses such as autoimmune disorders. The musician, 38, was diagnosed with POTS, Sjogrens, and MCAS in 2018. She made the reveal in a recent comment she left under a post by model and musician Shaun Ross about his experiences […]
Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has helped amplify and spread false and misleading internet claims about recent hurricanes in the United States and the federal government’s response, part of a wider effort by the Kremlin to manipulate America’s political discourse before the presidential election, new research shows. The content, spread by Russian state media and networks of social media […]
‘Thank you for being my hero’: 5-year-old girl reunites with NYC bus driver who saved her from wandering the city alone
Not all heroes wear capes; some wear MTA uniforms. This week, a five-year-old girl was reunited with the New York City bus driver who rescued her from wandering the streets by herself. On September 11, bus operator Luis Jimenez, 60, found Adaline “Addy” Gonzalez walking around Harlem by herself as he was finishing his morning […]
Cardi B says she’s hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a Saturday night headlining performance at an Atlanta music festival. “I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from a medical emergency the last couple of days and I won’t […]
Samuel L. Jackson celebrated at MoMA film benefit by close family and friends
NEW YORK (AP) — The Museum of Modern Art was filled with expletives and laughter Wednesday evening as Samuel L. Jackson’s family and friends celebrated the actor and director’s storied career of box office hits, larger-than-life characters and explosive one-liners at the annual film benefit. Jackson, known for his infamous F-bombs, stuck to a more sentimental speech […]
U.S. infant mortality rate on the rise since Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows
Since Roe v. Wade, which federally protected pregnant people’s right to obtain an abortion in every state, was overturned in 2022, it appears the U.S. infant mortality rate is on the rise, especially for those born with congenital anomalies. On Monday, a new study was released in JAMA Pediatrics that analyzed data on infant mortality […]
Is the Future Traffic-Free?
It has happened to virtually everyone at least once: You hear the sirens before you see the flashing lights. You know you need to stay out of the way, but you’re approaching an intersection, and the light’s about to change—which means you have nowhere to go. There’s certainly no room for an ambulance or fire […]
The Age of Self-Sabotage: How to Stop Undermining Yourself With Internalized Ageism
Earlier this year, I hopped on a Zoom call along with my colleague, who is in her late 40s like me. We were interviewing a candidate for a position at my then-company. I knew the candidate was about my age or a little older based on her impressive resume filled with roles at top-tier companies […]
