President Biden, in his final address to the United Nation's General Assembly, warned that the world is at an "inflection point," while defending his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan and his move to suspend his re-election campaign. Biden delivered his fourth and final speech to the assembly as President of the United States on Tuesday, addressing leaders and representatives from 134 countries around the globe.  "Today is the fourth time I’ve had the great...

The claim: Kamala Harris said she'd use executive action, Congress on reparations if elected president A Sept. 17 Instagram video shows Vice President Kamala Harris speaking about the longterm effects of slavery, housing discrimination and the Jim Crow era in the U.S. "We need to speak truth about it, and we need to speak truth about it in a way that is about driving solutions," Harris says during the 90-second clip. "And frankly I think that we, you know, and part of that is studying it...

A viral post shared on X claims Vice President Kamala Harris lied about owning a firearm during an interview with CNN. Verdict: Misleading The post refers to an error within the CNN transcript and closed-captions. Harris does own a firearm. Fact Check: During an interview with former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, Harris remarked that anyone who broke into her home would ‘get shot,’ according to BBC. The statement came during a discussion on gun control, where the vice...

A new report published by Greenline Insights, along with proponents of the Climate Commitment Act, claims that if Initiative 2117 is approved by voters and repeals the law, it would deprive the state of state revenue by $3.9 billion through 2029. If that happened, the study warned it would "eliminate investments into public transit, pedestrian safety, ferry electrification, air quality, renewable energy, grid modernization, ecosystem resilience, forest health and fire prevention, salmon...

Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) and Pavel Durov's Telegram have both announced significant policy changes and compliance measures in response to legal pressures from the governments of Brazil and France, respectively. After weeks of defiance against Brazil's Supreme Court, X has abruptly changed its stance. According to a court filing on Friday night, reported by the New York Times, X's lawyers stated that the company had complied with orders from Brazil's Supreme Court in hopes of lifting the...

Everything can feel harder when you're depressed, from showering to feeding yourself so when one person took to Reddit to ask "fellow depressed people" for quick and easy meal ideas when struggling and hundreds of peopel jumped in to answer the call. "I haven’t been able to cook anything in almost a year due to a depressive episode, even simple things like rice and sausage (I loathe beans). Yes, I am on medication and in therapy but nothing has been working for a while. So I’m looking for ideas of cheap foods I can eat to expand beyond my usual peanut butter/jam sandwiches, cereal, and protein bars," user Evening_second196 shares.The person received a lot of suggestions that could work for anyone who is also struggling with depression, ADHD or grief. Several people commented about the versatility of potatoes, including instant mashed potatoes where all you need is a little hot water to make a meal. There's more than one way to eat a potato"Cheese, pepperoni and crackers. Before it was fancy charcuterie, it was my go-to depression meal. My other depression meal is a baked potato. I would just throw it in the microwave. Top with butter (and sour cream if I had it)," one person writes while other's chime in on their reliance on potatoes during a hard time. "Instant mashed potatoes can be made with just water, and if you're feeling froggy a bit of butter or margarine in the microwave. Instant gravy and water works in the microwave too.""I buy bags of tiny gold potatoes and steam them, then saturate with butter and whatever else I have on hand. For steaming, you can microwave with plastic wrap, or you can steam on the stove on motivation days," another person shares. Of course there were suggestions outside of different ways to eat potatoes, but there are so many ways a potato can make a quick warm low effort meal. bunch of potatoes Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Eggs are over easyOk, that was a bad pun but eggs really are easy to make into a meal according to commenters. One person shares their 60 second egg meal that takes so little effort that it might feel made up."Fill a glass measuring cup or any microwavable cup with 3/4 cup cold water. Put a raw egg in the water. Do not stir, just gently drop it in. Microwave for 60 seconds. Perfect poached egg! Great on toasted English muffins!" a close up of a plate of food with eggs Photo by ABHISHEK HAJARE on Unsplash "Microwaves are so underrated!"Several people mention easily microwavable things, "I’m a big fan of the microwave. I like microwaveable, frozen vegetables (especially Birds Eye Fusions Spring Mix) and frozen, pre-cooked, diced chicken."Another sends words of encouragement along with a recipe, "Microwaves are so underrated! OP, if you have some non-perishable ingredients and can stir them together, you can have a warm, fluffy pancake whenever you want, in no time at all. 1/4 cup flour, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt; mix in a large mug or a bowl.Add 1 Tbsp oil and 4 Tbsp milk or water. Stir. Lumps are fine. If you have vanilla extract or chocolate chips, go ahead and add them.Microwave for 60-70 seconds, or possibly longer for a low-powered microwave. Top with syrup if you have it. Boom. Instant meal that could hardly be easier.I'm rooting for you OP, you can do it. And it gets easier with practice." homer simpson microwave GIF Giphy There's no shortage of ideas for those lacking energy to cook"I get frozen meatballs by Cooked Perfect. You microwave 3 of them for 1 minute, 6 for 2 minutes. Microwave a sweet potato for a few minutes. Sweet potatoes have more nutrients than white potatoes. Instead of the meatballs you can microwave some chicken tenders," someone writes."My current depression meal is one can of black beans, one can of corn, and salsa. If I have it on hand I will add a dollop of sour cream," another shares. woman standing near window during daytime Photo by Stacey Koenitz on Unsplash There's no shame in needing to eat foods that don't require the energy it takes to make an entire meal from scratch. The most important theme throughout all the comments is finding ways that work for you to continue providing your body with fuel until you're on the other end of depression, fatigue or whatever is causing the energy slump. As one commenter says, we're all rooting for you!

Babies are really adaptable. The same can be said for baby animals and it's likely because they just don't know any other way of life so they just go with it. But even knowing that, it's still hard to imagine a kitten getting around with no front legs.Cats essentially use everything from their whiskers to their tails to balance, so how would one walk without two of it's four legs? The answer is, carefully at first. Duck is a kitten that had to have both of her front legs completely amputated after she was rescued and while she was wobbly at first, she quickly adapted.Duck's human, Cody shares her daily shenanigans on his Instagram page aptly named Purrasic Duck. But recently he told Duck's story to The Dodo revealing her rescue story and the kitten's quick moves. If you're having a hard time picturing a two-legged cat on the run, it looks a lot like a furry velociraptor chasing a laser pointer. "I ended up naming her Duck because she kinda waddled. She'd kinda take it slow, she waddled trying to figure out her balance," Cody tells The Dodo. Before long though, Duck was off to play with her much larger dog brothers. Her pug brother even offers her a little assistance in the face cleaning area since Duck doesn't have paws to do it herself. No worries, she returns the favor by cleaning his face too. It's an adorable relationship but if you want to see a furry velociraptor chase after cat toys, you'll need to watch the video below. This article originally appeared on 11.15.23

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cat? To watch the world from less than a foot off the ground, seeing and hearing things humans completely miss, staring out the window for hours while contemplating one of your nine lives?Well, thanks to one person, we need wonder no more—at least about what-they're-seeing part.The TikTok channel Mr. Kitters the Cat (@mr.kitters.the.cat) gives us a cat's-eye view of the world with a camera attached to Mr. Kitters' collar. And the result is an utterly delightful POV experience that takes us through the daily adventuring of the frisky feline as he wanders the yard. In a video titled "Spicy cats," which has more than 74 million views on TikTok, we begin with the cutest cat sneeze ever. Then we hear Mr. Kitters' meow as we walk with him through the grass before the scene switches to a thrilling, yowling cat chase he witnesses across the yard (while tucking himself even more securely under the bush he's in). The best is seeing his kitty paws as he walks and then digs in the mulch. And there's apparently something very exciting that needs to be pounced on right along a chain link fence. Watch and enjoy: @mr.kitters.the.cat Spicy cats ?️ #fyp #cat #meow The commenters made their delight known."I love how he saw the cat fight and was like that's not my business today," wrote one person."WHEN HE DIGS WITH HIS LIL PAWS," declared another."People: Cats only meow at humans." Mr Kitters -Meows at everything-" wrote another. And of course, countless people responded simply to the sneeze with "Bless you."Mr. Kitters has other POV videos as well. This one demonstrates how chatty he is and shows his black cat buddy as well. @mr.kitters.the.cat “What do you want?” “Nothing!” #fyp #cat #meow It really sounds like he says, "Let me in," doesn't it? And this "extreme sports" video is riveting. @mr.kitters.the.cat Extreme sports ? #fyp It's funny how something as simple as putting a camera around the neck of a cat can draw in tens of millions of people. We're all so curious about the lives of the creatures we see every day, and the adorable quirkiness of cat behavior is a big part of why we keep them as companions in the first place. Seeing the world through their point of view is just one more way we can enjoy and learn about our pet friends.This article originally appeared on 6.15.23

Any parent knows that kids can be surprisingly astute little philosophers at the most unexpected times. One minute your child is throwing a tantrum because you sliced their sandwich wrong, and the next they are blowing you away with their deep preschool thoughts. It's enough to give you whiplash, but it's also one of the most fun things about being around kids. You never know what they're going to say and sometimes what they say is just awesome.Case in point: This 5-year-old who gave his mom some sage advice about handling her nerves.Twitter user @Eprecipice (StressieBessie) shared the story in a tweet thread. She wrote:"When talking about our agendas for the day, I told my 5yo I was a little nervous about a meeting I have today. He said, 'Mama, I am nervous all the time. I know what to do.' So friends, here is all the advice he could fit into the drive to school:"1. “You gotta say your affirmations in your mouth and your heart. You say, ‘I am brave of this meeting!’ , ‘I am loved!’, ‘I smell good!’ And you can say five or three or ten until you know it.”Okay, first of all, the fact that this kiddo knows what affirmations are is awesome. Some people have questioned whether this advice really came from a 5-year-old because of the vocabulary, but kids are sponges and affirmations aren't rocket science. It's become quite common for preschools and kindergartens to teach kids things like this, so it's not actually surprising to hear him talk about affirmations. It's just adorable to hear the ones he suggests. When talking about our agendas for the day, I told my 5yo I was a little nervous about a meeting I have today. He said, \u201cMama, I am nervous all the time. I know what to do.\u201d So friends, here is all the advice he could fit into the drive to school: — StressieBessie (@StressieBessie) 1643118594 2. “You gotta walk big. You gotta mean it. Like Dolly on a dinosaur. Because you got it.”Okay, so this actually is sound advice. Researcher Amy Cuddy gave a whole TED Talk about how our minds respond to our own body language, and how using confident body language can actually release chemicals in our brains that make us feel more powerful and self-assured. So "walk big" like you mean it is legit. 2. \u201cYou gotta walk big. You gotta mean it. Like Dolly on a dinosaur. Because you got it.\u201d — StressieBessie (@StressieBessie) 1643118788 3. "Never put a skunk on a bus."No idea what this means, but it's definitely solid wisdom.4. "Think about the donuts of your day! Even if you cry a little, you can think about potato chips!"I'm genuinely not sure if this is referencing real donuts or not, which is part of what makes it delightful advice. Metaphorically, "the donuts of your day" could be the positive things that happened, and focusing on those instead of the negative is basic positive thinking. Then again, if you cry and think about potato chips, perhaps he's just referencing comfort with food. Either way, totally feeling it. 4. \u201cThink about the donuts of your day! Even if you cry a little, you can think about potato chips!\u201d — StressieBessie (@StressieBessie) 1643118922 5. "You gotta take a deep breath and you gotta do it again."Pretty much every therapist from every psychological school of thought will tell you that breathing exercises are one of the quickest ways to calm your body and mind. Simple, but seriously sound advice.6. "Even if it's a yucky day, you can get a hug."Even though that sounds like a pretty typical thought for a kid, it's also good well-being advice. According to The Conversation, the chemicals released when we hug can help us manage stress, reduce anxiety and manage our emotions.Smart kid.He added one more piece of advice for good measure as well for those of us who tend toward distraction. 6. \u201cEven if it\u2019s a yucky day, you can get a hug.\u201d — StressieBessie (@StressieBessie) 1643119356 Extra addition from this afternoon: \u201cDon\u2019t get distracted and your feet will stay on the sidewalk and not too full of snow.\u201d — StressieBessie (@StressieBessie) 1643147180 Like a little Confucius, this one. Seriously, if you ever want to hear some of the most oddly profound things you'll ever hear in your life, spend some time interviewing a 4- or 5-year-old. They really do say the darnedest things. And if you're nervous about something, just keep telling yourself you're "brave of" it. If nothing else, it'll bring a smile to your face remembering this delightful thread. This article originally appeared on 01.31.22

Menstrual taboos are as old as time and found across cultures. They've been used to separate women from men physically — menstrual huts are still a thing — and socially, by creating the perception that a natural bodily function is a sign of weakness.Even in today's world women are deemed unfit for positions of power because some men actually believe they won't be able to handle stressful situations while mensurating."Menstruation is an opening for attack: a mark of shame, a sign of weakness, an argument to keep women out of positions of power,' Colin Schultz writes in Popular Science.The big problem with menstrual taboos is the way that males are educated on the subject leaves them with a patchwork of ideas that don't necessarily add up to the whole picture. First, there's the information they get from growing up with women in the house.Then, there are the cryptic descriptions of menstruation seen in advertising and the cold, scientific way the topic is taught in sex education."Boys' early learning about menstruation is haphazard," a 2011 study published in the Journal of Family Issues reads. "The mysterious nature of what happens to girls contributes to a gap in boys' knowledge about female bodies and to some negative views about girls."Unfortunately, the gaps in the average man's understanding of a complex female health issue can put women in a difficult position. Whether it's denying them positions of power or a failure to understand their discomfort.That's why it's so important for men to become better educated about menstruation.A group of women on TikTok are helping the men in their lives better understand the subject by showing them how tampons work on the inside of their bodies by dousing them in water. They call it the Boyfriend Challenge. Some of the guys' reactions are clearly over-the-top, but it's also obvious that many of them have no idea how tampons function.A video by the Demery family has gone viral attracting nearly eight million views. It's fun to watch, but it also shows men how tampons function and what women go through during their monthly cycle. @thedemeryfamily22 His reaction is priceless? #cutecouple #pregnant #prego #viral #InLove #couplegoals #trend #tampon ♬ original sound - Kolby&Jas❤️ Rachel's man just uttered the phrase "vagina parachute." @mrshillery829 Of course I had to make my husband do this! I will forever call tampons “vagina parachutes”! LMAO!! #tamponchallenge #husbandpranks #funny #fyp ♬ original sound - Rachel Hillery Paulina's man was completely flummoxed by the inner workings of a tampon. "You've been carrying this like, inside of you?" he asks. "The whole day?" @paulinat showing him how a tampôn works? @fabioguerrrraa ♬ original sound - Pau Torres This guy thinks it's "like a butterfly." @amanialzubi showing my boyfriend how a tampon works ??❤️ ( @originalisrael ) #comedy #couple #couplegoals #foryou #trend #tiktok ♬ original sound - amani Ryley just blew her BFF's mind. @thekelleyfamily lmaoooo why ?? #tamponchallenge #trend #hilariouscomedy #couple #married #foryoupage #fyp #xyzbca ♬ Quirky - Oleg Kirilkov This guy was amazed by the absorbancy.Let's hope this challenge gave some men out there a better understanding of what women go through every month and a little more sympathy for the women in their lives.Hopefully it also makes them feel a little more comfortable around period products and inspires them to pick up the correct box of tampons next time they're at the grocery store.This article originally appeared on 01.27.21