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Trump’s expletive threat to Iran raises concerns, calls for 25th Amendment removal from office
Let him cuss. We’re in a good war with a bad president. Let this unhinged, uncouth president say whatever the hell he wants. Secretary of Defende Pete Hegseth is just as horrible but he made a great statement about the rules of engagement.
By Skyler Saundersabout 16 hours ago in The Swamp
Casie Hynes on Reducing Math Anxiety in Today’s Classrooms. AI-Generated.
Math anxiety is a challenge that continues to affect students across different learning environments, and educators like Casie Hynes are helping bring attention to how this issue can be addressed in meaningful ways. Through a focus on student experience and classroom dynamics, Casie Hynes highlights that anxiety in mathematics is often shaped by how students are taught rather than their actual ability. By shifting the emphasis toward understanding and support, it becomes possible to create learning environments where students feel more confident and engaged.
By Casie Hynesabout 16 hours ago in Education
Dignity in the City
When Old Li and his wife arrived in the city, the sheer amount of stuff they brought stunned me. Three snakeskin sacks, two plastic buckets, and a massive bundle wrapped in a bedsheet. The moment I opened the door, the hallway was so packed the neighbors had to turn sideways just to squeeze past.
By Water&Well&Pageabout 16 hours ago in Humans
How Michael Savage, a New Canaan resident, Changes Lives
Poverty in Honduras is a complex, multi-faceted issue that has left nearly two-thirds of the population struggling to meet basic needs. In the face of systemic challenges, including limited educational infrastructure and frequent environmental shocks like hurricanes, individual philanthropy has become a vital lifeline for many families. One of the most consistent efforts in recent years has come from the Savage-Rivera Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing direct relief to those in the most underserved regions of the country. By focusing on essential goods and educational support, this mission aims to break the generational cycle of hardship and offer a path toward a more stable future.
By Mike Savage New Canaanabout 16 hours ago in Chapters
Why Setting Realistic Expectations Improves Mental Health
Expectations are a normal aspect of human life. We demand of ourselves, other people, and the world. These expectations assist in planning, inspiring us to operate and establish a direction. But in instances where the expectations are not realistic or too fixed, expectations may cause disappointment, stress, anxiety, and burnout of emotions.
By Mark Hipsterabout 16 hours ago in Longevity
Time Bomb. Top Story - April 2026. Content Warning.
Theresa hobbled forward like a broken clock. Tick…tick tock, tock, tick… She thought about the events in her young life that had brought her to this moment. What was the ticking bomb that pushed her over the edge?
By Julie Lacksonenabout 17 hours ago in Fiction
Self‑Care Isn’t Selfish How To Build Sustainable Self‑Care Habits
Self-care is commonly misinterpreted as something indulgent or luxurious, whereas actually, it is an essential component of an emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy person. There are numerous individuals who find it hard to take care of themselves by feeling guilty that they are ignoring their duties or their loved ones by taking care of themselves. The reality is however the converse, sustainable self-care makes you more energetic, patient and emotionally balanced to show up in life, relationships and responsibilities.
By Mark Hipsterabout 17 hours ago in Longevity
