Quote of the day by Elif Shafak: ‘Do not go with the flow. Be the flow’ and how to break passivity

Quote of the day by Elif Shafak Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her…

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Donald Trump: Donald Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot production, Russia peace talks at White House

US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a closed-door meeting at the White House on Tuesday, focusing on expanding Ukraine’s defence capabilities, including the production of Patriot missile interceptors, and efforts to revive stalled peace talks with Russia.The meeting in the Oval Office, held…

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Quote of the day by Kal Penn: “Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions; one being public service and the other being…” – a reminder that you don’t have to fit into one identity | World News

Most people get pushed toward picking one lane early on, one career, one identity, one clear answer to give whenever someone asks what they do. Kal Penn, the actor and former White House official, simply never accepted that framing. “Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions,” he said, “one being public service…

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‘Corruption on Earth’: Iran indicts Trump over Khamenei killing, faces death penalty

Iran hands down death penalty indictment against Trump over Khamenei death Iran has issued an indictment against US President Donald Trump over the killing of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.Tehran prosecutor Ali Salehi said indictments had been completed in 140 cases linked to the war, including 74 involving the…

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He ran out of water, but not luck: California man’s mast broke and phone died; after 30 days alone in the Pacific, a container ship found him 900 miles from Hawaii

Photo credit: Hawaii News Now A California man has been rescued alive after spending 30 days stranded at sea when his sailboat lost its mast, his phone died and he ran out of gas far from shore. Kai Sato, 39, was found drifting about 900 miles from Hawaii by the crew of a passing container…

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New York City flash floods: Heavy rain triggers warnings, hundreds of flights canceled

New York City under flood watch. New York City and surrounding parts of the Northeast are bracing for heavy rain and possible life-threatening flash flooding, with authorities warning of hazardous travel, flooded roads and major disruptions through Wednesday morning.According to the New York Post, the National Weather Service has placed New York City, Long Island,…

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Indian-origin postal worker collapses during shift in Texas, probe announced to find out if it was due to heatwave

58-year-old postal worker Umeshkumar Thakkar dies in Little Elm, Texas A 58-year-old man who was delivering mail in Little Elm, Texas, collapsed during his shift and died on July 20. Umeshkumar Thakkar was found unresponsive in his truck and was pronounced dead. The death triggered an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as…

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How planet’s ‘blue forests’, mangroves, protect coastlines, support wildlife and store up to four times more carbon than tropical rainforests |

Mangrove forests occupy only a tiny fraction of Earth’s land surface, yet they are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Growing where land meets the sea, these salt-tolerant trees form dense coastal forests that shield shorelines from storms, provide nurseries for marine life and lock away enormous amounts of carbon. Their exceptional ability to capture…

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Quote of the day by Socrates: ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life,’ and why constant activity can leave little room for a meaningful life

Quote of the day by Socrates ‘Beware the barrenness of a busy life’ – SocratesThe most common complaint in today’s world is not having enough time. Calendars fill up weeks in advance, phones demand constant attention and even moments meant for rest are interrupted by notifications, emails and unfinished tasks. Against that backdrop, the saying…

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