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The conflict in Ukraine has upended almost every facet of daily life there, including dating. The Washington Post reports on the reality of forming and sustaining relationships during wartime.
Lifestyle5 min readWhat parenting looks like in 2022
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These articles show why we need feminist practices within parenthood, and what they would look like.
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“No! Don’t monetize your hobby!” A columnist for Bloomberg shares why they think it is vital to keep business and pleasure separate for our own well-being.
Lifestyle3 min read- NPR
Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog
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NPR uses the story of Donut, the eternally punctual pup, to explain how dogs might use their hypersensitive noses in lieu of a clock, tracking olfactory clues and fading odours to keep on schedule.
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Have Hellmann's taken it one step too far? Their Mayo-nog recipe includes vanilla extract, rum and mayonnaise. The Washington Post weighs in on this festive drink.
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Today is the winter solstice. Discover more about the year's shortest day in this article from The Washington Post.
Lifestyle3 min read- Euronews
Spain to trial shorter working week to help boost productivity
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Here's your daily dose of good news. The four day work week is looking like an increasing likely reality in Europe. It has been confirmed that the Spanish government will be trialling a shorter week.
Lifestyle1 min read - El Pais
How are women treated in Qatar?
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Human rights in Qatar have been at the center of public discussion for some time. El Pais speaks to women in Qatar about their lives, and rights.
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Gen Z has a language that is used almost exclusively to communicate with those in the generation. Now they're stepping into the office, the Washington Post explores how to mitigate misinterpretations.
Lifestyle5 min read- Mashable
BeReal was 2022's top app. Where does it go in 2023?
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You have probably "been real" at some point in 2022. Although social media app BeReal was launched 2 years ago, this year it took the world by storm. Mashable weighs in on what the future holds.
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Nearly half of 18 to 29-year-olds in the U.S. still live at home. Bloomberg reports the trend is benefiting discretionary spending and is partly responsible for a surge in popularity of luxury items.
Lifestyle1 min read- BBC
The silent struggles of workers with ADHD
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Global data from 2020 estimates the rate of adult ADHD at 2.58% (yet many people remain undiagnosed). BBC investigates the common struggles many of those with ADHD face in a professional environment.
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The FT’s deputy fashion editor introduces her own definition for the word—or phrase—of the year: “A celebration of the feral unfiltered self, a healthy and restorative state of anti-perfection.”
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Did you know that as the cost of living rapidly rises, so is the number of women selling sex? The FT reports on the dangers surrounding this increase and on calls to decriminalize the practice.
Lifestyle11 min read- BBC Worklife
Can younger workers speak up without managers bristling?
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BBC Worklife investigates a generational battle underway as younger members of the workforce push to have a say, while some older workers say "wait your turn."
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Everyone has different ways of dealing with grief. This personal, touching piece from the Washington Post touches on one particular feeling that is often omitted from the conversation.
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'Wednesday' has taken the world by storm, smashing records ahead of awards season. The Guardian looks into the impact the hit show has quickly had on fashion.
Lifestyle3 min read- The Conversation
Why we feel like Christmas comes around more quickly each year
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Is Christmas coming earlier every year? It sure feels that way, according to this essay in The Conversation. But it has less to do with when holiday lights go up than with how we experience time.
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Post-pandemic loneliness seems to be hitting American men particularly hard. The New York Times examines the "friendship recession," and why some notions of masculinity can hinder meaningful bonds.
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In this Guardian article, we hear the case for "slow travel" and are advised on different ways we can implement the practice into our lifestyles.
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