Good Men

By Sydney Rowell Editor’s Note: A version of this story also appeared in The Good, the Bad, and the Elegy, a newsletter from the Daily Yonder focused on the best, and worst, in rural media, entertainment, and culture. Every other Thursday, it features reviews, retrospectives, recommendations, and more. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions in your inbox. From “Big Little Lies” to “The Perfect Couple,” we love watching beautiful, wealthy women misbehave. “The Hunting Wives,” still one of Netflix’s most-watched shows more than a month after it first premiered, takes this misbehavior in a new direction. This eight-episode se…

By James A. Bonus Key takeaways for caregivers Parents sometimes avoid talking about science with their children, fearing they might provide inaccurate or misleading information. Watching science television can help families engage in interactions that more effectively help children learn about science. In our research, parents who watched educational science television programs demonstrated more science knowledge, formulated more accurate scientific explanations, and engaged in higher-quality science conversations than parents who did not watch the programs. However, parents do not need to be experts to talk to their children about science. Science is a process of disc…

Your Doctor Is Probably Using AI—And You Might Not Even Know It. By Your doctor is probably using AI and you might not even know it Would you trust AI with your healthcare? Millions of Americans already do—and they may not even realize it. In exam rooms across the country, doctors are now using artificial intelligence to transcribe appointments, summarize patient data, and surface clinical insights. The result? More time looking patients in the eye, less time looking at screens. And in many cases, more focused, more personal care. Interactions like this capture a subtle but profound shift around AI in healthcare. By taking care of administrative tasks, AI is making…

“When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you are invincible.” – Tina Lifford When I think about the times I’ve felt the most lost, it wasn’t because life was throwing something impossible at me but actually it was because I didn’t know where I ended and where the world began. Without a strong sense of self, you start dissolving into everything around you. You absorb people’s opinions like a sponge, you bend with every expectation, and suddenly you don’t know your own voice anymore. A strong sense of self is not some luxury. It’s an utmost need for survival. It’s the foundation that everything else — relationships, careers, love, even creati…

A few weeks ago, I asked a couple how they met. They laughed, looked at each other, and said in unison: “Hinge.” Pause. I craved a quirky detail about spilled drinks, an awkward eye contact across a bar or being trapped in the same elevator. No. All I got was: We both swiped right. Once upon a time, couples shared stories that began in bookstores, subways, or with borrowed lighters. The randomness was the point. Now, it’s not who do you happen to bump into? It’s who fits your filters? The apps have won. But something beautiful has been lost. … Serendipity is dead. Long live the algorithm. Dating apps promised efficiency. They were supposed to make finding lo…

Most people begin their mornings in quiet defeat before they even leave their bed. The alarm goes off, and instead of rising, the battle begins. Not against the world outside but against the thoughts inside. The ones that whisper “you’re already behind,” or “you’ll never get it all done,” or worse, “why bother?” I know this battle. I lived it for years. Some mornings I still feel its pull. The heaviness, the race, the instant pressure. The mind that wants to spiral before the day has even started. And here’s the truth no one wants to admit, those first thoughts are not harmless. They set the tone. They’re seeds. They decide how the hours ahead unfold. Most peopl…

By Emily Senkosky, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Earlier this summer, the Banana Lake Fire erupted near Plains, Montana, engulfing over 850 acres in flames within a day. The “total suppression” response from firefighting officials included deploying at least 17 engines, two helicopters, and three bulldozers, as well as highly trained fire crews. But another newer piece of technology was also at play as firefighters worked to contain the blaze: drones. Banana Lake was one of several early-season fires in the state this year. As of this writing, there are over 20,000 acres burning across seven key wildfi…

By Lorenzo Santini, The Loop For over 50 years, the European Parliament and the US Congress have steadily practiced transatlantic parliamentary diplomacy. In a second Trump era, what space remains for gender equality? Lorenzo Santini argues that informal and symbolic diplomacy helps keep women’s rights visible on the agenda A shaky bedrock for gender equality Under Donald Trump’s second administration, the EU-US alliance faces an existential stress test amid trade disputes, weakened security guarantees and cultural antagonisms. In June 2025, lawmakers from the European Parliament (EP) and US Congress discussed these issues in Warsaw at the 90th Transatlantic Legislators…

— Experience and personality count, but you want to know who you’re inviting into the workplace. Whether it’s a small team or a larger company, introducing background checks will make a meaningful difference in terms of helping keep everyone feel safe and confident in your hiring decisions. This article will let you know why criminal history checks make the hiring process efficient. 1. Builds Trust Within the Whole Team When you check every candidate’s background, it shows that your business follows a fair process. Your staff can feel confident that the people they work with have been properly checked, not just based on how well they present during interviews. This beco…

If women loved their men the way they love their children, half the homes breaking apart today might still be standing. Let that settle for a second. Because a mother’s love? It’s a force. It forgives. It tries again. It waits. It understands silence. It knows tantrums don’t always mean hate, and withdrawal doesn’t always mean the absence of love. A mother doesn’t give up. She doesn’t pack her bags after a few tough nights. She doesn’t label her child “emotionally unavailable” and walk away. She stays. She figures it out. She keeps choosing love — even on the days it hurts. Now imagine if that kind of love showed up in our relationships. I’ve seen women carry the emoti…

By Alykhan Abdulla Every time a medical organization (provincial or national) changes leaders, we tell ourselves that this time will be different. This time they’ll get it. They’ll navigate politics without being consumed by them, inspire their colleagues and move the needle on our most urgent problems. And yet, the same patterns keep repeating. We’ve had leaders who treated the role like a farewell tour – delivering ceremonial speeches while urgent policy files gathered dust. We’ve had leaders so steeped in academic prestige that they mistook governance for scholarship, spending hours refining position papers while ignoring the messy business of building coalitions or …

— For those who travel Indiana’s winding roads with a focus on frugality and environmental stewardship, hybrid vehicles represent a rare alchemy that combines thrift and vigor. In the used-car realm, hybrids look like an unassailable bargain – vehicles that whisper about eco-friendliness while roaring with reliability. From urban commutes in Indianapolis to long drives through rural backroads, these vehicles are becoming a favorite among savvy car buyers. At many trusted Indiana auto shops, you’ll find a growing selection of top-rated hybrid models that combine reliability, economy, and surprising comfort. Why Drivers Are Turning to Hybrid Cars Indiana’s tapestry of u…

By Mark Swartz, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. When Dayonera Rivera drops off her 4-year-old daughter Keilanys at the Holyoke-Chicopee-Springfield (HCS) Head Start center each morning, she doesn’t have to worry about traffic or rush back across town to make her classes. Instead, she walks a few hundred yards across the Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) campus, knowing that if she needs to check on her daughter, pick up materials from the library or meet with a professor during office hours, everything is within reach. “I was …

By Shelbie Witte, University of North Dakota Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. “How was school today?” “Fine.” “What did you learn?” “Nothing.” In the classroom, teachers also struggle with stonewalling students. They’ll pose a question, only to be met with blank stares. They might incorporate “wait time” to give students a moment to gather their thoughts. But even then, their students offer brief or vague responses. Students, meanwhile, often get nervous about asking for clarification or diving deeper into a topic in front of their peers. This can have consequences. Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming a…

— Your business front is your online site. It should attract users and generate results. But what if it’s not doing either? That could mean it’s time to hire a new web designer Dubai. Many businesses lose customers because their sites look outdated or load slowly. Others fail to reflect the brand or convert visitors. Knowing when to move on from your current designer is essential. A professional site boosts credibility, visibility, and user trust. This article shares clear signs that it’s time to hire someone new. Each sign covers an area where your current designer may be falling short. If even one applies to you, it’s time to consider an upgrade for your website. Yo…

Depression is not always audible. It doesn’t always come with sobs or spectacular outbursts. It comes with the weight of being unable to get out of bed, quietness, and blank looks at the ceiling. However, there are tiny gaps in those quiet ways to convince oneself that there is still hope. 1. Start with the smallest victory possible. Depression makes you think that nothing matters, yet you may show it untrue with only one easy deed. Get into bed. Get yourself a drink of water. In a notebook, write one phrase. They are anchors, not little objects. Each minor triumph tells your brain, “I am still moving.” 2. Re-establish Contact with the External World Isolation is depres…

— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide financial advice. Belize is a jurisdiction that facilitates offshore company formation, opening of bank accounts, formation of shelf companies, and the creation of holding companies. When considering Belize, numerous benefits become evident. This jurisdiction offers several tax advantages and provides asset protection for your business. However, if you are planning to establish a holding company in Belize, it is essential to understand its meaning and its key features. What is a Holding Company? A holding company is a business entity that exists to own and control other companies called su…

A Hour-by-Hour Guide to Healing The world has just tilted off its axis. The text message hangs in the air, the final words echo, and the door clicks shut for the last time. A breakup, whether you saw it coming or it blindsided you, is a seismic event. In its immediate aftermath, the emotional shock can be so profound that thinking beyond the next minute feels impossible. The first 72 hours are the emotional triage unit. This isn’t the time for grand revelations about your future or for stalking their social media. This is the time for survival. Your only job is to be gentle with your heart. Here’s how to navigate the first critical three days. The First 24 Hours: The Sh…

By Adam Zewe | MIT News Synthetic data are artificially generated by algorithms to mimic the statistical properties of actual data, without containing any information from real-world sources. While concrete numbers are hard to pin down, some estimates suggest that more than 60 percent of data used for AI applications in 2024 was synthetic, and this figure is expected to grow across industries. Because synthetic data don’t contain real-world information, they hold the promise of safeguarding privacy while reducing the cost and increasing the speed at which new AI models are developed. But using synthetic data requires careful evaluation, planning, and checks and balances…

Link for non-medium members We’re in the golden age of dating apps, text games, situationships, and aesthetic couple posts. Yet more people feel lonely than ever. More people are confused, anxious, avoidant, or just plain tired. And somehow, love, the thing that should feel grounding, feels like another thing we need to win at. I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately. Not from a theoretical place, but from watching people around me. Breakups. Situationships. Labels that change by the month. Loyalty that doesn’t always mean commitment. Emotional unavailability dressed up as independence. Relationships today are different. They’ve become quicker to sta…

— When I rescued a 1920s wedding photo of my grandparents, it was yellowed, faded, and scratched. So, I tried some traditional tools like Photoshop and retouch pens to restore my picture. Suddenly, I discovered AI-powered old photo restoration as a solution to transform their pictures into a vibrant image. Unlike traditional editing, these tools offer precision and accessibility for beginners to use. In this article, you will explore the 7 most effective old photo restoration tools of 2025. Part 1. Manual vs. AI Old Photo Restoration — What You Should Know Traditional photo restoration techniques have been a dominant feature in the market, which has been overtaken by AI…

By Stephanie Lam Along International Boulevard in Oakland, a metal fence surrounds a sealed off block. There’s the typical signs of ongoing construction: skeleton frames, workers and trucks full of supplies rolling in and out of the area. Come next year, however, the dilapidated site will transform into affordable housing units and a dental clinic. The future five-story building, named Flicker, will have 32,500 square-feet of space. The ground floor will feature a cultural community center and a dental clinic with 20 patient rooms. Above, 76 brand new apartments will be built for local families in need. The completed project is expected to bring more than 50 long-term j…

— Understanding the basics of contact lenses Before diving into specific tips, it’s essential to understand what contact lenses are and how they work. Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses placed on the surface of the eye to correct vision. They can address issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Made from materials that allow oxygen to reach the eye, these lenses ensure comfort and maintain eye health. Understanding these basics is crucial for anyone considering or currently using contact lenses. Check the basics here: https://www.contactlenses4us.com/. Different types of contact lenses are available, including soft lenses, rigid …

Change minds by understanding how people think. It’s not about your ideas. It’s about their way of seeing the world. Get out of your head and into the heart of others to learn how to change minds. 1. Change Minds by Connecting with Their Reality You can’t lead people to a new perspective until they feel seen in their current one. When someone is upset, don’t tell them to calm down. Validate their emotion. Say, “That’s frustrating!” or “I’d be mad, too.” Match their emotional state first. Then guide the shift. 2. Change Minds by Getting Curious, Not Critical Don’t assume someone’s beliefs are irrational. Ask yourself, How are they making sense of this? Find the reasons…

My to-do list was a monument to my own importance. I prided myself on juggling multiple projects, saying “yes” to every request, and thriving under pressure. I was productive, efficient, and utterly exhausted. My calendar was a mosaic of colored blocks, but my life felt monochrome. I was achieving a lot, but none of it felt significant. The breakthrough came during a forced slowdown, a period of burnout that left me no choice but to stop. In that silence, a revolutionary thought occurred to me: What if the path to more isn’t doing more, but doing less of what doesn’t matter? This wasn’t about laziness. It was about strategic subtraction. It was the deliberate practice o…