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7+ min ago (258+ words) Over the past few years, we have seen a conservative backlash, both among Palestinians and Lebanese," says Leila El-Ali. There has beena kind of escalation", adds El-Ali, who's the director of NajdehExternal link, an aid organisation run by and for Palestine refugees in Lebanon. Multiple factors have come together, each exacerbating the other. Lebanon has been battered by economic hardship, political instability and war since 2019. The most vulnerable groups are hit the hardest, including the Palestinian refugees who have lived in the country for decades but still remain on the margins. Women and children, in particular, bear the brunt, says El-Ali. Since Lebanon's economic crisis in 2019, unemployment has soared, leaving Palestinians, who have long struggled to gain access to the labour market, even more dependent on international aid. Many Palestinians work for international organisations like [the UN Palestinian refugee agency]…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago (726+ words) The pause has become rebellion. It's women refusing to measure their worth through productivity, refusing to stretch themselves thin for validation, and refusing to apologise for needing space. It is not a retreat from ambition, but rather, they are now defining ambitions differently. The burnout breaking point The feminist rewrite of ambition This rewrite is deeply feminist because it challenges the expectation that women must prove their competence through overworking and overextension. Instead of wearing busyness like a badge of honour, women are embracing the power of selectivity. When you focus on fewer things, the things you do choose become richer, stronger, and far more aligned with who you are. A 32-year-old Mumbai-based techie told me, "I realised my ambition wasn't the problem, my boundaries were. The moment I stopped saying yes out of guilt and compulsion, my work actually…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago (210+ words) Donald Trump's administration was recently called out by Fox News on a key health metric, which led one scientist to note Saturday how important that issue must be. Dr. Catharine Young, who served at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as Assistant (and formerly Deputy Assistant) Director for Cancer Moonshot Engagement and Policy, this weekend highlighted a Fox News report in which the conservative outlet flagged a "concerning" trend happening right under the president's nose. Journalist and radiologist Nicole Saphier appeared on Fox News, where she specifically addressed a recent rise in measles cases. "This is very concerning. Absolutely. Lots of evidence of community spread of measles," she said. "Not just the east coast but throughout the country as well. We are seeing rising numbers, as you have mentioned, hundreds of kids and people who have been…...

6+ hour, 45+ min ago (387+ words) Donald Trump on Saturday was forced to issue a correction for his own public statement after the president falsely reported information about an active shooter, but the damage may have already been done, according to numerous observers. An active shooter was reported this weekend at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and news outlets suggested there are multiple victims. CNN also reported the news, publishing an article called, "No suspect in custody after reports of a shooting at Brown University, officials say." CNN and MS NOW both reported that no suspect was in custody, despite there being an initial report of an arrest, but Trump posted outdated information on his Truth Social account suggesting there was someone in custody. Many people warned about Trump causing risks to students on scene, including some students themselves. PatriotTakes, which purports to track right-wing…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago (286+ words) Feminism is what passes for their holy balls," Cano wrote. Cano accuses Ferraz of having ignored for years the internal warnings of the party's women: We feminists have been neglected for years by the party at the national level," she points out, assuring that even leaders like the former secretary of Organization of the PSOE turned a deaf ear.We already know why: he was too busy in other shady business," she denounces. He also criticizes that while committed women were pushed aside, others, newcomers, were rewarded: They were passing resolutions through the triumphal arch'and nothing was happening." For Cano, feminism cannot be limited to public discourse: You cannot be a feminist and a whoremonger, nor a feminist and rent wombs. Feminist ethics demands coherence between the private and the public." These criticisms coincide with the visit of the secretary…...

7+ hour, 53+ min ago (699+ words) President Trump conveyed uncertainty about whether Republicans would maintain control of the House in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect," the Wall Street Journal reports. During an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Friday in the Oval Office, the president touted his efforts to secure multibillion-dollar investments in the U.S., arguing that the money will help transform the American economy. But he acknowledged that he couldn't predict if that would translate into political gains for Republicans next fall." Said Trump: I can't tell you. I don't know when all of this money is going to kick in." Rachel Bade: A few hours after a band of Indiana Republicans sunk a Trump-backed push to gerrymander as many as two additional House seats, I called up Chris LaCivita to" New Yorker: In…...

8+ hour, 21+ min ago (1829+ words) These useful products are way cooler than you'd expect at these prices. From clever gadgets to must-have home finds, these wallet-friendly picks from Amazon keep flying off the virtual shelves because they're cheap, they're fun, and they make life a little bit cooler. Scoop them up while they're still around, because these finds are disappearing fast. With nearly 15,000 five-star ratings overall, this windshield cleaner tool helps you clean quickly. "The functionality and speed of use is great," said one five-star reviewer. The handle shifts from 15.9 to 21 inches to reach the corners, and it comes with four upgraded high-density microfiber pads that are reusable. You can buy it in blue or gray. For thicker and fuller lashes, give this castor oil eyelash growth serum a try. It comes in a mascara-style tube, making application precise and easy. It's made with cold-pressed,…...

8+ hour, 29+ min ago (225+ words) Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren came under fire on Saturday night after some observers said she was resorting to conspiracy theories in the wake of a Brown University shooting. The shooting, which reports say led to at least two deaths, was a hot topic going into the weekend. Donald Trump was criticized for spreading false information, which some said may have endangered lives, and JD Vance's prayer-based response was shot down by a "fed up" survivor. For Lahren, however, there was a different focus than others. "Over 2 hours and they don't have surveillance or video footage? Um.?" Lahren wrote Saturday in reference to the lack of videographic evidence that has so far been released in connection with the school shooting. That led to several outbursts. Former GOP lawmaker Adam Kinzinger said, "Oh here we go. Always a conspiracy." Former prosecutor Ron…...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago (133+ words) JD Vance on Saturday made a comment about the Brown University school shooting, and a surviving student called it "laughable." Vance this weekend responded to the shooting, which reports say led to at least two deaths, in part by soliciting prayers. "Terrible news out of Rhode Island this evening. We're all monitoring the situation and the FBI stands ready to do anything to help," Vance wrote on social media before adding, "We're all thinking of and praying for the victims tonight." Sophomore Zoe Weissman, who also survived the Parkland shooting, was asked on MS NOW about the vice president's comment. The host asked her, "Is that enough from leadership in this country? What more do you think students want to hear?" ALSO READ: The key to Trump's rampant corruption is on open display...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago (695+ words) Dalit feminists argued that influencers cannot reclaim the R-word because it carries the history and centuries of caste and gender violence. "Privilege shapes who can use the slur safely, but for many Dalit women, it still brings threats, stigma, and harm. "The reclamation must come from the communities targeted, as seen in the protests like SlutWalk and Dalit reclamations of "Chamar," a word that didn't emerge from online trends. Influencer Divija Bhasin, or awkwardgoat3 as her Instagram handle says, is known for making videos about mental health and gender. She posted a 14-minute video encouraging women to reclaim the word "randi"." Another day, another viral video, and yet another reminder of how the digital world is claiming a language without understanding its history." Aleena, a poet and an artist,"wrote on her Instagram profile, "Who uses the word matters and who…...