In the Shadow of the Strategic Shield: How the U.S. Military Buildchip is Reshaping Guam and the Pacific
This story was published in partnership with The Intercept. Leevin Camacho was brushing his teeth one day last fall when his phone rang. It was his mother, calling with alarming…
Florence Pugh Breaks Silence on Losing Hundreds of Thousands of Followers After Speaking Out for Palestine
Academy Award-nominated actress Florence Pugh is opening up about the profound professional and personal costs of speaking her mind, revealing that she lost hundreds of thousands of social media followers…
New Ontario Tenancy Rules Transform Tenanted Real Estate Deals, Mandating Closer Due Diligence for Realtors
A seller wants to move back into their rental unit, while a buyer wants the tenant out by closing day. On the surface, these two scenarios sound remarkably similar, but…
Navigating Rookie Real Estate Risks: How to Evaluate Low-Money-Down Deals and First-Time Financing
Finding a great deal as a rookie real estate investor can feel like striking gold. In a market where high-value opportunities are fiercely contested, landing a promising property with minimal…
The Art of the ‘No’: Why Women Are Finding It Easier to Set Boundaries as They Age
As the calendar inches closer to a milestone birthday—say, the threshold of 40—many adults notice a subtle yet profound shift in their psychological makeup. For many, that shift manifests as…
Does anyone truly have a healthy relationship with their mobile phone?
For most people, evidence of a balanced, mindful connection to pocket-sized digital computers is remarkably difficult to find. On a personal level, while the smartphone remains undeniably useful as a…
Weekend Culture and Lifestyle Roundup: Fashion Revivals, Culinary Comforts, and Thought-Provoking Reads
As another busy week comes to a close, people around the world are wrapping up professional travel, returning home to their families, and looking forward to a relaxing weekend. For…
A Record-Breaking El Niño and a Silent Atlantic: How Two Extreme Weather Events are Intertwined
Off the Pacific coast of South America, a monumental shift in the Earth’s climate system is taking shape. A massive band of warm water known as El Niño is rapidly…
Beyond the Script: Rethinking How We Read and Misread Autistic Empathy
This article was written in collaboration with Tristan Lavender. Most Western cultures teach a very specific, rigid set of rules for how to express empathy and offer emotional support. For…
Bridging the Generational Divide: How Family Friction Over Consumer Habits Connects to the Climate Movement
In contemporary family dynamics, few tensions are as quietly persistent as the clash of consumer philosophies between different generations. A recent exchange published through Grist’s "Ask a Climate Therapist" advice…