Gratitude is a virtue, but it can also become a vice when it’s expressed insincerely, used to control others, or ignored painful feelings. Researchers say that performative gratitude, where we thank others only for social gain, can be problematic. It’s the opposite of genuine appreciation and can lead to feelings of resentment. Similarly, weaponized gratitude, … Read more
Despite underperforming at the box office, Michael Bay’s 2022 film “Ambulance” is gaining traction on streaming platforms. The action-thriller, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul Mateen II as adoptive brothers who hijack an ambulance, has a 68% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Gyllenhaal also appeared in Bay’s top-rated film “The Rock”, which is nearing its … Read more
Billionaire CEO Warren Buffett announced his retirement from the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway, handing over to Greg Abel, but this doesn’t mean he’s done making moves. The company’s $312 billion investment portfolio is still under review. Buffett has been selling Bank of America (BAC) stock since mid-2024, reducing his stake by 45% in just … Read more
A malware operation known as “ShadyPanda” has infected over 4.3 million users with seemingly legitimate browser extensions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The malware, discovered by Koi Security, has evolved in phases from a legitimate tool to spyware, posing significant security risks. Koi Security found that the ShadyPanda campaign consists of 145 malicious extensions, … Read more
Kratom, a Southeast Asian tree in the coffee family, has become widely available in the United States for several years. Its leaves have traditionally been chewed or smoked to manage pain and fatigue. However, a synthetic form of kratom called Kratom-7 OH has surged through Florida and is being marketed as a safe “health” product. … Read more
Baby Lady Bird is the sixth Asian elephant born at the Fort Worth Zoo. The 3-month-old baby girl’s arrival marks a significant milestone for Fort Worth as she’s the newest addition to the zoo’s Asian elephant herd. The new baby elephant was introduced to the eight other elephants in the herd, one at a time, … Read more
Most people’s near-death experiences don’t fit the popular narrative of an extraordinary, spiritual journey. In reality, each person’s experience is unique and tailored to their individual life story. When we listen without imposing our own templates or assumptions, we can gain a deeper understanding of these events. Two recent interviews with individuals who had near-death … Read more
Microsoft has released a fix to address an issue preventing some users from opening Excel email attachments in the new Outlook client. The bug, which started impacting Exchange Online customers on November 23rd, was caused by an encoding error in Excel file names. Users with non-ASCII characters in their attachment names may experience issues opening … Read more
The city’s first-ever community vending area at Corona Plaza has been in operation for two years, but many vendors are struggling to make ends meet under the new permit system. The market, which was initially designed to replace an unregulated market that drew neighborhood complaints, now has only 23 vendors remaining out of 80 who … Read more
Here’s how President Trump’s tax law may affect charitable giving: Giving Tuesday has become a major day for charity donations. But this year, a new tax law under President Donald Trump could change the way people give. The law makes some areas of the tax code more or less generous depending on your individual situation. … Read more