Quote of the day by Elif Shafak: 'Do not go with the flow. Be the flow' and how to break passivity

Quote of the day by Elif Shafak: ‘Do not go with the flow. Be the flow’ and how to break passivity

Quote of the day by Elif Shafak Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her…

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A billionaire bought a dying Scottish island for $2.2 million and spent $135 million bringing it back to life with 100,000 trees, restored homes and new community spaces | World News

A billionaire bought a dying Scottish island for $2.2 million and spent $135 million bringing it back to life with 100,000 trees, restored homes and new community spaces | World News

When billionaire hedge fund manager Ian Wace bought Tanera Mòr in Scotland’s remote Summer Isles in 2017, the 800-acre island had little resemblance to the thriving community it had once been. Its historic buildings had fallen into disrepair, its population had dwindled and much of the land had become overgrown. Wace paid about £1.7 million…

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Equestrian Anush Agarwalla gives up Asian Games fight; feels 'betrayed' by Federation, IOA, Sports Ministry | Asian Games 2026 News

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla gives up Asian Games fight; feels ‘betrayed’ by Federation, IOA, Sports Ministry | Asian Games 2026 News

Anush Agarwalla (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt ‘betrayed’ after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.“The dream of…

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A Nebraska couple lost a mortgage-free home assessed at $59,759 after a $588.21 tax debt grew to $5,268.32; the US Supreme Court sent the case back and Nebraska's top court revived the compensation claim

A Nebraska couple lost a mortgage-free home assessed at $59,759 after a $588.21 tax debt grew to $5,268.32; the US Supreme Court sent the case back and Nebraska’s top court revived the compensation claim

A legal fight over homeownership and tax liens in Nebraska reached a major turning point when the state’s highest court revived a compensation claim from a couple who lost their mortgage-free home over a relatively small tax debt. Kevin Fair and his wife, Terry, owned a home in Scotts Bluff County with no mortgage or…

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How lighting can completely change your mood and why it matters more than you think |

How lighting can completely change your mood and why it matters more than you think |

Why your room’s lighting could be affecting your mood Lighting directly affects our bodies due to its connection to the circadian rhythm. According to Harvard Medical School, light exposure affects the production of certain hormones. Serotonin, which is responsible for happiness and focus, is produced when exposed to light, while melatonin, which is responsible for…

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Chinese Horoscope Today, July 19, 2026: Sparks Will Fly! Love and Romance Surge for These Zodiac Signs

Chinese Horoscope Today, July 19, 2026: Sparks Will Fly! Love and Romance Surge for These Zodiac Signs

July 19, 2026, falls on a Jia Wu Day (Yang Wood Horse Day in Chinese astrology). It evokes strong reactions, courage, planning and movement. This daily Chinese horoscope shows that patience, not pressure, will lead to growth. Don’t force immediate results in personal, family, work, or financial decisions. How to Navigate Today’s Energy Use the…

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