Perfectionism is not just about aiming high. It can also lead to a lot of stress. A recent study looked at how being kind to yourself and staying aware of your thoughts can help. The study involved 154 adults. They filled out surveys about their perfectionism, self-kindness, and moods over two week
Oklahoma City has always been a city on the rise, but no one expected it to become an Olympic host. In 2024, the city made headlines when it was announced that it would host seven medal events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This was a big deal for a city that had never hosted an Olympic event be
The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected
Late-night television hosts had a lot to say about Donald Trump's unexpected prime-time address. Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his show by joking that it was like a surprise episode of a show called "The Worst Wing. " He pointed out that Trump's speech interrupted popular shows like "Survivor" and "The Fl
Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl
The Perseverance rover, NASA's intrepid explorer on Mars, is proving to be more resilient than initially anticipated. Launched with the ambitious goal of collecting Martian samples for a future retrieval mission, Perseverance is still going strong, far beyond its original timeline. The rover, roughl
In a surprising move, the company behind Truth Social, Trump Media & Technology Group, has joined forces with TAE Technologies, a company focused on nuclear fusion. This deal, worth over $6 billion, has caused a stir in the stock market, with Trump Media's shares jumping by 35% in early trading. Th
Phones are like trusty sidekicks. They're always there, helping us out. But what happens when that sidekick starts acting strange? That's the situation with the latest iOS update. It's like your phone has suddenly turned into a puzzle, and you're missing some pieces. People used to be content with
The Kennedy Center, a famous performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is getting a new name. It will now be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The decision came from the center's board of trustees, who were all appointed by President Trump earlier this year. The change is said to honor President Tr
Federal jobs were once seen as stable and rewarding, but under Trump's administration, things changed drastically. Many workers faced layoffs, buyouts, and a chaotic work environment. By the end of 2025, around 317, 000 federal employees will have left their jobs, according to the Office of Personne
