SO many of these calls were avoidable: "There’s nothing like having a pool in your basement that you can’t swim in,” one plumber told me www.huffpost.com/entry/plumbe...

Plumbers Reveal The Summer Problems They See Every Year — And You're Going To Need A Seat

Avoid costly mistakes by checking these areas in your house ASAP.

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Would you rent your new iPhone or laptop? You might be able to get a better deal by fixing and reselling an iPhone on your own, one tech engineer told me: www.huffpost.com/entry/apple-...

The New Apple Lease Program Sounds Great — Until You Learn This

Before you lease a new iPhone or MacBook, read this.

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By not taking paternity leave, Vance is "normalizing a situation where real men don’t take leave. That’s exactly the situation where real women won’t have children.” @monicatorrr.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/jd-van...

JD Vance’s Paternity Leave Decision Reveals A Bigger Issue Facing American Fathers

Experts warn this common choice among new dads could also put marriages under strain. Here’s what you need to know.

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Asked paid-leave researchers about the consequences of JD Vance not taking parental leave: “When dad doesn’t take leave, the message is sent that caregiving is the responsibility of the mother, and for the dad when and if he has time,” one researcher told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/jd-van...

JD Vance’s Paternity Leave Decision Reveals A Bigger Issue Facing American Fathers

Experts warn this common choice among new dads could also put marriages under strain. Here’s what you need to know.

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This is a great article and also an indictment of US healthcare

regular meghan 나영지 🇵🇸@ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social · 3w ago

for ages i’ve wanted to get a full health checkup in korea based on the lack of competent care available in america so it’s not surprising that Black women who face both incompetence and extreme racial prejudice are doing the same www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

Damn I didnt realize all these other badasses were doing this too. Appreciate Monica for reaching out and letting me yap.

Monica Torres@monicatorrr.bsky.social · 3w ago

The World Cup gave us so many unforgettable moments to celebrate, but how Black fans and players get treated is impossible to ignore. I talked with Black soccer fans about joys and frustrations with this World Cup: www.huffpost.com/entry/black-...

a great and important read!

Monica Torres@monicatorrr.bsky.social · 3w ago

The World Cup gave us so many unforgettable moments to celebrate, but how Black fans and players get treated is impossible to ignore. I talked with Black soccer fans about joys and frustrations with this World Cup: www.huffpost.com/entry/black-...

An absolute must read, not because I’m in it but because the other wonderful ppl provided amazing insight. Thank you Monica for highlighting their voices

Monica Torres@monicatorrr.bsky.social · 3w ago

The World Cup gave us so many unforgettable moments to celebrate, but how Black fans and players get treated is impossible to ignore. I talked with Black soccer fans about joys and frustrations with this World Cup: www.huffpost.com/entry/black-...

The World Cup gave us so many unforgettable moments to celebrate, but how Black fans and players get treated is impossible to ignore. I talked with Black soccer fans about joys and frustrations with this World Cup: www.huffpost.com/entry/black-...

Black Fans Share The Radical Joys And Frustrations Of Watching This Year's World Cup

Soccer can unite people across the world — but also bring out the worst in them.

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Vice President JD Vance used a conversation about the “dignity of work” to argue that “a lot of the white-collar jobs that exist in our country are kind of bullshit.” Wrote about it here. www.huffpost.com/entry/jd-van...

JD Vance Just Called A Bunch Of People's Jobs 'Fake.' Union Organizers Would Like A Word.

"Apparently, [his] job allows for time to do book tours and podcasts," one union organizer said.

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✍️ Megan Rapinoe, writing for Marie Claire “No girl deserves to be discriminated against. That’s why all girls, including trans girls, should be able to play with their classmates in the sports they love… girls who don’t fit someone else’s expectation of femininity, will face further harassment.”

Anti-Trans Legislation Isn't About "Protecting Girls"—It's About Distracting Us From What Matters

"If we really cared about safety and fairness in sports, we’d be breaking down barriers facing girls at every level," writes Megan Rapinoe.

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Still seeking responses for this callout! Please share by tomorrow if interested in being included.

Monica Torres@monicatorrr.bsky.social · 4w ago

Are you a Black soccer fan who attended the World Cup or went to a watch party? Did you feel welcome? In light of recent racist heckling, HuffPost is writing a story documenting the Black fan experience. Share your WC experience to monica.torres@huffpost.com. Your response may be used in an article.

Still seeking more voices for this! Please share.

Monica Torres@monicatorrr.bsky.social · 4w ago

Are you a Black soccer fan who attended the World Cup or went to a watch party? Did you feel welcome? In light of recent racist heckling, HuffPost is writing a story documenting the Black fan experience. Share your WC experience to monica.torres@huffpost.com. Your response may be used in an article.

Are you a Black soccer fan who attended the World Cup or went to a watch party? Did you feel welcome? In light of recent racist heckling, HuffPost is writing a story documenting the Black fan experience. Share your WC experience to monica.torres@huffpost.com. Your response may be used in an article.

This is next-level parasocial behavior. People are betting on how soon Taylor Swift will be pregnant, and it's just one of the many "dehumanizing" scenarios people are betting on for this weekend, according to a psychology researcher: www.huffpost.com/entry/taylor...

This Taylor Swift Wedding Bet Is Being Called A 'Dehumanizing' Sign Of Celebrity Culture

Taylor Swift is expected to marry NFL star Travis Kelce this weekend — and traders are betting money on wild scenarios.

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As a cat owner, these tips are life-saving! A purr doesn't always mean your cat is happy. Here's how to tell when it's a sign of distress: www.huffpost.com/entry/cat-be...

Veterinarians Say These Subtle Cat Behaviors Can Signal Severe Emotional Distress

Too many cat owners think these behaviors are normal — but vets say they could even be life-threatening if ignored.

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Ahead of July 4, I wanted to know: What would an immigration "revolution" look like? I asked people who would know: a former ICE detainee, a retired immigration judge, a pastor who accompanies people to court, a day laborer organizer, and more. Read what they said: www.huffpost.com/entry/july-4...

This Is How The 'Immigration Revolution' Starts

HuffPost spoke with a former ICE detainee, an organizer for day laborers, a retired immigration judge and others about what an immigration revolution would look like.

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Here’s how to spot which event for America’s 250th birthday is MAGA-branded under Trump’s leadership. www.huffpost.com/entry/americ...

The Simple Way To Spot A Trump-Branded Event For America's 250th Birthday

Who is sponsoring which event might make all the difference in whether it is an activity you want to attend.

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As an eldest daughter of immigrants myself, I loved writing this story and hearing about the unique challenges and strengths of being the first: www.huffpost.com/entry/eldest...

It’s Not In Your Head: If You're This Type Of Eldest Daughter, You're Likely The Backbone Of Your Family

"There's not just an expectation to help family, but to serve family," one psychologist said.

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Is proudly celebrating America's 250th birthday MAGA-coded? Republicans are more likely to celebrate this milestone by donning red, white and blue and attending an America 250 event, according to new poll. www.huffpost.com/entry/americ...

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Feels So Political Right Now — But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way

A new poll finds Democrats and Republicans have wildly different reactions to the upcoming celebration.

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If you use Google to ask your most private questions, you should know about how Google said its Search Services History will train AI, a privacy lawyer told me. In response to this story, Google pushed back and said the setting is not collecting biometric data: www.huffpost.com/entry/google...

A Privacy Expert Is Advising Google Users To Turn Off This New Feature ASAP. Here's How.

A privacy lawyer says the new Google search feature has risks for users. Here’s what you need to know.

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Can being a die-hard fan make you more likely to die from a cardiac event? Turns out, yes –– especially during close games. I talked with cardiologists about what they want fans to know: www.huffpost.com/entry/fanxie...

Doctors Are BEGGING Knicks And Spurs Fans To Be Aware Of This Silent Health Risk

Your heart doesn't know it's just a game. Cardiologists say passionate sports fans should know about this risk.

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Chuckled writing this lede: "On June 14, President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on the ground with a UFC cage fight, but in the celestial sky he will be a Gemini battling cosmic forces." www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

Trump’s 80th Birthday Horoscope Predicts A Rocky Road Ahead

The predictions for the year ahead can excite or scare you, depending how you feel about Trump.

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This is a devastating story about babies dying from vitamin K deficiency bleeding, driven by parents who have been misled into refusing a simple shot given at birth: www.propublica.org/article/vita...

What I Can’t Forget About the Babies Who Died After Not Receiving a Vitamin K Shot

Babies have died after not receiving the vitamin K shot at birth. Their autopsy records underscore how preventable their deaths could have been.

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Really interesting one from @monicatorrr.bsky.social.

Monica Torres@monicatorrr.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A new survey found that almost half of Christians would trust AI for spiritual advice and I talked to experts and Christians about why. “It was kind of taking the role of a pastor,” one Christian told me. “I needed someone to talk to that wouldn’t judge me." www.huffpost.com/entry/using-...

A new survey found that almost half of Christians would trust AI for spiritual advice and I talked to experts and Christians about why. “It was kind of taking the role of a pastor,” one Christian told me. “I needed someone to talk to that wouldn’t judge me." www.huffpost.com/entry/using-...

AI Gospel Is Growing — Spiritual Experts Share What Worries Them Most About It

"It starts to feel like there’s a person behind it until you remind yourself, 'No, this is a machine,'" one user said.

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This is a truly dreadful dating tactic that is popular in manosphere communities! It's “using that fear of abandonment against your partner to keep them stuck" as one woman who went through it told me: www.huffpost.com/entry/dread-...

'Dread Game' Is An Emotional Manipulation Tactic That Might Sound All Too Familiar

If your partner does this during a disagreement, pay attention.

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I talked to OnlyFan models about how they got into creating adult content, how much money they make annually, and how they feel about that controversial Sydney Sweeney "Euphoria" plot line. www.huffpost.com/entry/onlyfa...

We Asked OnlyFans Creators How Much Money They Actually Make — And WOW

OnlyFans adult content creators share what it actually takes to make bank on the site.

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There's a new kind of scam going around right now, and it's easy to get fooled. www.huffpost.com/entry/party-...

This New Email Scam Is SO Easy To Fall For Right Now — Here's How To Spot It

That cordial invite you just got might just be an exploitative scam. Here’s what to watch for before you RSVP.

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This was fun to discuss! Can you invoke the Pope's "Magnifica Humanitas" to get out of using AI? Employment experts told me it's possible but you'll need to prove sincerity: www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-l...

Pope Leo’s Warning About AI Comes With A Practical Solution — And Experts Say It Deserves Attention

In “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo XIV shared a firm stance on artificial intelligence — and it could benefit you. Here’s how.

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