Author: Lornett Vestal
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Iceland approved the 4-day workweek in 2019, nearly 6 years later, all the predictions made by Generation Z have come true The Icelandic experience demonstrates that rethinking traditional work structures can create more sustainable and humane models that benefit both individuals and society. As more nations consider similar reforms, Iceland’s pioneering approach offers valuable lessons about balancing…
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Evolved “Young” Man of the Week: Romir Parker

Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s Evolved “Young” Man of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embody what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the Virginia native and honorary firefighter, Romir…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights “Not all foreigners gentrify, nor are only those who gentrify foreigners, nor is a significant migration process necessary for gentrification to occur. Gentrification is based on inequalities in such a way that it’s not the same thing,” she added. #MexicoCity…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

U.S. enters Israel’s war against Iran He said Iran isn’t interested in diplomacy at the moment. “The U.S. crossed a very big red line. We will respond according to our right. The U.S. betrayed diplomacy and betrayed negotiations. They only understand the language of force,” he said. #Iran #UnitedStates #IsraeliranWar #WWIII Erick, the strongest hurricane…
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The Week in Stories Around The Globe

Bombardment, strikes, deaths in third day of fierce Israel-Iran conflict Israel launched its operation with a surprise attack on Friday that killed several members of the Iranian military’s top echelon, killed several nuclear scientists, and damaged the country’s nuclear sites. Since then, Israel’s attacks have been broadening in their scope, hitting residential areas and Iran’s…
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What Fatherhood Means

The role of a father is not to be underestimated. Fatherhood is a serious journey. Some folks are ready for it and face it head-on. Others are still figuring it out as they go along and their kid ages. I shared years ago that I was not a father myself, and maybe that won’t change…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Los Angeles protests: a visual guide to what happened on the streets The Trump administration’s immigration raids in the California city prompted mostly peaceful protests, which escalated when the president sent in the national guard #LosAngelesProtests #FuckICE #Trump #LosÁngeles Colombian Presidential hopeful shot at Bogotá rally “Today I ask the international community to make an…


