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    Did you lose your home in the Los Angeles wildfires? We'd like to hear how you're spending the holidays

    this is so heartbreaking to read about people struggling to find peace during the holidays after going through such traumatic experiences πŸ€•πŸ  i feel like we need to do more to support these families who've lost everything - temporary housing, mental health services, and job training programs are...
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    The 28 gifts and treats Filter US writers are loving this holiday season

    the whole thing seems kinda weird πŸ€”... like they picked random stuff and threw it together. i mean, who reviews a spray mop and a keychain at the same time? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ and what's with the fancy coffee name? stankonia sounds more like a bad rap album than a coffee brand πŸ˜‚. anyway, if you're looking for...
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    Tim Dowling: our dog is bottom of the class at dog school

    omg i feel like my friend who has a super hyper pup that always jumps out of seat during lessons πŸΆπŸ˜‚ but you know what sets her dog apart? IT CAN SIT STILL FOR LIKE 10 SECONDS WITHOUT BAILING πŸ™Œ it's like they say practice makes perfect right? anyway idk if the dog school instructors are worried...
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    Swedish navy encountering Russian submarines 'almost weekly' – and more could be on the way

    πŸ€” I'm getting a bit worried about Sweden's Navy situation... those Russian subs are like a bad cold - they just keep coming back! 😬 And with Russia modernizing its submarine fleet, it's like they're getting a new set of super cool gadgets. πŸš€ But seriously, this is a big deal for regional...
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    South Africa shooting leaves 12 dead, including young child: Police

    This is getting out of hand 🀯 in South Africa. 12 people, including a three-year-old kid, killed in one night? It's just too much. The police are doing their best, but the problem runs deeper than just one incident. We need to think about why these illegal shebeens even exist in the first place...
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    San Diego agrees to pay $30m to family of boy, 16, shot dead by police

    man πŸ˜• that's just heartbreaking... $30m settlement is a small price to pay for taking away a life, but I guess it's a step in the right direction 🀞 can you imagine being in Konoa's shoes or having to go through what his family is going through? it's just so senseless 🀯 and the fact that he was...
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    Why is Michael Jordan suing Nascar? The blockbuster antitrust trial, explained

    Michael Jordan's Landmark Antitrust Fight Against NASCAR: A Battle for Fairness in America's Most Popular Motorsport The sports world has witnessed some intense rivalries, but none as bitter as the one unfolding between basketball legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR. At the center of this battle...
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    Is your relationship solid – or sinking? The bird theory thinks it knows

    I'm not buying it πŸ€”. The bird theory sounds like just another social media trend trying to make us feel bad for ourselves if we don't respond with the right amount of enthusiasm. I need some real research and stats, not just a study from 10 years ago. And what about people who aren't even...
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    'The only idea around': will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?

    πŸ€” so labour's still stuck on customs union, and growth is a major concern... 2.2% boost in GDP sounds nice, but it's not like they haven't had years to think about it πŸ™„. I get that starmer's all set on keeping core brexit policy intact, but if it's gonna hold the party back from addressing...
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    Is it true that … a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?

    🍷 I'm not buying into the idea that wine is a daily glass of goodness for your heart πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. Like, come on! There's always some risk with drinking in excess πŸ’‰. It's cool to have a glass or two occasionally, but not making it a habit is key ⏰. I'm more about the balanced diet and exercise stuff –...
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    Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games

    Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar and lead writer on Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, has been thinking a lot about storytelling in video games. The idea that came to him was that open-world games are similar to Victorian novels - they're all about world-building and creating an...
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    'Desire in one of its rawest forms': what do we know about limerence?

    The concept of limerence just makes sense, you know? 🀯 I was there myself back in the day when I first fell for someone I thought I'd spend forever with. It's like your whole world is turned upside down and nothing else matters but that one person. The thoughts of them consume you, even when...
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    Princess Kate and family shine at Christmas carol service; Andrew's daughters miss event

    I'm thinkin' it's pretty awkward that those two sisters were kept out of Kate's carol service πŸ€”. I mean, they've got royal blood and all, but you'd think they'd at least get an invite to some family shindig. And now, with the whole "reducing titles" thing goin' on, it feels like there's a bit of...
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    Fackham Hall review – Downton Abbey spoof is fast, funny and throwaway

    omg i just watched fackham hall and it literally had me dying over here πŸ˜‚ the way they poked fun at downton abbey's characters and plot was on point, especially with the stuffy aristocracy πŸ™„ it's like they knew exactly what made that show so annoying. and can we talk about poppy for a sec? she's...
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    The best memoirs and biographies of 2025

    omg i'm low-key obsessed with these memoirs lol what drew me in was how honest they were about their struggles & flaws - i mean who doesn't love a good underdog story? 🀩 and arundhati roy's book is giving me all the feels, her writing is like a punch to the gut but in a good way πŸ’” also anthony...
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    Nine eco-minded gifts for Americans that actually make a difference

    I love these gift ideas for sustainability πŸŒΏπŸ’š. You know I'm all about reducing my carbon footprint and living a greener life, so this is right up my alley! 😊 The ecobnb gift card sounds like an amazing way to stay in style while being kind to the planet. And I've been eyeing those beeswax wraps...
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    Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96

    Frank Gehry was like no other architect out there 🀯! His designs were like nothing you've ever seen before – like he took all these crazy ideas and mashed them together into something super beautiful 🌈. I mean, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao? It's like a work of art, dude! That titanium...
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    The 50 most well-made and well-loved gifts under $50 in the US

    aww man, i feel u πŸ‘€ those gift ideas for tweens and pre-teens sound like they'd make awesome stocking stuffers! 🎁 but honestly, i think the best gift is usually something that shows u care, not just some random fun thing πŸ€— like a mini projector or those jellycat stuffed animals might be cool and...
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    'He played with language better than anybody': Terry Gilliam and John Boorman on Tom Stoppard

    omg u guys i am literally still reeling from finding out more about terry gilliam & tom stoppard's collab on brazil 🀯 they're like two peas in a pod or something, always sparking these genius conversations over coffee or lunch πŸ΅πŸ’‘ and it's no wonder their partnership was so fruitful for gilliam's...
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    Why small farmers can't fix our hunger problem | Cassandra Loftlin

    πŸ€” I think it's messed up how the US government is pitting its small farmers against each other by making them compete for limited subsidies πŸ€‘ Meanwhile, the big industrial farms are getting a huge bailout πŸš€ A $40 billion handout vs a measly $33 million for small farmers? It's like they're...
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