Ever caught a gorilla mid-moonwalk or a lemur in full flirt mode? The Comedy Wildlife Awards, the globe's giggliest snapshot showdown, just dropped its finalist lineup—and it's a riot of feathered faux pas and furry flubs. Picture this: a cheeky crowned sifaka in Madagascar licking its finger like it's auditioning for a rom-com, a seagull rudely photobombing a majestic eagle with an aerial dump, a grizzly bear pulling the ultimate ugly-face grimace, and a duck puffing away like a chain-smoking lounge lizard. These once-in-a-lifetime shots from Rwanda's jungles to icy wilds remind us nature's got killer comic timing, all while funneling entry fees to save habitats (they've pumped £24m into conservation heroes). With a record-breaking flood of submissions, tune in for the big reveal on December 9th in London.

Have you ever had a humorous encounter with wildlife? If so, share your experience below (and prepare for some giggles!). 👇🏻

Link to article: https://www.positive.news/environment/the-comedy-wildlife-awards-a-peek-at-some-of-the-finalists/

In a dramatic purge straight out of a palace thriller, King Charles has yanked Prince Andrew's glittering titles—ditching "His Royal Highness", Duke of York, and more—over his toxic ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Now just plain Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (a name blending royal lineages from WWII-era rebrands), the 65-year-old disgraced duke won't fight it, but he's packing his bags from swanky Royal Lodge. Ex-wife Sarah Ferguson (title-less too) and their daughters Beatrice and Eugenie (who keep their princess perks) face a family shuffle to Norfolk digs, all funded quietly by the King amid public fury and fresh Epstein memoir bombshells.

The move, backed by the royals and Westminster, screams accountability—fueled by denied scandals, dodgy emails, and calls for deeper Epstein probes. As one historian quips, this "brutal" boot might quiet the storm... but will it? Royal drama at its most unsparing.

Why did it take fresh memoir leaks—years after the settlement—for the Firm to act decisively? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️

Link to article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ylk9r336zo

The Proper Task of Life: How Art Can Save the Soul of Humankind

It doesn’t take long to recognize that our culture is in crisis, or more accurately, that our culture is sick. We work at factories producing meaningless plastic stuff — or in cubicles designing or selling it — all the while feeling that we’re wasting our time. Because our world is so distracting, by design and by incidence, we easily forget that we are here to actualize the flourishing of all humans and the earth. True art sits at the junction between our flourishing and our destruction, for it speaks the language of timeless truth untapped by modern mechanisms.

Continue reading: https://medium.com/@keithgilmoredotcom/the-proper-task-of-life-how-art-can-save-the-soul-of-humankind-c3aa2d19fa4c

In the heart of a fractured land, where grief could sow only seeds of endless strife, a luminous alliance rises: the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF). Founded in 1995 by bereaved Israeli and Palestinian parents who've lost their children to the cycle of violence, this 800-strong movement transforms unimaginable pain into a beacon of unity and hope.

Meet Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian father whose 10-year-old daughter Abir was tragically killed by an Israeli border guard; his path to peace was forged in prison through a profound encounter with Holocaust history, leading him to co-found Combatants for Peace and embrace forgiveness—even meeting his daughter's killer without revenge. Beside him stands Robi Damelin, an Israeli mother from South Africa, whose son David fell during reserve duty; once an anti-apartheid warrior, she now champions empathy, declaring that shared tears transcend borders: "Once you recognize your joint pain... it becomes a completely different story."

Through intimate "dialogue meetings" in schools, visits to sacred sites of memory, and global online forums—especially surging since the 2023 horrors—these resilient souls shatter walls of hatred. Listeners, from ex-soldiers to students worldwide, emerge with "emotional breakthroughs," forging handshakes, tears, and "islands of hope" amid despair. As inquiries pour in from Gaza's grieving families, PCFF reminds us: from the ashes of the Holocaust to post-war reconciliations, humanity's greatest triumphs bloom from choosing connection over conflict. Here, where peace begins in broken hearts, a divided land glimpses its radiant tomorrow.

Does the real power to establish lasting peace lie within politics or within people? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇🏼

Link to article: https://www.positive.news/society/where-peace-begins-the-bereaved-parents-bringing-hope-to-a-divided-land/ 

In a summit buzzing with trans-Pacific energy, Japan's trailblazing first female PM, Sanae Takaichi locked arms with Donald Trump to supercharge the U.S.-Japan alliance. Over a whirlwind day in Tokyo, they vowed to amp up deterrence against regional threats, turbo-boost economic ties, and champion a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amid rising China tensions.

Key fireworks: Takaichi secured deals for rare earths and critical minerals and celebrated a fresh trade pact slashing U.S. auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%—unleashing $550 billion in Japanese investments stateside. They doubled down on Taiwan stability, North Korea denuclearization, and multilateral muscle-flexing with allies like South Korea, Australia, and India.

Trump emphasized the beginning of "a new golden era" and even met families of North Korean abductees. Capping it off? A flashy tour of the USS George Washington, where both leaders toasted Japan's role in global peace. Talk about alliance on steroids—this duo's just getting started!

What important lesson(s) can be taken from President Trump's effort to form peaceful alliances around the world? Share your thoughts below. 👇🏾

Link to article: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/63664?pn=6

Do you agree? 🤔 Share your thoughts below. 👇

Buckle up, world—Argentina's chainsaw-wielding libertarian firebrand, President Javier Milei, just detonated a midterm election bombshell! In a pulse-pounding upset, his La Libertad Avanza party stormed to 41% of the vote, partly thanks to a return of the paper voting ballots (no funny business here!). It's not an outright majority but enough firepower to shred veto threats and turbocharge Milei's radical reforms: slashing red tape, gutting payrolls, and deregulating like a boss.

Cue the fireworks! The peso rocketed 10% (hello, 1,300 per dollar!), stocks skyrocketed 40%, and bonds ballooned—raining riches on Wall Street wolves and vindicating U.S. President Donald Trump's $40 billion lifeline bet. Allies like Italy's Giorgia Meloni and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu piled on cheers, with Netanyahu quipping: "Who dares—wins. You dared, you won!"

Yet, storm clouds loom: Billions in debt loom next year, dollar droughts rage, and U.S. critics howl over taxpayer risks in this high-stakes tango. Short-term glory? Absolute. Long-term showdown? You bet. Milei's revolution roars on—dare to dream bigger!

Could Argentina's move toward dismantling socialism be a beacon of hope for other countries battling similar problems? Share your ideas below. ⬇️

Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/argentina-midterms-javier-milei-libertarian-president-donald-trump-scott-bessent-569a02801eced75426ddd6dfcbb279b9

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) steals sharp central vision, blinding over 5 million eyes worldwide. Reading menus or spotting faces? Gone. Enter Stanford Medicine’s PRIMA prosthesis—a 2x2 mm chip that’s a game-changer, restoring "form vision" to see shapes, letters, and patterns, not just blurry light. Slipped under the retina, this matchbox-sized marvel pairs with camera-equipped glasses that beam real-time scenes as infrared light. The chip zaps surviving neurons, bypassing dead ones, no wires or batteries needed. In a trial of 38 patients with vision worse than 20/320, 27 read again after a year—some gaining 12 eye-chart lines, like spotting signs or books. Minor side effects faded fast, and two-thirds raved about life-changing clarity. With grayscale upgrades and denser chips aiming for 20/20, PRIMA’s not just tech—it’s hope, lighting the way to independence for millions.

Do you think this is a safe application of technology? Why or why not? Share your thoughts below. 👇🏻

Link to article: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/10/eye-prosthesis.html

Astronomers just unmasked asteroid 2025 SC79, a colossal skyscraper-sized beast that's shattering speed records as it blazes through our solar system. Spotted via the ultra-sharp Dark Energy Camera on Chile's Blanco telescope, this rogue rock clocks a blistering 128-day orbit around the Sun—making it the second-fastest asteroid ever tracked.

What makes it a thrill? It's only the second known object to dip inside Venus's orbit and slice right across Mercury's path, a wild detour likely sparked by gravitational chaos from the outer asteroid belts. It's now vanished behind the Sun for months, playing cosmic hide-and-seek. But no panic needed—this speedster poses zero threat to Earth right now. NASA's now on the hunt for these potential "planet killers," turning sci-fi peril into real-world wisdom. Space just got a whole lot more exhilarating!

Do you think asteroids (like this one) could pose a threat to Earth in the future? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️

Link to article: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/scientists-spot-skyscraper-sized-asteroid-racing-solar-system

The Spiritual Awakening Journey: 10 Stages of Illumination

Just as there are cycles within the body, so too are there cycles within our psyches in support of our evolution. This inner cycle is known as the spiritual awakening process. Like a bud blooming into a flower or an oak seed sprouting into a majestic tree, we all have an ancient pattern of growth programmed into the very core of our innermost being. As the process unfolds, each phase brings challenges and growth, fostering a greater sense of awareness and a stronger connection to one's purpose in this lifetime.

What was the one moment in your spiritual journey that changed everything for you? Share your experience in the comments below. 👇🏽

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