Eight in ten unemployed Americans are struggling to find the motivation to continue their job search, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 unemployed adults explored the emotional and practical fallbacks of being displaced, finding that just 23% are consistently motivated. On the other hand, 31% have admittedly stopped actively searching, and 35% said … Read more
May flowers bring November showers for these intrepid biologists. A flower hunter was moved to tears after encountering a super-rare species of bloom in Sumatra, Indonesia, marking the culmination of an over-decade-long plant pilgrimage. The movement moment was captured in an Instagram video blossoming online. “Moments like this are electric,” Dr. Chris Thorogood, an Associate … Read more
Often associated with scams and deepfakery, AI is now being used for another, more noble purpose: unmasking history’s monsters. A German historian has utilized the omnipresent tech to glean the identity of a notorious Nazi executioner in a World War II photograph — over 80 years after it was taken. “The match, from everything I … Read more
The bride said, “I do … not know this guy.” Michelle Wylie has spent the past four years trying to guess the identity of an uninvited wedding guest seen in snapshots taken on her special day. And now, owing to the power of social media, her matrimonial mystery has finally been solved. Andrew Helliman mistakenly … Read more
Want to be king of your own castle? Where better to do it than in Ireland, where the rugged landscape — and torrid history — has left a lasting legacy on the landscape: a near limitless supply of picturesque castles from all periods to suit all tastes. Helen Cassidy has carved out a niche as … Read more
Health nuts are thirsty for this plant-based beverage. Okra water is the most searched food and drink item on Pinterest according to the company’s Fall 2024 Trend Report, with the elixir allegedly aiding digestion and improving vaginal health. Searches for okra water — one of the many food and wellness trends taking over TikTok — … Read more
Prince Harry is searching for a UK property as his friends are refusing to visit him in the US over their “rifts” with Meghan Markle, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, 39, is reportedly keen to have a London base he could keep returning to instead of checking into hotels — something he’s … Read more
It’s a series of reindeer games. Richard Gadd, the creator / star of the latest hit Netflix psychological thriller “Baby Reindeer,” has said that he doesn’t want viewers trying to figure out the stalker plot. “People I love, have worked with, and admire (including Sean Foley) are unfairly getting caught up in speculation,” Gadd, 34, … Read more
Britain’s most unwanted dog is still desperately searching for his forever home after spending five years being overlooked in kennels. Mason, an eight-year-old German Shepherd cross, has been rejected thousands of times since being abandoned in 2019. He was found extremely thin and distrustful before being rescued and given a new lease of life at … Read more
Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, was overwhelmed when she began to search about her husband’s dementia condition. “I didn’t know where to go, what to look up, I’m looking things up and it’s freaking me out,” Heming said on Sunday’s episode of her “Make Time To Connect” YouTube series. “There wasn’t a lot [of … Read more
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, the Detroit, Michigan, singer-songwriter whose unusual rise to fame was documented in the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man,” has died. He was 81. The musician’s death was confirmed on his website Wednesday. His cause and location of death has not been revealed. “It is with great sadness that we at Sugarman.org … Read more
The search is on for the intended recipient — or the author — of a heartfelt note that was found inside a book at an Arizona Goodwill, which has become a message of hope for an entire community. “Believe, Trent — Believe,” the note said, with certain words underlined for emphasis. “You are loved and respected! So let’s … Read more