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When people think of affordable or social housing, they might often picture dull, dilapidated buildings, or tiny homes with bare minimum essentials. But a new social housing project in the city of Hilversum, located southeast of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, has some serious curb appeal.A side-view of Volante. Photo by Stjin BollaertDesigned by Dutch architecture studio Monadnock, the project, named Volante, features up to seven stories of colorful, pastel perfection that appears to be “accidentally Wes Anderson.” The new residential development takes the place of a former care facility, with an additional wing built on the deck of a new parking lot.…

On this day 41 years ago, and in a charming little stint of political theater, the mayor of Rome, Ugo Vettere, and his counterpart Mr. Chedli Klibi in Carthage, Tunisia, met on a mission of goodwill to officially end the Third Punic War, which concluded with the destruction of Carthage 2,132 years ago. The agreement was signed on the anniversary of Carthage’s defeat in the war by the Romans. (1985) The Byrsa Hill of Ancient Carthage – CC Eirik Newth 2.0. SA At the time of the Roman Republic, the Second Punic War had been incredibly draining and destructive to…

It’s no surprise that Singapore has been named the world’s most tired country in 2025. Almost everyone is constantly shuffling between work, life, and a never-ending to-do list, all in search of balance. Perhaps it’s time we carve out space to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and allow for truly deep rest.Against a backdrop of rising political tension in the United States, a group of Buddhist monks has chosen an unexpectedly simple response: to walk. Their initiated pilgrimage, Walk for Peace, is a 3,700-kilometre journey across eight states, from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., undertaken through harsh temperatures and…

                                From April 13–15, 2026, the Kids’ Chance of America National Conference will bring our entire community together in beautiful San Diego—state and national leaders, corporate partners, sponsors and dedicated volunteers. This gathering is more than a conference. It’s a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together through our mission: providing scholarships and support to the children of critically and fatally injured workers. Throughout the conference, we’ll celebrate impact and fuel the future of Kids’ Chance through meaningful moments such as: An inspiring panel of Kids’ Chance alumni, sharing…

After his son’s death by suicide, life came to a standstill for Tony Bruno for nearly two years.“I didn’t do anything, just literally nothing, just lying around, grieving,” he says.Before the tragedy, Bruno had been active, describing himself as “a bit of a walker, hiker, runner”. But losing his 15-year-old son, Jamie, in 2017 stopped him in his tracks.It was walking that eventually helped him through his bereavement.“I slowly but surely got back into it. It did help an awful lot,” Bruno says.The grieving father’s return to walking eventually grew into the Weez Walk, a 62 kilometre (38.5 mile) route…

You’ll be surprised at what tidying up can do for your mental and emotional well-being[SINGAPORE] There are exactly two weekends before we celebrate Chinese New Year – just enough time to do your annual spring-cleaning, if you haven’t already done so. And whether you dread it or not, this yearly exercise in decluttering actually does more good than you think.Rae Zhang, co-founder of professional organiser Orderly, says of the body’s primary stress hormone: “Studies show that physical and visual clutter in general increases our cortisol levels.” Clutter directly correlates to one’s mental and emotional state because every item is associated…

(MENAFN- Budget and the Bees) Inflation has been a relentless thief, stealing the purchasing power of seniors across the country. If you have been struggling to keep up with the rising cost of eggs, electricity, and healthcare, the Social Security 2026 update brings a small but necessary reprieve. The 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has officially kicked in, but many beneficiaries are finding that their actual take-home pay isn’t increasing as much as they expected. Between Medicare Part B premium hikes and the way the COLA is calculated, the math can be incredibly frustrating. Here is the investigative breakdown of how…

This story was originally published by The 19th and was republished with permission. ‍A newborn in Minneapolis hadn’t eaten for a day and a half. Her mother had risked going into work to get just enough money for more diapers when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stopped her car and took her away. At home waiting for her were her 16-year-old daughter and the baby — just barely 3 months old. With their mother gone, the teenager tried to feed the baby, who was exclusively breastfed, formula to no avail. So they called Bri. For over a month and…

People are being encouraged to open up about their mental health at events as part of Time to Talk Day 2026.The national event on Thursday is organised by the charity Mind and aims to encourage a conversation.In Wolverhampton, Wednesfield Library, Central Library and Finchfield Library are holding coffee mornings from 10:30 GMT on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday respectively.”Opening up isn’t always easy, but honest conversations can be a powerful first step towards better mental health,” Councillor Obaida Ahmed, from the City of Wolverhampton council said.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Talking helps reduce stigma, encourages understanding, and gives people confidence to seek support when they need…

A Case Western Reserve University professor has developed an innovative card deck designed to help children manage stress and build emotional resilience in today’s challenging world. Following the COVID-19 pandemic-and amid ongoing global and societal stressors-Jennifer King, an associate professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve, realized that people needed to know the fundamentals of stress management. She created “Take a Break” micropractice cards in 2022 to help people relax, calm, or reenergize their bodies and minds. And now King has…