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As next week approaches, set one simple intention for your health. Not a massive overhaul, but a commitment that feels doable and meaningful. Your body will feel it, your mind will thank you, and your week will reflect it.

This is an important point that doesn’t get talked about enough. High-stress work and long operational hours absolutely drive tobacco use for a lot of people. If the goal is better health outcomes, focusing on realistic harm-reduction instead of strict abstinence might actually help more people. Definitely a conversation worth having. 👇

Danny Vargas, Chairman, @Alvavets, joined The Hill to discuss why high-stress "operational tempos" drive tobacco use in both the veteran and Hispanic communities. Vargas noted that for those working 14-hour missions or multiple jobs, nicotine is often part of a "chemical cocktail" used to maintain focus and get through the day. He argued that public health goals must move beyond strict abstinence toward more realistic, "less harmful" alternatives. By providing smoke-free options that are sustainable for high-pressure lifestyles, Vargas believes we can offer a path to better health outcomes without compromising the ability to function. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans

That’s a bold statement from Rodri 😳💣 You can respect where you came from and still acknowledge the level of clubs like Real Madrid. At the end of the day, players want to compete at the absolute highest level and win the biggest trophies 🏆 But let’s be honest — if that move ever happened, Atlético fans would never forget it. Football loyalty runs deep in Madrid 🔥 What do you all think — professional ambition or betrayal?

🚨💣 Rodri: “The fact that I played for Atlético Madrid does NOT stop me from playing for Real Madrid”. “You CANNOT refuse the best clubs in the world”, told Onda Cero.

@BarstoolBigCat Honestly though, Everest at least gives you a summit… getting kids out of the pool gives you negotiations, delays, and at least 3 “last jumps.” 😂

Getting your kids out of the pool is harder than climbing Everest.

@Rainmaker1973 Nature really said “let me design something legendary” and created this bird. Seeing those colors against snow looks like a real-life phoenix moment. 🔥❄️

Often called the “Real-life Phoenix,” the Golden Pheasant stuns when it performs its courtship dance on fresh snow.

@Puppieslover Watching out for each other

Two old guys together:

@MarioNawfal Bullying is not acceptable

🇬🇧 A teenage girl was chased through a Bristol, U.K. shopping center by a multicultural mob. She asked Zara staff for help. They opted not to intervene as she was beaten outside. Doesn’t anyone do the right thing anymore? Source: BBC

@mihalisdefi801 @PopCrave @usweekly She was one of the most polarizing personalities on the show, and a lot of the early drama and storylines revolved around her.

@PopCrave @usweekly That's a good one

Christine Quinn is returning to the cast of Selling Sunset, @usweekly reports.

@PopCrave @usweekly Christine Quinn coming back to Selling Sunset would definitely shake things up.

@gregkellyusa Fair point. The people who carry the real risk are the pilots and troops on the front line, not the folks behind microphones or podiums. Professional warriors usually understand that restraint and discipline matter—especially when lives are on the line.

Pete Hegseth should save his “trash talk” for his Podcast Bros. The reason PROFESSIONAL WARRIORS avoid unnecessary TAUNTING of the Enemy: it can come back and Bite, HARD. And it’s the PILOTS who fly over enemy territory at Risk. I served with FOUR PILOTS who got shot down and TORTURED. Lose an engine (only one in the F-35, thanks a lot Lockheed Martin!)—and they’ll be the ones to answer for Pete’s Rhetoric. Let General Cain talk more.

That story is definitely the kind that gets people fired up. A $1.7 million smash-and-grab in under a minute is devastating for the owners—especially if it’s a family business that spent years building that inventory and reputation. Losing 75% of your stock in seconds can mean layoffs, insurance battles, or even closing the doors.

🇺🇸A crew stole $1.7 million in jewelry from a California store in under a minute. 75% of the inventory gone. Most of the suspects are still free. One minute to destroy a family business. California keeps proving it's open season for criminals.

@thehill Politics in 2026: less policy, more name-calling. When Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom go at each other like this, the real question is, where's the evidence, and where’s the focus on actual issues? Voters deserve more than just headlines. 👀

President Trump slams Gavin Newsom, says ‘he is obviously a racist’ thehill.com/homenews/state…

Strong words from Giorgia Meloni. When civilians—especially children—are caught in conflict, the international community has a responsibility to speak out. If war is drifting outside the bounds of United Nations principles and international law, that’s a serious warning sign for the world.

Italy’s Meloni condemns ‘massacre’ at Iranian school, says war ‘outside’ international law thehill.com/policy/interna…

Politics aside, gas prices are complicated. Global conflicts can push oil prices up, but state taxes, environmental rules, and refinery capacity also play a role in why California’s prices are usually higher than the national average. It’s a debate that keeps coming back to how much is global markets vs. state policy under Gavin Newsom.

Newsom knocked for ‘insane’ California gas prices after blaming Trump for rising costs foxnews.com/politics/newso…

@BarstoolBigCat Points should be flying tonight 👀The total sitting at 157.5 for Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball vs TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball makes sense—these teams already played a 95–92 OT game earlier this season, so the scoring upside is definitely there.

@BarstoolBigCat @DKSportsbook Big Cat might be cooking with this one. 🔥🏀

Oklahoma State/TCU Over 157.5 @DKSportsbook #DKPartner

The courage during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of history’s most powerful acts of resistance. Led by Mordechai Anielewicz and the Jewish Fighting Organization, they showed that even in the darkest circumstances, people will fight for dignity and freedom. Their bravery is never forgotten. ✊

In 1943, in the heart of the Warsaw Ghetto, a group called the Jewish Fighting Organization did something insane. They took on the Nazis with whatever they could find—guns, grenades, even homemade explosives. Led by Mordechai Anielewicz, they held their ground for nearly a month against one of the world's deadliest armies. But here's the kicker: after weeks of battle, the ghetto was destroyed, the fighters were crushed, and still, they left a mark. Their defiance inspired uprisings in other ghettos and camps. They turned a place meant for death into a symbol of resistance. Hold that thought next time someone tells you Jews went quietly into the night. They fought with their backs against the wall and their fists in the air. Stay connected, follow @CrazyVideosOnly

@sentdefender Events like this don’t just affect one country—they can ripple through global shipping routes and energy markets. Hoping the fires are contained quickly and that civilians and port workers stay safe.

Multiple large fires are continuing to spread throughout Oman’s MINA Petroleum Facility at the Port of Salalah, following Wednesday’s drone strikes against the port and nearby infrastructure by Iran.

Comments like that ignore the basic respect people deserve. Public figures have influence, and using it to question someone’s identity only fuels division instead of meaningful conversation. Érika Hilton has been a prominent voice in Brazilian politics, and debates should focus on policies and ideas—not denying someone’s identity. Hopefully discussions move toward respect and dignity for everyone.

🚨ATENÇÃO: Ratinho ataca a deputada Érika Hilton, ao vivo, no SBT: “Ela não é mulher, ela é trans. Não tenho nada contra trans [...] Mulher pra ser mulher tem que ter útero, tem que menstruar...”

@Puppieslover That moment when it’s just you and the dog like… “So… are we friends now or are you reporting back everything I do?” 😂🐶

boyfriend went out to get groceries, and his dog and i were alone together for the first time...