The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a jolting setback to transgender rights. The justices’ 6-3 decision in a case from Tennessee effectively protects from legal challenges many efforts by President Donald Trump’s Republican administration and state governments to roll back protections for transgender people. Another 26 states have laws similar to Tennessee’s. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for a...

Dogs are naturally driven by a sense of purpose and a need for belonging, which are all part of their instinctual pack behavior. When a dog has a job to do, it taps into its needs for structure, purpose, and the feeling of contributing to its pack, which in a domestic setting translates to its human family.But let’s be honest: In a traditional domestic setting, dogs have fewer chores they can do as they would on a farm or as part of a rescue unit. A doggy mom in Vancouver Island, Canada had fun with her dog’s purposeful uselessness by sharing the 5 “chores” her pitbull-Lab mix does around the house.The mom says Rhubarb has chores because “we didn’t raise a freeloader.”Here are 5 “chores” that Rhubarb has mastered. @rhubarbthedoggo No freeloaders on my watch ??♀️ #pittiesoftiktok #dogtiktokers #dogsoftiktok #pitbulllove #pibblelove #pibbles #pibblemixesoftiktok #pitbullmix #dogfluencers #doggotiktoker #dogmomsoftiktok #dogmomlife #dogmoms #dogtiktokviral #dogmomma #prettypitty #prettypittie #prettypitties #dogrelatable #relatabledogmom #relatabledog ♬ Dump Truck(Back It Up & Dump It) - KINFOLK THUGS 1. Makes sure the laundry doesn't get coldTranslation: Sits on top of the clean laundry, ready to be folded.2. Unlicensed therapistTranslation: Gives us kisses when we're tired or feeling down.3. Supervise repairsTranslation: She gets in the way when you're in a compromised, uncomfortable position with a wrench in your hand.4. Alerts us when there's an intruderTranslation: Stands at the window and barks furiously at the mailman.5. Keeps mum's spot warmTranslation: Lays in her spot on her favorite chair in the living room.The video inspired some funny responses in the comments.“He’s carrying that household on his back. Give him a raise."“Obviously the most valuable member of the household.""Rhubarb needs a little vacation from working so flipping hard!""Hardest worker there ever was.""He's carrying that household on his back."Here's to Rhubarb, for earning his keep, and being adorable while doing it. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it. This article originally appeared last year.

Having a big, expensive wedding seems like the worst way for a young couple to start their lives together. For those who get mom and dad to foot the bill, no problem. But in the U.S., 28% of couples reported going into debt when paying for their weddings and the average celebration costs $29,200.“It’s one of those life events that’s really tied to emotion, to your values, what’s important to you,” researcher Elyssa Kirkham told CNBC. ”[People are] willing to take on debt and do that trade-off if it means they can get closer to achieving their dream.” Kiara Brokenbrough and her new husband, Joe, have received a lot of attention recently because they bucked the trend and had a beautiful wedding for just $500. The wonderful thing about the celebration is that its focus was on the couple and those who love them."You have a wedding, with witnesses there to witness you, vowing to your spouse, vowing to God that you guys are going to stay together for life," Kiara told Good Morning America. ”And then you celebrate with food, drinks and dance. And that's exactly what we did."After trying on a few $1,500 dresses at a traditional wedding shop, Kiara decided to save some money by purchasing a dress for $47 at Shein. She revealed her money-saving decision in a TikTok video that went viral. @kiarabrk Reply to @maalikaelise dress included! $47 on @SHEIN ?? #weddingtiktok #weddingdress #cheapwedding #blackbride The dress impressed a TikTok user named Kristen. “I be tryna tell yall cost of things don’t matter. It’s how you put it together and wear it. AND BABYYYYY YOU PUT IT TOGETHER AND WORE IT,” she commented on the video.The couple also cut costs by having the runner and flowers donated by her family. As for the venue, they chose a free location overlooking the ocean on the California coast. "Our goal was to just be as minimal as possible," Kiara told Good Morning America. "And to spend the least amount of money as possible." She was also super practical when thinking about her dress. "I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a dress because I had the mindset I'm gonna wear this one time for a few hours," she said. — (@) The Brokenbroughs saved money on the reception by having guests pay for their food and drinks. "The people we have there, they understood the assignment, they understood the things that we were trying to do, and they really supported us," said Kiara. - YouTube www.youtube.com The Brokenbroughs’ decision to have an affordable wedding to start their marriage on good financial footing was an incredibly savvy move and, according to research, it could bode well for the couple’s future. In the end, the cost didn't matter, it was still a wonderful celebration. "The energy was great, and people were just there to truly celebrate us," Kiara told NBC 4. "When I got out of the car, I just ran because I was just so excited. I'm like, I'm ready to do this."The linked study on how wedding spending correlates with a couple's longevity was done in 2014 and found that "marriage duration is inversely associated with spending on the engagement ring and wedding ceremony."If the research still holds up, the Brokenbroughs’ attitudes toward finances could be a predictor of a long and happy marriage.“It could be that the type of couples who have (an affordable wedding) are the type that are a perfect match for each other,” one of the study’s authors, Hugo M. Mialon told CNN. “Or it could be that having an inexpensive wedding relieves young couples of financial burdens that may strain their marriage,” he added.This article originally appeared four years ago.

A woman named Mitchie Nguyen wants to know: “How did everyone suddenly master new smiles?”In a now-viral clip posted to her TikTok, Nguyen recalled how, “back in her heyday,” you really only had one of two options: either a full on, ear-to-ear teeth baring smile, or the demure closed mouth grin. That’s it. But lo and behold, there are now two more smile styles, Nguyen noted. One is very similar to the full one, teeth baring smile, only…lazier, you could say? Sort of a half-smile that doesn’t quite reach the canines. It’s hard to explain, and apparently even harder to demonstrate unless you’ve practiced it—because Nguyen tries, and fails to accurately replicate it. The second is what she called the “mouth-breathing” smile, which, honestly isn’t really a smile at all, arguably. It's just a partially opened mouth as though you were, well, breathing through your mouth. This is the style of “smile” Nguyen said she sees most prevalent in “get ready with me videos.” @_misomelon when did everyone stop closing their mouths ♬ original sound - mitchie So, what has caused this new set of smirks? Commenters had theories.Primarily, people guessed that the uptick of fillers, veneers and “lip flips”—where Botox is injected into the top lip to create the illusion of a fuller, more defined lip—to be the culprit. “A lot of people have filler or a lip flip and literally can’t close their mouth lol,” one person wrote. “It’s not that they stopped, it’s that they can’t lol,” another quipped. There is potentially some validity to this theory. Even experts say that injectables can alter a smile, for better or for worse, depending on the skill of the injector. Some people, such as those with “gummy smiles,” are also getting procedures to specifically change their smile. However, we might be coming to a time where people are more comfortable smiling in a way that feels right to them, anatomically speaking, rather than forcing a big wide-eyed grin. Several people with overbites chimed in to note how hard it is to actually keep the mouth closed. “I think it’s honestly just mouth shape! I used to hate my smile until I realized I can smile with only my top teeth. I have an overbite so maybe that’s why? it’s what they do naturally. If I force a smile with full teeth, I look like a monster & do not look happy,” wrote one viewer. See on Instagram More than anything, the fact that we even have viral “smile trend discussions” is just another example of how selfie culture has really shaped our collective awareness of aesthetics. Once upon a time, smiling in photos was seen as “undignified.” Fast forward to the tongue behind the teeth trend to make as big and playful a smile as possible (remember that?) @tinx Replying to @Katelyn Brown #posing ♬ original sound - Tinx Then there's the tongue over the teeth method. Which is supposed to give off a fun and sultry vibe. But it also just leaves a few folks confused. See on Instagram Bottom line, the pendulum always seems to go back and forth between "smiling for the camera" and showing your authentic smile." Maybe there is no right way to do it. Thankfully, we also live in a day and age where you can take multiple pictures with multiple smiles to see which one works best for you.

Keeping up with the latest slang is no easy feat. For older people trying to stay fresh with the ever-changing Gen Alpha slang and Gen Z slang, they have their work cut out for them. But many are keeping up.In a Reddit forum, member @Final-Work2788 posed the question: "What slang that's come out in the past five years do you have to admit is kind of awesome?"Boomers, Gen Xers, and more happily shared the slang words that they're obsessed with. These are 45 Gen Alpha and Gen Z slang terms that older people secretly love."''Skills Issue'." —@GrimaceMusically"FAFO [f*ck around find out]. So useful!!" —@PrimarySelection8619"I will always adore, and use at every occasion, the vaunted word 'YEET'." —@5ilvrtongue Rainbow Yes GIF by Lumi Giphy "Slaps. There’s a lot of good new slang out there but this term slaps." —@robotlasagna"Thirsty." —@Gloomy_Obligation333"I love using Sus and Sketch and my kids hate me for it." —@bladel"'Mid' does it’s job perfectly. So short. Anything truly 'mid' doesn’t require any more time/verbiage. 'It’s mid,' move on." —@bitsonchips"That’s a banger, referring to a song. Also the term glazing." —@haf2go Kids Dancing GIF Giphy "I like rizz. It reminds of the Putting on the Ritz scene from Young Frankenstein." —@Niniva73"Younger Aussies are saying 'cossie livs' for 'cost of living' issues. If you can't afford something it's 'cossie livs'. We'll make slang out of anything." —@Mash_man710"I am Gen X. I love the term crashed out, or crashing out. My daughters say I am not allowed to use it though. I am not sure if it is a cultural appropriation thing or if they just think it’s cringe when I say it. I love it though. It’s very descriptive." —@Neat-Client9305 Freak Out Rage GIF Giphy "I love 'Menty B' for mental breakdown lol." —@philmajohnson"'…with your whole chest'." —@Ok-Scallion9885"I love Gen Z slang. Rizz is so creative. Gyat is hilarious. I have a son in middle school so I hear a lot of it. I’m Gen X and think it’s much cooler than what we came up with." —@HairyHorseKnuckles"'Deplorean' for a Cybertruck, even though I am a Tesla owner. I don't hate Cybertrucks, I just think it's funny." —@AJ_Mexico"Fire." —@keepsummersafe55 Shark Tank Rohan GIF by ABC Network Giphy "I'm Cooked...as in sick or in a bad way." —@Scottishdog1120"Oh, so many!--Mid--Okay, no--Situationship--Ded (and, the skull and crossbones emoji instead of LOL)--that ATE (also: 'Ate and left no crumbs')--era ('villain era')--lowkey--deadass--SLAPS--dripped out--turnt--a snack ('Girl looking like a SNACK')--IYKYK." —@CatCafffffe GIF by RuPaul's Drag Race Giphy "Enshittification." —@Numerous_Problems"Cap and no cap." —@ContributionOk9927 Paul Rudd Wear A Mask GIF by GIPHY News Giphy "Cringe. It's perfect." —@meekonesfade"Pedestrian. This one sums it up." —@PigpenD27870"I kind of like deadass meaning for-real or I-shit-you-not. I’m too old to know if it’s within the last five years though." —@Tom__mm Blac Chyna GIF Giphy "Skibidi is fun to say." —@BrooklynDoug"Ohio. I lived there for six years and can confirm, it's Ohio." —@those_ribbon_things"it's giving. sometimes something isn't necessarily 'like' a thing at all but it's gives you the same energy or vibes (i enjoy vibes too)." —@coolcoolcool485 "I don’t know why but I find it funny when kids say someone is a 'D1 Yapper.' They don’t just talk too much, or never shut up, they have been recruited to a Division 1 school for their yapping, haha." —@Impossible-Still-128 Chat Talking GIF Giphy "My great niece asking me if I wanted the tea. I said no thanks, I'd just had coffee...boy did she laugh! And said NO, let me tell you want happened and laughed some more! I love that girl to pieces ?." —@Educational-Glass-63"Brainrot. So appropriate for so much media (including what I'm doing here!)" —@rrddrrddrrdd"De-lu-lu is my fave." —@recyclar13 Delulu GIF by Forabeli Beauty Giphy "The comment, word, reply, phrase: 'Bet.' Like wtf does it mean and how did it derive to be so much yet so simple?Q: 'Hey, you wanna go get something to eat?'A: 'Bet.'C: 'Dude, this song is freaking awesome!'R: 'Bet.'Q: "Hey, did you smash that last night?'A: 'Bet, Bet!'C: 'I can kick your ass!'R: 'Bet.'Q: 'You want some chips?' (A) 'Nah, I'm good.'A: 'Bet.'" —@SomeMidnight

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Lindsey Graham is ready for someone else to fight a war

Making one of the greatest films of all time wasn't easy.

Lindsey Graham is ready for someone else to fight a war