President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday that hands down sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank who commit acts of violence against Palestinians. The move‚ which is a nod to Democrats who have protested against Israel’s actions in its war with Hamas‚ is the biggest action Biden has taken thus far against Israelis since the conflict began on Oct. 7‚ 2023. Sanctions will include blocking settlers who have committed acts of violence from accessing U.S. property or...

The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four Israeli men it accused of being involved in settler violence in the West Bank‚ signaling growing U.S. displeasure with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday that aims to punish Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank‚ where Palestinians envisage a future state. The order establishes a system for imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions...

President Biden is expected to issue an executive order on Thursday allowing the U.S. to impose new sanctions on Israeli settlers — and potentially Israeli politicians and government officials — involved in violent attacks against Palestinians‚ two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The unprecedented executive order will be the most significant step any U.S. administration has ever taken in response to violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. It...

There’s no shortage of stories out there showing how emotionally distant or out of touch some baby boomers can be. Younger generations are so fed up with it that they have their own catchphrase of frustration‚ for crying out loud. The disconnect becomes especially visible in parenting styles. Boomers‚ who grew up with starkly different views on empathy‚ trauma and seeking help‚ have a reputation for being less than ideal support systems for their children when it comes to emotional issues. But even if they often have a different way of showing it‚ boomer parents do have love for their children‚ and many try their best to be a source of comfort in some way when their kid suffers. Occupational therapist Jacqueline (@jac.rose8) recently shared a lovely example of this by posting a video of her boomer dad helping her through a divorce in the best way he knew how. Turns out‚ it was the perfect thing. “My husband just said he’s divorcing me and my dad came over and I was non-functional in bed‚” Jacqueline wrote her video‚ adding that “...boomer dad didn’t know what to do‚ so he played his favorite song‚ the Dua Lipa ‘Rocket Man’ remix 😂” In the clip‚ Jacqueline’s dad never really looks at her‚ but shifts the focus by describing what he imagines while listening to the song and performing the sweetest dad dance ever. Watch: @jac.rose8 #divorcetok #divorcesucks #divorcesupport #divorcesupportforwomen #divorcesupportsquad #supportivedad #disabilitytiktok ♬ original sound - Jacqueline The heartwarming moment served as a great reminder that words aren’t always necessary.‘“I am CRYING. This is so precious‚ he is trying his hardest to be there for you in any capacity. How pure ❤️‚” one person wrote.Another added‚ “This would instantly make me feel better.”Even Jacqueline shared in the comments that her dad “didn’t know what to say but he was there and helped me in such a sweet way. He’s the best 🥰”Proving that he has multiple love languages‚ Jacqueline later shared that her dad also went out to Home Depot to replace her lightbulbs. Not only that‚ but her mom also made Jacqueline’s favorite dinner. Maybe boomers are okay after all. Really‚ it goes to show that great parents can be found in every generation. Part of what makes them great is knowing that they don't need to be perfect in order to show up when things are hard. Being there and sharing their love is enough. This article originally appeared on 6.12.23

Arjun Mahadevan gave the world a gift when he crowdsourced the best “life pro tips” from nearly 22 million people. He shared the top 20 in a Twitter thread that’s got over 619‚000 views. Mahadevan sourced the tips from the Life Pro Tips subforum on Reddit‚ which has been running since 2010. Mahadevan is the CEO of doolaHQ which he calls the “business-in-a-box” for LLCs.Mahadevan labeled his advice “20 life tips you wish you knew when you were 20‚” but they are helpful for everyone regardless of age. They’re useful for anyone who is in a relationship‚ has a job or wants to stay sane in an aggravating world.Many ideas involve reframing how we judge others to see them with more compassion. Mahadevan also has some advice for professionals to prevent them from making embarrassing mistakes or wasting other people’s time.Sometimes the simplest change in behavior or perspective can drastically affect our lives. Here are Arjun Mahadevan’s 20 life tips you wish you knew when you were 20: \u201cMost life hacks suck. \n \nSo I crowdsourced the best from 21.9 million people on Reddit.\n\nHere are 20 life tips you wish you knew when you were 20:\u201d — Arjun Mahadevan (Mr. LLC \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) (@Arjun Mahadevan (Mr. LLC \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8)) 1680094330 1. "If you’re stuck on an annoying call‚ put your phone on airplane mode instead of just hanging up. The other person will see 'call failed' instead of 'call ended.'" 2. "When you sign up for anything online‚ put the website’s name as your middle name. That way when you receive spam/advert emails‚ you will know who sold your info." 3. "Always tell a child who is wearing a helmet how cool you think their helmet is. It will encourage them to always wear it in the future."4. "When you don't have all the facts‚ try to give people the most generous reason you can for their behavior. Annoyingly slow driver? Maybe it's a mom with a birthday cake in the back. This mindset will gradually make you less reactive and more compassionate."5. "Do not try to be the man your father would want you to be. Be the man you would like your son to be. It more clearly defines your own convictions‚ desires‚ goals and motivates you to be your best." 6. "When a friend is upset‚ ask them one simple question before saying anything else: 'Do you want to talk about it or do you want to be distracted from it?'"7. "After a bad breakup‚ do 10 things that your ex would never do with you. You'll feel better and realize how much of yourself was being held back." 8. "Before you give your child a unique name‚ try it out first. Use it on food orders‚ reservations‚ appointments where applicable‚ etc. It’ll give you a glimpse of what they’ll deal with when they’re older and could prevent future issues."9. "If you need to cancel a hotel reservation but are unable to because of a 24-hour policy‚ call the company and move your reservation to a later date. Call back within a few days and cancel for no charge." 10. "If you tell someone you need to talk to them‚ for the love of God give some indication of what you need to talk about‚ or at least that it's not bad news."11. "Never send a work email when you’re emotionally compromised. Type it up‚ save it as a draft‚ and walk away. Ideally‚ sleep on it. You’ll make a smarter choice when you're not heated."12. "Don't just let kids win at games. You can slow it down‚ you can teach them strategy‚ but keep it real. Someday‚ they will beat you fair and square‚ and it will be a moment they always remember with pride."13. "When cooking things on aluminum foil‚ first scrunch the foil up‚ then lay it loosely flat again out on your baking tray. The juices will stay put—and the food will not stick to the foil half as much‚ if at all."14. "If you think of a good idea‚ write it down. Your brain will try to trick you into thinking you will remember it later‚ but it's a liar! Therefore: Write it down!"15. "It takes 4 minutes a day and almost no cost to maintain dental hygiene. It takes a lifetime and a lot of money to correct it. 2-minute brush and mouthwash in the AM‚ 2-minute brush and floss in the PM."16. "Don’t wait until you have 'time' to start a fitness program. Because then when you get busy again‚ you’ll stop. The best time to start is actually when you’re busy. Learning how to fit it in when time’s are tough means you’ll stick with it over the long haul."17. "When using text messages or IMs for business‚ say everything you need to say in the first message. Don’t just say 'hi' or 'hey' or 'are you there' or 'are you busy.'"18. "Instead of feeling that you've blown the day and thinking‚ 'I'll get back on track tomorrow‚ think of each day as a set of four quarters:• Morning• Midday• Afternoon• EveningIf you blow one quarter‚ you get back on track for the next quarter." 19. "Many problems in marriage are really just problems with being a bad roommate. Learn how to be a good roommate‚ and it will solve many of the main issues that plague marriages. This includes communicating about something bothering you before you get too angry." 20. "Ask yourself 'what does it matter to me' the next time you find yourself judging someone for their clothing or hobbies. The more you train yourself to not care about the personal preferences of other people‚ the more relaxed and nicer you become as a person." This article originally on appeared 3.31.23

Bringing a baby into the world can be a dream come true for many women. But that bliss is quickly compromised by the physical and emotional toll caused by the postpartum phase. During this time‚ when hormones are raging and focus is compromised and energy is practically nonexistent—all while trying to recover from extreme physical transformations and keeping a newborn alive—having partner support is more important than ever. That’s what makes one woman’s detailed list of things husbands (or just the partner who didn’t not deliver the baby‚ really) can do to help support mom moms through postpartum such an important read. In a clip posted to her TikTok‚ Melissa Messer noted that her list was still the “bare minimum” of what she thinks men “should” be doing during the postpartum phase in order to really show support. But the list was comprehensive nonetheless. To start‚ Messer stated that two different water bottles should be filled for mom at all times — her water bottle and her peri bottle. One for hydration‚ the other for comfort. “Okay‚ first and arguably most important is that water bottles should always be filled with ice water. Like‚ don't even let it get to the point where she has to ask. Just have that thing ready. Another thing that should be filled without them having to think about is their peri bottle that they're using to heal‚” she said.And that’s not the only healing product that should be at the ready. Messer also suggested that there be a constant stockpile of pads‚ disposable underwear and Tucks pads. That way moms “don’t even have to think about it when they go into the bathroom.”Since emotional support is also part of the job‚ Messer gave a tip for what to do during late night feedings‚ which can be “lonely” for their postpartum partner. “I know‚ at night‚ it's like‚ ‘What can I do? Like I can't feed the baby if she's breastfeeding.’ Wake up in the middle of the night for moral support‚ you know?” she suggested‚ which brought her into her next point: “Tell her she's a good mom‚ at least three times a day minimum.” Next up: domestic chores‚ like laundry‚ housework‚ changing diapers‚ etc.‚ so that mom can “shower and nap.” though Messer noted that “that's kind of like a given‚” especially if this is the couple’s first child. For families that already do have kids‚ Messer said that responsibilities might change a bit‚ and might require more attention towards the older kids. “You should be doing everything with the other kids. Checking in and asking if mom needs anything‚ even though you're with the other kids the whole time‚” she explained. She also added that with multiple kids the house is more likely to be messy‚ but it should never get “completely overwhelming.”Last but certainly not least‚ Messer encouraged husbands to be “extra nice” to their wives‚ and even get them a “special treat” from time to time. Because “there is so much that moms are going through that guys are never gonna experience.” @melissmesser Clearly i feel strongly about the water bottle LMAO #greenscreen #momsoftiktok #POSTPARTUM #postpartumrecovery #postpartumjourney #pregnancytiktok #pregnancy #postpartumlife #postpartumsupport #postpartumbody #postpartum ♬ original sound - Melissa Over in the comments‚ viewers added some other tips to the list‚ like managing the meals and buying a bottle warmer for peri bottle‚ so it can be used instantly. Others chimed in to praise their current hubbies who already showed up in big ways. “I see these lists and immediately feel so grateful I got a good one!” one mom wrote. Another added “I am so emotional right now listening to those knowing I got a good one.” Postpartum is rarely a walk in the park—for either mom or dad. But just like any other challenge‚ it can be so much easier to navigate through partnership. And it doesn't hurt to review where you can be a more supportive partner‚ even if you are already doing a ton of things right. Seeing things simplified into a list just like this one is an easy way to do that.

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