Because it is receiving so many unearned accolades‚ this remark by an activist with the group that led a violent attack on the Democratic National Committee headquarters late last year was recently brought to my attention. It is a succinct summation of the lie that has mobilized so many young adults to participate in demonstrations that are as antisocial as they are explicitly anti-American: There is a banal interpretation of this remark that attributes its na&;iuml;vet&;eacute; to the cult of youth. The...

Student protests in the U.S. over the war in Gaza have intensified and expanded over the past week‚ with a number of encampments now in place at colleges including Columbia‚ Yale‚ and New York University. Police have been called in to several campuses to arrest demonstrators. Here are some details on the protests: WHAT ARE THE PROTESTERS DEMANDING&;#63; Across campuses where protests have broken out‚ students have issued calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza‚ an end to U.S. military...

Yesterday just before midnight‚ word goes out‚ tent to tent‚ student protester to student protester—a viral warning: Intruders have entered the “liberated zone‚” that swath of manicured grass where hundreds of students and their supporters at what they fancy as the People’s University for Palestine sit around tents and conduct workshops about demilitarizing education and fighting settler colonialism and genocide. In this liberated zone‚ normally known as South Lawn West on the Columbia...

A TikTok creator known as Hub posted a video that inspired an interesting discussion about living the 9-to-5 life. The video‚ set to some hypnotic‚ soothing music shows Hub‚ a confessed “normal guy doing normal things‚” going through a typical workday.The video shows his routine‚ which he seems to go through every day. The twist is that he enjoys it and finds it comfortable. In the video‚ the 29-year-old from Dallas‚ Texas‚ who works for a Fortune 500 company‚ seems to really take pleasure in eating his morning donut and having lunch at Chiili's‚ which isn’t exactly foodie fare. He also unwinds after a day at the office by taking his dog Benny to the park to get some exercise.Celebrating the typical 9-to-5 work day on TikTok seems to go against the platform's basic nature. Social media is usually where people brag about how exciting their lives are. It’s not the type of place where people share their genuine love for lunch at Chili’s. This is basically selling your soul‚ it\u2019s so pointless — (@) The video struck some as depressing‚ and many saw Hub as little more than a cog in a corporate system. Is a life that’s so regimented with virtually no spontaneity really worth living&;#63;&;quot;Naa this dePRESSED me‚&;quot; Maeve Nash wrote in the comments. “As someone who left corporate 13 years ago‚ this video validates that decision. I remember the sad leftover pizza lunches‚” Hiram added.&;quot;The life I want doesn’t include working till I’m 80 to enjoy the last 5 years‚&;quot; Brigman Bell wrote.However‚ many people found the video affirming because it showed a man who has found peace and comfort in adhering to his routine‚ which he genuinely enjoys. Some folks out there who detest their 9-to-5 routine may learn to appreciate it after seeing that others have found ways to make it enjoyable.“Man‚ your TikTok’s slow me down and are such a great reminder to appreciate the small things‚” Hayden Tindal wrote in the comments. &;quot;I seriously rate this content. It’s a good reminder to appreciate the little things in life&;#33;&;quot; Will Charter added.&;quot;I think what he meant was just to find what works for you and stick to it. Life doesn't have to be an endless cycle of looking for something‚&;quot; Sushibae wrote.The video is a great Rorschach test for people to project their own meaning onto. It either shows a man living a quiet life of desperation who is missing out on one of its greatest joys‚ variety‚ or it can be an example of a man who has found what works for him and has created a stress-free existence that he enjoys.When asked whether he’d ever want to leave his 9-to-5 job in exchange for making a living as an influencer‚ Hub wasn’t interested. “I love my 9-5 as it provides health insurance‚ steady income‚ 401k‚ structure‚ career growth opportunities‚ etc. I enjoy the people I work with and genuinely like the work that I do‚” he said in a follow-up video.

It's remarkable that canines have co-evolved with humans to the point where dogs not only serve as our beloved pets but also‚ sometimes‚ as our professional companions. Dogs can be trained to guard‚ protect and sniff out everything from drugs to bombs to specific suspects. Many police departments have a K-9 unit for this purpose‚ using specially trained dogs—most often shepherds and retrievers‚ but other breeds as well—to aid in police work. One of those dogs‚ a German shepherd named Indy‚ has spent the past nine years working alongside his handler‚ Sergeant Barry Sullivan‚ in Trophy Club‚ Texas. Indy retired on March 26‚ 2024‚ and a video of Sullivan's reaction to his official end of service announcement has brought millions to tears.It's natural—necessary‚ even—for a handler to bond with a K-9 partner‚ and Sullivan and Indy have made a strong team. &;quot;He has been the most amazing partner and I was blessed to have him with me‚&;quot; Sullivan tells Upworthy. &;quot;Always had my back and there was always a strong sense of comfort knowing he was there.&;quot;Hearing Indy's long list of accomplishments during his K-9 tenure is impressive. Not only has he assisted in drug busts and apprehensions‚ but he's also served as an ambassador to the community. It's clear from the dispatcher's voice and Sullivan holding back tears that Indy is a beloved member of his local community‚ both within law enforcement and without.Watch the emotional announcement on Sullivan's TikTok page: @bgsully After 9 amazing years with this handsome fella‚ he gets to enjoy retirement at home with me and my family&;#33; Thank you all for your love and support&;#33; #k9 #k9unit #policek9 #policek9unit #k9handler #policek9handler #k9softiktok #gsdoftiktok #k9retirement #k9retiredlife Indy has become part of Sullivan's family and will continue to live with them in his retirement. But going to work every day just won't be the same for Sullivan. &;quot;Indy has been my steadfast partner‚ a member of my family‚ and the heart of many of our community initiatives‚&;quot; Sullivan shared before the retirement. &;quot;Every day with him has been an adventure‚ from his very first patrol to his spirited kitchen escapades.&;quot; However‚ Sullivan knows it's time for Indy to enjoy his leisure time after a long-for-a-dog career helping humans.&;quot;I'm not just losing a colleague; I'm gaining more time with a friend whose bravery and companionship have been constant‚&;quot; said Sullivan. &;quot;Indy is more than ready for his retirement‚ and I am honored to ensure that his golden years are as rewarding as his service years have been for us all.&;quot;People were moved by Sullivan's tender reaction and impressed to hear Indy's stellar record of service‚ which includes the apprehension of numerous suspects and the seizure of over 4 tons of narcotics.&;quot;This pup did more in his life than most people‚&;quot; wrote one commenter‚ to which Sullivan replied‚ &;quot;You're not wrong.&;quot;&;quot;May he get to nap on the softest couch‚ eating the best treats and lots of belly rubs in his retirement&;#33;&;quot; wrote another.&;quot;I couldn't be that dispatcher I'm over here bawling my eyes out‚&;quot; wrote another. &;quot;This is crazy.....why am I crying at this&;#63; the dog didn't die its just retiring from a long dedicated service‚ so what is it that's breaking me so hard&;#33;&;#63;&;quot; shared another.&;quot;I'm crying here in the UK‚&;quot; shared another. &;quot;Thank you K9 Indy for your service. Hope you enjoy a rest now.&;quot;We all love a good doggo‚ and Indy is clearly one of the good ones. You can follow Indy's story on Sergeant Sullivan's TikTok page.

Getting into a car crash is not something people hope they experience in their lifetimes‚ and if it does happen you hope it's just a minor fender bender. Unfortunately not all car accidents are minor. One man found himself in a pretty major accident on a Minnesota highway becoming trapped in his car.According to eye witnesses‚ the man struck a light pole on the highway‚ landing with the driver's side of the car pinned against the guardrail. The car quickly becomes engulfed in flames as other drivers rush to the man's side in an attempt to free him from the fiery vehicle. Kadir Tolla caught the whole thing on his dash-cam accidentally when he jumped out of his running car to help.Multiple people fought flames trying desperately to pull the car door open to let the driver out‚ but the guardrail thwarts their efforts repeatedly. At some point‚ Tolla runs to grab a large piece of hard plastic he found on the road and attempts to break the window. Nothing seems to be going in favor of the civilian rescuers. &;quot;He was saying‚ 'pull me out‚ pull me out‚ pull me out‚'&;quot; Tolla tells Fox News. &;quot;We could crack the door a little bit‚ you know‚ give him a little air. It [the flames] was actually smacking us in our face but we was just jumping back.&;quot;Eventually a &;quot;highway helper&;quot; arrived and breaks the glass on the driver's side window‚ which allows the other drivers to pull the man through the window‚ carrying him to safety. They got him out just in the knick of time because before they could get the unidentified man away from the car‚ the flames began to dance right where the driver was sitting seconds before.The entire video is heart stopping‚ and shows the power of everyday people working together to save a stranger. Watch the heroic rescue below.

What do you do when you find out your kid bullied someone&;#63; For many parents‚ the first step is forcing an apology. While this response is of course warranted‚ is it really effective&;#63; Some might argue that there are more constructive ways of handling the situation that teach a kid not only what they did wrong‚ but how to make things right again. Single dad Patrick Forseth recently shared how he made a truly teachable moment out of his son‚ Lincoln‚ getting into trouble for bullying. Rather than forcing an apology‚ Forseth made sure his son was actively part of a solution. The thought process behind his decision‚ which he explained in a now-viral TikTok video‚ is both simple and somewhat racial compared to how many parents have been encouraged to handle similar situations.“I got an email a few days ago from my 9-year-old son's teacher that he had done a ‘prank’ to a fellow classmate and it ended up embarrassing the classmate and hurt his feelings‚” the video begins.At this point‚ Forseth doesn’t split hairs. “I don't care who you are‚ that's bullying‚” he said. “If you do something to somebody that you know has the potential end result of them being embarrassed in front of a class or hurt—you’re bullying.”So‚ Forseth and Lincoln sat down for a long talk (a talk‚ not a lecture) about appropriate punishment and how it would have felt to be on the receiving end of such a prank.From there‚ Forseth told his son that he would decide how to make things right‚ making it a masterclass in taking true accountability.“I demanded nothing out of him. I demanded no apology‚ I demanded no apology to the teacher‚” he continued‚ adding‚ “I told him that we have the opportunity to go back and make things right. We can't take things back‚ but we can try to correct things and look for forgiveness.” @thehalfdeaddad Replying to @sunshinyday1227 And then it’s my kid 🤦‍♂️😡 #endbullyingnow #talktoyourkidsmore #dadlifebestlife #singledadsover40 #teachyourchildren #ReadySetLift ♬ Get You The Moon - Kina So what did Lincoln do&;#63; He went back to his school and actually talked to the other boy he pranked. After learning that they shared a love of Pok&;eacute;mon‚ he then went home to retrieve two of his favorite Pok&;eacute;mon cards as a peace offering‚ complete with a freshly cleaned case.Lincoln would end up sharing with his dad that the other boy was so moved by the gesture that he would end up hugging him. “I just want to encourage all parents to talk to your kids‚” Forseth concluded. “Let's try to avoid just the swat on the butt [and] send them to their room. Doesn't teach them anything.”In Forseth’s opinion‚ kids get far more insight by figuring out how to resolve a problem themselves. “That's what they're actually going to face in the real world once they move out of our nests.”He certainly has a point. A slap on the wrist followed by being marched down somewhere to say‚ “I’m sorry‚” only further humiliates kids most of the time. With this gentler approach‚ kids are taught the intrinsic value of making amends after wrongdoing‚ not to mention the power of their own autonomy. Imagine that—blips in judgment can end up being major character-building moments. Kudos to this dad and his very smart parenting strategy.This article originally appeared on 3.24.23

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