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Faith Written in Dust
They stood under thorns, asking for shade— as if pain could ever protect them. I chose the road. Not because it was easy,
By Jhon smith24 days ago in Poets
UK Youth Unemployment Rises as NEET Total Approaches One Million Amid Weak Jobs Market . AI-Generated.
The transition from education to employment has always been one of the most critical phases in a young person’s life. However, recent figures reveal that this transition is becoming increasingly difficult for many. Across the United Kingdom, youth unemployment has risen sharply, with the number of young people classified as NEET—Not in Education, Employment, or Training—approaching one million. This troubling milestone highlights not just a statistical shift, but a deeper economic and social challenge that could shape the nation’s future workforce.
By Jameel Jamali24 days ago in The Swamp
Smiling Friends's Final Season: Why Adult Swim's Best-Selling Series Has Come to an End
Fans of the quirky Adult Swim animated comedy Smiling Friends were stunned this week when creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack announced that the series will conclude with its third season, effectively cancelling further seasons despite prior renewal plans. One of the decade's most talked-about adult animated films abruptly comes to an abrupt end with the surprise announcement made by the showrunners themselves.
By Raviha Imran24 days ago in Geeks
South Korea Rallies National Push to Support Canada’s Submarine Project. AI-Generated.
The initiative reflects a growing trend: countries are no longer simply buying military hardware; they are seeking long-term industrial, technological, and diplomatic relationships. South Korea’s approach to Canada’s submarine program demonstrates how defense deals increasingly function as engines for economic collaboration and geopolitical alignment.
By Asad Ali24 days ago in The Swamp
Return When the Heart Cries
A hauntingly emotional poem about silent longing, unspoken love, and the inevitable pull of a heart that refuses to forget. It explores distance, desire, and the moment when love calls someone back without a single word.
By Luna Vani24 days ago in Poets
The Eternal Leader. Honorable Mention in Everyone Is Acting Normally Challenge.
The bunker was nearly a mile below the surface, too deep to hear the bombs. Meryl sat in a hallway within, handcuffed to a bench and staring up at the low ceiling, wondering if her friends were still alive. The hall was long and narrow, lit by sterile fluorescent bulbs that glowed down on her like ionizing radiation, infecting and destroying her cells one at a time as she waited.
By Mitchel Dane24 days ago in Fiction
Structural Integrity
Fluff When Language Dresses Up as Substance There is a difference between softness and fluff. Softness is regulated. Fluff is inflated.
By Flower InBloom24 days ago in Humans
Justice is not Revenge
What is a good Justice plot here? (The internet pulls up a revenge plot) No! not a revenge plot! Justice! These are two totally different actions to take!
By Seashell Harpspring 24 days ago in Poets
Russia Launches Combined Overnight Missile and Drone Attack at Ukrainian Cities, Injuring at Least 28. AI-Generated.
A Night of Explosions Across Major Cities Air raid sirens echoed across the country late at night as Ukrainian air defenses scrambled to intercept incoming threats. Explosions were reported in several regions, including the capital Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv, both of which have frequently been targeted since the full-scale invasion began.
By Asad Ali24 days ago in Journal
The Friction of Order
They promise that if you follow the rules, the outcome will follow too. Study, work, pay, vote, obey. In return: stability. Healthcare when you are sick. Education when you are young. Justice when you are wronged. Safety when you are afraid.
By Dagmar Goeschick24 days ago in Humans
Institutional Investors and Hedge Funds Sent an Unmistakable Message to Quantum Computing Stocks. AI-Generated.
Quantum computing has become one of the most exciting — and controversial — investment themes on Wall Street. Companies like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D‑Wave Quantum have captured investor attention with bold promises about reshaping industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to cybersecurity.
By Asad Ali24 days ago in The Swamp
Larry Reid discusses his split from E. Bernard Jordan and the lawsuit
Spiritual fatherhood has a dark side There has been a growing trend in Christianity where ministers exalt their mentor/spiritual father whenever they have a platform. Christianity is supposed to be about lifting up the Name of Jesus, but talking about other preachers has become the norm.
By Cheryl E Preston24 days ago in Geeks