Mental Health: Why rejection feels so intense: 6 ways rejection affects mental health more than we admit

Rejection lights up the same neural pathways as physical pain, sharpening attention to others’ cues and eroding self-worth. This can leave people hypervigilant or avoidant in relationships, push them toward perfectionism, and fuel anxiety and depressive spirals. Understanding these deep effects is essential for healing and rebuilding internal security. Rejection isn’t “just emotional.” Research shows…

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Supreme Court blocks California restrictions on schools notifying parents about students’ transgender status

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday barred California from enforcing state rules that restrict when schools can notify parents about students who come out as transgender and requires teachers to use a child’s preferred pronoun. The court, on a 6-3 vote on ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling in favor of parents who…

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Jim Carrey: Is that really Jim Carrey? Actor breaks silence after hyper-realistic makeup artist mask post goes viral |

Fans flooded social media, claiming Jim Carrey looked unrecognizable and speculating about clones, masks, or body doubles/ image: Instagram, X Jim Carrey’s appearance at the 51st César Awards in Paris was meant to mark a celebratory milestone in his career, as the actor accepted the honorary lifetime achievement César d’honneur. Instead, clips from the red…

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5 things to know before the bell Monday

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Good morning. We’re coming off a weekend that could have long-term ramifications for world politics, so let’s dive in. Stock futures are tumbling this morning. The market notched a losing day and week on Friday. Here are five key things investors need…

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