Optical illusion personality test: Man pushing a rock, an old man’s face or both? What you see first reveals if you’re in working, thinking or action and reflection mode

Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Some pictures don’t just test your eyesight, they quietly reveal where your mind is right now. This optical illusion shared by creator Dasha Takisho on social media recently does exactly that. At first glance, it looks simple—but look closer and you may notice a man pushing a rock, an old man’s…

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How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation, geopolitical shocks is hitting consumers

A “double scar” of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and threatening a drop-off in retail spending, new research from the European Central Bank showed. According to ECB researchers, euro area households have become more sensitive to the financial consequences of the Iran war due to cumulative economic…

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Chinese proverb of the day: “A gentleman would rescue a man trapped in a well, but he would not…” — the proverb explains why helping everybody can sometimes destroy you |

Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs sound harsh the first time people hear them. Others sound wise immediately. This Chinese proverb sits somewhere in between because its message feels uncomfortable at first, especially in a world where people are constantly told that truly good individuals should sacrifice endlessly for others.“A gentleman would…

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Why U.S. allies pushed back on Trump’s bid to make Iran deal a package with Israeli normalization

TEL AVIV, Israel — It was the kind of sweeping, last-minute demand that would have torpedoed most diplomatic talks: President Donald Trump insisting this week that in exchange for him ending the war with Iran, several Arab and Muslim countries should sign on to his Abraham Accords to normalize their diplomatic relations with Israel. Subscribe…

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