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7 Subtle Ways You Abandon Yourself to Keep the Peace New

7 Subtle Ways You Abandon Yourself to Keep the Peace

1. You check their mood before naming your ownBefore sharing disappointment, asking for help or even choosing dinner, you first assess whether the other person can handle it. Their emotional state becomes the gatekeeper for your honesty.Consider pausing before you scan the room. Ask yourself, “What was I about to say before I started managing their reaction?” You can remain considerate without making someone else’s comfort a requirement for expressing your needs.2. You turn simple preferences into negotiable requestsInstead of saying, “I’d rather stay home,” you build a case, offer alternatives and leave enough room for your preference to be overruled. This can make everyday choices feel like negotiations you are expected to lose.Practice stating low-stakes preferences without an apology or lengthy justification. Choosing the window seat or declining a restaurant may seem small, but these moments help you remember that having a preference is not the same as being demanding.3. You explain every boundary like a courtroom defenseA boundary becomes exhausting when you believe it will count only if the other person agrees with your reasoning. You provide history, evidence and repeated clarification, hoping to make your limit impossible to challenge.Clear boundaries usually need less argument, not more. “I’m not available for that” may be enough. An explanation can support understanding, but it should not become an application for permission. Notice when further discussion is clarifying the issue—and when it is simply wearing you down.4. You call resentment proof that you are patientYou keep saying yes, absorb the inconvenience and tell yourself that caring people do not make a fuss. Eventually, irritation appears in sarcasm, withdrawal or disproportionate anger over something minor.Resentment is not always evidence that someone else is wrong; sometimes it signals that your repeated yes has exceeded your honest capacity. Review recent commitments and identify one you can renegotiate. Real patience includes choice. Silent endurance often leaves both people confused about what you actually need.5. You accept apologies that never lead to repairAn apology may end an uncomfortable conversation without changing the pattern that caused it. If you immediately reassure the other person, minimize the impact or drop the subject, peace returns—but trust does not.Repair is more concrete than regret. It might involve replacing what was damaged, changing how conflict is handled or respecting a limit next time. You do not have to punish someone, but you can ask, “What will be different now?” and pay attention to the answer.6. You become easygoing only around difficult peopleWith safe people, you can disagree and speak freely. Around someone unpredictable, critical or easily offended, you suddenly have no preferences and “do not mind” anything. That contrast can reveal adaptation rather than genuine flexibility.Notice where your personality seems to shrink. Before automatically agreeing, buy time with, “Let me think about that.” The pause gives you space to separate what you truly want from what feels safest to say. Ease that depends on self-erasure is not really ease.7. You feel guilty when relationships become more balancedWhen you finally ask for reciprocity, stop fixing every problem or allow someone to be disappointed, guilt may arrive quickly. That feeling can be mistaken for proof that you have become selfish.Guilt sometimes reflects a broken value, but it can also appear when you break an old role. Ask whether you acted cruelly or merely stopped overfunctioning. A healthier balance may feel unfamiliar before it feels fair. Give others the opportunity to adjust instead of immediately restoring the old arrangement.

Oct 08, 2026
Jamaal Howard’s Texas Execution Draws Attention After Christa Pike Attempt New

Jamaal Howard’s Texas Execution Draws Attention After Christa Pike Attempt

Updated 03:16 8 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 02:25 8 Oct 2026 GMT+1Texas executes Jamaal Howard America’s first death row inmate since the failed Christa Pike lethal injection attemptThe 46-year-old spent more than two decades on death row Death row inmate Jamaal Howard has been executed in Texas.Howard has become the 30th person to be executed in the US this year and the first since Christa Pike’s failed attempt in Tennessee.Howard, 46, was pronounced dead at 8.03pm local time after receiving a fatal dose of pentobarbital at the state prison in Huntsville.He was sentenced to the death penalty for the 2000 murder of Vickie Swartout during an attempted robbery.AdvertHoward was said to be ‘chatty’ during the 45-minute journey from death row to the Huntsville Unit where executions are carried out.Amanda Hernandez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, said: “He made small talk with the officers through the whole trip.”Once inside, he was taken to a holding cell inside the death chamber.Jamaal Howard was executed on 7 October (State of Texas 356th Judicial Court)“He was asking questions and was very engaged in the process,” Hernandez said.Earlier today, his legal team had unsuccessfully tried to block the execution, claiming that Howard was intellectually disabled and raising concerns about the use of pentobarbital - the same drug that had been used in Pike’s execution attempt on 30 September.A One filing from his team read: “Ms. Pike survived two lethal doses of pentobarbital, the same drug used in executions in Texas, and she reportedly remains hospitalised in critical condition.“When an execution goes wrong, one of the first questions anyone asks is whether the drug was what the State said it was.“Tennessee’s own officials cannot yet answer that, and the answer lies in records: when the drug was bought, from whom, how it was stored, and what testing was done and when. Texas should not wait until after a failed execution to ask the same questions.“We do not know why Ms. Pike’s execution failed, and we, specifically, do not know whether the failure was due to the pentobarbital’s being ineffective.”According to his spiritual advisor Reverend Jeff Hood, at trial, psychiatrists determined that Howard's IQ is in the the 65-70 range, while they described him as functioning at the level of an 11 or 12-year-old.Writing in the Texas Observer ahead of the execution, Hood claimed that Howard ‘didn’t understand how executions were carried out’ and that he had not heard of the Pike case or the media storm surrounding it.He said that when he told Howard that at Pike’s execution the drugs didn’t work, he matter-of-factly replied: “I guess if the drugs don’t work, they’ll just shoot me in the head.”He said that he told Howard that executions didn’t work like that but claimed he ‘literally had no understanding of the protocol by which he was going to be executed or what would happen if something went wrong’.Pike's legal team have confirmed that she is now 'conscious and speaking' following her botched execution attempt last month.In a new update earlier today, her team said that she could remember her name but when asked the date she still believed it was September.Dr Joel Zivot, the anaesthesiologist advising her team, shared more details on her condition."She has some memories of being in the hospital but no memory, I believe, of the execution attempt," he told the BBC.Tennessee has paused all upcoming executionsIn the wake of her execution attempt, Tennessee has announced that all further planned executions be halted until an investigation into the matter is carried out.A statement issued by the Tennessee Department of Correction said that they 'followed every step of the State’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office.'(LADbible)"The Tennessee Department of Correction followed every step of the state’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office," the statement said."The lethal injection chemical in the protocol has consistently been effective, and the protocol does not allow for additional procedures beyond what was carried out this evening. Christa Pike has been transported to an off-site medical facility."The incident also led to the resignation of Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada.Strada will leave his role this month after being the residing commissioner of Tennessee's Department of Correction for the past three years, and also in the role when the May execution of Tony Carruthers, was called off due to problems finding a vein for his lethal injection.Featured Image Credit: State of Texas 356th Judicial CourtTopics: US News, Crime, Death Row

Oct 08, 2026
Halle Berry’s Daughter Nahla Breaks Silence on Abuse Allegations New

Halle Berry’s Daughter Nahla Breaks Silence on Abuse Allegations

See more of our coverage in your search results. Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla Aubry, is coming to her mom’s defense after the actress’ ex-husband Olivier Martinez accused her of abuse against their teen son. Nahla, whom Berry had with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, described her mom as a “loving and devoted parent” who “can be strict when necessary,” according to a declaration filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by Page Six.The 18-year-old claimed she never witnessed the actress physically abuse her younger brother, Maceo Martinez, 13, writing, “I have never seen my mom hit, slap, choke, grab, or physically abuse Maceo in any way.”She added, “I have never seen my mom place her hands around Maceo’s neck, put him in a chokehold, restrict his breathing, or engage in any conduct remotely resembling the allegations that have been made against her.”Nahla, snapped with Berry in 2022, described her mother as a “loving and devoted parent” who can be “strict” when needed. Terma / BACKGRIDNahla, seen here with her mother and brother, Maceo, in 2020, stated she never witnessed her mother physically abuse her brother. Stefan / BACKGRIDNahla said she has lived with Maceo for most of his life, splitting her time between Berry’s home and her father Aubry’s residence before recently moving from California to Massachusetts to attend college.She described Berry, 60, as a hands-on mother who “always made time for me and prioritized what was important to me,” adding that she has watched her mom do the same for Maceo.“She attended his games, drove him to practices and tournaments and advocated for his education,” Nahla stated. “She celebrates our successes, supports us through challenges and is always there when we need her.”Nahla also acknowledged that her mother can be a disciplinarian, adding, “My mom is a loving and devoted parent. She can be strict when necessary and expects her children to follow rules and be respectful. At the same time, she is warm, supportive and deeply involved in our lives.“I never observed anything abusive about her parenting.”Nahla, photographed with Berry in 2019, described the “Catwoman” star as a “loving and devoted parent” while also acknowledging she can be “strict when necessary.” Dsanchez / BACKGRIDNahla, pictured in 2022, said she never saw anything abusive regarding her mother’s parenting. BACKGRIDThe 18-year-old said she was “shocked, very sad and very upset” when she learned of Martinez’s allegations against Berry.Nahla added she was “heartbroken” for her younger brother, whom she described as “funny, smart and full of personality.”Nahla pushed back on another allegation Martinez made against Berry, saying she had never heard her mother make “racially insensitive or racially charged comments.”“My mom is biracial, I am biracial and Maceo is biracial,” she wrote. “Throughout my life, my mom taught both of us to embrace who we are, appreciate our differences and respect people from all backgrounds.”Nahla said she last spoke with Maceo on Sept. 29, when Berry was driving him to school. She said they spoke on speakerphone about her college experience and that Maceo “sounded happy for me and didn’t seem upset about anything.”“I want very much to speak with my brother and check on him. I want him to know that I love him,” she stated, adding she has refrained from reaching out because she is uncertain what is permitted under Martinez’s court filings.Nahla, pictured with her mother in 2022, said she was “heartbroken” for her younger brother. Terma / BACKGRIDBerry, pictured with Maceo and fiancé Van Hunt last week, was accused of making “racially charged statements” toward her son, which her daughter disputes. 4CRNS, WCP, JAVILEs / BACKGRIDThe declaration comes after Martinez, 60, accused Berry of choking Maceo during an alleged Sept. 26 altercation at her home in a restraining order request.Martinez claimed in court documents that Berry grabbed their son by the neck and choked him during an argument that began while Maceo was playing a virtual reality game. He also alleged Berry had physically wrestled with Maceo on previous occasions and made racially charged remarks to their son.Martinez subsequently sought sole custody of Maceo, and a judge temporarily granted him primary custody while restricting Berry to court-ordered visitation to two days a week and every other weekend until their next hearing Oct. 16.Berry’s ex Martinez, photographed earlier this month, accused Berry of choking their son. Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRIDA Los Angeles judge has restricted Berry, pictured with Nahla and Van Hunt in August, to court-ordered visitation. LionsShareNews / BACKGRIDBerry has vehemently denied the allegations through her attorney, Marina Beck.“There is voluminous evidence, including numerous judicial rulings, that Olivier Martinez repeatedly violated court orders and interfered with necessary therapeutic and educational interventions to the detriment of his and Halle Berry’s minor son, Maceo — misconduct for which Mr. Martinez has already been legally sanctioned,” the actress’ lawyer told Page Six on Oct. 1.In her response to Martinez’s filing, she requested that the court reinstate their 50/50 custody agreement.She claimed Martinez causes Maceo to be “angry and combative” at her due to his “continued attempts to align Maceo with him and against me in many areas of our child’s life and activities.”Berry was seen in Los Angeles with her son days after the restraining order filing. Berry and Martinez got married in 2013 and split in 2016. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. 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Oct 08, 2026
WHO demands answers after second reported death at Siberia plague lab New

WHO demands answers after second reported death at Siberia plague lab

Published 23:38 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1Officials have admitted 'they do not have the full picture' from Russian authoritiesThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned it does not ‘have the full picture’ from Russia following reports of a second fatal suspected plague case and a mass lockdown in Siberia.Lab worker Daria Shipilova, 28, died after a reported accident at an anti-plague research facility involving a broken test tube, reports The Guardian.She is understood to have fallen ill with flu-like symptoms before succumbing to the sickness which was later suspected to have been pneumonic plague.Russian authorities, however, dispute this account saying she died of ‘pneumonia of unknown aetiology’ and deny any risk of an outbreak saying the situation in the region is ‘stable’.AdvertRussian responders regularly take part in emergency drills to manage public health emergencies (Photo by Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Since then, local media outlet Lyuni Baikal has reported a second person had died at the Irkutsk regional medical facility. The report has not been independently verified; however, the WHO has commented on the second case.On Wednesday Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director general, said: “We don’t yet have the full picture of this event and we’re not able to conduct a full risk assessment.“Timely, complete and transparent information sharing is essential to clarify conflicting reports and enable an accurate assessment of potential public risks.”Tedros also asked for an explanation from Russia following reports of ‘a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause’.“We assess any reporting from the community,” he said. “We asked Russia to respond to that. We’re waiting for an answer.”WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus discussed the suspected plague case in Geneva on Wednesday (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO director of epidemic and pandemic management said the agency had not been informed how Daria died. She reportedly asked, “What did she actually die of?”In an interview with Russian media Daria’s mother, Svetlana, challenged the narrative her daughter had died after breaking a test tube and pointed to the research expedition her daughter had taken part in to study plague-infected squirrels near Russia’s border with Mongolia.She said, “I know the truth. I’m fending off stupid friends who believe this. A test tube is unbreakable, even if you throw it against the wall.”A former classmate of Daria is reported to have said, “They’ve smeared a woman without properly investigating. Knowing how hard-working and responsible she was, it just doesn’t add up for me.”US President Donald Trump had offered Russia help in responding to the suspected plague case and said he would be speaking with Russia’s President Putin about the issue ‘very soon.’Locals were seen wearing protective masks in the Siberian city (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP via Getty Images)The Baikal Medical Journal has reported officials in white hazmat suits and gas masks were seen disinfecting apartment blocks in the city of Irkutsk, where Daria is believed to have lived.“The smell was unbearable and very pungent,” one woman is reported to have said. “A woman knocked on our door. I said: ‘What are you treating here?’ I already knew about the plague rumours.“She said: ‘It’s for cockroaches.’ But we don’t even have any cockroaches in our building. I saw her packing her overalls into a bag. I was like, ‘Well, I get it.’”Featured Image Credit: (Photo by Dmitry Korotayev/Epsilon/Getty Images)Topics: Russia

Oct 08, 2026
Why the Chrysler Building’s $235 Million Rescue Is Drawing Attention New

Why the Chrysler Building’s $235 Million Rescue Is Drawing Attention

See more of our coverage in your search results. The iconic Chrysler Building, Manhattan’s Queen of the Night, will get to wear her illuminated crown for a long time to come.In a stunning deal, Rockefeller Center owner Tishman Speyer bought the Chrysler Building’s ground lease and will invest $235 million to restore and modernize the landmark. The agreement was under discussion for months, but never a sure thing.Tishman Speyer will pay ground rent to the landowner, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, for 150 years. The deal will rescue the Art Deco masterpiece from years of neglect,  an office-tenant exodus and fears that it might go dark despite its official landmark status.The deal will rescue the Art Deco masterpiece from years of neglect, an office-tenant exodus and fears that it might go dark despite its official landmark status. Peter Foley/EPA/ShutterstockWhile renowned for its stunningly-lit, terraced crown, Chrysler fell on hard times as a succession of ground-lease owners balked at rent escalations from $7.75 million in 2018 to $31.5 million in 2024 and rising to $41 million in 2028.Chrysler’s most recent leaseholder, developer Aby Rosen, was evicted in 2023. Hollywood powerhouse Creative Artists Agency is the building’s largest and best-known tenant, but sources said the tower is  at least 50% vacant, compared to Grand Central-area averages of below 10%.Neither Tishman Speyer nor Cooper Union disclosed terms of their agreement. The company led by Rob Speyer is partners in the deal with global investors led by Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board, or PSP.Tishman Speyer plans to extensively restore the building’s antiquated infrastructure; create an indoor-outdoor amenities center on the 61st floor; and pre-build 75% of vacant floors as ready-to-occupy suites for smaller companies.Landmarks Preservation Commission chair Lisa Kersavage said, “We welcome investment in the continued care and stewardship of this extraordinary skyscraper and look forward to working with the new ownership team as they plan for its future.”CBRE global brokerage chairman Stephen Siegel, who wasn’t involved in the deal, called Tishman Speyer’s purchase “a brilliant acquisition.”“This iconic beauty will get the TLC it deserves from them. The pre-built program is a perfect strategy as the market is full of tenants looking for quick occupancy options,” he said.Tishman Speyer plans to extensively restore the building’s antiquated infrastructure; create an indoor-outdoor amenities center on the 61st floor; and pre-build 75% of vacant floors as ready-to-occupy suites for smaller companies. Paul – stock.adobe.comThe 77-story, 1,046-foot tall Chrysler Building was built for the automaker in 1929. Briefly the world’s tallest building, its revolving-door of owners included late Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke and Tishman Speyer itself for a few years in the 1990s.Plans to restore the fabled Cloud Club speakeasy and lounge on the 66th to 68th floors and to convert part of the building to a hotel went nowhere.Chrysler has appeared in scores of movies including 1982’s “Q: The Winged Serpent,” in which a dragon took up residence behind a nickel gargoyle on the 59th floor.Tishman Speyer will pay ground rent to the landowner, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, for 150 years. Bloomberg via Getty Images“Tishman Speyer is demonstrating that a treasured landmark like the Chrysler Building can be redesigned for the 21st century history so its historic interior can be a match the energy and glamour of its exterior,” said Mitchell Moss, professor of urban policy and planning at New York University.“Rob Speyer, who single-handedly restored Rockefeller Center, can demonstrate the magic he brings to making the old new again,” he added.

Oct 07, 2026
Neil Gorsuch Draws Attention After Correcting Trump DOJ Lawyer New

Neil Gorsuch Draws Attention After Correcting Trump DOJ Lawyer

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch paused oral arguments on Wednesday to correct a comment Sopan Joshi, assistant to the solicitor general, made regarding something the Court said. The case, Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan, an environmental group, focuses on the central question of whether the Air Force should have to get an environmental study done before applying for a permit to burn old explosives and munitions. The Air Force argued they shouldn’t need to do the study in order to apply for the permit, while Prutehi Guahan argued that there are risks to Guam’s water supply and endangered species and agencies need to have all the information about environmental impacts when they make the decision about the permit. Early in the oral arguments, Joshi argued that two statutes enacted by Congress are inconsistent. He said the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires environmental analysis at various stages of the permit process, thereby displacing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Gorsuch said the Supreme Court usually asks people to comply with both of Congress’ commands if they can. Joshi responded that he didn’t think the norm was “that absolute” and started to make an argument about what should happen when a “more specific statute is inconsistent with a general one.” Gorsuch cut him off and said, “I didn’t say ‘inconsistent,’ Counsel. I said if you can do both, there’s no conflict and we try to reconcile and obey all of Congress’ commands.” ...How the US Gets Rid of Old MunitionsFor decades, the Air Force has used Tarague Beach to get rid of old munitions and explosives, and in 2021, the agency applied for a permit to continue doing so. When the Air Force applied for the permit, it followed protocol under RCRA, but Prutehi Guahan argued that the agency also has to comply with NEPA. Under NEPA, federal agencies have to conduct environmental impact studies and allow for public comment before making major decisions. Prutehi Guahan argued the munitions disposal runs the risk of harming the ecosystem and threatens water resources.Government attorneys, though, have argued that following RCRA means they don’t have to follow NEPA and therefore didn’t have to get the environmental study before applying for the permit. Attorneys also argued that since the Environmental Protection Agency in Guam hasn’t made a decision on the permit, the lawsuit was filed too early. Treating applications would open the door to lawsuits at every stage of the permitting process, according to government attorneys. NEPA & RCRA CollaborationLike Gorsuch, Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioned why NEPA and RCRA couldn't operate in conjunction with one another, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh questioned the practicality of environmental reviews coming only after a decision on the permit was made. "That's just completely counterintuitive," Kavanaugh said. "[It] extends everything and contrary to everything, about trying to get these things done expeditiously." Justice Clarence Thomas also questioned Prutehi Guahan about precedent treating a permitting application as a final agency action, highlighting a potential weakness in the case. Ultimately, the court appeared divided on concerns about opening the door to premature litigation and the possibility of creating a loophole that shields environmental decisions from judicial review. Newsweek’s reporters and editors used Martyn, our AI assistant, to produce this story. Learn more about Martyn here. Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Jason Lemon and Gray R. Thomas

Oct 07, 2026
Mia Goth Files for Divorce From Shia LaBeouf After 10 Years New

Mia Goth Files for Divorce From Shia LaBeouf After 10 Years

Updated 20:01 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 19:41 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1The actors had a tumultuous relationship and have separated several times before, after having met on set of a film back in 2012After 10 years of marriage, Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf.This comes months after the Transformers star pleaded guilty to battery charges over the New Orleans bar incident and just one day after his ex-girlfriend, FKA Twigs settled a lawsuit against him.According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, Goth listed their date of separation as 28 July 2025, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for the her and LaBeouf’s split.The pair met back in 2012 while filming Nymphomaniac and are said to have married in October 2016 in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis impersonator.AdvertThey have split up and reconciled several times before, with a separation public in 2018, eventually then welcoming a child together back in 2022.The news of their divorce comes months after he pleaded guilty. (Dave Benett/WireImage)In February of this year, it was reported by PEOPLE that Goth and LaBeouf had split up in 2025.A source claimed to the outlet that their relationship had ‘always been complicated’.“They weren't getting along and had a lot of drama last year,” the source added.Goth reportedly ‘encouraged’ the actor to move out.“She loves him, but she also doesn't need him. She's very independent. She has her own life, her own career and her priority is their daughter,” they claimed. “Shia loves their daughter and stays in touch.”The LADbible Group has contacted representatives for Goth and LaBeouf for comment.That news followed LaBeouf’s arrests from an incident on 17 February during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.And in June, he pleaded guilty to the misdemeanour battery charges after allegations he struck three men at a bar. He was arrested after reportedly punching two men and head-butting a third at about 12:45am, having been told the leave R Bar by staff after becoming increasingly aggressive.LaBeouf received a sentence of two years’ probation as well as rehabilitation for alcohol abuse, sensitivity training and anger management classes.Goth and LaBeouf first met in 2012. (Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)Just before the news of this divorce filing, it was reported that yesterday (6 October) LaBeouf's ex-girlfriend Twigs (real name Tahliah Barnett) had dropped her lawsuit against him.The singer sued the actor back in March after claiming he had enforced an illegal agreement to silence her. Billboard reports that a court filing made in LA on Tuesday said she had agreed to drop the case as he confirmed the NDA was 'terminated and void' and her case had therefore 'achieved its purpose'."This represents an important victory for the principle that women who speak out about sexual abuse should not be silenced by NDAs that contravene California law,” her lawyer, Matthew Rosengart writes. “FKA twigs is proud to be able to continue speaking about her experience and advocating for other women, including those who may lack the resources to speak out and defend themselves.”Shawn Holley, LaBeouf's lawyer, said to LADbible: "Shia wishes Twigs nothing but the best in her life and career and, to that end, has agreed to end their long-standing dispute. Twigs has spoken about this matter for years and there is now nothing to prevent her from continuing to do so.” Featured Image Credit: Fred Duval/FilmMagicTopics: Shia LaBeouf, Celebrity News, Entertainment

Oct 07, 2026
8 Ways You Abandon Yourself to Keep the Peace New

8 Ways You Abandon Yourself to Keep the Peace

1. You agree before checking how you actually feelA quick yes can become a shield against tension. You accept the invitation, extra work or unwanted favor before asking whether you have the energy or desire to do it. The discomfort arrives later as resentment, exhaustion or regret.Before answering, create a small pause: “Let me check and get back to you.” That sentence gives your real preferences time to surface. Consideration is not selfishness; it helps you make promises you can keep without quietly blaming the other person.2. You edit your feelings into something more acceptableInstead of saying you are hurt, disappointed or angry, you soften the truth until it barely resembles your experience. “It’s fine” may feel safer than risking someone’s defensiveness, especially if honesty has previously led to conflict.Try naming the feeling without turning it into an accusation: “I felt overlooked when that decision was made without me.” Clear emotional language gives the other person something real to respond to. It also reminds you that difficult feelings do not become unreasonable simply because they are inconvenient.3. You apologize for needs that require no apologyNotice how often “sorry” appears before ordinary needs: asking for clarification, declining plans, requesting quiet or taking time to decide. The apology subtly frames your existence as an inconvenience and invites others to see reasonable boundaries as burdens.Replace unnecessary apologies with direct, respectful language. “I need tonight to rest” is clearer than “I’m so sorry, but I’m exhausted.” You can still acknowledge another person’s disappointment without treating your own limits as a wrongdoing that must be forgiven.4. You manage everyone’s mood except your ownYou scan the room, anticipate reactions and adjust yourself to prevent anyone from becoming upset. This can look like exceptional thoughtfulness, but it becomes self-abandonment when another person’s mood automatically outranks your well-being.Ask yourself, “Is this mine to fix?” You may offer care without taking responsibility for someone else’s emotional weather. Letting a loved one feel disappointed, frustrated or quiet does not mean you caused harm. Sometimes it simply means two people have different needs, and both are allowed to exist.5. You explain boundaries until they sound negotiableWhen you fear being seen as difficult, a simple boundary can turn into a long legal defense. You provide personal history, multiple reasons and repeated reassurance, hoping the other person will approve. Unfortunately, overexplaining often creates openings for debate.A boundary is clearer when it is brief: “I can’t lend money,” or “I’m not available this weekend.” Warmth is optional; permission is not required. If someone keeps challenging your answer, repeat it rather than producing new evidence that your limit deserves to exist.6. You accept jokes that leave you feeling smallerNot every uncomfortable joke is malicious, but repeated humor at your expense can teach you to participate in your own diminishment. Laughing along may protect the atmosphere while leaving you embarrassed, exposed or angry afterward.You do not need a dramatic confrontation. Try, “I know you’re joking, but I don’t like comments about that.” Pay attention to what happens next. A caring person may feel awkward, yet adjust. Someone who mocks the boundary is giving you useful information about the relationship.7. You confuse being needed with being valuedAlways solving problems can create a powerful sense of importance. People call when they need advice, money, transportation or emotional rescue, and usefulness begins to feel like proof of love. The danger appears when you fear that saying no will make you replaceable.Experiment with offering less and observing what remains. Do people ask how you are, respect your time and enjoy your company when you provide nothing? Healthy connection includes mutual interest. Your value should not depend on permanent availability or crisis management.8. You call resentment peace because nobody is arguingThe absence of open conflict is not always harmony. Sometimes it is silence purchased by one person repeatedly swallowing objections. If you feel tense before seeing someone, rehearse imaginary arguments or keep a private record of sacrifices, the peace may be mostly external.Start with one honest, proportionate conversation rather than releasing every grievance at once. Name the pattern, describe its impact and request a specific change. Real peace makes room for respectful disagreement; it does not require you to disappear so everyone else stays comfortable.

Oct 07, 2026
Why Raven-Symoné Regrets Her Breast Reduction at Just 15 New

Why Raven-Symoné Regrets Her Breast Reduction at Just 15

Published 18:29 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1The former Disney star, now 40, admitted that she felt pressured into having the procedure Raven-Symoné has refleced on having a major cosmetic procedure done as a teenager.Raven's acting career started on The Cosby Show and she went on to become a Disney Channel icon with her own TV show, That's So Raven, which ran for 100 episodes between 2003 to 2007.Raven was around 17 years old when she first starred on the show and two years prior to making her debut as Raven Baxter, she had breast reduction surgery.The actor, now 40, has recently reflected on having the surgery at such a young age and voiced her regrets because she was 'too young'.Advert"I should have done it after puberty," she told Allure in a new interview. "I mean, they still look good, but it was hastily done. I wish I was stronger to say no."Raven-Symoné has opened up about having cosmetic surgery at 15 (Chad Salvador/Variety via Getty Images)She went on to say that she's never had an issue with her larger breasts and quipped that big boobs can 'get you anywhere'."These triples Ds were popping," Raven said.As to why she did it, apparently she felt pressured from those around her – including her own father. She told PEOPLE back in 2024: "I went from a triple D all the way down to a B. Someone said I needed to do it in order to get a show." Raven went on to say that her dad 'suggested strongly' she had the surgery. As well as a breast reduction she had lipo in the hopes that people would 'stop calling me fat'.In her new interview with Allure, The Cheetah Girls star also explained that it was fittings early on in her career that sparked some of her insecurities.The actress pictured at the 26th NAACP Image Awards in 1994 (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)"At a young age, I had to go into something that was called a fitting," she recalled. "By the age of nine, I knew that I couldn’t have bagels and cream cheese in the morning because my outfit would show how big my tummy was."In hindsight, Raven understands that it was her 'duty' to show a 'thicker person' on TV. When asked what she'd tell her younger self, the 40-year-old said: "You’ll take the brunt of what it looks like to be a thicker person in the industry. "Other people will come and make it super popular, and you’ll have to just hold the trauma from that time for others. That’s your duty in this time period right now."Raven played Raven Baxter on her Disney Channel show (Bob D'Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)It's clear that Raven likes to be honest, so much so she recently admitted that she wears diapers... But it's not for toilet purposes. Instead, she wears them during her menstrual cycle because she doesn't like using sanitary towels or tampons."I’m just able to wear a diaper throughout the day with a little baby T-shirt and a binky in my mouth and run around the house," she told her wife Miranda Pearman-Maday on the podcast. "Shout out Rugrats. I’m thriving."Featured Image Credit: Travis Ball/Billboard via Getty ImagesTopics: Entertainment, Celebrity, Disney, News

Oct 07, 2026
Samantha Sloyan Reveals Surprising Secret Behind Derek Shepherd’s Final Episode New

Samantha Sloyan Reveals Surprising Secret Behind Derek Shepherd’s Final Episode

Published 11:37 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1Sloyan opened up about the heartbreaking episode ahead of the season 23 premiere later this month (15 October)Grey’s Anatomy star Samantha Sloyan has opened up about a shocking new detail about Derek Shepard’s tragic ending.Now, any fans of the hit ABC medical drama will no doubt know about the heartbreak fans felt after Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd, played by Patrick Dempsey, died in Season 11, Episode 21.The episode, titled 'How to Save a Life', originally aired back in April 2015, but despite happening over a decade ago, it's clear the impact of McDreamy's death has had a lasting impact on both fans and fellow co-stars alike.For anyone who needs their memory refreshed, Derek was driving when he came across a serious car accident and stopped to help the victims, successfully saving several people before getting back into his own car. AdvertPatrick Dempsey, who played Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd, departed Grey's Anatomy back in 2015 (ABC)As he pulled away, he became distracted by his phone and was hit by a truck. He was subsequently taken to a small local hospital, where the doctors failed to recognise the severity of his brain injuries and didn't perform the necessary scans and surgery quickly enough. Ironically, world-renowned neurosurgeon Derek was aware that the doctors were making critical mistakes, but he was unable to communicate effectively enough to save himself. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, eventually arrived at the hospital and realised that Derek’s injuries were fatal, leading her to make the heartbreaking decision to remove him from life support, and Derek later died with Meredith by his side. His death marked Dempsey’s departure from the show after 11 seasons and became one of the most shocking and emotional moments in Grey’s Anatomy. Sloyan plays Dr Penelope 'Penny' Blake, the surgical resident treating Derek after his car accident. Sloyan plays Dr Penelope 'Penny' Blake (ABC)In the dramatic episode, Penny was actually the doctor who recognised that Derek needed a head CT, but the attending surgeon, Dr Paul Castello, dismissed her concerns and prioritised Derek’s other injuries. Reflecting on the episode to Metro Entertainment ahead of the season 23 premiere later this month (15 October), Sloyan shared: "It was such an important episode that when I auditioned, there were what they called 'dummy sides'. "The names aren't correct, like the story isn't correct. So going in, I didn't even know where I was gonna be."The actress continued to reveal that she didn't even know the fate of Dempsey's character until they were already shooting."At the end of that episode, I didn't know that we were gonna lose his character until we were already shooting," Sloyan added."When that happened, I really was like, 'Oh my God'. I had friends and family friends who were really, really big fans, and I just knew they were gonna be so upset."Featured Image Credit: ABCTopics: Grey's Anatomy, TV And Film, Celebrity

Oct 07, 2026
Qamile Marra in the Spotlight After the Government’s Special Decision New

Qamile Marra in the Spotlight After the Government’s Special Decision

Qamile Metan Marra, 117-vjeçarja shqiptare që është bërë e njohur si një prej grave më të moshuara në botë, do të përfitojë një pension të posaçëm shtetëror.Vendimi është marrë nga Këshilli i Ministrave, pas vëmendjes së madhe që mori historia e saj në Shqipëri dhe jashtë vendit.Marra, e lindur më 19 gusht 1909, u bë e njohur për publikun pasi gazetari Blendi Fevziu publikoi historinë e saj. Sipas të dhënave të bëra publike, ajo është dy ditë më e madhe se gruaja që aktualisht konsiderohet nga rekordet Guinness si më e moshuara në botë.Historia e 117-vjeçares tërhoqi shpejt vëmendjen në rrjetet sociale dhe në mediat e huaja, ndërsa një prej elementeve që u komentua ishte edhe mënyra e saj e ushqyerjes. Nëna Qamile ka treguar se në dietën e saj ndër vite kanë qenë të pranishme ushqime të thjeshta, përfshirë lakrat, fasulet dhe produktet e bulmetit.Ajo ka punuar për rreth 35 vite në kooperativën bujqësore dhe deri tani përfitonte një pension prej rreth 7,700 lekësh.Pas publikimit të historisë së saj, çështja mbërriti edhe në Këshillin e Ministrave, i cili ka vendosur t’i akordojë një shtesë pensioni të posaçëm shtetëror.Sipas vendimit, Qamile Metan Marra do të përfitojë një shtesë në masën e dhjetëfishit të pensionit social. Megjithatë, shuma e pensionit të saj, së bashku me përfitimet e tjera të parashikuara nga ligji dhe shtesën e re, nuk mund të kalojë dymbëdhjetëfishin e pensionit social.Vendimi i Këshillit të Ministrave:DHËNIE SHTESE PENSIONI TË POSAÇËM SHTETËROR ZNJ. QAMILE METAN MARRANë mbështetje të nenit 100 të Kushtetutës dhe të nenit 5, të ligjit nr.7703, datë 11.5.1993, “Për sigurimet shoqërore në Republikën e Shqipërisë”, të ndryshuar, me propozimin e Kryeministrit, Këshilli i MinistraveV E N D O S I:Dhënien e shtesës së pensionit të posaçëm shtetëror znj. Qamile Metan Marra, në masën e dhjetëfishit të pensionit social, por shuma e pensionit të caktuar sipas ligjit nr.7703, datë 11.5.1993, dhe përfitimeve të caktuara sipas ligjeve për skemat suplementare dhe trajtimet e veçanta, plus këtë shtesë, të mos kalojë dymbëdhjetëfishin e pensionit social. Top Channel

Oct 07, 2026
Russian Supply Trucks Race Through Flames After Ukrainian Drone Strikes New

Russian Supply Trucks Race Through Flames After Ukrainian Drone Strikes

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Ukraine has not let up on its strikes on Russian infrastructure as they hope to cripple Vladimir Putin’s war machine. The latest drone strikes appear to have hit Russian cargo lorries carrying supplies to the frontlines of occupied Crimea. One lorry, engulfed in a ball of flames, tries to speed away from the attack caught on camera posted on Wednesday. At least three trucks were destroyed in the strike which was caught on camera by passing motorists. Russian Telegram say Ukrainian medium-range drones have intensified operations in recent weeks, targeting supply traffic and disrupting logistics to the front. Ukrainian forces have turned the crucial R-280 land corridor to occupied Crimea into a hunting zone, picking off military trucks with ease and turning the area into a graveyard. Last night Kyiv launched a marine drone strike on an oil tanker passing Sochi – Russia’s playground for the rich and famous spewing smoke on the resort. Russian oil tanker burns in Sochi port raining ash on the holiday resort It came after three days of mourning have been declared in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, from October 7 to 9 for those killed in the Russian missile strike on an apartment building on October 7. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia’s continued missile strikes are a deliberate choice to use terror after 18 Ukrainians were killed, four of them children: Oleksandr, Kyrylo, and Serhii, who were only one year old, and eight-year-old Maksym. Expressing his condolences, he said: ‘The Russians know very well that they are striking ordinary cities, ordinary life. And the continued use of missiles against Ukraine, against our people, our children, is an absolutely deliberate choice of terror. ‘This is what Moscow chooses – despite all our efforts with partners to bring peace closer. And this is a clear reason why more pressure on Russia is needed and why Ukraine needs more defence packages. It is important that leaders understand this. It is important that the world not remain silent today,’ he said.

Oct 07, 2026