There Are 4 Types Of Introverts. Which One Are You?
Rebecca Smith via Getty Images Experts break down the different types and levels of introversion and how to use them to your advantage. AdvertisementEven more interesting — perhaps especially for fellow personality test lovers — there are four types of introverts: social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts. AdvertisementFor social introverts, the “introvert” part is more about preferring smaller groups and people you know. “Don’t be afraid to share your ideas with others — they often will appreciate them more than you realize.”Catherine Falls Commercial via Getty Images Social introverts prefer being around smaller groups of people they know. More specifically, therapists agree that introverts’ deep strengths include deep thinking, listening skills, thoughtful reflection, empathy, creativity, the ability to form meaningful connections and even leadership.
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February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Morgan McSweeney Quits As Starmer's Chief Of Staff Over Mandelson Scandal
Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney. Leon Neal via Getty ImagesMorgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff as the Peter Mandelson scandal engulfs the government. The key No.10 aide said he was carrying the can for advising the prime minister to make the disgraced former peer the UK’s ambassador to Washington. “When asked, I advised the prime minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. It has been the honour of my life to serve.”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementStarmer said: “It’s been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years.
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February 08, 2026 14:44 UTC
A SWAT Team Killed My Dad. There's 1 Thing Missing From Conversations About ICE Right Now.
A Kern County, California, SWAT team shot and killed my father, Lyle Federman, in 1998. Life: We Asked Former Military What They Think Of What ICE Is DoingWatching the country relive similar scenes of police violence is excruciating. On Jan. 7, an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, an unarmed 37-year-old mother of three, as she attempted to drive from the scene. Lyle Federman with his wife, Chedva, and their sons Asher, Ben and the author (right), in Berkeley, California, 1985. Eli Federman has a law degree and is the founder of a private equity and venture capital firm.
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February 08, 2026 13:42 UTC
GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line
Top Senate Republicans are ratcheting up pressure on President Donald Trump to pick a side in the party’s nastiest primary battles before it’s too late, with anxiety spiking as the midterm cycle threatens to turn sour for the GOP. Meanwhile, the party has watched Trump pick sides in other contested primaries that have caused internal tensions, like in Louisiana, where he endorsed against the Senate GOP incumbent over a personal grudge. 2 Senate Republican, added that Trump is “considering making a decision” after the fierce lobbying push from the Senate GOP top brass. But Trump has privately suggested he will not endorse in Georgia’s Senate race — one of the GOP’s biggest pickup opportunities in a state he won in 2024. “President Trump endorsed me because I’ve worked with him to advance an America First agenda, including delivering real infrastructure dollars for my district.
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February 08, 2026 13:34 UTC
Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Minneapolis 'ICE Fishing' Prank Using Mexican Flag To Waste ICE Agents' Time -- Image From LA Protest
Does a photo show a white American flying a Mexican flag while driving a truck through Minneapolis as a way to make ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents waste their time? An online image search for "ice fishing" yielded only photos of people actually fishing through ice and no Mexican flags. They call it ICE fishing. Image source: Lead Stories screenshot of Google.comLead Stories found no credible news reports of any 'ICE fishing' trend in Minneapolis or elsewhere in the United States. The term 'ICE fishing' typically refers to the winter activity of fishing through holes cut in frozen lakes.
Source:New York Times
February 08, 2026 12:56 UTC
Why ICE Raids in Minneapolis Are Driving Up Demand for Guns
Why ICE Raids in Minneapolis Are Driving Up Demand for GunsGun permit applications have surged in Minnesota since ICE raids began across the state in December. After weeks of protests and violent confrontations that led to the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens, we traveled to Minneapolis to speak to some of the new gun owners choosing to exercise their right to bear arms. By Michael Anthony Adams, Ben Garvin and Caroline KimFebruary 7, 2026
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February 08, 2026 12:21 UTC
Congress fears a loss of Hollywood jobs
California lawmakers worried about impact Warner Bros. deal will have on workforce. - By Cerys DaviesTHE WORRIES come amid slowing L.A. film production and overall job growth. (MYUNG J. CHUN Los Angeles Times)California lawmakers are expressing concern about how the future of Warner Bros. The pending $72-billion deal would greatly reshape the Hollywood landscape. Separately, Paramount has continually thrown in counter-bids and has been consistently rejected.
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 08, 2026 11:48 UTC
I Asked A GP How To Recover From Burnout If You Can't Leave Your Job
But sometimes, it feels like the advice for those going through it ― especially considering some think burnout can take years to recover from ― is incompatible with the realities of people’s lives. Here, she explained why burnout can feel like such a trap, and shared her tips for handling it if leaving your role doesn’t feel like an immediately viable option. That can happen in all kinds of work.”Chronic understaffing is yet another issue contributing to burnout, she added. And she doesn’t think time off alone will solve that. Luckily, she added, “There’s some evidence to show that even just moving one of these in the right direction can ease burnout and improve burnout.
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February 08, 2026 11:34 UTC
Labour-Backing Trade Union Leader Breaks Ranks And Calls For Starmer To Go
Keir Starmer via Associated PressThe head of a Labour-backing trade union has called for Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister. Steve Wright, general secretary of the left-wing Fire Brigades Union, said Labour MPs need to demand “change” in Downing Street. Advertisement“Unfortunately we’re seeing MPs being wheeled out again today to sweep up the mess behind the prime minister at the moment. It seems the prime minister isn’t taking advice from elected people within his own government. “He didn’t listen to the former deputy prime minister, he hasn’t listened to the current deputy prime minister, he’s listening to a factional group which are making bad decisions it seems .
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February 08, 2026 11:00 UTC
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital named to Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 List
VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was recognized as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation in the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The inaugural list evaluates hospitals based on excellence in patient care, clinical outcomes, value and patient experience. “Being included on this list is an extraordinary honor and a true reflection of the commitment our team demonstrates every day,” stated Damon Harbison, President of SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, and SSM Health Rural Health Network in Ill.SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital was among 10 SSM Health hospitals recognized. Click here to view the full list.
Source:Forbes
February 08, 2026 09:56 UTC
Lake Huron Medical Center earns recognition as a top hospital
ETLake Huron Medical Center has been recognized as a top hospital in the United States by Forbes, receiving a four-star rating for excellence in patient outcomes, quality and patient experience. The ranking, part of Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals 2026 list, evaluated approximately 2,500 hospitals across the country, according to a community announcement. Lake Huron Medical Center is one of 12 hospitals within Prime Healthcare to be recognized on the list. "This recognition reflects the dedication, skill and compassion of our entire Lake Huron Medical Center team," Chris Fulks, interim chief executive officer at LHMC, said in the announcement. Prime Healthcare's strong history of recognitionLake Huron Medical Center's inclusion on the Forbes list adds to Prime Healthcare's record of national recognition.
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February 08, 2026 09:48 UTC
More Than Half Of Voters Think Starmer Should Quit Amid Mandelson Scandal
via Associated PressMore than half of voters believe Keir Starmer should resign as prime minister, a new poll has revealed. The damning findings pile fresh pressure on the PM amid the ongoing scandal over his decision to appoint disgraced Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington. Starmer has accused Mandelson of “betraying” Britain and lying to him when he was being considered for the ambassador’s job. According to the Opinium survey, 55% of British adults think Starmer should stand down, compared to just 23% who think he should stay in post. AdvertisementSome 56% believe Starmer should have anticipated the controversy surrounding Mandelson and not made ambassador, with just 15% thinking the decision was reasonable based on what was known at the time.
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February 08, 2026 08:57 UTC
Kermit The Frog And Miss Piggy Interview: Muppet Show Stars Talk Sabrina Carpenter
But let’s face it, when it comes to A-list triple-threats, there’s only one name that comes to mind. Yes, we’re talking about Miss Piggy. AdvertisementIn honour of the iconic variety show’s return, HuffPost UK had the distinct honour of chatting to both Miss Piggy and The Muppets’ ringleader Kermit The Frog about their work in the new special, which features none other than Sabrina Carpenter on guest hosting duties (“emphasis on guest,” as Miss Piggy put it during our chat). AdvertisementMiss Piggy and Kermit The Frog with Sabrina Carpenter and The Muppets in their new special DisneyAs well as musical performances and comedy skits starring Sabrina Carpenter, the new Muppet Show special features cameos from Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen, the latter of whom also acts as its executive producer. Watch our full interview with Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy in the video above.
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February 08, 2026 08:57 UTC
Tottenham vs. Chelsea, Women’s Super League: Preview, team news
COBHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Lucy Bronze of Chelsea in action during a Chelsea FC Women’s Training Session at Chelsea Training Ground on January 29, 2026 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesIt’s been a while since Chelsea Women last lost back to back matches in general. In the Women’s Super League it’s an even rarer occasion, as we need to go back to the 2015-16 season to find it. COBHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Aggie Beever-Jones of Chelsea reacts during a Chelsea FC Women’s Training Session at Chelsea Training Ground on January 29, 2026 in Cobham, England. Previously: A simple but meaningful 1-0 win right after confirming the Women’s Super League title last season.
Source:New York Times
February 08, 2026 08:49 UTC
Super Bowl predictions 2026: Vikings fans predict the winner of Seahawks/Patriots
Even though it isn’t the Brady/Belichick Patriots anymore, I’m sure there are still a lot of people who still have Patriots fatigue. It’s just that, quite frankly, I don’t care when former Vikings go on to have this level of success with teams that aren’t the Vikings. That team hasn’t played in a Super Bowl since I was three months old, and they didn’t win that one either. And if only being happy or caring about one team winning makes me a bad person or a bad fan. .well, I guess I’m just a bad person or a bad fan.
Source:New York Times
February 08, 2026 08:40 UTC