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.

February 08, 2026 11:34 UTC

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.

February 08, 2026 08:57 UTC

Elijah Nouvelage for CNNThis months-long CNN investigation reveals how, over several turbulent years, the town’s police force fell apart. Elijah Nouvelage for CNNBut then, on a sweltering Alabama afternoon in the summer of 2024, somebody snuck into the police department’s evidence room. Elijah Nouvelage for CNNFor a while Williams took the advice, he says, skirting Hanceville to drive the long route to Birmingham. Elijah Nouvelage for CNNCampbell looks at a picture of his daughter, who died while he was trying to clear his name. Elijah Nouvelage for CNNA hole in the wall exposed this force, but its foundations had been rotten for some time.

February 08, 2026 08:03 UTC

Taylor Swift Unveils “Opalite” Music Video, A Radiant Call to Hope, Joy, and RenewalGlobal pop icon Taylor Swift has released the official music video for her new single "Opalite," delivering a visually dazzling and emotionally resonant story that blends whimsy, vulnerability, and inspiration. The video debuted February 6, 2026, and is already drawing widespread attention for its message of light breaking through loneliness. Watch the official "Opalite" music video:https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/06/entertainment/taylor-swift-opalite-music-videoAccording to CNN, the "Opalite" video unfolds like a modern fairytale, following characters trapped in isolation who slowly rediscover connection, warmth, and joy. The result is a music video that uplifts without ignoring pain, offering beauty as a form of resistance. With "Opalite," Taylor Swift once again proves her rare ability to turn pop music into shared emotional language - one that invites listeners not just to watch, but to believe again in light, connection, and hope

February 08, 2026 07:05 UTC

Amazon delivery drone seen falling out of skyA video captured an Amazon delivery drone crashing near an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, with pieces seen falling to the ground and smoke rising from the damaged drone. Amazon reported minimal damage to the building and is investigating the incident, which remains unexplained. CNN has reached out for comment.

February 08, 2026 06:41 UTC





Kite festival returns decades after it turned deadlyBasant, a historic kite flying festival that had been banned for 25 years for safety reasons has finally returned to the Pakistani city of Lahore this weekend amidst much joy and excitement. Activities around the long awaited spring festival have been toned down after a deadly suicide attack killed dozens in the capital on Friday.

February 08, 2026 06:32 UTC

Dear Miss Manners: I attended a music festival, where I wore pasties instead of a top. And if there are, Miss Manners suggests you delete them immediately. Dear Miss Manners: I am in the process of searching for a home for myself, my spouse and our young child. But if the other person’s bathroom needs are that visibly urgent, Miss Manners suggests you get out of their way. New Miss Manners columns are posted Monday through Saturday on washingtonpost.com/advice.

February 08, 2026 06:17 UTC

Ukraine receives help from unlikely allyBoth Russia and Ukraine have relied on Starlink's satellite technology to provide internet during the ongoing conflict. With Russia's drone attacks becoming more deadly, it seems Elon Musk has cut Russia off from the service. CNN's chief international security correspondent Nick Paton asks, why now?

February 08, 2026 06:13 UTC

Olympic athletes from Greenland have a message for TrumpUkaleq and Sondre Slettemark are siblings from Greenland who are competing with the Danish Olympic Team in biathlon. The siblings are sending a message to President Trump and the world after the president sought to take Greenland over from Denmark.

February 08, 2026 05:41 UTC

The Kentucky senator told CNN he plans to campaign with him for several days this spring ahead of the May primary, after other joint events last fall. Even Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN that he is not committed to backing Massie, a stunning move for a sitting party leader. And Paul told CNN that he believed some of Trump’s attacks – including against Massie’s wife, who is a former Paul staffer – would backfire in the primary. That alone shows Thomas Massie is nowhere close to in line with KY04,” campaign spokesman Lance Trover said. Rep. Thomas Massie speaks during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 18, 2025.

February 08, 2026 05:31 UTC

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February 08, 2026 05:21 UTC

The comments came a day after indirect nuclear talks between Iran and Washington in Oman that both sides described as positive and agreed to continue. “It would not be possible to attack American soil, but we will target their bases in the region,” Araqchi said, Reuters reported, adding that Iran would not strike neighboring countries: “We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target U.S. bases stationed in them. (Tehran) only discusses its nuclear issue ... We do not discuss any other issue with the U.S.,” Reuters reported. Araqchi’s insistence that Iran will confine talks to nuclear matters signals a narrow negotiating scope that could prolong stalemate unless confidence-building measures expand. Both sides signaled a willingness to continue indirect talks; Reuters reported Araqchi said no date had yet been set for the next round, while some outlets noted U.S. leadership suggested talks could follow soon.

February 08, 2026 05:07 UTC

(CNN) — The Super Bowl isn’t a regular football game – and its ticket prices reflect that. This year’s Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California is no exception. Two tickets to the first Super Bowl in 1967 would have cost a couple of tanks of gasoline today, or about $118.20 in inflation-adjusted dollars. The NFL has the legal authority to control where every single Super Bowl ticket goes. At Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, 99% of the tickets were already allocated before being offered to the public.

February 08, 2026 04:32 UTC

The story behind Bad Bunny's Sapo ConchoAs Bad Bunny prepares to perform at the Super Bowl, CNN's Isabel Rosales explores the meaning behind the Puerto Rican superstar's cartoon toad, El Sapo Concho, and how it became a symbol for so much more.

February 08, 2026 04:24 UTC

Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: edition.cnn.comA person believed to be the son of rapper Lil Jon has been found dead in a pond north of Atlanta, police said Friday. Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, left his home in Milton “under unusual circumstances” early Tuesday morning, police said. After being unable to locate him, police and other agencies expanded the search to include a pond near Smith’s residence. “The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” police said in a statement. Lil Jon, born Jonathan Smith, is an Atlanta rapper and producer who was a central figure in the crunk subgenre of hip-hop.

February 08, 2026 04:23 UTC