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Today
Youth Homelessness Matters Day which is observed on the third Wednesday in April, to raise awareness and public discussion of homeless young people so that there can be sustainable and innovative solutions for supporting their needs and their dreams.
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Top Global
Stories
🇭🇺 Hungary has enshrined anti-LGBQTIA+ measures in its constitution
📱 Social trial: A landmark antitrust case against Meta over allegations it “monopolised social media platforms” began this week
👗 Prada is buying rival fashion brand Versace for nearly $1.4bn.
🇰🇷 South Korea announced snap elections will take place in June to replace President Yoon Suk Yeol after he was removed from office.
💸 Trump administration freezes over $2.2B in funding to Harvard after the university rejected the administration's requests to overhaul its policies and processes, becoming first university to refuse to comply with such requests
This Weeks Good
News
🎬 "A Minecraft Movie" pulls in $80M at the box office in its second weekend to become 2025's biggest seller at the US domestic box office
🫀 Researchers developed the world’s smallest pacemaker – it has the potential to transform heart surgery.
🗑️ Great British Spring Clean has just wrapped up. During the campaign, held from 21 March - 6 April, 342,000 people from different communities across the UK pledged to pick up 462,410 bags of litter
🏭 Lego opened a new factory in Vietnam this week, which aims to be emissions-free by early next year.
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🥼 Infection innovation: A new antibiotic treatment for gonorrhoea has been hailed by scientists as a “breakthrough”.
🦒 Life-sized animal puppets are trekking from Africa to Europe to raise awareness about climate change.
🇦🇺 Brisbane has made history as the first city in the world to host an accessible bridge climb.
🐢 A 97-year-old tortoise became the oldest first-time mum of her species – “a beacon of hope” for Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises.
🐾 Paleontologists have discovered 100-million-year-old fossilized footprints in the Canadian Rockies that reveal the first known tracks of three-toed, clubbed-tail armored dinosaurs, filling a gap in the fossil record.
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Women
News
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🚀 Gayle King, Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Kerianne Flynn, Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen have gone to space (& landed safely!)
🇵🇹 Child marriage has finally been outlawed in Portugal
🏀 The 24-year-old from Ballarat is Australia's highest-selected player since Liz
Cambage was taken at pick two by the Tulsa
Shock in 2011
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💭 Todays Journal Prompt: "What values do you consider most important in life (honesty, justice, altruism, loyalty, etc.)? How do your actions align with those values?"
💗 Todays Affirmation: "I’m rising above the thoughts that are trying to make me angry or afraid."
🔥 Practice Gratitude: Cultivate a practice of gratitude by regularly reflecting on things you are thankful for, including the lessons learned from mistakes. Gratitude can shift your perspective and foster a positive mindset.
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Overcoming Embarrassment
Feeling embarrassed is a common experience we all face at some point in our lives. Whether it’s tripping in public, forgetting someone’s name, or saying something awkward in a conversation, embarrassment can shake our confidence and make us feel vulnerable. However, it’s essential to remember that everyone has experienced embarrassing moments, and overcoming these feelings can lead to personal growth. Here are some practical tips to help you tackle embarrassment head-on and regain your confidence!
Acknowledge Your Feelings
The first step in overcoming embarrassment is to acknowledge your feelings without judgment. It’s okay to feel embarrassed; it’s a natural human emotion. Take a moment to breathe and remind yourself that this feeling is temporary and doesn’t define your worth.
Find the Humor
Laughter can be a powerful tool for overcoming embarrassment. Try to find the humor in the situation. Laughing at yourself can help lighten the mood and make the experience less daunting. Sharing your embarrassing moment with friends can also help you see it in a different light and bring a sense of camaraderie.
Reframe the Situation
Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of your embarrassment, try to reframe the situation. Ask yourself what you can learn from it. This shift in perspective can help you see your embarrassment as an opportunity for growth rather than a setback.
Shift Your Focus
Instead of dwelling on your embarrassment, shift your focus to the present moment. Engage in a different activity or conversation that captures your attention. Redirecting your thoughts can help you move past the feeling of embarrassment more quickly.
Overcoming embarrassment is a journey, and with practice, it becomes easier. By acknowledging your feelings, finding humor, and practicing self-compassion, you can boost your confidence and embrace your imperfections. So the next time you feel embarrassed, remember these tips and allow yourself to shine through the awkwardness!
-Sophie Psychologist
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in the
Loop
🎬 Ellen Pompeo says she won't leave 'Greys Anatomy' saying "If I were to walk away completely, everybody gets to make money from my hard work except for me"
🏥 Lil Nas X Hospitalized After Losing Control of Half of His Face
🌹Jelly Roll Gets Emotional as He Sends His Daughter Bailee Ann Off to Prom
✍️ Billie Eilish admits she Hated Her Name Growing Up: "All I wanted was to have a girly name, like Violet or like Lavender... Now there's no other name in the universe that could be my name besides Billie."
🎥 Cate Blanchett might be leaving Hollywood behind "I am serious about giving up acting. [There arel a lot of things I want to do with my life."
✨ Charli XCX wore a sash at a Coachella afterparty saying "Miss Should Be Headliner" after Green Day headlined the second day
🎶 Addison Rae announces her debut album at Coachella coming June 6
🚀 Aisha Bowe says "I will never be the same' after returning to earth" ' "today just confirmed that dreams are real & sometimes reality is wrong"
🎤 Hailey and Justin Bieber, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROl Spotted at Yeat performance Coachella
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More Loop Gossip
🖤 Lady Gaga's 2 hour Coachella performance is labeled best of the century by Trinidee
✨Billie Eilish, Troye Sivan & Lorde joined Charlie XCX for her Coachella set Charli declaring it a Lorde Summer 2025
❤️ Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have arrived to day 2 of Coachella together, & spotted kissing during Charli xcx set.
💇♀️Ava Max debuts the return of the iconic
'Max Cut' by chopping her hair live on stage at Coachella . calling it a cultural reset.
🎤 Bernie Sanders introduced Clairo to the crowd at Coachella
💫 Patrick Schwarzenegger Supports White Lotus' Co-star Lisa at Coachella
🎶 Benson Boone announces new album following his Coachella performance 'American Heart' out June 20
🗞️ Menendez Brothers Score Legal Win in Resentencing Hearing
💭 Lizzo says "The weight that is no longer on me is not just fat or physical. I released so much to get to this point and I think people can see that and l don't want to describe anything as loss."
💉 Meghan Trainor Reveals She and Daryl Sabara Are Taking Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro Together
Khloé Kardashian comments on Lamar Odom's Sex Doll of Her "You sound so demonic and unwell."
👕Justin Bieber Exits His Drew House Fashion Brand 6 Years After Launch "If you're rocking with me the human Justin Bieber, don't waste your money on Drew House."
❤️ Louis Tomlinson rumoured to be dating UKs Zara McDermott, after she soft launch's him on her Instagram story.