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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tabby Cat Majorly Annoyed When Kids Return Home and Channels Only-Child Energy
Tabby Cat Majorly Annoyed When Kids Return Home and Channels Only-Child Energy originally appeared on Parade Pets. Cats are generally considered independent beings who only spend time with people when and how they choose. Competing for attention really isn't their bag, so if it looks like that's about to happen, it's only natural they feel some type of way about it. Angus really loves being the center of Mom's world. Even as one of three cats, he enjoys his special Mom time with no interruptions. So when the human kids come home, you can guess how this funny boy is going to react! With a caption that says, "Toddlers threaten the peace of sitting on Mom's lap," you can figure out why Angus isn't too thrilled. Even if he adores the children with all of his feline heart, he was having a good, relaxing cuddle and didn't want that to end, and that's valid. I don't know how a simple 6-second clip can say so much, but that very evident heavy sigh tells the saga of Angus's aggravation, and it's way too real. With 1.7 million likes and thousands of people saying, "I feel this," Angus seems to have hit a nerve!"Little man has genuine grief in his eyes," one person pointed out. "Sighing like he takes care of the kids," another joked. Another proclaimed the obvious — "Bro needs a vacation." I also can't stop thinking about another comment, "That's the only time I've seen such a warranted deep sigh from a cat," because 100% yes. Kitties don't usually care how we react to their reaction, and this is proof. That sigh was a clear statement! Perhaps Sir Angus needs therapy to work through his emotions? The cranky Tabby isn't always in a mood over all that toddler energy, though I'm happy Mom caught her "grumpy old man cat" on camera with it. He and his kitty sisters are almost always surrounding Mom in some way, probably staking claim before any others get to her first. Listen, I have kids, and I can even relate to Angus here. Sometimes you're just not feeling it, and that's OK. I think for all the pain and strife the toddlers' presence appears to cause, this kitty deserves a treat or seven! 🐶🐾🐾 Tabby Cat Majorly Annoyed When Kids Return Home and Channels Only-Child Energy first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
CNET
5 days ago
- Business
- CNET
The Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer Is Worth the Hype (and the Money), but Now It's $100 Off
Deal alert: The Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer is available for $399 -- a discount of 20% or $101 off its usual $500 price tag -- on Amazon. That's the lowest price we've seen on this product yet, and since it doesn't go on sale often, we don't expect a discount like this to return anytime soon. There is a catch though: It's on backorder until August, so you'll need to wait a couple of weeks to receive it. I never thought I'd actually own the Dyson Supersonic Nural. This thing had been sitting on my wishlist for months. But I recently received one as a gift, and I'm not being dramatic when I say I let out a gasp when I unwrapped it. It felt like someone had handed me the crown jewels of hair tools. (Thanks, Mom!) Fast-forward a few months and I can confidently say I'm completely obsessed with it. This isn't one of those luxe gadgets that ends up collecting dust in the back of a closet or drawer. I use it pretty much daily, and every time I do, I think, "Whoa, this really is that good." Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. How I use my super speedy Dyson hair dryer Drying my hair used to be a whole production -- arms aching, sweating and annoyed by the end, and still somehow left with frizz and flyaways. Now, it takes me under 10 minutes, which still kind of blows my mind. I have thick, slightly longer than shoulder-length hair that holds onto moisture like it's a job, so this is no small feat. The Nural model has a cool feature that senses how close it is to your scalp and adjusts the heat automatically. I didn't really get what that meant until I used it. Basically, it stops me from roasting my roots while still drying everything quickly. The Dyson Supersonic comes with a number of attachments, including a wide-tooth comb, a flyaway attachment, a gentle air attachment and a diffuser. Macy Meyer/CNET I usually start with the smoothing nozzle when I want a sleek look, but if I'm feeling lazy or just running late, I'll just rough-dry with no attachment at all. On days when I decide to lean into my natural texture, the diffuser is a game-changer when I scrunch my hair into waves. It doesn't flatten out my curls or make them frizzy like my old dryer did. It's also a lot quieter than I expected and super lightweight. I've dried my whole head while half-asleep, coffee (or wine if it's the evening) in one hand, Dyson in the other. It really is that easy. Why the Dyson makes a gasp-worthy gift Honestly, this is one of those things I never would've bought for myself (hello, price tag), but now that I have it, I can't imagine going back. It's the ultimate "treat yourself" item, but in this case, someone else treated me and I'll never stop being grateful. If you're looking for a gift that feels luxurious yet practical, this checks all the boxes. Especially now that it's on sale at the lowest price ever. Seriously, now's the time. My final thoughts The Dyson Supersonic Nural isn't just hype; it's genuinely made my hair styling better. I don't dread drying my hair anymore. In fact, I kind of enjoy it? Which, for me, is pretty amazing. If you're on the fence about it or you've been eyeing it forever like I was, this sale might just be the nudge you need. If you're looking for other fun gifts, here are our favorite kitchen gifts under $50. You can also read my reviews of my favorite Everything Maker, and my favorite coffee and espresso system.
6 days ago
- Business
FIRST PERSON My parents sacrificed a lot to build our Canadian dream. What do I owe them in their golden years?
I never thought the price of celery would send me spiralling. I was on my weekly Sunday phone call with my mother when she asked, Rachel, you know how much a box of celery was? She didn't wait for me to answer. It was $100! Before, it was $23 a box! I did the math in my head. A more than 300 per cent increase. No wonder my mother was upset. Like many Canadians, my family and I feel the strain on our wallets whenever we step into a grocery store. What used to be a routine errand has become a source of stress, careful calculation and Remember when this used to be half the price? But while I can choose to skip the fancy cut of beef or go without mangos for a week, my parents can't make concessions. My mom and dad own a Chinese restaurant in Leamington, Ont. — a business they've operated for 34 years. They don't have the luxury of opting out when the cost of ingredients spikes thanks to inflation — they have a menu to honour, a hungry customer base to satisfy and razor-thin margins to somehow stretch even thinner. It's only become worse since the pandemic. My mom and dad tell me that everything — from oil to takeout containers — has tripled in price. Beef, once $6.60 a kilogram, is now closer to $15.40. Everything go up, up, up, my mom says to me, shaking her head. On their day off, Tran and Hy Phan, both in their 60s, dedicate hours to making hundreds of egg rolls in preparation for another busy week at the restaurant. They usually make around 700 egg rolls on Mondays. Photo: Submitted by Rachel Phan For years, my parents resisted raising the prices on their menu because they were afraid of losing customers. Mom and Dad are all too aware that some customers unfairly expect ethnic restaurants like ours to be cheap and plentiful — certainly cheaper than Italian, French or even fast-casual Western food. If it's too expensive, people won't come back, my proud and stubborn dad would say, while my more pragmatic mother grew increasingly exasperated. I don't care what he says. I'm going to make the prices go up, she said to me once, before dropping her voice to a whisper. Don't tell your dad. I was relieved when they made the difficult decision to raise prices together, no subterfuge necessary. But even with the price adjustments, they're not making what they used to. Sometimes, Mom will find an irresistible deal on beef and buy thousands of dollars worth of it, filling every inch of our restaurant's walk-in freezer. Phan's mom buys in bulk whenever beef is on sale — a practical way to manage rising food costs and keep the family restaurant stocked. Photo: Submitted by Rachel Phan We all know this isn't sustainable. My parents are in their 60s and they've spent more than three decades in the kitchen, working themselves to the bone day and night. They have no pension and no meaningful retirement savings, having poured everything they've earned right back into their business and kids. All they have is the hope that one day they'll be able to retire — and that those same kids will take care of them when the time comes. This is the part I'm ashamed of admitting: I'm terrified. Their impending retirement and golden years fill me with equal parts relief and dread. Relief because after seeing their bodies break down with arthritis, fatigue and age, I'm ready for them to stop. To finally relax. That makes the dread I feel even more shameful. As the child with the most financial security, I anticipate their care will largely fall on me when they retire. Every day, I am haunted by the question: What do I owe my parents? Enlarge image (new window) Phan's family celebrates her sister's prom in 1998. Rachel, third from the left, grew up in her parents' Western Chinese restaurant in southern Ontario. Photo: Submitted by Rachel Phan Enlarge image (new window) Phan, in the red dress, and her husband, Michael, serve tea to her parents during the Chinese tea ceremony at their wedding reception in 2021. Photo: Submitted by Rachel Phan I know it's a question I, and so many other children of immigrants, have to wrestle with constantly. In many Asian cultures, looking after your aging parents financially is expected. Given how much my parents have sacrificed — fleeing war, becoming refugees, resettling in Canada, working non-stop since arriving in their new country to give their children a better life — how can my answer not be: I owe them everything? But what that looks like in practice is anyone's guess. I live in Toronto, where everything — from rent to takeout — is already expensive. While my husband and I live comfortably, I'm still a writer. I'm not wealthy by any means, and I definitely don't have the kind of income that could easily absorb the needs of two more people, no matter how much my mother protests that she doesn't eat a lot. WATCH | Younger Canadians are worried about retirement costs: With every phone call updating me on the price of produce, I'm reminded that one day soon I'll be caring for two aging parents with no financial cushion of their own. It's overwhelming. It's stressful. I'm scared not just of the responsibility, but of what it might mean for the life I've built. I feel guilty for feeling resentment over this arrangement. I didn't volunteer to be my parents' retirement plan, but who am I to complain? All I can do is encourage them to save more and raise their prices when they can. It's as much for their sakes as it is for mine. Enlarge image (new window) The Phan family, joined by Rachel's husband, Michael, pose for a photo together in their restaurant, China Village, in 2017. Taken just moments before the start of New Year's Eve dinner service — the busiest night of the year for the restaurant — it captures a brief calm before the chaos. Photo: Submitted by Rachel Phan These days, when I call my mom, she still updates me on the price of celery. It fluctuates and hasn't come back to the pre-pandemic price of $23. We sigh. We repeat, Everything is so expensive now. There's no clean, clear-cut answer to what comes next. But I do know this: my parents have always shown up for me, even in unfathomable circumstances. It's my time and duty to do the same for them. Even though I'm scared, even though I don't know how, I'll show up. Rachel Phan (new window) · Freelance contributor Rachel Phan (潘美美) is a Toronto-based Chinese Canadian author. Her debut book, Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging, was released in April 2025.
Chicago Tribune
7 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Asking Eric: Family wants me to forgive and forget
Dear Eric: My parents recently died a few months apart. While taking care of my mom's last wishes, my sister told me that she went to prison for human trafficking years ago. She wasn't sorry for it in any way and defended her actions. She may as well have told me she was a serial killer. I can't even look at her now. I discovered my other sister, who became my dad's caregiver after Mom died, was neglecting my dad by not giving him his medication, leaving him unsupervised (advanced Alzheimer's), and recklessly spending, using Dad's credit cards. This didn't surprise me since she abandoned her kids and then gave birth to another child while on meth. Her past is why I investigated the present, discovering she hadn't changed a bit. My extended family is pushing me to forgive and forget. Am I wrong for turning my back on my sisters? I don't want their toxicity touching my life or my children's lives. And with the pressure my relatives are putting on me, I'm ready to let them go, too. Somehow, I've become the villain for refusing to kiss and make up with these two terrible women. – Eyes Wide Open Dear Eyes: In your letter, I see your family pushing you to forgive and forget but I don't see any apology, remorse or amends from your sisters. So, in reality the family members are not asking you to forgive, they're asking you to ignore. To what end? Turning a blind eye to transgressions that hurt a stranger and hurt your father for the sake of family peace is like trying to cover rotted floorboards with a throw rug. There's so much wrong underneath that even if the appearance is normal, the damage will pull you down. What your family is asking of you isn't healthy. And, perhaps more importantly, it's not right for you. They don't get to dictate how you feel or how you process this disturbing information. Anyone who is pressuring you doesn't have your best interests in mind. You can, and should, put a boundary up for your own health and safety. Dear Eric: I am a 35-year-old gay man. My mother is a duplicitous, bitter woman and my father is a weak-willed, hateful, homophobe. I don't particularly care for either one of them, and have never felt especially close to them in any capacity. Thankfully, I have many younger siblings and plenty of friends. I am emotionally stable and am mentally healthy. Although busy with my career, I frequently date. During the dating phase of a relationship, how does one tactfully make it clear that he doesn't like to talk about his parents at all? I feel like people hear that I don't have a relationship with my parents and they pity me and/or assume that I am a sociopath because I 'don't love my Mama.' It's nothing like that, it's just that when I am getting to know another man, I couldn't care less about the relationship he has with his parents. I'm not trying to garner their approval (although other people's parents tend to love me) or get to know his family members. Why is there such a societal importance on (specifically gay) men to keep up some fantastic relationship with their mother? – Never Been A Mama's Boy Dear Never Been: Through dating, or, really, any social interaction, you're likely to find people who have all kinds of relationships with their parents – close, estranged, complicated, and more. Part of getting to know other people involves filling in the biographical details with context, color, and, most importantly, empathy. So, if you're encountering people who are putting an expectation on you and your relationship with your parents, know that that's less about you and more about them. This can be a cold comfort. However, by processing your feelings about your parents, you'll better equip yourself to navigate these interactions. Notice, I wrote , not bury. I'm not suggesting you suddenly attempt closeness or reconciliation for the sake of dating. Instead, I'm suggesting that by talking with a friend or counselor about the difficulty you've had with your parents, you'll be able to own the narrative and communicate it clearly on dates. One of the most attractive qualities that someone can bring to a date is emotional intelligence. Your letter already has a lot of that, so further processing will only help bolster it. This quality can help you to say to a date, for instance, 'my parents are complicated people; they're on their journey and I'm on mine. I'm working on healing and some of the ways that I'm healing are…' Even when trying to find a love story, you don't have to live in someone else's narrative. Not your date's and not your parents'.
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sridevi didn't let anyone come too close to her, says Khuda Gawah co-star Kiran Kumar: ‘She could do a Sadma as well as a Chaalbaaz'
Kiran Kumar is grateful to his friend and late filmmaker Mukul S Anand who lobbied for him to play Pasha, the villain's role in his 1992 action epic Khuda Gawah. The role was initially written for the late legendary actor Amrish Puri, but Kumar is grateful it fell into his lap because it allowed him to work with two of the greatest actors of all time — Amitabh Bachchan and the late Sridevi. 'Sridevi ke sath mera ek salaam-dua ka rishta raha hai (I just had a cordial relation with Sridevi). She didn't let anyone come too close to her. So I only used to greet her on set. But whenever she used to perform, I admired her,' said Kumar. He recalled his only longer interaction with Sridevi while filming the climax of Khuda Gawah, in an interview to Red FM. 'In the climax, I'm running. Amit ji and Sridevi are riding horses on either of my sides. They lift me up and then throw me off a mountain. That's how Pasha dies. But as they lifted me up and continued to ride the horses, one of the horse knuckles hit my leg which then swelled up,' recalled Kumar. 'After the shoot, Sridevi got off the horse and asked, 'Kiran, are you okay? You hurt your leg.' I said, 'Ya, it's okay. It'll get better.' She said, 'You should be careful. Why didn't you get a duplicate for this shot?' I said, 'Madam, you lifted me up in this shot. It was great fun. Please don't bother. Thank you very much.' That was the only interaction I had with Madam. But that was more than enough,' added Kumar. Kiran Kumar also hailed Sridevi as a versatile actor. Kumar quoted three films in which Sridevi plays characters completely different from each other — in a dramatic role in Balu Mahendra's 1983 romantic drama Sadma, Pankaj Parashar's 1989 comedy Chaalbaaz, and an action role in Khuda Gawah. 'What has she not done? It's sad she had to go so early. Her last film, Mom, was also really wonderful. I just wish she's happy wherever she is,' said Kumar. Sridevi died in 2018. She posthumously received a National Award for her final performance in Ravi Udyawar's 2017 crime thriller Mom. She is survived by her husband and veteran producer Boney Kapoor, and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, who also became actors after their mother's death. Also Read — Inside Sridevi's Chennai Home: First property she ever bought, was redesigned by Boney Kapoor, has a rare photo of their secret wedding in Shirdi Janhvi made her debut soon after that with Shashank Khaitan's 2018 romantic drama Dhadak, backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Kumar claimed Janhvi isn't in the movies because of nepotism, but because she's a beautiful and talented actor who's handling her career really well. Khushi also followed suit, making her debut with Zoya Akhtar's 2023 coming-of-age musical The Archies on Netflix India.
