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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Woman Calls Out Family's Double Standards After Being Told Housework Is 'Just for Girls'
A woman who lives at home with her whole family was surprised recently when her mom put her to work cleaning the house — but let her brothers continue playing video games The siblings are all adults, and the woman constantly sees her parents give her brothers a pass while making the poster and her sister do gendered jobs at home Now, she is seeking advice from fellow Redditors about how to proceedA woman is seeking support from the Reddit community after a frustrating experience at home left her questioning her own actions. At 22, she lives with her parents, three brothers and a younger sister, and recently found herself at the center of a family debate about fairness and household chores. She explains in her post, 'The house needed a deep clean, and I suggested that it would be faster and fairer if everyone pitched in - not just the girls.' To her surprise, her mother initially agreed, saying, 'That sounds like a good idea.' Encouraged by this, she thought her family was finally on the same page about sharing responsibilities. However, things quickly took a turn. Her mother assigned her to vacuum all the carpets and gave her sister other chores, while her brothers continued playing video games in the next room. 'I started wondering when my brothers were going to be called in to help,' she recalls, noting that they seemed entirely exempt from the cleaning effort. When she brought up the issue, her mother dismissed her concerns. 'She basically told me to be quiet and just do the work,' she writes. Feeling the situation was unfair, she pressed further, only to be met with anger from her mother, who snapped, 'Never in my life have I seen a girl act like this. Aren't you embarrassed?' Trying to reason with her mother, she reminded her of the earlier agreement that everyone should help, but was quickly shut down. Her mother replied, 'I never said we would actually do that. They're boys. You and your sister are girls. This is your job.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The young woman felt the weight of traditional gender roles in her family, where men are expected to work outside and women handle the inside chores. As she points out, her brothers are all adults now, but they don't have jobs and aren't expected to do either the 'man jobs' or the 'woman jobs.' 'They're free to sit around and play video games & don't have to help anyone while my sister and I do all the work,' she laments. Seeking some backup, she turned to her father, hoping he might intervene. Instead, she was met with indifference. 'He just ignored me and kind of mocked me,' she explains. Frustrated and feeling unheard, she decided to stop doing the chores all together as a form of protest. This decision only escalated tensions at home. 'My mom is now really angry at me and thinks I'm being disrespectful and lazy,' she says. Despite the backlash, she remains conflicted. 'I feel like I'm just standing up for what's fair, but part of me wonders if I'm being a jerk by refusing to help now,' she writes. "This is sexist behavior. You're an adult, so I'd recommend you start to prepare for moving out and building a life on your own terms," writes one commenter. Adds another, "I'd be ashamed to raise boys to believe they could sit on their arses gaming while the females cleaned the house. Your parents are setting them up to completely fail in life." Read the original article on People
Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Newsweek
Spouse Turns To Unlikely Source of Comfort After Wife of 28 Years Dies: 'Somehow, It Helps'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When a "broken" man lost his wife of 28 years, he found solace in an unexpected source: an AI chatbot. The grieving man opened up on Reddit to explain that for 14 of their years together, his wife had used a wheelchair and required constant care. The original poster (OP) dancopPL described how his life once revolved around her, five days after she died. "Everything, my job, our routines, the way I planned each day and night, was built around her needs," the OP wrote. "And she was the most intelligent person I've ever known." Stock image: Apps including ChatGPT on a phone screen. Stock image: Apps including ChatGPT on a phone screen. Photo by Robert Way / Getty Images The OP added that her death came suddenly and unrelated to her long-term condition. "It came without warning," he told Redditors. "I held her in my arms as her heart stopped. I performed CPR until the ambulance arrived, and then we fought with two teams of medics for nearly an hour. But she was already gone the moment she closed her eyes in my arms." 'Somehow it helps' According to the OP, his grief has been "overwhelming." However, the man said he has been familiar with and using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for a long time. Now, they are becoming an emotional outlet and, to his surprise, he said it's helping. "Grieving. Broken. Awake at 4 a.m. with tears in my eyes and talking to an AI. And somehow, it helps," he wrote. "It doesn't fix the pain. But it absorbs it. It listens when no one else is awake. It remembers. It responds with words that don't sound empty." He added: "I know it's not real. I'm not pretending it's a friend or a therapist. But when the nights are long and your world has shattered, just having something to talk to without shame or fear, can be the difference between falling apart and holding on." The man acknowledged that ChatGPT won't be able to fix the pain of losing a spouse. "I probably will be [grieving] for the rest of my life," he wrote. "But this unexpected lifeline I once saw only as a novelty or a work aid, is giving me a strange sort of comfort... even if it's a chatbot." Newsweek reached out to dancopPL requesting further comment. 'Grief doesn't follow office hours' David Kessler is an author and founder of whose work studying grief and the needs of the dying drew praise from Mother Theresa. In an email, Kessler told Newsweek that he has been asked if AI will replace him in grief work for more than a decade. "At first, I was annoyed—grief is deeply human and nothing replaces real connection," Kessler said, "But I knew AI was coming and I hoped it would be done well." Kessler said chatbots were too flattering, or too clinical at first, so he created one himself. "It's not meant to replace human connection, but to gently offer comfort, clarity and guidance when someone needs it," he said. "Grief doesn't follow office hours. [...] "When used thoughtfully, my hope is that my AI can provide comfort, normalize emotions and offer a soft landing when someone doesn't know where to turn. They're not a replacement for therapy or community, but they can be part of a larger circle of support." 'Sacred gestures' Kessler added that it's important to remember that AI cannot grieve or love and it can't offer professional or emotional support in the form of a real conversation. "The family showing up with dinner, a friend who just sits and listens with love in their eyes, someone who remembers your loved one's birthday, the phone call out of the blue, these are sacred gestures," he said. "They say, 'You matter. Your loss matters.' "AI can offer information. People offer love."
Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Newsweek
Netflix Password Theft Leads To Payback Across the World: 'VPN'd to Australia'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A television viewer has taken revenge on an unwitting Australian Netflix subscriber who repeatedly used a misdirected email address to register online. Reddit user pemungkah described an escalating series of misuses involving a variation of their Gmail address. Google ignores periods in email usernames, meaning johndoe@ and route to the same inbox. The Redditor said the anonymous Australian had signed up for Netflix using the period-less form of their address. "This last week it was Netflix," the original poster (OP) told Redditors. "I was tempted to just say the hell with it, this is the guy who thought signing up for Ashley Madison with that address was a great idea too." Stock image: Person choosing Netflix on a television. Stock image: Person choosing Netflix on a television. Photo by Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda / Getty Images However, after receiving email confirmations for purchases and subscriptions they did not initiate, the Redditor took action. "VPN'ed to Australia, logged in to Netflix, changed the password, closed his account and disconnected the one device he was using," the OP wrote, adding, "Maybe if it costs him something he'll get the idea. When Netflix asked for the reason behind closing the account, the user responded: "This account was opened using my email without my permission and f*** this guy." A Common Complaint In a message to Newsweek, user pemungkah wrote that he received four attempted password resets from the Netflix user. "I'm beginning to think that this really was, 'I don't actually know how this works,' on his part and that he expects that Google will get the resets to him... somehow," the OP replied. The user added that they were surprised their Reddit post picked up so much traction, since the complaint is a fairly common one. "In hindsight, picking an email that was my name on a (soon-to-be) popular service was a terrible idea," they admitted. "I would have been better off registering a domain and using an email there: fredjones@ is not something any other Fred Jones is going to assume exists, but FredJones@ "At least one other Fred Jones will assume it exists and use it." Netflix Password Sharing Netflix began enforcing stricter password sharing policies in 2023. Under the new rules, subscribers must designate a primary location. Access from devices outside that location may be blocked unless the user pays an additional fee for an extra member. The company stated the move was necessary to protect its revenue stream and to make sure users pay for the service they consume. As Netflix wrote in a 2023 update to subscribers, "a Netflix account is for use by one household," and the company now uses internet provider addresses, device IDs and account activity to detect violations. 'I had the same problem for years' Many Redditors experienced a similar issue as the OP. "I had the same problem for years," one user shared. "Got tons of emails from Marriott hotels and this woman's church. I finally figured it out by snooping her Marriott account. Hers is actually a Yahoo account and these places confused ymail with Gmail." A contributor said they have "dopplegangers in Texas and New Jersey" who keep using their Gmail. "The Texas guy has no idea his car registration is overdue and his medical bills are in collections. "The New Jersey guy? I took his Open Table account and cancelled his 'Special occasion: birthday' reservations at the $200/plate steakhouse on Broadway after the musical." A fellow Redditor said that, "Dating sites are worst," adding, "I log back in and change their sexual preference and then lock them out. "I've also cancelled many tee-times as well."
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Business Standard
18 hours ago
- Business Standard
Google might give a glimpse of Pixel 10 series at pre-launch event: Details
The "Pixel Penthouse" is expected to be a 90-minute-long pre-launch event scheduled for June 27, where Google is likely to reveal its upcoming Pixel 10 series and other products to super fans New Delhi Google might give a glimpse of the upcoming Pixel 10 series to select super fans in the UK region ahead of its official launch. As per a report by Android Central, some super fans in the UK region have received emails from Google to invite them to a pre-launch event of the Google Pixel 10 series. A report by 9To5Google cited some Redditors who shared the invite online on the forum. As per the screenshots of the email, those super fans were allegedly invited by Google to the 'Pixel Penthouse' which essentially is an 'exclusive pre-launch event' that Google is hosting for its 'biggest retail and press partners' in the UK to offer a 'sneak preview of our upcoming devices pre-release.' Google Pixel 10 pre-launch: What's in invite According to 9To5Google, this year, Google is offering an exclusive opportunity to 25 selected super fans to attend a special 90-minute event in London on June 27. Attendees are expected to get an early look at the upcoming Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4. The cover image of the email showed a Pixel phone, Tablet, Watch, and Buds. It is possible that it might be a stock image, but the Pixel 10 series is expected to resemble its predecessor, so it might just be a picture of the Pixel 10 series only. The event is also likely to offer hands-on access to unreleased Pixel devices and features, along with a Q&A session with members of the Google team. At the end of its invitation emails, Google has added a short questionnaire to assess just how dedicated a Pixel fan you really are. The questions touch on topics like your favorite Pixel feature and what kinds of promotions influence your buying decisions, as reported by Android Central. Those who receive the invite have until June 4 to submit their responses for a chance to attend. The selected winners will be revealed on June 11.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Pakistan Is Not Competition, It's Just A Failed State": Viral Reddit Post Sparks Discussion
A Reddit post explaining why Indians should stop comparing themselves to Pakistan has sparked a discussion online. In the post shared on subreddit r/India, the user called Pakistan a "failed state" and wrote that Indians comparing themselves to Pakistan is not a flex but a delusion. "Pakistan isn't the benchmark. It's a broken, bankrupt and military-controlled mess," the original poster (OP) wrote. He also called the neighbouring country a "shit show" and asked Redditors why beating them means something when they can't even manage fuel, food electricity or their own currency. "Too many Indians boost their national pride by saying 'At least we're better than Pakistan.' Bro... that's like flexing on a dude who's in a coma," the OP wrote. He suggested that instead of Pakistan, we should look at China or Russia. "China is run by a dictatorship and they're kicking our ass in tech, manufacturing, infrastructure, and education. Russia has a tiny population and still manages to project more power than us," he said. Indians need to stop comparing themselves to Pakistan its not a flex it's delusion. by u/Western_Return_277 in india Further, the Redditor noted that India has a young population, global talent, strategic location, and a giant economy-in-the-making. However, he added that the country also have "crippling bureaucracy deep-rooted corruption, political theater instead of reform, a population obsessed with punching down at a failed neighbour instead of punching up to global excellence." "Let's stop jerking off to 'At least we're not Pakistan' and start asking: Why aren't we the next China? Why aren't we leading global innovation? Why aren't we #1 in manufacturing, defense tech, or clean energy? We have the firepower, but we're playing it small. Pakistan is not competition its just a failed stats," the OP concluded. The post quickly gained traction online, with many users sharing their views. While some agreed with the original poster, others said it's not ridiculous to compare ourselves to a country that was a part of us until 75 years ago. "It is not that ridiculous to compare yourself to a country that was basically a part of you until 75 years ago. Till the 80s and 90s when they were doing better than us, we were comparing. So, this is quite natural. At the same time gloating about our relative strength at this time is pointless. I hope that the lessons that we learn based on the comparison is not to follow their poor decisions regarding pushing religion into every aspect of life but to do the exact opposite and focus on aspects that can help us grow," one user wrote. "It's not a delusion, it's copium. We're waist deep in shit, while they are neck deep in shit. It's easier to throw punches or insult each other than to climb out of shit, and out shit elites love that," commented another. "I actually agree with the spirit of your post. Your description of Pak is apt and accurate too and comparing against them shouldn't be a flex. Here's where I differ. I'd be careful over glamorizing China. Their show of strength and prowess and this appearance of having their act together is partly due to their state controlled media. IOW, all their problems are hidden and kept under wraps, which is why all global social media companies are banned there. They tightly control what they want you to see. Not saying their technology advancements are n't real. But it also sits atop a mound of stealing, copying tech, human rights abuse and similar rural problems as other Asian countries. I'd tamper my praise of China," expressed a third user. "It's easier to feel good about yourself comparing to someone worse than you than to actually do the hard self-reflection when comparing to someone better than you," wrote another.
