Many people get excited about this theory because it would mean there is something greater for us to discover beyond the universe we think we know. Others, however, are frightened because it would potentially mean we are all being watched 24/7, (which we already know is partially true considering our phones are listening to us much of the time). But is it true? What is simulation theory? Simulation theory, also known as the simulation hypothesis, is the theory that we’re actually all living in a computer-simulated reality — meaning the reality we think we think we know is entirely artificial, sort of like the concept behind the 1998 Jim Carrey film “The Truman Show” or Keanu Reeves infamous 1999 classic “The Matrix....

The plight of the people of Flint Michigan has been in and out of the media since the mid-2010s. The story of Flint is one of severe infrastructural mismanagement, policy decisions made in spite of the public good and environmental injustice. But Flint isn’t the only city in the United States which has had a problem with high levels of lead in the water. It isn’t even the only city in Michigan....

When it comes to the different colors of your menstrual cycle, it’s important to know what’s normal for YOU. When something changes, it doesn’t necessarily mean that anything is wrong (so step away from WebMD)! It could be a variety of things, but when in doubt, call your OBGYN. RELATED: 5 Tips To Make Your Period Less Of A Hassle We talked with Nora Lansen, MD, a family practitioner with a specialty in women’s health at OneMedical, to get a general understanding of the very limited colors of a period and what you need to know about them....

There are a total of seven chakras, and each one can be used to help us ground ourselves and self-reflect. Each chakra has a certain type of energy and power that, when opened and healthy, aids us. The sixth chakra is known as the third eye chakra. But what is your third eye chakra all about? The third eye chakra also involves your imagination and intellect. In order to manifest something, you have to imagine it first....

This week was particularly impossible, so Wednesday I got a sitter and took a lunch break from my meticulous grocery budgeting for one of my nearly-forgotten, 45-minute pleasures: the mani/pedi. (So be it if it meant nothing organic in next week’s groceries.) When I escaped to the nail salon, I was scattered and angst-ridden from worrying about my baby’s sleep changes, my lack of writing time, and my husband’s recently increased work hours....

At a three-hour hearing ahead of Duggar’s trial on child pornography charges, a judge heard an argument for the admittance of evidence involving Duggar’s history with molestation of underage girls. Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, Josh’s parents, both testified in court alongside family friends from the Holt family, former Arkansas state governor Jim Holt and Bobye Holt. Who are Jim and Bobye Holt in Josh Duggar’s trial? Jim and Bobye Holt are longtime friends of the Duggars....

D’Amelio, 18, and Barker, 19, have been together since early summer 2022, but it seems the two might’ve called quits on their relationship. Recently, D’Amelio was spotted getting cozy with an unknown male, who has since been identified as Alex Novian. RELATED: MrBeast Reveals The ‘Test’ He Made New Girlfriend Pass Before Dating Her Who is Alex Novian? Novian, who is rumored to be 16, was photographed alongside D’Amelio as the two were leaving Seth MacFarlane’s holiday party on December 10....

With all the goodwill, it’s easy to forget that the 36-year-old actress was once a tabloid fixture. Her very public hardships, from her dating life to the drama surrounding her parents, Dina and Michael Lohan, were gleefully mocked and sensationalized—even while she was still a teenager. And much like with Britney Spears, for many years it seemed like sensationalizing and mocking Lohan’s very public hardships had become an industry unto itself....

People often wonder if their partner’s behavior is part of a relationship problem that can be worked out, or if it’s something they can fix. These questions are normal and most people in abusive relationships have these questions at some point, usually when they realize that the abuse is making the relationship dangerous or unsustainable. So, if you’re realizing that you cannot go on like this, it may help to know there are clear answers to these questions....

Their fiery personalities make it easy to understand one another, and Aries and Sagittarius share similar personality traits, which makes them such a great pair. These Fire signs make some of the best friends and partners. Both Aries and Sagittarius tend to be extroverts; Sagittarius is able to match an Aries’ bold character, while other zodiac signs may struggle to keep up; and Aries and Sagittarius feed off each other’s enthusiasm and lust for life....

She was my sister, after all. But no matter how hard I tried to please her, it was never enough. It took me 45 years to finally break up with her. The caretaker I used to take care of everyone. It started young. At the school cafeteria, I sat next to the bullied kids, so they didn’t feel left out. I avoided cliques because I didn’t want to isolate those with no friends....

This makes it the third time that Billy Ray, 60, and Tish, 54, are making plans to go their separate ways after more than 28 years of marriage. Why did Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus divorce? Tish filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee on Wednesday, citing “irreconcilable differences.” She also added that she and Billy Ray haven’t lived together for more than two years. Breakup rumors first started circulating when fans noticed that Billy Ray wasn’t present in their annual Christmas family photo....

Most times, the reason your ex-boyfriend texts you is simpler than you might imagine. You just need to understand how men think. For example, imagine you haven’t heard from a guy for several months — maybe even a year — until one day he texts you out of the blue, asking how you are. At that moment, you might think this means he’s just been pretending to be over you and that’s he definitely interested in getting back together with you again, right?...

Most people just think of women as the ones who can get “baby fever,” or the longing to have a child of your own. But men are susceptible to the phenomenon as well. As men get older, they may be more prone to baby fever since they’re on a biological clock similar to women, with their fertility beginning its decline in their late 30s and 40s. It’s good to be able to recognize the signs when a guy is thinking about having children with you and it’s worth looking into why he might be saying so....

But though there was an increase, only 21 to 28 percent of women hold those positions overall. This creates a challenge, especially for mothers who work full-time and often don’t have a say in what benefits they receive at work. That translates to a lack of breastfeeding and pumping resources, paltry or non-existent paid parental leave, limited ability to care for the family and work at the same time, and sometimes a fear of job loss and limitations on advancement....

While many people are expressing their sympathy for the passing of Queen Elizabeth, who died at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96, others are expressing their complicated feelings for an equally complicated Queen who represented the controversial British colonial empire. Queen Elizabeth became the reigning monarch after the sudden death of her father, George IV, and the consequent abdication of her uncle, Edward VIII, in 1952. She quickly became the figurehead for the post-colonial era of Britain....

Among the Royals who made the journey to Scotland were Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry but notably absent was Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle. Prince Harry and Markle, who live full-time in the US after stepping back from their official roles in the Royal family back in 2020, were both in London when it was announced that the 96-year-old’s health had rapidly declined. RELATED: 24 Royals In Line For The British Throne After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death However, it appears only Prince Harry opted to make the journey to Balmoral....

A 2011 study from the University of Texas at Austin, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, found that men are more than twice as likely to stay with their girlfriends after they’ve cheated with another woman than if they had cheated with another man. Ladies, on the other hand, are less likely to continue dating a man that has had a same-sex affair than one who has slept with another woman....

Would you have guessed that even the former President and First Lady have faced their own trials and tribulations within their relationship — even ones that linger for a whole decade? It’s Michelle who set the record straight. Yes, even the most idolized relationships go through times of difficulty and struggle. Yes, marriage is not always sunshine and smiles — it takes work. And even sometimes, according to Michelle, you might despise your husband....

Of course, I understood what she meant. The evening before, her world had been shattered. Her heart had been broken, and her marriage had dissolved. RELATED: 15 Undeniable Warning Signs That Your Relationship Is Abusive In an instant, her perfect nuclear family fell apart, and it ended not with a bang but with a whimper: they were two people who simply grew apart. And while I felt for her — I understood the hole which this wound left in her house and her heart — it wouldn’t have been easier if he hit her, which is one of the biggest domestic violence myths....