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EMDR goes mainstream Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios A pair of recent essays made a powerful case for "EMDR," the trauma therapy formally known as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Axios' Natalie Daher writes. Neither writer was subtle about the stakes. For both, the treatment altered lives that had been knocked severely off balance. 🔎 Zoom in: In The Wall Street Journal, health journalist Michael Waldholz writes that EMDR helped pull him back from the brink after a divorce in his mid-'60s (gift link). In The New Yorker, music critic Amanda Petrusich describes turning to EMDR after the sudden death of her husband in 2022, when their daughter was just 13 months old. 🔭 Zoom out: Their essays are not clinical endorsements so much as personal testimony. Waldholz describes a long-tail shift in his nervous system: "Stress no longer triggered overwhelming reactions. A newfound flexibility in the face of life's normal challenges made me feel like I had acquired a superpower." Petrusich is more cautious, but no less moved by the possibility of relief. "EMDR can help the brain to process trauma in a more adaptive way," she writes, "thereby lessening its capacity to completely capsize a person." 🖼️ The big picture: EMDR is not new. Psychology student Francine Shapiro began developing it in 1987, and the treatment has since become one of the better-studied therapies for PTSD. It typically asks patients to focus briefly on a traumatic memory while also engaging in bilateral stimulation — usually guided eye movements, though therapists may also use alternating taps, tones or hand-held buzzers. The full protocol is structured around eight phases, from history-taking and preparation to desensitization, body scan, closure and reevaluation. 📈 What's new is its cultural momentum. The Cut reported earlier this year that Zocdoc users "booked 79% more EMDR appointments in 2025 compared to the previous year." Once easy to dismiss as strange or fringe, EMDR is now recognized in PTSD treatment guidance from major organizations, including the World Health Organization, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Psychological Association. Celebrity mentions have helped, too: Prince Harry was filmed using bilateral tapping in an EMDR session in his mental-health series with Oprah Winfrey, and Miley Cyrus credited the therapy with helping her overcome stage fright. 🧩 The paradox: Many clinicians are confident that EMDR works, while researchers continue to debate exactly why. 🧠 One theory is that the bilateral stimulation helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that resembles aspects of REM sleep. Another, known as the "working-memory theory," suggests that recalling a painful memory while performing a second task reduces the memory's vividness and emotional charge. 🌱 The bottom line: Even if the origin story sounds improbable, the results, for many patients, have been harder to dismiss.

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Well looks like we are on the road to 'Peace' in the Middle East......... "DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not say whether it planned to take the crucial step of disarming or handing over security to an international force, but described its decision as evidence of its commitment to Gaza’s reconstruction after years of war. It was unclear if the move, announced by a lower-level official, would lead to any meaningful change on the ground. The Board of Peace, the new entity led by President Donald Trump with the mandate of governing and rebuilding Gaza, said it was aware of the Hamas announcement but said it would assess the impact based on “actions, not promises.” The board stressed in a statement on X that the technocratic committee must control all weapons in Gaza, as laid out in the ceasefire agreement. At a news conference Monday, Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, said “only technical and professional staff” would remain in their positions to run the Palestinian enclave’s day-to-day affairs. “All employees working in service provision are ‘state employees’ and are fully prepared to work under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza,” al-Thawabta said during a press conference in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called it “a positive step forward on the path to implement the ceasefire deal.” Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

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I'm so sorry Bonnie. Prayers for you and your family.

Remember, the BEEF Ellen White and her contemporaries had with the Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches was that all those Churches taught that God "DIDN'T HAVE A BODY". This is why Ellen White called "THE PERSONALITY (aka body) OF GOD" a pillar Doctrine of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. According to the Sabbath Herald Paper the literal body of God (AKA The Personality of God Doctrine) was what held the SDA Church together and set it apart from the Babylon systems that promulgated that God DIDN'T have a body.

If you could go back in time and ask Moses, the Children of Israel, David, Isaiah, etc. Not one of them would claim the scriptures you cited taught that God had a body like a man. If you could go back in time and walk around Jerusalem around the time of Jesus none of the Jews believed the Scripture's you cited taught that God had a body like a man. This is a Pagan concept that was popularized by anti-Trinitarian groups in the 19th century. The Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, etc. categorically reject God has a body, let alone that it is in a hominid shape.

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil. https://apnews.com/article/graham-platner-maine-assault-senate-061e18bdd180928bbcd94b18a52f4ec9?

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows NEW YORK (AP) — States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp enrollment declines following the January expiration of enhanced subsidies. https://apnews.com/article/affordable-care-act-obamacare-enrollment-subsidies-trump-189b9b197edbc3c6883d77691dd894b7?

There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabashedly Socialist. As democratic socialists toppled establishment favorites this midterm cycle, the old guard of the Democratic Party picked up a preferred cudgel against insurgents: These people were propped up by white, urban, coastal, educated electorates — not the ones the Democrats were trying to reach, and certainly not the working class. https://theintercept.com/2026/07/06/dsa-democrats-midterms-wisconsin-colorado-new-york/? Trump’s Communist Boogeyman Playbook: Charging Protesters as Terrorists A noise demonstration that took place outside of the Prairieland Detention Facility in Texas one year ago has resulted in decades of prison time for the anti-ICE activists involved. Federal judges sentenced eight defendants, who the government cast as antifa operatives, to between 30 and 100 years in prison for terrorism-related charges last week; seven more people were sentenced this week. https://theintercept.com/2026/07/03/antifa-prairieland-protests-terrorism-conspiracy/? The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History In his typical understated fashion, President Donald Trump has billed his Fourth of July rally in Washington, D.C., as the culmination of the “most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen.” It’s hard to argue any different. From brutal bloodsport on the White House lawn to the great emptiness of the “Great American State Fair” to his filthy, fenced-in reflecting pool on the National Mall, Trump has offered up semiquincentennial spectacles destined to be etched into the minds of Americans for a generation. https://theintercept.com/2026/07/04/july-4-america-250-trump/? RFK Jr. Claims He’s Investigating Terrorism Now, Too Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking a beat from his busy day job ending the scourge of vaccines and modern medicine to take up a right-wing push attempting to link the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the United States to terrorism. https://theintercept.com/2026/07/02/rfk-cair-terrorism-muslim-investigation/? Graham Platner Inspired Another Left-Wing Veteran to Take On an Establishment Dem When Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner sealed the deal on his resounding primary victory in June, the oysterman turned political lightning rod sounded a note of defiance — one that resonated with another would-be candidate on the other side of the country. https://theintercept.com/2026/07/05/washington-primary-strickland-scheel-dsa/? How Florida’s Cuban Diaspora and the Israeli Lobby Came Together — and Are Coming Apart After a devastating earthquake rocked Venezuela last week, President Donald Trump backed off his claims to be “in charge” of the country he invaded in January — which might imply an obligation to support its people and rebuild the nation — opting instead to send disaster assistance to our “friends” there. https://theintercept.com/2026/07/02/tomdispatch-trump-florida-cuba-latin-america-lobby-israel-aipac/?

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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-balogun-belgium-fifa-84795f69bc7a2b6ebe5f7486f34654d7?

Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids NEW YORK (AP) — A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York’s Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said. https://apnews.com/article/coney-island-shooting-d34d2faedfc06ee55c3d6d280d590678?

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s 250th anniversary Speaking in Washington on Saturday, President Donald Trump honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vietnam. Yet Trump also leaned into partisan territory unusual for an Independence Day address, which presidents typically use as a moment to unify the country. Read more. Why this matters: Trump stumped again for the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that’s encountering challenges even from fellow Republicans in Congress. He highlighted his support for the Second Amendment and revived denunciations of communism, which are becoming an increasingly central part of Trump’s message ahead of the November midterms. The event organizers were largely aligned with the White House, supplanting a bipartisan organization that was launched by Congress a decade ago. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Photos from 250th anniversary celebrations 150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America’s 250th birthday Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted Trump’s administration won’t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Ukraine Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a deadly Russian attack early Monday morning that killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more, city officials said. The strikes come before a NATO summit in Turkey, where President Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Read more. MORE: Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Voter ID bill House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to quickly move to advance President Trump’s voter ID legislation through the arduous budget reconciliation process once the House returns to Washington. The decision comes amid heightened tensions in the GOP ranks after a few Republicans brought the floor to a halt last week. Read more.

Iranian leader's funeral A massive funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei got underway today in Tehran as large crowds of mourners gathered. Notably absent, however, is Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba, who has still not appeared in public since his father’s killing in late February. Read more. Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei His flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, sat on board a truck as a procession began Monday. Read more. Why this matters: The massive turnout, encouraged by Iran’s theocracy as a sign of strength, came as it negotiates with the U.S. over a permanent end to the war that killed the 86-year-old cleric. Talks appear to be on hold until after the burial. Authorities have shut down streets, airspace and daily life for the mourning, which began Saturday and will end Thursday as Khamenei is buried at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Coffin paraded through Tehran Photos of the funeral Khamenei’s other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding

World Cup controversy The soccer world is up in arms over FIFA’s decision to allow Team USA’s Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium today despite being sent off in the previous match. A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked him to review the call. Read more. ANALYSIS: Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup FIFA lifts US star’s suspension at World Cup after Trump call President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted, allowing him to play against Belgium on Monday. Read more. Why this matters: Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the game with Bosnia-Herzegovina asking FIFA to review the red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. It appeared to be the first time since 1962 that a red card during a World Cup didn’t result in a suspension. The extraordinary move triggered praise from Trump and outrage from Belgium’s team. “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Trump said in a statement on social media. The Royal Belgian Football Association said it was “astonished.” RELATED COVERAGE ➤ UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’ Previewing the US match against Belgium

THIS DAY IN HISTORY July 6 1957 Althea Gibson is first African American to win Wimbledon Althea Gibson claims the women’s singles tennis title at Wimbledon and becomes the first African American to win a championship at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. read more Sponsored Content by REVCONTENT African History 1967 Civil war breaks out in Nigeria American Revolution 1775 Congress issues a “Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms” Arts & Entertainment 1957 John Lennon meets Paul McCartney for the first time 1994 “Forrest Gump” opens, winning Tom Hanks a second Oscar Crime 1946 George “Bugs” Moran is arrested Early 20th Century U.S. 1900 Warren Earp killed in Arizona 1944 Fire engulfs circus big top in Hartford, killing 167 Early U.S. 1785 Continental Congress sets the dollar as the official U.S. currency Holocaust 1942 Anne Frank’s family takes refuge Religion 1935 Dalai Lama, leader of Tibet, is born Sports 1933 Major League Baseball’s first All-Star Game is held U.S. Presidents 1946 George Walker Bush is born Women’s History 1976 First women inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy

🎆 1 for the road: D.C.'s July 4th hangover Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial during Salute to America on Saturday. Photo: Jose Luis Magana/AP Washington is recovering from all the ingredients of an epic July 4th hangover: a late night, too much sun and a heaping dose of secondhand smoke, Axios D.C.'s Mimi Montgomery and Cuneyt Dil write. Why it matters: The lead-up to the 250th extravaganza — a swath of road, airspace and river closures; hordes of tourists and traffic — has already put locals on edge. People listen to President Trump speak Saturday night on the National Mall, with "FREEDOM 250" projected on the Washington Monument. Photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Then came the event itself: Severe storms prompted National Mall evacuations. Extreme heat left attendees baking in long lines. And a world-record fireworks attempt produced so much smoke that some spectators couldn't see the finale. But as the N.Y. Times puts it on today's front page: "No Ruining This Birthday Party." Keep reading.

🤖 Trading AI compute like oil Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios An Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup is building a trading market for AI computing power — letting companies buy, sell and hedge access to GPUs, similar to how oil traders trade barrels of crude, Axios' Madison Mills writes. Why it matters: Goldman Sachs estimates $7.6 trillion will be spent globally on compute, power and data centers by 2031, but the financial infrastructure to sustain that spending doesn't yet exist. Ornn, founded by 20-something entrepreneurs Kush Bavaria and Wayne Nelms, wants to help build that infrastructure. So far, AI companies have tried to lock up supply and prices through long-term pre-purchasing agreements. Keep reading.

Trump's clean-energy toll Data: Cox Automotive. (Share of light-duty sales and does not include plug-in hybrid vehicles.) Chart: Ben Geman/Axios The GOP budget law President Trump signed a year ago has darkened the outlook for some clean-energy sources, but stopped far short of strangling low-carbon tech, Axios' Ben Geman writes. 🚘 EVs fell to 5.9% of new U.S. car sales in the second quarter of 2026, per Cox Automotive — about two points below a year earlier (charted above). 🪁 On wind, BloombergNEF's now projects 42% less power-generating capacity than it did before the law. It also pared back solar forecasts. 🏭 On manufacturing, the U.S. has seen billions of dollars in project cancellations spanning batteries, EVs and industrial decarbonization equipment, per joint tracking from MIT and Rhodium Group researchers. The other side: Rising power demand, including Big Tech's voracious energy needs for AI, is offsetting some of the headwinds the 2025 law created.