Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

I have never been good at saying “no.” My default response to invitations, favors, and requests of any kind is “Totally!” “Absolutely!” or the most self-betraying of all, “Can’t wait!” I will agree to lunch when I am drowning in deadlines. I will volunteer when I am already exhausted. Then I spend the next week rearranging my life to accommodate a yes I did not mean. On my podcast Fifty Words for Snow, my co-host Emily John Garcés and I go on what we call a linguistic expedition into brave new words. Each week we explore expressions from around the…

The Interview with the Vampire cast and creative team gathered for a press conference at New York Comic Con 2025 to discuss the upcoming third season of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire, newly subtitled The Vampire Lestat. The event brought together executive producer Mark Johnson, writer and executive producer Hannah Moscovitch, and stars Sam Reid (Lestat de Lioncourt), Jacob Anderson (Louis de Pointe du Lac), and Eric Bogosian (Daniel Molloy), each offering introspective glimpses into the next evolution of Anne Rice’s immortal saga. While the team remained carefully tight-lipped about major plot points, the conversation pulsed with emotional depth. Rather…

Sarah Ferguson is standing by her former husband, Prince Andrew, after both were stripped of their royal titles and honors in light of renewed scrutiny of the prince’s ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Ferguson, 66, “will always stand by Andrew” despite the latest developments, which include the prince’s agreement to relinquish his title as Duke of York and to stop using all royal styles and honors following discussions with King Charles III, friends told Page Six. Fergie, who divorced Andrew in 1996 but continues to live with him at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, will also lose the…

Nicki Minaj is launching her next Massive Attack on Kevin Federline over his new memoir, “You Thought You Knew.” The “Barbie World” hitmaker, 42, slammed Britney Spears’ “bitch” ex-husband with a nasty message in response to Spears’ statement regarding Federline’s new book. “KEVIN FEDERLINE B–H WHEN I CATCH U,” Minaj wrote, per TMZ. The tweet has since been taken down. Nicki Minaj took aim at Britney Spears’ “bitch” ex-husband Kevin Federline via X on Friday. WireImage “KEVIN FEDERLINE B–H WHEN I CATCH U,” Minaj wrote in response to Spears’ message accusing Federline of “constant gaslighting.” MediaPunch / Shutterstock In Spears’…

Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to a young girl battling cancer. The pop star made the generous donation Friday following a recent Instagram post from the support page for Lilah, who is battling brain cancer. The caption of the post shared how Lilah wished Swift was “her best friend.” Inspired by Swift’s Eras Tour friendship bracelets, and knowing how much Lilah loves the singer, another young cancer patient started selling similar beaded bracelets to raise money for Lilah and her family, who are getting slammed with hospital bills. Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to a young girl battling cancer. Getty Images The…

A blood-soaked post-apocalyptic Western set nearly 100 years after Earth is taken over by cosmic parasites, Savager #1 is now lurking on shelves from PANICK Entertainment, and ahead of the second issue’s release in November, we caught up with co-writers Dirk Blackman and Shannon Eric Denton as well as artist Kewber Baal to discuss their new comic book series, including looking at the post-apocalypse through a vibrant lens, creating a unique bond between the last human standing and the parasite within him, working with colorist Schimerys Baal and letterer Sal Cipriano to bring this story to life, the mutated horrors…

The teenage brain is built to help young people explore the questions, “Who am I?” and “Where do belong?” Answering these questions isn’t a solitary endeavor. It’s a profoundly social one. As young people try out different versions of themselves, they watch how others respond, gathering information about what feels authentic and what doesn’t. Today, many of those experiments and reflections unfold online, where algorithms and influencers play an outsized role in shaping the feedback loop. New data from Common Sense Media reminds us just how ubiquitous this messaging is in digital spaces. Their new report, Boys in the Digital…

Prince Andrew just gave up his royal title, the Duke of York, after King Charles and the rest of the royal family finally ran out of patience with the scandal-tarred noble. But don’t expect the disgraced duke to be out on the street polishing his résumé. For non-blue bloods, he faces mostly humiliation by losing out on his fancy title, not exactly hardship. The Post breaks down exactly what the news means: Why is Prince Andrew giving up his dukedom? Buckingham Palace confirmed Friday that Andrew, 65, has agreed to stop using his titles and honors, including “Duke of York”…

Imagine a real estate portfolio that anticipates needs, allocates resources, and continuously improves performance in real time—all without human intervention. This is the emerging reality of self-optimizing real estate operations: reshaping how organizations manage cost, risk, and sustainability across their portfolios. Today’s organizations operate across increasingly complex real estate footprints, encompassing a variety of asset types and critical infrastructure. A patchwork of systems powering these facilities—building management platforms, internet of things (IoT) sensors, workforce tools—often lack integration and centralized oversight. The result is fragmented insights, limited visibility, and reactive decision making. To overcome these limitations, leaders are turning to a…

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Navigating the myriad options for your dog’s food, whether wet or dry, for large or small breeds, can be daunting. To clear the confusion, we consulted experts to clarify what to feed your fur baby. After all, they deserve the very best and the most thoughtful action we can take. Dr. Hannah Hart, a veterinarian at Chewy with over six years of experience, emphasized the importance of starting with “reputable brands,” suggesting Purina, Hill’s, Iams, Royal Canin, and Eukanuba.…