Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband for two months. I haven’t told anyone I’m married except my close friends and family. Someone recently messaged me about my husband, stating that he has Asperger’s. They know my name and have my phone number. I don’t know who this person is or why they would tell me this now.  I already suspected my husband has Asperger’s, so I’m not shocked, but this is eating me up inside. I can’t sleep. I can’t think. I recently lost my mom to cancer. Now I’m facing this. I previously dated a narcissist who…

Three people were killed and at least 16 injured in a major Ukrainian drone attack on southern Russia with residential buildings damaged in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and the cities of Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar, Russian officials said. The Russian Defence Ministry said that 249 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russian regions overnight, including 116 over the Black Sea, 92 over the southern regions of Krasnodar and Rostov. Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar said that a paint shop, a warehouse, four apartment buildings and 12 houses were damaged in the attack, which left at least three dead. Firefighters help evacuate residents of a Ukrainian apartment after a Russian drone strike in Kyiv on Nov. 25, 2025. REUTERS Firefighters battle a blaze on a building in Kyiv, Ukraine. AP Russian forces attacked Kyiv…

A pair of missing baby giraffes from a troubled roadside zoo has shrouded a Virginia town in mystery, landed the zookeeper in jail, and caught the attention of actress Alicia Silverstone — who is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to their recovery. The “Clueless” star announced last week she was joining PETA to offer the hefty reward for tips leading to the return of the calves who vanished from Natural Bridge Zoo seven months ago. The long-necked babies are believed to have been separated from their mothers dangerously early. “Tearing babies away from their distraught mothers is devastating…

The Biden administration allegedly pressured US airports to house migrants despite warnings that it could compromise safety and put travelers at risk, according to a bombshell Senate report. The 47-page document, “Flight Risk” released by the Senate Commerce Committee, alleges the White House directed the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to find airport facilities for shelters or processing centers for migrants. According to the report, the administration instructed DOT and FAA to “inventory available facilities” at both federally owned and local airports and to “divert federal resources” to…

Australian pub rock band Amyl and the Sniffers turned a last-minute cancellation of their Melbourne show into a fully funded, boisterous bar crawl free to fans across the city. The Grammy-nominated band was slated to play a free gig on Nov. 14 in Melbourne’s Federation Square when the show was canceled last minute due to overcrowding concerns and attempted breaches of the perimeter, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The band was slated to play a free gig in Melbourne’s Federation Square when the show was canceled last minute due to overcrowding concerns. Amyl and the Sniffers/Instagram Thousands had already…

By Meg A. Warren, Ph.D., and Annie Crookes, Ph.D. Across the world, NGOs are tackling some of the most challenging and complex problems. Many situated in vastly different cultural contexts are nevertheless addressing similar issues (e.g., gender inequity, poverty, climate crisis), facing similar barriers (e.g., inadequate infrastructure, resistance), and struggling under similar resource constraints. Yet they feel isolated. They want to scale up, reignite creativity, and find connection and support. Yet, despite similar missions and goals, collaboration can feel hard. What if the solution isn’t another conference or toolkit, but a different kind of conversation? This is the question we…

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LAS VEGAS — It was a forgettable afternoon for St. John’s high-upside sophomores Ian Jackson and Joson Sanon. In the 14th-ranked Johnnies’ frustrating 83-82 loss to No. 15 Iowa State in the Players Era Festival, the duo combined to shoot 4-of-16 from the field without a single rebound. Sanon, who got the start, was 2-of-10 from the field and St. John’s was outscored by 13 points in his 27 minutes. Jackson came off the bench and was limited to five points. Coach Rick Pitino’s focus was more on their lack of rebounding. “I don’t look at what individuals do when…

An unemployed son impersonated his dead mother to collect thousands of euros a year from her pension in what Italian authorities have dubbed a “Mrs. Doubtfire scandal,” according to local reports. The 56-year-old man, who was not identified, carried out the ruse after his mom died three years ago as he concealed her mummified corpse at their family home, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported. A woman’s 56-year-old son pretended to be her in order to collect her pension after she died. The con artist’s mother, Graziella Dall’Oglio, passed away at 82 years old and her son never reported her…

I’m very excited to see what Mike Flanagan has planned for his story in the world of “The Exorcist,” and we now have the first big casting news, revealing that Scarlett Johansson has signed on to play the lead role: From the Official Press Release: “Academy Award®-nominated actress Scarlett Johansson will play the lead role in director Mike Flanagan’s radical new take on The Exorcist for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Morgan Creek Entertainment for Universal Pictures. The film is set to shoot in New York City. Johansson is a Tony and BAFTA-winning actress, producer, and director. Johansson’s directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, which she…