A planned congressional hearing involving former Attorney General Pam Bondi has been postponed following her removal from office. The hearing was set to focus on the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but lawmakers will now work to reschedule her testimony as a private citizen.

The Breakdown:

• Hearing canceled: Scheduled testimony postponed after Bondi's departure
• Next steps: Committee to coordinate a new deposition timeline
• Ongoing scrutiny: Epstein-related investigations remain in focus

The Angle: Leadership changes don't end investigations—they complicate them. The delay underscores how political shifts can disrupt accountability timelines.

Gilgo Beach Suspect Admits to Killing Eight Women

Rex Heuermann has pleaded guilty to murdering eight women in the long-running Gilgo Beach case, which remained unsolved for over a decade. Authorities say he also dismembered several victims.

Designer Turns Food Waste Into Sustainable Jewelry

British-Chinese designer Anabela Chan is creating gemstone-like accessories from expired food waste. Her innovative process aims to make luxury jewelry more environmentally sustainable.

Passenger Sues Cruise Line Over Alleged Injury

A cruise passenger has filed a lawsuit against Celebrity Cruises, claiming negligence after she allegedly tripped over a misplaced speaker. She is seeking more than $75,000 in damages.

Nestlé Toll House has introduced soccer-themed chocolate morsels and cookie dough ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring candy pieces shaped like soccer balls designed to keep their form when baked. The launch taps into the growing crossover between sports and food culture.

Meanwhile, Reese's is rolling out a new Marshmallow Cup inspired by nostalgic sandwich treats, while also bringing back its fan-favorite Strawberry PB&J Cup. Both limited-edition products will be available nationwide in multiple sizes.

Breathwork isn't mystical—it's a science-backed tool for rapidly downregulating your nervous system. Research shows that controlled breathing activates the vagus nerve, shifting you from sympathetic (fight-or-flight) to parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) dominance within minutes. Studies from Stanford found that physiological sighs—two inhales through the nose followed by a long exhale—reduce stress faster than meditation. Elite performers use breathwork before high-stakes moments, and research shows it lowers heart rate by 10-15 beats per minute and improves HRV within 5 minutes.

Practice box breathing daily: inhale through nose for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale through nose for 4, hold for 4. Repeat for 5 minutes. Use physiological sighs for acute stress: two quick inhales through nose, one long exhale through mouth, repeat 3 times. Try 4-7-8 breathing before sleep: inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Emphasize longer exhales than inhales to activate parasympathetic response. Practice when calm so it's automatic when stressed. Breathwork is the fastest way to hack your nervous system—it works in minutes, costs nothing, and requires no equipment.

A decision journal documents major decisions, the reasoning behind them, and expected outcomes—then tracks actual results months later. Research from Annie Duke shows that decision journals improve judgment quality by 30% by breaking the hindsight bias loop where we convince ourselves we "knew all along" how things would turn out. Billionaire investor Ray Dalio credits his decision journal for building Bridgewater's investment edge. The practice forces you to articulate assumptions and examine your reasoning process, not just outcomes. Over time, patterns emerge showing where your judgment is strong versus where it's systematically biased.

Create a template with: date, decision, expected outcome with probability (70% confident this will happen), key assumptions, deadline to review. For major decisions, add: alternative options considered and why rejected, emotional state at time of decision.

A weekly meal plan removes decision fatigue and guarantees smoother evenings. A simple template turns chaos into predictability.

Pro Tip: Plan meals right after breakfast on Saturdays—your brain is fueled, not tired.

For boutique charm, Casa Higueras on Cerro Alegre offers restored 1920s mansion with infinity pool overlooking the bay ($180-280/night). Hotel Brighton provides Victorian elegance and ocean views on Cerro Concepción ($120-200). Zero Hotel brings modern design to a historic building with rooftop terrace ($100-180).

Budget travelers love hostels on Cerro Alegre—Nomad's Hostel and Casa Aventura offer dorms ($15-25) and privates ($50-80) with social vibes. Airbnbs across the cerros range $40-100/night—many in colorful renovated homes with character. For authentic experience, stay Cerro Bellavista or Cerro Cárcel where locals outnumber tourists. Pro tip: Stay on the hills (cerros), not the port flatlands—that's where Valpo's magic lives. Cerro Concepción/Alegre for convenience and dining, Cerro Bellavista for authenticity. Book 3-4 months ahead for summer (December-February) when Chileans vacation. Visit shoulder seasons (March-May, September-November) for fewer crowds, lower prices, and locals reclaiming their city.

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