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Wefts

Essays rooted in Wisdom, Endings, Failure, Transition, and Stillness. The five themes that shape the most honest stories we tell about our lives.

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Alcohol Use-Related Deaths Spiked in the US During the Covid-19
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WEFTS Alcohol Use-Related Deaths Spiked in the US During the Covid-19

Deaths caused by the use of alcohol in the United States increased during COVID-19, killing at least 49,000 people in 2020, according to data released...

For Women, Remote Work May Level the Playing Field
WEFTS For Women, Remote Work May Level the Playing Field

Months have passed since workers began to return to the offices, but remote work has retained a surp...

The Sixth Federal Interest Rates Raise: How Would It Affect an Average American?
WEFTS The Sixth Federal Interest Rates Raise: How Would It Affect an Average American?

The US Federal Reserve is set on Wednesday to raise the interest rates once again, making it the six...

Research: Good Sleep and Women's Workplace Ambitions are Inter-related
WEFTS Research: Good Sleep and Women's Workplace Ambitions are Inter-related

A recent Washington State University-led research conducted by authors Leah Sheppard, Julie Kmec, an...

After Surviving Cancer, Sisters Release 'Mastectomy-friendly' Swimwear Brand
WEFTS After Surviving Cancer, Sisters Release 'Mastectomy-friendly' Swimwear Brand

Lime Ricki, a swimwear brand based in Salt Lake City, Utah, which was founded by sisters Jennifer An...

Has Elon Musk Purchased a Sinking Boat? Out of Ten, Twitter Posted Loss for Eight Years
WEFTS Has Elon Musk Purchased a Sinking Boat? Out of Ten, Twitter Posted Loss for Eight Years

According to insiders within the company, Elon Musk fired several top executives after completing th...

After Six Months of Slump, US Economy Grows 2.6% in Third Quarter
WEFTS After Six Months of Slump, US Economy Grows 2.6% in Third Quarter

Following a huge slump during the first two quarters of the year, the US economy has shown signs of...

WNBA Star, Brittney Griner's Appeal Denied by the Russian Court
WEFTS WNBA Star, Brittney Griner's Appeal Denied by the Russian Court

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is facing a nine-year prison sentence in Russia on drug charges, was...

Supreme Court Delivers One of Two Legal Wins for Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
WEFTS Supreme Court Delivers One of Two Legal Wins for Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

Federal courts delivered two wins on Thursday for President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness pla...

What is E. Jean Carroll's Defamation Lawsuit against Donald Trump?
WEFTS What is E. Jean Carroll's Defamation Lawsuit against Donald Trump?

Donald Trump, Former President of the United States, was questioned under oath on Wednesday in a def...

Following $85MN Donation, Netizens Dub Mackenzie Scott as a "Blessing"
WEFTS Following $85MN Donation, Netizens Dub Mackenzie Scott as a "Blessing"

After her whopping $84.5 million donation to Girl Scouts, netizens dubbed Philanthropist Mackenzie S...

Carmen Callil: Pioneer and Champion of Female Writers is No More
WEFTS Carmen Callil: Pioneer and Champion of Female Writers is No More

Publisher Carmen Callil, pioneer and champion of female writers, founder of Virago Press, and one wh...

Pandemic Affected Female Educators Disproportionately: Study
WEFTS Pandemic Affected Female Educators Disproportionately: Study

A new study found that female educators were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately an...

A Look: Why the Parkland School Shooter was Spared Death Penalty
WEFTS A Look: Why the Parkland School Shooter was Spared Death Penalty

The jury in the Parkland School shooting case has recommended that the 24-year-old shooter, Nikolas...

Nury Martinez Resigns from her LA Council Seat
WEFTS Nury Martinez Resigns from her LA Council Seat

The former president of L.A. City Council, Nury Martinez, who had earlier stepped down as President...

Intel Mega Layoff: 20% of Employees to Lose Livelihood
WEFTS Intel Mega Layoff: 20% of Employees to Lose Livelihood

Based in Santa Clara, California, Intel Corp. has slated a mega layoff to reduce headcount, likely i...