Humans are social animals, and we want to feel useful to and accepted by the group.

Furthermore, some amount of work is always required to survive. It’s pretty naturally baked into our brains.

Greenland was an unpopular issue, even among conservatives and Republicans. The past year has not gone well for the GOP and this was yet another thing hurting their midterm chances for 2026.

The EU agreed to a framework for a deal that gives the US nothing it doesn’t already have. Trump is either truly convinced he’s come out on top and sees it as a win, or is using it as an excuse to back away from it while declaring victory to his base.

Stardew Valley.