Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada spoke about the contradictions of human nature: “Some people dream of having a swimming pool at home, while those who have one hardly ever use it. Those who have lost a loved one feel a profound sense of loss, while others often complain about their living relatives. Those without a partner long for one, while those who have one often don't appreciate it. The hungry would give anything for a meal, while the satiated complain about the taste of their food. Those without a car dream of owning one, while those who have a car are always looking for a better one.” The key to happiness is gratitude: truly seeing and appreciating what we already have, and understanding that somewhere, someone would give anything for what we take for granted.

.@SenAdamSchiff (D-CA) on Israel: "I support things like the Iron Dome system that are necessary, I think, for Israel's defense. But I am in vehement disagreement with how Netanyahu has run that country."

.@SenAdamSchiff (D-CA) asks former AG Ashcroft if presidents can ask the AG to prosecute enemies: Schiff: "If you do have a problem with that, please say so." Ashcroft: "I believe the president needs to be an advocate of strong law enforcement and that includes enemies of his."

In Sanaa, Yemen, the widespread presence of guns is not simply a cultural tradition. Decades of war have pushed weapons deep into everyday life, making them increasingly visible in markets, streets and even around children. A merchant openly carrying multiple pistols while conducting business captures how prolonged conflict can normalize the presence of firearms in civilian life. For many Yemenis, especially younger generations, growing up surrounded by war and weapons has made guns part of the environment they know from childhood.