The Feed July 22nd

Merge 104.8  |  22 July 2026

Research shows that highly sensitive people and those with strong emotional regulation skills often pull back from social environments not out of shyness, but because the energy required to navigate drama simply isn’t worth it to them. Psychologists say there is a clear distinction between people who avoid social situations because they dislike others and those who avoid them because they have a low tolerance for conflict, gossip, and unnecessary stress.

RoboCop is being rebooted once again, this time as a TV series. The franchise began in 1987 with the original film, starring Peter Weller as a half-man, half-machine law enforcement officer. He returned in the 1990 sequel, while Robert Burke took over in RoboCop 3 (1993). The franchise has also expanded beyond the films, with two live-action TV series, two animated series, as well as numerous video games and comic books.

A new survey has revealed that one in fourteen men genuinely believe they could win a physical fight against a grizzly bear. No weapons, no preparation—just man versus bear. The findings suggest that men consistently overestimate their ability to take on almost every large animal on the planet. Women, by comparison, are significantly more realistic about their chances.