SUMMARY: Many people feel guilty when taking time off from work, with three-quarters of employees experiencing downtime guilt, even on weekends or vacations. Millennials report the highest levels of anxiety during time away from work. Experts link this to a culture that equates business with success, leading to feelings of shame. This guilt can result in burnout and physical health issues like insomnia and high blood pressure. The discussion touches on personal experiences, including the balance between family priorities and work, and the pressure to remain productive, despite the need for rest.

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SUMMARY: Peytrien Lavelle McClenton, 35, has been charged with first-degree rape, second-degree assault, and two counts of first-degree sodomy in connection to a 2020 attack on a woman in Wyandotte County. After offering her a ride, McClenton assaulted the victim at her home. Though he was identified in 2020, arrests were delayed until 2024 when DNA evidence connected him to the crime. McClenton, also implicated in another rape case, was arrested after evading police. If convicted of rape, he could face a life sentence. His bond is set at $500,000, and he is on house arrest.

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SUMMARY: Missouri lawmakers are challenging voter-approved policies like abortion rights and minimum wage increases, raising questions about how they can override such measures. Currently, there is no specific law protecting voter-approved policies from legislative changes. The Respect MO Voters Coalition is pushing for a constitutional amendment to prevent this, ensuring voters, not politicians, have the final say. While constitutional amendments require voter approval to be overturned, statutory measures, like sick leave benefits, can be altered by the legislature. The coalition argues that this lack of protection undermines the will of the people and democracy itself.

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