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Now that the 100 men vs. one gorilla debate has been settled, a new question is circulating on social media: Who would win, 100 Americans or 100 Brits? British creator @2mwad_ first posed the question on TikTok: I got a new one, 100 British people versus 100 Americans. One big room, no weapons, whos winning? The video has since gained over a million views, succeeding in uniting both nations against a common, historical rival. @2mwad_ #fyp #2mwad original sound – 2mwad The patriotism sparked in the comments section is truly something to behold. Our president is a felon who you think is winning, one American wrote. Do they have the Britain man? We have the Florida man, another added. A third chimed in, 100 British people vs one Waffle House shift. But the Brits werent going down without a fight, and if theres one thing British people do best, its getting under Americans skin. British people 100%, one wrote. Dont get me started. I might start sounding patriotic, added another. In a follow-up video, the creator made the hypothetical brawl more specific. He said the British side would include groups of 20 from Birmingham, London, Manchester, Nottingham, and Liverpool. For the Americans, the fighters would be drafted from Louisiana, L.A., New York, and Chicago. (For what its worth, as a Brit, my money is on the Americans.) @2mwad_ #fyp #2mwad original sound – 2mwad Theres something so uniquely special about being American because our country can be in complete shambles . . . but as soon as someone tries to attack America, we are all patriotic, said creator @adivunsolicited in a video with 1.2 million views. The only people Americans are scared or intimidated by are other Americans, he added. TikTok creator Keara Sullivan posted her ideal American lineup: two people from Appalachia, two Floridians with criminal records, two blue-collar workers from Boston, one drunk Eagles fan born and raised in Philadelphia, and one Waffle House employee from any state. On the British side, TikToker Max Baledge pushed back: Guys, you would not be allowed guns. Id like to see all of those people have a bare knuckle bash with someone from Newcastle. One commenter replied: We already did thiswe celebrate it on July 4th.
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If youre a frequent eye drop user, nows the time to check your medicine cabinet: The pharmaceutical lab BRS Analytical Service, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of five different ophthalmic solutions, including some eye drops and artificial tears, due to concerns that the products may be of unacceptable quality. Heres what to know: What is the reason for the recall? According to a notice published by the distributor AvKare, the recall was initiated when a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) audit found manufacturing cGMP deviations in the production of the five eye products. CGMP, or Current Good Manufacturing Practice, refers to the required manufacturing process guidelines set by the FDA for a certain item. Per the AvKare notice, Health Hazard to the user is unknown, cGMP deviations may lead to products of unacceptable quality, and it is not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from use of these products. Separately, an FDA enforcement report surrounding the five products notes that there was a lack of assurance of sterility found during the agency’s audit. BRS Analytical Service voluntarily initiated the five recalls on April 23. On May 6, the FDA classified each as a Class II, meaning it is considered a situation in which exposure to the product may cause reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious health consequences is remote. Which products are being recalled? The recall encompasses five products, totaling over 75,000 cases of ophthalmic solution, shipped over a two-year period: May 26, 2023, to April 21, 2025. The products include: NDC# 50268-043-15 Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution; recall number D-0404-2025 NDC# 50268-066-15 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1%; recall number D-0405-2025 NDC# 50268-068-15 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution; recall number D-0406-2025 NDC# 50268-126-15 Lubricant Eye Drops Solution; recall number D-0407-2025 NDC# 50268-678-15 Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution; recall number D-0408-2025 Detailed lots numbers and specific expiration dates can be found here. Where were the products sold? According to the FDA, the items were distributed nationwide in the U.S., though specific states and stores were not listed. What should I do if I have one of the recalled products? If you have a recalled eye solution, do not use it. Instead, AvKare requests that you follow the instructions listed in its notice to alert the company that you received the recalled product, and then ship the affected items back to its headquarters. With any follow-up questions, AvKares customer service email is customerservice@avkare.com.
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Rich Diviney spent 21 years as a Navy SEAL, leading and operating on missions around the globe. In that time, he completed multiple combat deployments and had the honor of serving as the Commanding Officer of a SEAL Command. One of his most pivotal roles was running a specialized Selection and Assessment program for one of the most elite SEAL units. He also spearheaded the SEALs Mind Gym to train soldiers minds to perform better under stress. Today, he teaches optimal performance to thousands of business, athletic, and military leaders. Whats the big idea? What makes someone able to thrive in conditions of extreme stress, challenge, and uncertainty? Why do some people falter when the pressure rises, while others step forward with clarity and strength? High performance under pressure isnt limited to Navy SEALs. Its not about being fearless or superhuman. Its about tapping into human capabilities that we all possesscapabilities that can be trained, honed, and applied in any environment. Below, Rich shares five key insights from his new book, Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success for You and Your Team. Listen to the audio versionread by Rich himselfin the Next Big Idea App. 1. Uncertainty is the only certainty On May 2, 2011, a SEAL team launched one of the most daring missions in modern history: the operation to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. They trained relentlessly. They built a replica of the compound. They rehearsed every move, down to the second. The moment they got on target, everything changed. One of the helicopters crashed. Timelines shifted. Entry points failed. All that preparation didnt mean muchunless they could adapt. That mission succeeded not because they had a perfect plan, but because they knew how to perform inside the chaos. Thats what Masters of Uncertainty is about. Peak performance is a myth. It depends on perfect conditions, and life is rarely perfect. What matters more is optimal performance: showing up with the best you have in that moment, no matter what that best looks like. In the book, I show you how to develop a fluid kind of performance that is resilient and real. Uncertainty isnt a curveball. Uncertainty is the game. Once you stop chasing perfection and start learning to thrive inside the unpredictable, you unlock your true edge. 2. The Mastering Uncertainty Method High performers dont have superpowers. What they do have is a system that allows them to take the raw chaos of a moment and make it work in their favor. That system is what I call the Mastering Uncertainty Method. I built it by observing elite SEALs, world-class athletes, and business leaders who consistently perform under pressure. What I noticed was that they werent calm by accident. They practiced something specific, something trainable. These steps are rooted in how humans are wired. The first part of the methodMove Horizonsis what you do when the world is swirling. You anchor in the present and ask, What do I know? What can I control? Like George, an ultrarunner who started his journey at 450 pounds. Day one: he bought the shoes. Day two: he put them on. He moved horizonsone mailbox, one street corner at a timeuntil he ran a marathon. Then theres Keep Going, learning to set meaningful goals that trigger the brains dopamine system. And Stay Cool, the art of modulating your stress response to stay focused and clear-headed. These steps are rooted in how humans are wired. Once you train them, youll discover you were built for uncertainty all along. 3. Attributes, Identity, and Purpose drive behavior When everythings spinning, we like to believe well rise to our trainingto our values, our beliefs. But the truth is, we dont rise. We revert to our instincts and core wiring. Thats why understanding your Attributes, Identity, and Objectives is vital. Ill never forget one SEAL candidate during assessment who, on paper, was a rock star. He was physically gifted, razor-sharp, and highly trained. But when things got murky and unpredictable, he couldnt make decisions. He lacked the attributes we couldnt teach: adaptability, resilience, situational humility. In that moment, it wasnt his skills that failed him. It was who he was underneath them. This part of the book is about helping you discover who you are when things arent going according to planwhen the tools fall away and only instincts remain. Youll learn to identify the traits that drive you, reshape the beliefs that hold you back, and root everything in a sense of purpose that doesnt crack under pressure. In uncertainty, the person you are matters far more than the roles you play. 4. Dynamic Subordination and trust in teams I love to ask teams, When the plan falls apart, who leads? Because in high-stakes environments, its not always the person with the rank. Its the person with the clarity. We call that Dynamic Subordination. Its a principle we lived by in the SEAL Teams. Leadership flowed to the person with the most relevant expertise in the momentnot the most stripes on their sleeve. That only works in a culture built on trust. Leadership flowed to the person with the most relevant expertise in the momentnot the most stripes on their sleeve. I remember one mission where our comms guynormally the quietest person in the roomstepped up mid-operation and made a call that saved lives. He wasnt the senior guy. He wasnt the loudest. But he had the best information, and we trusted him enough to follow. Most teams say they want adaptability, but they dont build the trust required to make it real. I teach how to build trust, implement dynamic subordination, and create a culture where leadership is a function of moment, not title. When uncertainty hits, rigid hierarchy cracks. Trust flexes. Flex wins. 5. Stress as a performance enhancer Most of us treat stress like the enemysomething to fight off, push down, or escape. But stress isnt the problem. Misused stress is. Your stress responsewhat scientists call autonomic arousalis built to help you. It gives you energy, alertness, even clarity. Its what helped me stay sharp jumping out of planes, navigating combat zones, or stepping onto a keynote stage. The challenge is knowing when to turn the dial up and when to turn it down. This chapter is about rewiring your relationship with stress. Ill teach you the same breathwork, visual cues, and mental framing used by elite performers. Once you stop fearing stress and start partnering with it, you unlock performance you didnt know was possible. Stress isnt the villain. Its the voltage. You just have to learn how to use it. Uncertainty isnt ging anywhere. Its not something we can out-plan, out-muscle, or outrun. But we can learn to meet it with strength, clarity, and purpose. Whether youre leading a team, navigating change, or just trying to show up better in your life, the ability to move forward in the unknown is a trainable skill. One that starts with awareness, grows with intention, and gets stronger every time you choose to lean in rather than pull back. Learn to master the moment youre in. Thats where your power lives. This article originally appeared in Next Big Idea Club magazine and is reprinted with permission.
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