Fired for Bathroom Breaks That Went on a Little Too Long

Welcome back. Today’s lineup runs from office bathroom drama to a billionaire family tree that needs its own map. None of this is urgent—but all of it is oddly revealing. Pour the coffee, shake your head gently, and let’s get into it. — Doug Marlowe

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Today’s Stories

Fired for Bathroom Breaks That Went on a Little Too Long

An engineer lost his job after coworkers noticed he was spending a lot of time not at his desk. A lot meaning hours at a time, often in the bathroom, and often without answering messages. His employer tracked the absences, showed the footage, and said the job required someone who could actually be found during work hours. Now the former employee is suing, arguing the firing went too far. It’s a reminder that “taking a break” means different things to different people, and that someone, somewhere, is always watching the clock.

A Chinese tech billionaire known for bold opinions is making headlines for a much more personal reason. Reports say he has fathered more than 100 children, many through surrogacy in the U.S., a claim his company didn’t exactly deny. The number raised eyebrows, then jaws, and finally a few uncomfortable questions about wealth, power, and limits. Supporters call it a personal choice, critics call it unsettling. Either way, it’s proof that when money meets ego, the result is rarely modest.

That’s today’s tour through the strange but true. If one of these made you sigh, laugh, or quietly question reality, you’re not alone. Hit reply and share the moment—I’ll be right there shaking my head with you. — Doug