{
  "id": 12863244,
  "title": "Growing up, my 84-year-old great uncle and I barely knew each other. Now he's one of my best friends.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/growing-up-my-84-year-old-great-uncle-and-i-barely-knew-each-other",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:57:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/great-uncle-is-best-friend-didnt-know-him-growing-up-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My great-uncle, who lives in London, is now one of my closest friends, despite barely knowing him when I was growing up, according to Sean Loera. Loera lived in the US and only met his great-uncle, Brian, a few times before the summer of 2014, when he traveled to explore his ancestral home. During that summer, Loera and Brian connected while exploring pubs, museums, and theaters in London, with Loera noticing how quickly they formed a close relationship. Brian's sister, Loera's Nanny, believes they have similar personalities, sharing a restlessness for new experiences. When Loera came out to Brian, he simply asked for another drink, showing no concern. Now, living in London, Loera and Brian meet regularly and discuss various topics, from family back home to life choices and the value of their friendship. Loera used to think that those who knew him longest were the ones who understood him best, but Brian helped him realize that true understanding can happen almost immediately when you connect with someone.",
  "summary": "Growing up, my great-uncle and I lived in different countries, so I didn't know him very well. Now that I live abroad, he's one of my closest friends.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}