On Father’s Day, Jamie flew home to surprise his grandfather Joe, the man who had raised him and his brother Travis. Arriving unannounced, Jamie overheard a heated conversation through an open window. Travis was pressuring their elderly grandfather to leave his home and move into a nursing facility so Travis could claim the family house…
Barack Obama has warned that Donald Trump’s leadership poses a threat to the United States. Amid a contentious national discussion about immigration raids and deportations, Obama delivered a speech Tuesday night at the Bushnell Performing Arts Centre in Hartford, Connecticut, criticising existing federal government tactics. He started by raising concerns about a troubling decline in…
Deadly Hot Air Balloon Crash in Brazil A tragic hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, claimed eight lives and injured thirteen others on the morning of June 21. The balloon, carrying 21 passengers, caught fire midair, forcing an emergency jump. “According to the pilot, who is one of the survivors, a…
The differences and inequalities between men and women have been a central part of societal debate for hundreds of years — and the topic remains just as relevant today. Now, there is a female landscaper in Sydney, Australia, has set social media on fire after calling out what she sees as a major double standard…
I always thought I was doing okay as a dad—not perfect, but present. When Liana’s mom, Dana, left when she was six, I didn’t chase her. I focused on raising Liana—learning how to braid hair, picking school supplies that didn’t scream “dad chose this.” Now she’s twelve. Still a kid, but changing fast. One night,…
Henny Lim is a flight attendant with the Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific who recently took to tiktok to share a fun fact about one thing the cabin crew does during take off and landing. Namely, Lim explained why the cabin crew buckle up in their jump seats before proceeding to sit on their hands in…
Three teenage girls, Essa Ricker, Kelsea Webster, and Savannah Webster lost their lives in 2011 in the worst way possible. The three friends, two of whom sisters, decided to snap a selfie for the social media by some train tracks in Utah’s scenic Spanish Fork Canyon. What they weren’t aware of was that a locomotive…
Just before the United States claimed to have “totally and completely obliterated” three nuclear facilities in Iran, a picture of Donald Trump was made public. Trump declared last night that the US had carried out a “spectacular military success” by bombing the Iranian cities of Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely…
Rising Global TensionsAmid conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, fears of World War III are growing. Russia has warned the U.S. that support for Ukraine marks “direct involvement” and “continues to provoke tension,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. U.S. as a TargetA Russian state TV segment listed seven possible U.S. nuclear targets, including the…
Cast Iron Skillet: What Not to Cook Cast iron skillets are long-lasting and versatile, but some foods can damage them. Avoid Acidic & Sticky FoodsTomatoes, vinegar, and citrus “can strip your skillet’s seasoning and leave a metallic taste.” Sugary sauces like teriyaki may burn and ruin the surface—stick to nonstick pans for these. Watch Out…