President Donald Trump made history again on Thursday with a declaration of war against North and South American drug cartels, escalating a conflict that until now has taken place beneath the surface of intercontinental diplomacy and remained within anti-trafficking frameworks. In a brief memo sent to Congress, the White House laid out its reasoning for…
1. Powerful Quake Hits Alaska At 12:38 p.m. local time, the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 7.3 magnitude earthquake southeast of Sand Point, near the Shumagin Islands off the Alaska Peninsula. Sirens and phone alerts urged residents from Homer to Unalaska to evacuate immediately. “There was a lot of bumper-to-bumper traffic,” said Homer Mayor Rachel Lord. 2. Tsunami Warning Issued…
1. Widening Corruption Scandals A wave of corruption scandals is shaking Democratic leadership nationwide, exposing what prosecutors call “a systemic culture of self-dealing, financial fraud, and abuse of public trust.” 2. The Price Case Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price faces one of California’s largest municipal fraud cases, accused of misusing over $800,000 in public funds. The Los Angeles…
1. A Viral Birth In Vietnam, doctors were astonished when a baby was born holding his mother’s IUD—the very device meant to prevent his conception. The delivery at Hai Phong International Hospital quickly became a viral sensation, fascinating people worldwide. 2. The Rare Delivery Obstetrician Tran Viet Phuong captured a striking photo of the healthy three-kilogram newborn…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, we often scroll past moments of beauty without a second thought. But every so often, something stands out—something that reminds us to pause, reflect, and simply appreciate the view. Scroll down to explore the full gallery and immerse yourself in visuals that deserve your attention. Whether you’re here for a…
1. Grief and Regret After losing my wife Emily in a plane crash, I spent 23 years trapped in sorrow, visiting her grave yearly to whisper the apologies I never said. “Life moved on around me, but I felt frozen in time.” 2. A Familiar Stranger One day, I met Elsa, a new employee from…
Why You Should Never Sleep in Your Makeup Skin and Eye Risks Sleeping in makeup may seem harmless, but dermatologists warn it can clog pores, cause acne, and irritate skin. Makeup traps dirt and oil, disrupting your skin’s overnight repair process. The American Academy of Dermatology lists failing to wash your face before bed as a top cause…
Cheerleader’s Final Act of Kindness Inspires Nation Tragic Shooting Eighteen-year-old Kimber Mills, a Cleveland High School senior, was fatally injured in a shooting near Palmerdale on October 18. Authorities say 27-year-old Steven Tyler Whitehead opened fire after a fight, leaving Kimber “in the wrong place at the wrong time,” according to her sister, Ashley Mills. Final Honor Walk After being taken…
Dr. James Bedford: The First Cryonically Preserved Human A Vision Beyond His Time Dr. James Hiram Bedford, a University of California professor and World War I veteran, became the first person to undergo cryopreservation— the freezing of the body after death in hopes of future revival. The Decision to Freeze In 1967, at age 73 and…
Nebulasexual: When Attraction Feels “Clouded” As language around identity expands, nebulasexual has emerged to describe people—often neurodivergent—whose sense of attraction feels unclear or hard to define. The term comes from “nebula,” meaning “clouded,” and reflects how those with autism, ADHD, or OCD may struggle to separate sexual, emotional, or aesthetic attraction. Autism Nottingham explains that…