Jack’s Sick Day Jack never missed work—not for illness or even his mother’s death. So when he called in sick one Tuesday morning, hunched and coughing at the kitchen table, I knew something was wrong. “I feel awful,” he said. “You look worse,” I replied, handing him Tylenol. I took over the chaotic morning routine…
Sometimes the smallest deeds of kindness can have the biggest impact, despite our common belief that life-altering events call for large gestures or dramatic actions. A selfless act, a small favor, or a simple word of encouragement can completely change someone’s perspective and even their life’s trajectory. Even though they may not seem like much…
As Democrats raised concerns about programs like Medicaid going dark, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the Trump administration’s temporary halt on some federal spending. The big picture: According to Leavitt, the freeze, which a federal judge stopped Tuesday, would not affect welfare benefits, Social Security, or Medicare. Reporters were informed by Leavitt that…
A fiery online exchange erupted between a key member of President Donald Trump’s administration and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over Elon Musk’s efforts to identify wasteful spending linked to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Musk, who currently heads the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been on a…
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that at 9:04 a.m. ET on May 10, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake rocked Knoxville and East Tennessee. The epicenter of the earthquake is 30 miles southwest of Knoxville, close to Greenback, Tennessee. The USGS reports that the earthquake was only 15 miles deep, making it a shallow quake. It was the…
According to a senior official, the White House plans to assume responsibility for press briefing room seating assignments as part of the Trump administration’s most recent display of control over the press corps. The White House Correspondents’ Association, an independent organization that currently distributes seats and oversees relations between the White House and the press…
Pope Leo XIV’s election has the entire Catholic world in a frenzy. Pope Leo XIV became the first American to hold the position when the 69-year-old former Cardinal Robert Prevost was confirmed as the new head of the Catholic Church on May 8. A mystic from Ireland Some conspiracy theorists are worried about the Church’s…
During her rare speech on Thursday, Melania Trump made a playful jab at her husband, President Donald Trump. Since the US First Lady rarely speaks in front of large crowds or the media, this was an occasion when a lot of people were watching her. To find out more about what transpired, continue reading. Since…
A Birthday Gone SidewaysI had planned a quiet, joyful birthday—my first as a married woman. Just friends, food, and a little celebration. But as I was getting ready, in walked my father-in-law, Richard, tossing a shirt on my vanity and barking, “Iron this for me, will ya? And I’m starving. Whip me up something quick.”…
The majority of women will probably see a gynecologist occasionally to make sure their health is under control and to help avert any possible problems. Even though women are aware of the importance of this appointment, we still have a tendency to postpone it. Undressing in front of someone in that situation is uncomfortable for…