In the growing movement of unconventional homes, Jo Ann Ussery’s story remains one of the most remarkable. After losing her house in Benoit, Mississippi, to destruction in 1993, she was forced to rethink her living situation. With limited finances, traditional rebuilding was not an option. Her brother-in-law, an air traffic controller, suggested a daring idea:…
Some nights at the restaurant blur together, but others stick with you forever. For a decade, I’ve served tables, watching the stories of strangers unfold over meals. I’d grown familiar with one couple, Hank and Brynne, who used to be a weekly fixture. Their dates were once full of shared smiles and a single slice…
Unexplained bruises—especially on arms, legs, or torso—can be more than just “aging.” While occasional bruising is normal, sudden or frequent bruises, especially with other symptoms, may signal serious health issues. Major causes include blood disorders like low platelets or leukemia (large bruises, petechiae, nosebleeds, fatigue), medication side effects (blood thinners, steroids causing easy bruising), vitamin…
It began as any other weekend side project would. Mostly word-of-mouth, I operate a small detailing business out of my garage. A man named Troy called me one Saturday morning and asked if I could give an ancient Ford F-150 a quick clean. claimed that he couldn’t return for some time because he had left…
Shutterstock.com Dry skin is a problem for most people, especially in the winter. As the weather turns colder, the air begins to lose moisture, which in turn affects our bodies and makes our skin dry. However, there are a bunch of nifty things you can do to ensure this does not happen to you. You…
Tim and Lindsey Pierce with their son, Thaddeus. Credit / GoFundMe The mother and father of the “world’s oldest baby” have revealed how they plan to tell their son about his unconventional birth. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born a little under a month ago on July 26, to parents Tim and Lindsey Pierce (34…
Three little girls were found dead in a tragic case that has shocked Washington state. Olivia, 5; Evelyn, 8; and Paityn Decker, 9, vanished after a scheduled weekend visit with their father, Travis Decker. When he failed to return them home on time, their mother contacted police—an act that would soon uncover one of the…
President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Credit / Getty Images The world held its breath yesterday as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the White House for the second time this year to meet with US president Donald Trump. The first time, readers will surely remember, devolved into nothing short of a debacle. Zelenskyy and Trump…
The world of education is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Gone are the days when learning was confined to brick-and-mortar classrooms and rigid schedules. The future of education lies in the digital realm, where online learning has emerged as a powerful force reshaping how we acquire knowledge. With advancements in technology and increasing access to the…
Girl texts on phone. Credit / Shutterstock The family of a missing Massachusetts teenager is pleading for answers after she vanished last week, leaving behind only a haunting final text message that revealed her growing fear for her safety. Kylee Monteiro, 18, who relatives say was 11 weeks pregnant, was last seen on August 7 near County Street…