Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in January 2023. In a captivating turn of events at the European Figure Skating Championships in Finland, the world witnessed the debut of Minna-Maaria Antikainen, the first transgender figure skater, marked by a remarkable fall during the opening ceremony. Formerly known as Markku-Pekka Antikainen,…
When my sister found this strange silvery bug crawling inside her cupboard, she thought nothing of it — until she felt a sharp sting on her hand and realized these things weren’t as harmless as they looked. Over the next few days, she spotted more of them around the neighborhood, hiding in corners, bookshelves, and…
Can you solve this tricky math problem using nothing but regular school math? Classic brain training methods are perhaps puzzles like crosswords or sudoku, but in recent times I have become more and more attracted to the type of challenge you’ll see below. These types of puzzles have been flooding the web lately, probably because…
For seventeen years, my father and his cat, Robin, were inseparable. From the moment that tiny gray kitten crawled into his lap, something in both of them changed forever. Robin wasn’t just a pet — he was family, a companion through every season of my father’s life. They met on a rainy afternoon when my…
It was the morning of September 4th, 2025 — a date that will forever be etched in my heart. My son Travis, full of excitement for his second day of school, stood by the roadside waiting for the bus. The air was calm, the sun just beginning to rise, and everything felt ordinary — until…
When Dr. Thomas Spellman’s sister, Leah, passed away while giving birth to triplets, his world changed forever. Determined to honor her memory, he took legal guardianship of the boys — Jayden, Noah, and Andy — after proving their biological father, Joe, was unfit to raise them due to a history of neglect. Around the same…
Janelle Scott remains in hospital. Credit / GoFundMe A woman has had her limbs surgically removed after a shocking attack by two pitbulls while she was out riding her bicycle. According to reports, the horrifying incident occurred in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, with it said that she faces the possibility of further surgeries and is currently fighting…
Americans love sugar more than any other food. Sugar is linked to a whole medical manual of illnesses… insomnia, hair loss, obesity, allergies, bipolar disorder, hypertension, heart disease, and of course, diabetes. And yet, many people still consider it a harmless treat. But new research is rekindling the urgency of the war on sugar. Scientists…
Kidney disease is a serious medical issue with an unfortunate prevalence in our society. According to the medical journal, Primary Care, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem affecting approximately 13% of the United States population. (1) The scientific journal, Kidney International Supplements, advises that some of the risk factors for kidney disease are high…
It sat in the garage, gathering dust like the rest of the life I was trying not to think about. Every time I passed it, I saw her. Mia’s laughter echoing in my head, her arms wrapped tightly around me, her chin resting on my shoulder, that ridiculous bubblegum pink helmet she insisted on wearing….