When Joseph and I got engaged, we thought moving in with my mom would be a smart way to save money. It was supposed to be temporary—just a few months to get our finances in order before we found our own place. But as it turned out, nothing about the situation was temporary. Not the…
In September 2022, the Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports published a troubling case involving an 18‑year‑old male worker in India who sustained a severe cervical spine injury after a heavy metallic object fell directly on the front of his head while he was at work. This rare and catastrophic injury led to a retropulsion fracture of the…
Former Vice President Mike Pence fought back tears as he delivered one of the hardest speeches of his life. After months of quiet struggle, he finally stepped before the cameras, his voice heavy with emotion. His announcement was not just political—it was deeply personal, carrying a weight that shook even his usual calm and steady…
I was suddenly woken up by my husband humming and giggling in bed. I turn on the light and he doesn’t flinch, but begins flapping his arms. I call 911 and they take him to the hospital. To my horror, they informed me that he had suffered a mild seizure, possibly brought on by intense…
In a surprise announcement at Belmont’s historic Bell Tower, Emmy-winning actress Patricia Heaton was named the Christian university’s next chancellor, succeeding outgoing leader Bob Fisher. The Everybody Loves Raymond star, clad in academic regalia over her signature crisp blazer, brought her trademark wit to the podium: “After playing a TV mom for decades, I figured…
Note: video can be found at the end of the article. A highly anticipated diplomatic meeting between two world leaders concluded without the concrete results many had hoped for, though moments of unexpected personal interaction revealed the complex dynamics at play in one of the most significant geopolitical challenges of our time. The meeting, held…
Dr. Kimberly ix, an influential person from Canada, has died three years after being told she had metastatic sarcoma. People knew Dr. Nix for writing about her battle with cancer on Instagram and TikTok. Her last video, which told people she had died, was posted to her social media accounts on May 8, 2013. “I’m…
At first, it seemed like nothing more than a simple allergy. Her body had begun to itch uncontrollably, red blotches appearing across the skin in angry clusters that looked like rashes. I thought it was something minor, perhaps a reaction to new laundry detergent or maybe a food sensitivity. These things happen all the time,…
The world has been holding its breath for a breakthrough in the war between Russia and Ukraine — and this weekend, all eyes turned to Alaska as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sat down face-to-face. Many expected some kind of peace deal to come out of the meeting. Instead? Nothing. Made his stance clear Now,…
Tongue piercings are often seen today as a fashion trend or form of self-expression, but their roots trace back to ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures, where they were sacred rituals meant to connect with the gods. In modern times, people choose tongue piercings for various reasons—style, individuality, or to align with certain subcultures. For some,…