The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a new COVID variant is spreading across the country. The variant is officially named XFG but is being called Stratus. It was first found in Southeast Asia in January, and at the time was 0% of cases in the U.S., but by the end of June, it…
Firefighters Battle Relentless Los Angeles Blaze We all have tough days at work. You know the feeling—waking up with a headache and dreading another shift. But while most of us gripe about deadlines or meetings, we rarely face true danger on the job. A Job That Demands More Than Grit Unlike office work, some careers…
CBS has announced it will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026, bringing both Colbert’s tenure and the entire Late Show franchise to a close. “Stephen is irreplaceable,” CBS said, confirming the show won’t continue with a new host. Colbert shared the news with his audience, saying, “I’m not being replaced. This…
Two Atlantic City, New Jersey, criminals got a dose of karma when they appeared in court to a room full of police officers after they attempted to kill a cop during a robbery. Two officers reportedly responded to three men trying to rob three people outside of Caesars casino, which prompted a shootout. One of…
I’m Scott, a single father. Six months ago, I buried my 15-year-old son, Ben. His funeral was packed. People came, cried, hugged me, and made promises to stay close. But as time moved on, the calls stopped. The visits faded. Everyone vanished—except Daniel. Daniel was Ben’s best friend. He was just 16, lanky and soft-spoken,…
It might look like just another weed pushing its way through cracks in sidewalks or sprouting in the corners of garden beds, but purslane is anything but ordinary. Often dismissed as an unwanted intruder and yanked from the soil without a second thought, this humble plant has quietly earned a place among nature’s most underrated…
Rachel and I had been at odds for as long as I could remember. We fought about everything—who got the front seat, who had to do chores, even what shows to watch. When she left for college while I was still in high school, the silence in the house felt like a relief. But every time…
Simon Cowell’s rise from a modest record company assistant to one of the most influential figures in global entertainment is a story of persistence, sharp instincts, and an unshakable belief in his vision. Known for his blunt, no-nonsense feedback on talent shows, Cowell has built a reputation that is equal parts feared and admired, transforming…
In a move that has stunned both political and financial circles, President Donald Trump announced one of the boldest domestic policy proposals of his presidency. From the White House podium on Monday, June 9th, Trump unveiled a sweeping investment program aimed at fostering generational wealth and expanding economic opportunity. Under the plan, every American baby…
Cold sores, or fever blisters, are a common viral infection usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), though HSV-2 can also cause them through oral-genital contact. They are highly contagious, spreading through direct contact like kissing, or indirect contact via shared items such as towels, utensils, or lip balm. Touching a sore and…