New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly drew attention and criticism after his victory, asking working-class supporters to help fund his movement. The longtime Queens lawmaker, who identifies as a socialist, campaigned on free public transportation, a rent freeze, and expanded social housing—policies aimed at making the city more affordable. His post-election call for participation…
The loss of a loved one leaves an emotional space that words often can’t fill. For many, keeping a loved one’s ashes at home offers a way to stay connected and comforted. As cremation becomes increasingly common in the U.S., more families are asking whether this practice is appropriate or respectful — and the answer…
The music world is mourning the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a pioneering female voice who helped shape the sound of rock and roll. Beginning her career as a session singer in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, she lent her soulful vocals to many of the 1960s’ most memorable recordings. Her range and emotion quickly made her…
Workplace safety failures can change lives in a matter of seconds. This grim truth was underscored by a rare and tragic case reported in the Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports in September 2022. An 18-year-old worker in India suffered a catastrophic cervical spine injury when a heavy metallic object fell directly onto the front of…
A heartbreaking case from Brazil has drawn national attention following the disappearance and death of 15-year-old Yasmin Estefânia Alves Ribeiro. The incident occurred in Lucas do Rio Verde, a city in the state of Mato Grosso, and has sparked widespread concern over the safety of young people in the region. Yasmin was reported missing after…
Mild shortness of breath, constant fatigue, pain that returns for no apparent reason… what if it’s not just a bout of fatigue or a chronic virus? The body is a wondrous machine that often speaks to us. But you have to be able to listen to it. Some warning signs, even subtle or trivial, can…
People often say you never forget your first deeply personal experience. Mine, however, is marked by fear and chaos rather than joy. Instead of feeling excitement or nervous anticipation, I remember tears streaming down my face while a close friend held my hand and medical staff worked urgently around me. What should have been intimate…
After a long day, I stopped by McDonald’s for a quick bite. While waiting, I noticed a woman and her young daughter—modestly dressed, their clothes worn but clean. The little girl asked her mom for a toy, but the mother gently said no, explaining they could only afford the food. Touched by their quiet exchange,…
Bennett Kaspar-Williams, 37, from Los Angeles, welcomed son Hudson into the world via cesarean in October 2020. But what should have been a joyful experience was marred by medical staff repeatedly misgendering them throughout the process. **A Difficult Journey** Despite Kaspar-Williams identifying as male and using he/him pronouns at the time (they now identify as…
Tired of the same old mashed potatoes that feel more like bland side fillers than something you’d actually crave? 🥱 You’re not alone. Most mashed potato recipes use milk, which gets the job done—but what if you could turn your mash into something that tastes straight out of a high-end steakhouse? The secret lies in one easy…