Month: October 2025

Smartphones are packed with handy features that can make your life easier, and many of these are often hidden in plain sight. From simple shortcuts to settings that enhance functionality, these lesser-known tricks can make using your handheld device easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Below we’ll share some lesser-known tricks and tips that will help you tap into your…

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I’m 28, seven months pregnant, and doing this all on my own. When I told the baby’s father about the pregnancy, he packed a bag that same night and left, saying he “wasn’t ready.” Since then, it’s just been me, Bean—that’s what I call the baby—and my old Corolla that sounds like it’s held together…

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When my husband, Jason, d.i.3.d, my world fell apart. He’d been my best friend, my rock, the person who made me feel safe no matter how chaotic life became. We met in college, fell in love quickly, and built a life together that, although modest, was filled with laughter and love. He was just thirty-eight…

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The heat that Tuesday felt cruel, the kind that sticks to your skin and slows your breath. I was on the porch with sweet tea while Eli filled the driveway with chalk dinosaurs, his curls damp and cheeks bright pink. “Mom,” he asked, eyes narrowing down the block, “why’s that man walking funny?” A mailman…

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If you live near wooded areas or spend time in fields and nature, you’re probably all too familiar with one of the tiniest yet most troublesome pests around: ticks. These small arachnids may seem harmless at first glance — after all, no one’s ever bled out from a tick bite — but don’t be fooled….

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A federal appeals court on Friday turned away an attempt by President Donald Trump to have a lower court’s ruling in his $5 million sexual abuse case involving former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll overturned. The decision, first reported on the X platform by Politico’s Kyle Cheney, stemmed from a divided Second Circuit Court of…

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It happened on what was supposed to be a joyful family outing, a day meant for laughter, connection, and shared memories. The sun was shining, the lake glimmered like a mirror, and my grandson’s giggles filled the air. But in an instant, joy turned into something else entirely. With a mischievous grin, he shoved me…

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Five years ago, on a quiet, windy night at Fire Station #14, I heard an unusual rustling near the front steps. As I approached, I discovered a small basket containing a newborn baby, swaddled in a thin blanket that had clearly seen better days. The infant looked up at me with wide, searching eyes, and…

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When the Skin Speaks: What Livedo Reticularis Can Reveal About Inner Health According to dermatologist Dr. Joseph Jorizzo of Wake Forest University, “your skin can be a window to your underlying health.” Indeed, the skin is not merely a surface — it’s a living canvas that often mirrors what’s happening inside the body long before we realize it. Sometimes,…

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A Metal Cylinder That Changed the Sound of WarHave you ever wondered why the roar of a minigun or Gatling-style cannon is so unforgettable? It isn’t a single barrel doing all the work — it’s a compact block of rotating barrels working together as a system. That unassuming cylinder you see in photos is the…

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