When I discovered out I had stomach cancer at 24, my life altered right away. Everything I had worked so hard to build—my employment, my freedom, and my sense of control—seemed to…
She Stayed Open for 12 Truckers in a Storm—The Town’s Reaction Was Heartwarming
The storm came sooner than we thought it would. By late afternoon, the sky had turned dark, and by nightfall, snow was falling quickly and heavily, sideways. I didn’t plan to open…
It Was Just a Lipstick Mark… Until It Wasn’t
Things started to settle into a pattern that was both strange and comforting after I got married. We were still getting to know each other, learning about each other’s habits, quirks, and…
Expired Canned Food: Is It Still Safe to Eat?
If you go into virtually every kitchen, you might find a can of beans, soup, or veggies that someone forgot about sitting in the back of a cupboard and collecting dust. You…
She Was Missing for Years—What Her Mother Found Changed Everything
At 11 a.m. on September 15, 2017, in a working-class area of Monterrey, a scream that had been building for 15 years of anguish, hope, and determination paralyzed everyone on Juárez Street….
A Heartwarming Moment with a Stranger at the Mall
It was a usual, quiet afternoon at the mall. There were a lot of people coming and departing, but commerce was slow. I was thinking of closing early so I wouldn’t have…
That Strange White Stuff on Chicken Explained — And It’s Safe
If you’ve ever fried a chicken breast and found a strange white, jelly-like substance coming out while it was cooking or after it was done, you’re not alone. You aren’t doing anything…
Ex-Military Leader Speaks Out About Trump’s Approach to Military Traditions
Hundreds of generals flocked to Virginia to hear President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speak, but not everyone was thrilled about it. Mark Hertling, a retired lieutenant general, is now…
Natalie Jackson Is Growing Up Strong — Just Like Her Parents Hoped
As the due date grows closer, there is usually a lot of excitement, worry, and daydreaming about finally holding that little miracle. Andrew and Lacey Jackson were already the parents of two…
Homeless Nickelodeon Actor Gets Support He Never Saw Coming
We spotted a former kid star from Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide living on the streets of Los Angeles in bad shape. People who liked the show and the performer were…