Category: Stories

On Wednesday, a strong magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia caused tsunami waves up to 5 meters (16 feet) in height in the immediate area and prompted…

Every holiday dinner was the same — my parents’ polite smiles masking the same relentless questions: When are you getting married? Have you met someone yet? This year, I couldn’t face it….

My teenage daughter is glued to her phone 24/7. So I made a new rule: one hour of phone time a day. She didn’t take it well. “You’ll regret this!” she cried….

I thought buying a stranger a pair of secondhand sneakers was just a small act of kindness. Two weeks later, when she appeared at my door looking completely different, I realized my…

Every day after school, I sat outside with a small table, selling handmade crochet toys to raise money for my friend Ethan’s mom, who needed urgent medical treatment. It was exhausting work,…

15 minutes ago | under attack… See more following reports of several explosions in different parts of the country. Air raid sirens have been heard in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and other cities,…

Uncovering Hidden Burdens Throughout his fifteen-year tenure as a school principal, Mr. Lewis had learned to trust his instincts. He knew that behind the polite smiles and quiet obedience of his students,…

Author J.K. Rowling, best known for writing the Harry Potter series, has continued to speak out against transgender rights, especially in the United Kingdom. She has also started using her wealth to…

Although the young boy in this picture is now among the most well-known individuals on the planet, very few people are aware of him. The picture appears to be a typical childhood…