Author: Emily Nguyen Le
Fashion is a very moody and fickle thing. Very often, while trying to be trendy, we buy the most unexpected things. This doesn’t damage anything but our finances. But sometimes, beauty standards require us to change something in our bodies. And this is always risky: a popular trend might be forgotten soon, but the changes we’ve made to our bodies will remain with us indefinitely. We have made a list of popular body modifications that left a mark on our minds and on our bodies. Eyelash extensions For illustration purposes only Getting eyelash extensions is a standard and pretty harmless…
12-year-old Sophie finds an old letter hidden in the pages of a forgotten book, one her blind grandfather never dared to read. As she reads the heartbreaking truth inside, she unearths a love story lost to time — and a secret that could change everything. Sophie sat cross-legged at the bottom of her grandfather’s bed, afternoon sunlight streaming through the half-drawn curtains. The familiar smell of old books and peppermint tea filled the air as her fingers traced the embossed cover of The Count of Monte Cristo. For illustration purposes only “Are you ready, Grandpa?” she asked, glancing at the…
A viral internet optical illusion to make us all feel like we’re slowly losing our sanity. This photo (below), which is currently blowing up on X/Twitter because what you see in the image can tell you an interesting detail about your brain. According to the original poster, if you can see a tree, you’re left-brained. But if you can see two people holding hands, you’re right brained. Here’s what to look for: 1. Do You See a Tree? If your first instinct is to spot a tree in the image, you might be more left-brained. Left-brained thinkers are known for…
My dad thought I was unaware of his loneliness. But I noticed. Determined to find my widowed dad a wife, I test potential matches with a simple proposal. Most fail. But at a charity gala, fate steps in… I always knew my dad, Leo, was lonely. It was in the way he lingered on old photos of Mom, the softness in his eyes when he saw couples holding hands in the park, the deep sighs he let out at night as he stared into his coffee, as if it held the answers he sought. He was lonely. For illustration purposes…
A young boy whose disappearance was highlighted in a Netflix true crime documentary has been safely located after seven years. Abdul Aziz Khan went missing from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2017, shortly after Thanksgiving. His case, which seemed to be turning into an unsolved mystery, was later featured in Netflix’s documentary series Unsolved Mysteries. Image credits: Netflix The series sheds light on unresolved cases, aiming to raise awareness and encourage the public to come forward with information. At the end of each episode, viewers are provided with details on where they can submit relevant tips. In Abdul’s case,…
Note: We are republishing this story which originally made the news in February 2024. In the heart of Tennessee, a routine birth announcement at Celina 52 Truck Stop took an unexpected turn, captivating the attention of thousands online. Rachel, a white cashier at the truck stop, and her fiancé Paul Buckman welcomed their son Cash Jamal Buckman into the world on February 17. But what made this birth announcement go viral was the startling fact that Cash appeared to be of African American descent, raising eyebrows and sparking intense speculation about his paternity The truck stop shared a joyful photo…
My son, Leo, has the biggest heart of anyone I know. He notices things—little things—that most people overlook. So when he overheard our elderly neighbor, Mrs. Patterson, mention her upcoming birthday while chatting with the mailman, he immediately turned to me. “We have to do something for her,” he said, eyes wide with urgency. I hesitated. We weren’t exactly close to Mrs. Patterson. She mostly kept to herself, and I wasn’t sure if she’d even want a surprise. But Leo wouldn’t drop it. “Mom, everyone deserves a birthday cake,” he insisted. So, we baked. A simple chocolate cake, slightly lopsided…
Forced into an arranged marriage to save my family’s business, I expected awkward small talk on my wedding night. But then Adriana gave me an order: “From now on, you must do everything I tell you.” Was this a joke? No. It was a power play — and if I refused, my family would lose everything. For illustration purposes only The weight of my father’s words settled on my shoulders like a stone. “Son, I wouldn’t ask this of you if there was any other way,” he said, his voice uncharacteristically devoid of authority. “You’re certain the only way to…
This is one of the first major banks to announce how AI will impact its workforce Singapore’s biggest bank expects to cut 4,000 roles as AI reshapes its workforce. AI is proving more and more that it can handle a plethora of jobs we put it in, from basic admin to complex tasks. We’ve already seen it take over labour work and secretarial roles – and now even jobs that require critical thinking aren’t safe. One report found that AI threatens to replace mid-level software engineers and other Ph.D.-level positions. And another report by The Institute for Public Policy Research…
There, in the operating room, James was looking at the triplets, next to the lifeless body of their mother. The mother passed away in labor, and the doctor chose to save the babies. For illustration purposes only Then Nichols went out of the operating room, and saw his colleague, Thomas, waiting for his sister and his nephews. When Thomas looked at Nichols’ face, he realised that there was something wrong. The doctor told Thomas that Nancy was gone, and the babies were alive. Thomas was devastated as he learned that his sister passed away. For illustration purposes only Then Joe…