Author: Emily Nguyen Le
Video footage shows exactly how long it took for the Texas flash flood to overwhelm a family celebrating July 4, after it was confirmed to have resulted in at least 51 d.eaths and an ongoing search for missing girls. On a day where Americans celebrate their independence, little did those in and around central Texas know what was about to happen. A giant flash flood sparked terror as it swept through Kerr County after the Guadalupe River spilled over into neighboring paths. It has been confirmed that the flood, which took around 45 minutes to become a devastating disaster, has…
Shania Twain’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, marked by hardship, trauma, and ultimately, extraordinary triumph. From her humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, to becoming a global music icon, Shania’s life has been anything but easy—but through it all, she found strength in her voice and purpose in her pain. Photo of the young girl, dated September 26, 2019 | | Source: Instagram.com/shaniatwain A Childhood in Poverty and Strife Born into poverty, Shania Twain grew up in a home often lacking basic necessities. Her stepfather’s low-wage reforestation job and her mother’s ongoing battle with depression left the family constantly…
When my perfect sister took my husband while I was pregnant, I was crushed. She always thought she was better than me, and she finally got what she wanted. However, life has a way of turning things around. When everything came apart for her, she appeared at my door, pleading for assistance. My entire life had been in second place. No matter how hard I tried, it wasn’t enough for my parents. I took home highlights, kept my room clean, and did everything I could to make them proud. But none of this mattered. Stacy, my younger sister, was their…
Here’s everything we know about the flash floods that have hit Texas, after authorities confirmed 24 people have died and more than 20 children are missing. As America enjoyed the July 4 celebrations on Friday, hundreds just outside the Texan town of Kerrville were hit by deadly floods. The flash flooding has swept through Kerr County in Texas, as rescue teams continue to look for survivors. At around 7.40pm local time today (July 5), the Kerrvile Police Department said in an update that rescue teams will ‘continue until we find all our citizens’. “Hundreds of first responders are here with…
Your liver is a silent hero, working tirelessly to detoxify your body, regulate hormones, balance blood sugar, and support digestion. But when it’s under stress, it doesn’t always send loud signals. Instead, it offers subtle signs that something’s wrong—signs that are easy to dismiss or overlook. Ignoring these early symptoms could lead to serious conditions like fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or even cirrhosis. The good news? Your liver is incredibly resilient and can recover—if you catch the warning signs early and take action. Here are 15 quiet but serious signs your liver may be in trouble: For illustrative purposes only…
Hives—medically known as urticaria—are those annoying, itchy, red welts that can suddenly erupt on your skin and vanish just as quickly. Most people connect them with food allergies or medications, but there are many other lesser-known causes that might be to blame. Understanding these hidden triggers can help you pinpoint the source of your outbreaks and take effective steps to manage them. Image for illustrative purposes only Let’s explore 10 surprising reasons why hives might be showing up—and what you can do about them: 1. Stress and Anxiety What’s Happening: Emotional stress can set off a wave of hormonal activity, which…
Even after 111 years, the Titanic continues to fascinates us. A discussion on Reddit brought up an interesting fact. About 1,500 people died in the tragedy, but despite several explorations since the wreck was rediscovered in September 1985, no human remains have ever been found on board. James Cameron, director of Titanic, has explored the wreck 33 times and claims to have spent more time on the ship than the ship’s actual captain. ‘I’ve seen zero human remains,’ he said. ‘We’ve seen clothing. We’ve seen pairs of shoes, which would strongly suggest there was a body there at one point.…
On a flight from New Delhi to Mumbai, the mood in the economy section was light. Passengers chatted casually, bursts of laughter popped up now and then. Yet many couldn’t help but glance toward seat 12C, where a man with a menacing aura sat. He was Rakesh “Croc,” an infamous underworld figure from Mumbai’s illegal trade circuits. A striking tattoo of a crocodile clamping a dagger stretched along his muscular forearm. His loud voice and cocky presence made others around him visibly uncomfortable. Just across the aisle was Ananya Mehra, a poised and graceful flight attendant. Dressed immaculately, with a…
When my wife of sixty years passed away, I discovered that I had been living a lie with a woman I didn’t even know. I always believed I was happily married to a wonderful woman who loved me, but at the age of 82, I learned that my whole life had been a lie, a sham, and that I hadn’t known my wife at all. Elaine and I had been married for sixty years when she passed away after a sudden heart attack. I was devastated. I had married Elaine when I was 22 and she was 20 and she…
Iris, 78, tries to give a special gift to her daughter’s fiancé when she sees him sneaking into the bathroom with a maid of honor. Iris follows them, and what she witnesses forces her to run to her daughter to cancel the wedding. Iris was delighted that day. His daughter Eliza, 50, had everything ready to marry the love of her life, Daniel. So Iris went to her future son-in-law to give her her late husband’s diamond cufflinks before the marriage ceremony began. But Daniel walked too fast, and Iris had to rush her sore knees to catch up with…