Human Interest
Navigating a High-Stakes Las Vegas Trip
Sometimes, you don’t realize you’re deep in a battle until you’re in the thick of it. This recent Las Vegas trip had added tension due to the looming Iran War and threats against me. As
Lake County Fair Offers Excitement and Tradition
Tabitha Wright, 14, and Ella Roye, 13, experienced the thrill of the Downdraft at the Lake County Fair with smiles on their faces. “We were not expecting it to be that fast,” said Wright, from
San Francisco Father Faces Permit Confusion While Playing Tennis with Kids
A father in San Francisco, Sam Dogen, aimed to enjoy a simple afternoon playing tennis with his children but found himself questioned by park rangers on suspicion of offering tennis lessons without a permit. Dogen
Youth Activists Challenge Environmental Issues in the Maldives
In the Maldives, young activists recently used kayaks to protest land reclamation that threatened protected mangrove wetlands within a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Their efforts included spray-painting “ECOCIDE” on affected areas. Project ThimaaVeshi, which translates to
A Unique Friendship: How a Duck Helped a Dog Rediscover Joy
Justin and Tori Cannarelli from New York have what appears to be a typical family life. They have two children, Cameron and Charlie, and a dog. However, a unique addition to their family is a
Reflections from Gettysburg: Politics and Sincerity
As the sun sets over the Gettysburg Battlefield, a Union cannon stands ready, pointing toward the field where Confederate forces launched Pickett’s Charge in July 1863. This site in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, marks the Civil War’s
Discovering an Unexpected Skill After a Seizure
When Michal Sklar experienced a grand mal seizure at 16, she was terrified for her health. But the event led to the discovery of an unexpected skill she humorously refers to as “the most useless
Elephant Deaths in Kenya Spark Concerns Over Human-Wildlife Conflict
On a dusty road in Kimana, Kenya, the remains of elephants present a worrying scene. Fifteen elephants have perished in Amboseli National Park, suspected of cyanide poisoning after consuming tomatoes from nearby farms. Ongoing Investigations
Ohio Mother’s Touching Tribute to Her Late Twin Daughter
DeAnna Boughman, a mother in Ohio, treasured an ultrasound scan of her twins on her refrigerator for over three years after the loss of one twin. This emotional period marked the passing of her daughter,
Preserving Jewish Heritage in Kochi’s Jew Town
In Kochi, India, at the edge of its historic Jew Town neighborhood, Keith Hallegua greets each Shavuot alone. This Jewish holiday marks the day God gave the Torah to Moses. Hallegua walks to the 458-year-old