When I first heard Jessica’s words, it felt like being plunged into icy water. My heart clenched, and a part of me wanted to believe that it was all just a terrible misunderstanding. How could the same little girl I had doted on, the one who used to run into my arms after school, wishing…
Jessica had always been a part of my life. After her parents divorced, she spent a lot of her childhood at my home. We would bake cookies, watch movies, and I would listen for hours as she talked about her dreams. Helping her plan her wedding was something I embraced wholeheartedly. I wanted it to…
Sitting in my office, surrounded by contracts and receipts, I realized that love sometimes means letting people learn from their own mistakes. I’d been so focused on trying to protect her, to guide her, that I’d missed the signs of her growing resentment. It was time for a change of course. I called the caterers…
Love isn’t about control; it’s about setting people free, even when it’s painful. I hoped that this decision would teach Jessica the value of empathy, gratitude, and the true meaning of family. In the weeks to come, we would need to have a difficult conversation, one that could mend or break the fragile threads of…
Donald Trump drew attention this month by defending a U.S. military strike on alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers while making exaggerated claims about drug deaths. Earlier in September, Trump announced on Truth Social that U.S. forces had destroyed a boat operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in international waters. He said the strike killed…
The remark stunned observers, since the U.S. population is about 340 million. According to the CDC, nearly 75,000 Americans died from overdoses in the 12 months ending March 2025—far lower than Trump’s claim. The World Health Organization reported about 600,000 drug-related deaths worldwide in 2024.
Trump’s math error fueled widespread mockery online. Critics from both political camps joked about his inflated numbers, with one commentator quipping: “Almost the entire U.S. population died from drugs last year!” While the strike underscored Trump’s tough anti-drug stance, his misstatement quickly overshadowed the military success.
Health experts are sounding the alarm as more Gen Zers go with the flow and embrace the once-taboo trend of free bleeding, a practice that may come with hidden risks. Free bleeding is the latest boundary-pushing trend where menstruating women ditch pads and tampons altogether – all in the name of comfort and liberation. While it might sound…
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Why women free bleed Katherine Murad, a gynecology physician assistant, tells the Cleveland Clinic that there are several reasons women are embracing free bleeding. Financial relief: According to the Consumer Healthcare Products (CHP), women in the U.S. “spend a collective $3 billion per year on menstrual products.” Skipping tampons and pads saves money, and it’s part…
Risks of free bleeding “There’s a mild risk of infection if menstrual blood gets left on your skin for long periods without cleaning,” Dr. Murad explains. “But as long as you’re cleaning yourself appropriately, the risk is minimal.” Still, free bleeding isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are the most common concerns experts highlight: Odor and…
