In a surprising and disturbing incident that occurred during the intense protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids, Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet fired by the police. This action, perceived by some as “intentional”, happened while she was reporting live from the scene. On June 6, federal agents executed … Read more
My parents have always been kinda unfair to me. I’m the older daughter, and for some reason, that meant getting the basement as my room while my younger brother got this huge, bright room upstairs. He got everything brand new — furniture, decorations, all of it. I got whatever leftover junk they could find in … Read more
My grandparents had lived peacefully in their hillside home for over 40 years.Next door had always been a vacant, steep lot — until one day, the machines arrived. “Sweetheart,” Grandma called, “there’s a bulldozer chewing into the hill. And part of it is… our land.” When they got home, a new driveway had been carved … Read more
At first, everyone thought she belonged to someone in the crowd. It was a family fair at the park—live music, shaved ice, a little petting zoo, and a row of cop cars and motorcycles set up for kids to climb on. People were everywhere. She was tiny. Rainbow dress, glitter sandals, smudges on her face … Read more
“My dear grandsons,” Grandma said softly, her voice fragile as she lay in bed. “Your grandfather built this house for me when we were just starting out. I’ve lived here my whole life, and you’ve made so many wonderful memories here too. All I ask is that you rebuild it in his memory.” Walter and … Read more
I was seven months pregnant, riding the bus, when an elderly woman got on. No one offered her a seat, so I stood up and gave her mine. She sat down and locked eyes with me—intensely, almost unnervingly. When she got up to leave, she slipped something into my coat pocket without a word. I … Read more
My mom lives alone, and I want her to move in with us. My husband agreed, but only if she pays rent. He said, “She will eat our food and use our electricity. It’s not a hotel.” I was furious. I also own this house! Then he added, “Your mother never even liked me, anyway.” … Read more
Just as the wedding music started to play, our joy transformed to confusion—Amelia, my nine-year-old stepdaughter and flower girl, had disappeared. The ceremony ground to a halt. We found her locked inside a supply closet, crying quietly with her flower basket still in her lap. What she muttered next sent a chill down my spine … Read more
FBI Assigns Full-Time Security Detail to Deputy Director Dan Bongino Amid Operational Reforms The FBI is implementing enhanced security measures for its Deputy Director, Dan Bongino, assigning a rotating team of up to 20 agents to provide 24/7 protection. The move marks the first time a deputy director has received such a comprehensive security detail. … Read more
Progressive Democrats have encountered a significant obstacle in their attempts to remove former President Donald Trump from office due to his unexpected military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, and it comes from within their own party. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and other progressive wing members renewed their calls for impeachment on Monday, but Sen. John … Read more
