Author: Emily Nguyen Le

Porter Airlines is under fire after removing a deaf woman and her certified service dog from a domestic flight last October, despite the airline’s own policies protecting passengers with disabilities. Georgina Villeneuve, a resident of Alberta, was traveling with her trained service dog, Maggie, when a Porter flight attendant informed her that the dog would need to be stowed under the seat in front of her. When Villeneuve refused—citing both her dog’s certification and airline regulations—she was escorted off the aircraft before takeoff. Credit: Trevor Wilson/CBC Villeneuve had presented all the required documentation verifying Maggie as a service animal. According…

My name is Rachel, and I’ve always been the responsible one in my family. I’m not saying that with pride—just as a fact. I plan ahead. I follow through. I pay my bills on time and say sorry when I’m wrong. My older sister, Claire, is… let’s say, the opposite. Claire is impulsive and carefree, with two kids she treats more like friends than children. She calls it “gentle parenting.” I call it letting them run wild while she scrolls on her phone or sips her latte. But I’ve always kept my mouth shut—family, after all. Until last month. It…

Your fingernails do more than protect the tips of your fingers — they can reflect your inner health. Because nails grow continuously and are sensitive to changes in the body, they often reveal warning signs of underlying conditions before other symptoms appear. From changes in color and shape to texture and thickness, every detail in your nails can provide clues about your nutrition, circulation, oxygen levels, and immune system function. For illustrative purposes only In this guide, we’ll explore twelve specific nail changes that may indicate health problems. For each one, we’ll explain what it looks like, what it might…

Abby and Brittany Hensel, 34-year-old conjoined twins, are making history as elementary school teachers. A decade after graduating from college, they have triumphed over numerous challenges related to their unique condition. Although they share one body, each twin has her own head, heart, stomach, spine, and lungs. Credit: @itswpceo/X Look how lovely they are. Abby and Brittany graduated from university nearly ten years ago, and since then, they’ve been making an impact — not only for their teaching abilities but also for their innovative approach to compensation. Born conjoined with a rare condition known as dicephalic parapagus twinning, the twins…

It might seem convenient, but keeping your milk in the refrigerator door could be doing more harm than good. This common habit may lead to faster spoilage, altered taste, and even harmful bacterial growth. Here’s why it’s time to change this practice—and where you should store your milk to keep it fresh and safe for longer. For illustrative purposes only Why You Should Avoid Storing Milk in the Refrigerator Door Did you know that the fridge door is actually the warmest part of your refrigerator? Every time you open it, warm air rushes in, causing frequent temperature fluctuations. That might not be…

No one knew exactly what this Christmas would feel like. There was a sort of quiet dread wrapped around it like a threadbare ribbon—present in every conversation, every text in our family group chat, and every awkward pause when someone mentioned December plans. For illustrative purposes only Grandpa had passed away in March. He was the soul of our holidays. The one who carved the turkey with too much flair, who wore a Santa hat with blinking lights just to get the grandkids laughing. He’d sing off-key carols in a booming baritone and always, always sneak Grandma a kiss under…

When it comes to kitchen hygiene, most people overlook one of the most frequently used tools in their home: the cutting board. Yet, recent studies have shown that while some cutting boards can eliminate dangerous bacteria, others may silently breed and multiply them—right under your nose. Let’s break down what you need to know to keep your kitchen (and family) safe. For illustrative purposes only The Traditional Plastic Cutting Board: A Hidden Bacteria Incubator Plastic cutting boards are a staple in many kitchens. They’re affordable, lightweight, and easy to wash. But beneath that convenience lies a hidden danger. Over time,…

I never expected the most impossible choice of my life would come wrapped in designer silk and delivered with a glass of red wine. But life doesn’t ask if you’re ready before it hands you a moment that breaks you—or reshapes you entirely. I never thought I’d be the kind of woman begging for mercy at the doorstep of a mansion. But desperation makes you someone you never imagined. Especially when that desperation is rooted in the tiny, still body of your five-year-old son lying in a pediatric oncology wing, with wires, tubes, and the slow, terrifying beep of machines…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall over a batch of cucumbers over grave fears they ‘could cause d.eath’. It was announced on Tuesday (July 8) that the FDA had upgraded an earlier alert for a recall of 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers from Fuentes Farms. Experts believe the produce were potentially contaminated with Salmonella, a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause food poisoning and in extreme cases be d.eadly if the infection spreads to the bloodstream. Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, a fever, and stomach cramps. For illustrative purposes only The cucumber stock was…

She liked things bold — her nails, her opinions, and her sense of style. Even before she could spell “skincare,” she had a routine and a favorite brand. That spark didn’t dim when she got sick — it only burned brighter, even as her body grew weaker. At first, it seemed like nothing — a small bump on a child’s leg after an evening of play. Noelle Franklin’s parents thought it might be a bug bite, maybe from a mosquito. It didn’t hurt, and she wasn’t bothered by it. But within days, what looked minor began to unfold into something…