Author: Emily Nguyen Le
Shocking videos have emerged on social media showing the dramatic moments a passenger ferry, KM Barcelona V, burst into flames off the coast of Indonesia, prompting hundreds of panicked passengers to leap into the sea. One widely circulated video was captured by passenger Abdul Rahmad Agu, who had just escaped the burning vessel. In the clip, Abdul can be seen clutching a child tightly while calling for help, his voice filled with urgency. Behind him, flames engulfed the ferry as thick black smoke billowed into the sky. He could be heard shouting that many others were still trapped onboard, while…
It was just another typical subway ride home after a long day at the office. The kind of ride where you keep your head down, earbuds in, and let the motion of the train lull you into that strange in-between space—where you’re not quite home, but the day is already behind you. The fluorescent lights above flickered faintly as the train rumbled on, and passengers around me sat lost in their own worlds. Some were glued to their phones, others stared blankly at the advertisements overhead. The atmosphere was quiet, dull, and familiar. Then, the train pulled into the next…
We’ve all done it—finished dinner, boxed up the leftovers, and tossed them in the fridge, thinking they’ll be fine tomorrow. But not all foods are created equal when it comes to overnight storage. In fact, keeping certain foods overnight can pose serious health risks due to bacterial growth, chemical changes, or nutrient loss. Here are 5 foods you should never keep overnight—and the reasons might surprise you. 1. Rice For illustrative purposes only Why It’s Dangerous: Cooked rice seems harmless, but it’s a perfect breeding ground for Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that survives even after boiling. If rice is left…
Fish is often considered a nutritional powerhouse—rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins. But not all fish are as healthy as they seem. Due to pollution, farming practices, and environmental toxins, some species carry dangerously high levels of mercury, PCBs, and other harmful chemicals. Before you shop for seafood, take note of these 12 fish you may want to avoid to protect your health and the health of your family. 1. Tilapia (Farmed) Farmed tilapia is often raised in overcrowded ponds where it’s fed a grain-based diet and exposed to antibiotics and pesticides. Studies have found farmed tilapia, especially from countries…
Virgin Atlantic have addressed passengers’ allegations that their luggage arrived covered in poo. Luggage issues is arguably one of the most annoying things about travelling. Whether it’s your bags going missing or your suitcase arriving in a bad state, I think we can all agree that it’s not the best way to start a vacation. This is something that Virgin Atlantic passengers who travelled to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport experienced on July 14. While their luggage arrived, when some items were put onto the carousel, passengers noticed a strange smell. Then, as the bags came into view,…
My name is Elise, and for the longest time, I believed family meant safety. It meant love, trust, and support—until the day that belief was shattered in the most unexpected way. It all began at what was supposed to be a joyful occasion: my dad’s 65th birthday. We gathered at my parents’ home, as we always had. I brought along my four-year-old daughter, Nora, who was brimming with excitement. She wore her favorite pink unicorn dress and clutched her stuffed elephant, Ellie, tightly in her arms. For illustrative purposes only I should’ve known better. My sister Kendra had always been…
During a visit to her mother-in-law, Macy endures relentless mocking of her cooking, appearance, and how she treats her husband. When she finally stands up for herself, she becomes the villain. However, an unexpected find in her father’s house reveals reasons behind it all, changing her perspective. On an empty road on a sunny holiday evening, a car cruised along. Inside, behind the wheel, was Chandler, a cheerful man with a perpetual smile on his face. He was steering with one hand while carefully scrolling through his playlist with the other. Concentrated on two tasks, his gaze constantly shifted between…
Struggling single mom Rachel barely makes ends meet, so when a homeless woman begs for a ride to church, she hesitates. Gas isn’t cheap. But something in the woman’s eyes makes her say yes. Three days later, a knock at the door shatters reality: the same woman stands there, transformed. Why? I never thought a trip to Walmart would change my life, but that’s exactly what happened last Saturday. Standing in the toiletries aisle, I was doing what I always did: calculating whether I could afford both shampoo and conditioner this time. Everything had gotten so expensive. I stared at…
I always thought I understood my father. Stoic. Practical. Protective. But nothing could have prepared me for what I discovered after he passed. I never realized just how quietly emotional—and remarkably thoughtful—he truly was. Let me start from the beginning. I’m the youngest of three siblings—two older brothers, Daniel and Chris. My mom passed away when I was just over a year old. I don’t have a single memory of her, not even the sound of her voice. I’ve only seen her in faded photographs and heard about her through stories. My brothers, being 10 and 13 at the time,…
A man who has the exact same name as the CEO who was seen cosying up with an employee at a Coldplay concert has spoken out after a ‘strange 24 hours’. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past day, I’m sure you would have seen the viral clip of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron seemingly getting on extremely well with the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough in Massachusetts. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot share an embrace during Coldplay’s Boston concert on July 16, 2025 | Source: TikTok/@instaagraace In the footage, Byron – who…