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If You Woke Up At 3 AM On Election Night With A Bad Feeling, This May Explain Why

If You Woke Up At 3 AM On Election Night With A Bad Feeling, This May Explain Why

The presidential race and election night were anxiety-inducing for voters across the country — and for many reasons. But since former President Donald Trump was declared the winner over Vice President Kamala Harris, many people on social media have since described experiencing the same interesting phenomenon on election night: They went to sleep, and suddenly […]

People Are Applauding The Way This Man Stopped A Stranger Harassing A Woman

People Are Applauding The Way This Man Stopped A Stranger Harassing A Woman

Immediately after President-elect Donald Trump won the election, far-right “manosphere” influencer Nick Fuentes’ tweet, “your body, my choice,” went viral. Followers of Fuentes have seized the phrase, using it in their replies to posts by women on various social media platforms over the past few days, and now some are worried that misogynistic rhetoric about […]

NFL Player Opens Up About Son’s Devastating Stillbirth Days Before Due Date

NFL Player Opens Up About Son’s Devastating Stillbirth Days Before Due Date

NFL player Hakeem Adeniji and his wife, Kayla, are mourning the loss of their first child after son Semiu Zade was delivered stillborn. The Cleveland Browns’ offensive tackle confirmed the news in an emotional video posted to Instagram last week. In it, he said Kayla had been rushed to the hospital Nov. 1 after being […]

50 Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose For Their Newborns In 2023

50 Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose For Their Newborns In 2023

Year after year, certain baby names emerge as the top choices for American parents. As the Social Security Administration’s latest data shows, the most popular picks for 2023 were Olivia for girls for the fifth year in a row and Liam for boys for the seventh consecutive year. Although many parents clearly like to stick […]

I’m Raising My Child In The Netherlands, And This Is Something I Never Expected

I’m Raising My Child In The Netherlands, And This Is Something I Never Expected

When you think of the Netherlands, canals, tulips and biking everywhere may come to mind — and those are among the reasons Americans are drawn to the country. Over 31,000 Americans live in the Netherlands, representing around 6% of the country’s total immigrants, and that number has increased over the years. I was lured by […]

This Old-School Pantry Staple Is Touted As A Cure-All. But Does It Really Work?

This Old-School Pantry Staple Is Touted As A Cure-All. But Does It Really Work?

Apple cider vinegar has long been touted as an at-home cure for a range of ailments: weight loss, high cholesterol, gut issues and more. Though many at-home cure-alls don’t actually carry much benefit, apple cider vinegar may be a little different. It’s known to kill bacteria on lettuce, making it an ideal salad dressing, and […]

15 Lifesaving Items That Nurses Say You Should Keep At Home

15 Lifesaving Items That Nurses Say You Should Keep At Home

Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Staying prepared with a fully-stocked first aid kit, supplemented with other potentially lifesaving essentials, can be a great way to manage your anxieties, save you a trip to the emergency room or, at the very least, act fast […]

I’m An OB-GYN. I Was Forced To Travel Out Of State To End My Wanted Pregnancy.

I’m An OB-GYN. I Was Forced To Travel Out Of State To End My Wanted Pregnancy.

Like so many people who have chosen to terminate a pregnancy out of love and compassion for their babies, I felt violated by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. As attacks on access to abortion and reproductive health care escalate, my grief is evolving into rage. Carrying a pregnancy at […]

My 7-Year-Old Was The Target Of An Antisemitic Joke. Here’s What I Told Him.

My 7-Year-Old Was The Target Of An Antisemitic Joke. Here’s What I Told Him.

“Dad, do I have short arms?” The question came from my 7-year-old son during one of our morning drives to school. As a divorced father with limited time with my twins, these car conversations were usually a highlight of my week. But not this one. “All Jews have short arms,” he continued. “That’s why they […]