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XFG Variant Fuels Rising COVID-19 Activity Across U.S. A new COVID-19 variant, labeled XFG (nicknamed Stratus), is driving a nationwide uptick in infections. First identified in March, the strain has quickly risen to…

I was clearing out Reina’s closet when I posted the giveaway: a bundle of 2–3T clothes, free to anyone who could use them. A woman texted almost immediately. She said…

Rhys Russell was just 18 when his life was tragically cut short by a silent, fast-moving form of cancer that offered almost no warning. His story is a sobering reminder…

The flight from Bangkok feels endless, but the hug at Riverside Airport makes it worth it. Mom smells like rosemary oil and something else I can’t place—worry, maybe. On the…

Trump Signs Executive Order Linking Student Visas to Campus Protest Activity In late January 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at addressing what the administration…

They called her “Madame Zada,” like it was a riddle no one cared to solve. She lived at the dead end in a house with peeling paint and shutters that…

Life comes at you very unexpectedly. You never know what a certain day is going to bring. A young couple was on the side of the road when a car…

Remembering Tayt Anderson: Ellen DeGeneres’ Beloved Guest Passes Away at 19 A teenager once beloved by millions through his appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has passed away after a long and…

Sleeping with the wrong person can leave scars that last far longer than the night itself. When you share something as intimate as your body with someone who fails to…

Ever wondered what’s inside that iconic canned meat known as SPAM? You’re not alone! SPAM has remained a popular pantry staple for years, celebrated for its distinctive flavor and versatility.…