A good memoir should be more than an autobiography and less than a confessional but contain elements of both. As a reader, I am less interested in being overwhelmed with family trauma and pathos except when it informs the greater tale being told. Quite often, it is the memoirs that feature an excess of pathos More
By Heidi Schmidt Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — It’s been a year since a man shot a Northland teenager in the head when he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell. Ralph Yarl was seriously injured in the shooting. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent months recovering and
By Heidi Schmidt Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — It’s been a year since a man shot a Northland teenager in the head when he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell. Ralph Yarl was seriously injured in the shooting. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent months recovering and
The parliament of the tiny Pyrenean principality of Andorra has passed a law setting a minimum Catalan language requirement for foreign residents.
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"Where is my life going?" "Who do I want to be?" As future-thinkers, adolescents spend significant time contemplating these types of questions about their life goals. A new study from the University of Houston shows that as people grow from teenagers to young adults, they tend to change the importance they place on certain life goals, but one thing is certain: The existence of high-prestige and education goals, as well as their positive development, can drive success.
In today’s fast-paced world, where everything moves swiftly, Jelena Petelinkar has made an impactful appearance on The Lovin Dubai Show, challenging the conventional perception of medicine as merely a pill to suppress symptoms. As a functional metabolic health specialist with a holistic approach to healing, Jelena emphasizes that true healing extends beyond symptom management. During …
Critics say a tough new security law — Article 23 — has led to self-censorship and further repressed opposition voices, but others say it's business as usual and life remains relatively unchanged.
In a world where the echoes of cruelty resonate far and wide, the heartrending tale of Mika stands as a poignant testament to the indomitable spirit of canines and the transformative power of compassion. Confined within the suffocating confines of a cramped cage for what felt like an eternity, Mika’s journey from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of hope serves as a stirring reminder of the resilience that thrives even in the face of unimaginable suffering. Locked away
In the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, home to nearly 4 million people, making friends is no easy feat. Especially if you're an adult. Research shows that people over 21 are more likely to face extra hurdles in forming friendships. The building blocks — time, proximity and scheduled opportunities to socialize — are harder to come by when juggling all the responsibilities that come with building a life. But on a Saturday afternoon in late March, more than 200 adults are packed into the back...
Doctors diagnosed her with depression, anxiety, PTSD and anorexia
No matter how much you use your iPhone, you've almost certainly thought about how to maximize its battery life. After all, these phones -- particularly the smaller models -- can be more than just a little power-hungry.Also: iPhone 16: Three changes I want to see on the next Apple handsetsSo whether you own one of the latest models or are rocking something from a few years ago, there are quite a few ways to maximize your iPhone's battery life and help it last longer on a charge. Let's break down...