humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Real-Life Child Superheros
Bravery and heroism come in all sizes. So often, we view children as too young, small, immature, or inexperienced to help others or make a difference in the world. Time after time, children prove they offer so much more than they are given credit for as they step up in the face of danger and fear to save another person's life.
By Criminal Mattersabout a month ago in Humans
Two Worlds and One Cup of Coffee
It began with a five-dollar bill passed through a passenger-side window by a complete stranger. The car was stopped in the drop-off lane at the front entrance of the children’s hospital. A weathered, exhausted mother sat in the passenger seat while her husband hurried a stroller shaped like a blue race car back up to the seventh floor—the floor that had been home for the past seven days.
By Lorelai Fayeabout a month ago in Humans
Giraffe, Hippo, and Happiness
In the heart of the grassy plains lived Ms. Giraffe, contentedly munching on leaves high up in a tree. Ms. Giraffe was in a joyful mood, humming a little tune between bites. She savored the blue skies, the white clouds, the gentle caress of the breeze, and the pleasant warmth of the sun dappling her skin. The air up there was wonderfully crisp and clean. She loved her elevated perch!
By Water&Well&Pageabout a month ago in Humans
Using Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘increasingly difficult’, says EU’s Kallas. AI-Generated.
The European Union’s efforts to support Ukraine through the use of frozen Russian assets are facing mounting challenges, according to European Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Liina Kallas. As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate the region, the EU has been exploring innovative avenues to fund reconstruction and humanitarian aid. One such avenue—leveraging Russian state-held assets frozen under sanctions—was initially seen as a promising solution. However, Kallas’s recent statements highlight the complex legal, logistical, and political obstacles that make this approach increasingly difficult.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohiabout a month ago in Humans
The “Ain't God Good!” Expression is Often Misused
The Bible declares, “God is good” many times. Everything God does is truly good even though we might not acknowledge it at the time. People are accustomed to saying, “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” While that is certainly true, it is a cliché and not a scripture.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
Outlasting Winter: Counting Days Until the Light Returns. Runner-Up in The Ritual of Winter Challenge.
I told my partner I might have to give up on the challenge. I have no winter rituals, no cherished traditions. Winter, for me, is not a season I celebrate. It is a season I survive.
By Imola Tóthabout a month ago in Humans
A Christmas Without Family That Became Unforgettable. AI-Generated.
Last Christmas is one I will always remember. Christmas has always meant one thing to me—family. The smell of food drifting from the kitchen, familiar laughter echoing through the house, and the quiet comfort of knowing I belong somewhere without having to explain myself. But last Christmas was different. That year, I was away from my family. No shared meals at our old table, no late-night conversations wrapped in blankets, no familiar faces waking me up on Christmas morning.
By Veronica Bennettabout a month ago in Humans
The Standard You Walk Past...
It's the first night of Hanukkah, but where families should be celebrating together, they're grieving instead. This afternoon on Bondi Beach, two gunmen opened fire. There was a third gunman, who was disarmed by a bystander before police arrived. IEDs were found in a van nearby, belonging to one of the shooters.
By Natasja Roseabout a month ago in Humans
Handel's Messiah
Every December, I travel into the city to watch a performance of Handel’s Messiah. Most will be familiar with the Hallelujah Chorus, not far fewer are aware that it’s part of a larger concert, complete with Orchestra, pipe organ and soloists.
By Natasja Roseabout a month ago in Humans
