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The Travel Insurance I Never Skip and Why
The Illusion of Safety Most travelers think of travel insurance as a small checkbox at the end of a booking form, a minor add-on, like paying for extra legroom or a window seat.
By Jasmine Bowen3 months ago in Writers
Suspect in Palisades Fire Arrested: Latest on the Los Angeles Blaze
In October 2025, authorities arrested Jonathan Rinderknecht in connection with the Pacific Palisades Fire, according to The New York Times. The blaze, which devastated suburban hillsides in January, killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Progress
Eleven Days ago, I wrote a story called I'm back—maybe? In it, I talked a bit about my personal journey and highlighted some contests outside of Vocal that I was interested in participating in. I'm doing this because I've stepped away from writing for far too long. I've fallen out of practice, and my apathy has turned into the worst bout of writer's block I've ever experienced in my 28 years of life.
By Ashley Lima3 months ago in Writers
The Soul of a Poet
I thought I would write and tell a little about myself. I was born and raised in a rural area of Western North Carolina, in a small mountain community called Spillcorn. It's a place where everyone knows each other, where generations stay rooted in the same hills and hollers. Many who were raised there never left, never received an education, and never traveled farther than the town itself. I was determined to do things differently. I went to college and moved to the big city of Asheville, big to me at least. That move opened my world.
By Tim Carmichael3 months ago in Writers
Win-Win Divorce Solutions: A Better Way to Divorce in Calgary
Divorce can be hard, but it does not have to be full of fights or anger. Many people in Calgary are finding a new way to end a marriage with respect and calm. Win-Win Divorce Solutions helps couples choose peace instead of conflict. Their goal is to make the process fair, simple, and less stressful for everyone.
By sammmy3 months ago in Writers
Why You Should Automate Your Savings Before You See Your Paycheck
Don’t save what is left after spending. Spend what is left after saving. — Warren Buffett The Month I Learned My Lesson
By Aliyu Ibrahim 3 months ago in Writers
Hijab Bans and Islamophobia in Europe: How Religious Freedom Is Under Fire
The Growing Controversy Over Religious Symbols in Europe In recent years, Europe has found itself at the center of a heated debate over religious freedom — particularly concerning Muslim women who wear the hijab or niqab. What began as isolated incidents of restriction in schools or workplaces has now become a continent-wide issue, raising serious questions about equality, diversity, and the meaning of freedom in democratic societies.
By Filmon Ke Raaz | Movie Mysteries Explained3 months ago in Writers
5 Stereotype Characters I Used To Add in My Short Horror Stories
We have those same typical characters we use in all of our writing. In the horror genre, I used to have five specific types of characters in all of my stories. I’m not talking about the five main horror stereotypes: the final girl, the nerd, the jock, the hot girl, and the stoner dude. Back in college, I tended to have very different type of characters that are considered my stereotypes. These five characters were always presented in the same old scenario; a slasher killer or a supernatural monster is hunting them down.
By Emy Quinn3 months ago in Writers
Running a Business While Crossing Borders Every Month
The truth about building, managing, and sustaining a business while your office address keeps changing. The Glamour and the Grind
By Jasmine Bowen3 months ago in Writers
Fall Back 2025: Your Guide to the Upcoming Time Change
Mark your calendars: on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end for most of the United States . This is the "fall back" event, where we set our clocks back one hour, granting a welcome extra hour of sleep but also signaling the start of earlier sunsets .
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
The Immune System's Guardians: Trio Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to three scientists for their groundbreaking work in understanding the immune system. Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for "their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance" .
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers
Columbus Day: A American Holiday's Complicated Legacy
Every second Monday of October, a holiday arrives on the US calendar that prompts parades in some cities, closures of federal offices, and deep reflection on the nation's history. Columbus Day is a unique American institution, one that has evolved from a patriotic celebration into a subject of intense national conversation .
By Ashley Scott3 months ago in Writers