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A Broken Family, A Chance for Healing

May 11, 2026

The youngest child in a family of five feels isolated after growing up with constant punishment. Both sisters were treated alike by their mother, who used fear and physical discipline to control them. When one sibling committed a mistake, the mother would line up everyone and threaten collective pun

politics

Election Shakeup: Vote on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Looms

May 11, 2026

Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal

sports

Fire on the Court: Portland’s New Home for Women’s Basketball

May 10, 2026

The first night of the Portland Fire at Moda Center was a burst of energy that echoed through every corner of the arena. Fans gathered early, forming waves that surged during a coaches’ challenge and continued through a lively halftime show featuring a popular singer from the 2000s. The crowd’s roar

entertainment

Paris 1925: When love, art and danger mixed in the City of Light

May 9, 2026

The Roaring Twenties in Paris weren't all jazz and champagne. Behind the glitter lay a world where love could turn deadly, and art often came with a price. In 1925, a Polish actress named Stasia found herself in the middle of a real-life drama when her painter lover was found dead. Instead of a clea

sports

Midfield Shuffle: Ugarte’s Big Move

May 8, 2026

A new chapter is looming for the 25‑year‑old midfielder who joined Manchester United from Paris Saint‑Germain in August. He has spent most of his time on the bench, with only one start under the current manager. Because he rarely plays, the club’s leadership has decided to let him leave before

sports

IndyCar pulls racing shirt after backlash over slogan

May 8, 2026

IndyCar just learned a tough lesson about how symbols can backfire. The racing league pulled a T-shirt from its store after fans pointed out that the slogan "ONE RACE" below a helmet-wearing Abraham Lincoln could be twisted into something ugly. The shirt was meant to celebrate the August Freedom 250

celebrities

Costume Designer Criticises Met Gala Guests

May 7, 2026

Molly Rogers, a veteran costume artist known for her work on “Sex and the City” and both “The Devil Wears Prada” films, spoke at a Fashionphile event in New York. She expressed disappointment with many celebrities who attended the 2026 Met Gala, a fundraiser backed by Jeff Bezos. Rogers said she

entertainment

The Killing’s Unexpected Second Life on Netflix

May 4, 2026

The Killing started as a 2011 AMC crime series that adapted the Danish hit Forbrydelsen. Its first two seasons kept viewers hooked with a dark atmosphere and strong chemistry between detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder. After the murder case of Rosie Larsen closed, AMC decided to cancel the s

religion

What the founders really thought about religion

May 4, 2026

The debate over whether America was meant to be a Christian nation keeps coming up as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. Some people strongly believe the founders wanted the U. S. to be a Christian country. Others argue that idea is a misunderstanding of history. The truth is more

entertainment

The long road: how persistence beats overnight fame in comedy

May 4, 2026

Nikki Glaser put in over twenty years before stand-up brought her real attention. She didn’t cross her fingers for luck—she studied public figures like Tom Brady in minute detail. Every interview, habit and quirk became research material for jokes that felt custom-made rather than generic. Most come