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Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow
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Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.
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I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.
9/11 Survivors, Heroes Nationwide Mark 25th Anniversary
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— Sep 8, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, President Trump honored a New York firefighter who learned to walk again before dying in the attacks, while reconstructions of personal heroism across the day’s remembrances highlight survivors and saviors, including a World Trade Center employee who helped evacuate a wheelchair user, Boston College’s Man in the Red Bandana, and others reflecting on their experiences and the memorials that keep these stories alive.
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Tilt-A-Whirl marks 100 years at Minnesota State Fair
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— Aug 28, 2026
The Tilt-A-Whirl, invented by Herbert Sellner after a failed water-ride prototype and debuting at the Minnesota State Fair in 1926, marks a 100-year milestone with riders recalling enduring thrills as the ride remains largely unchanged in design and a staple at fairs nationwide. Its origin story includes Sellner’s early experiments, a patent filed in 1926, and a transition from the Midway to the family-friendly Kidway over time, underscoring its lasting appeal and evolution.
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‘Dirty Dancing’ Star Shares Abortion Story: ‘I Wouldn’t Have Had the Career I Had’
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— Jul 15, 2022
Actress Jennifer Grey opened up about her experience having an abortion, saying she would not have the career she had without it. Grey, who is known for her role in “Dirty Dancing,” spoke with the Los Angeles Times…
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State Trooper Shoots Very Unusual Burglar In Self-Defense
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Lindsay Clancy Trial Highlights Postpartum Psychosis Risks
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— Aug 23, 2026
Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 per 1,000 births and is drawing renewed attention through the Lindsay Clancy case, with survivors like Bridget Chesterton sharing their experiences to dispel myths and push for awareness and treatment. Celebrities and moms alike are opening up about postpartum mental health—Milano sharing her own anxiety story and other mothers speaking out—to stress that recognition and urgent support are essential.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Meghan Markle Launches Accusation Against British Press Involving Her Children
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— Aug 29, 2022
Meghan Markle is taking aim at the British press following its treatment of her children. In The Cut cover story published on Monday, Markle shared her experience when it came to releasing photos of her children during…
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Serial Killer’s Former Colleague Speaks Out About Taking Him Down: ‘There Was a Darkness to Him’
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— Dec 2, 2022
Amy Loughren, a former colleague of serial killer Charles Cullen, is sharing her experience with taking him down. She shared her story while speaking with Fox News less than two months after Netflix premiered a scripted…
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My COVID-19 Story: I Feared the Virus, but Welcomed the Antibodies
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— May 26, 2020
Shushannah Walshe is IJR’s editor at large. This is her personal essay on her own COVID-19 experience. It was mid-March when I woke up at 2:30 a.m., feeling feverish. It was at the very beginning of the global pandemic…
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Meghan Markle Details Experience With Miscarriage in New York Times Op-Ed
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— Nov 25, 2020
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is telling her story of how she experienced a miscarriage in July. In an op-ed published in The New York Times titled, “The Losses We Share,” Markle connects her miscarriage with the pain…
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Injustice 3 Reportedly in Playtests in California
Injustice 3 is seemingly undergoing playtests in California, citing a leaked Good Gamer Group listing for a major unreleased AAA 2D fighting game in Culver City near Warner Bros. Games HQ. Fans have waited nearly nine years since Injustice 2 (2017), fueling immediate hype, roster speculation, story jokes, and release rumors.
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94-Year-Old Veteran Shares Story of Spending 7 Years in Prison Camp
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— Aug 1, 2022
Col. James Lamar, a 94-year-old veteran, reflected on his 7-year experience at a prison camp. During an interview with Fox News, Lamar told the outlet how he was shot down in Vietnam. Fox News noted Lamar joined the Air…
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Colorado Tops USA TODAY Hot Springs Rankings
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— Jul 21, 2026
From Arkansas’s Scott—home to a Plum Bayou mound site and a heritage-hugging museum complex with Willow Beach Park’s river activities—to Colorado’s renowned hot springs and spa resorts like The Springs Resort and Durango Hot Springs, plus Durango’s storied mining-to-tourism evolution and mountain trails, the region showcases a broad mix of historic, natural, and wellness experiences. In Washington, the Two Dollar Trail at Larrabee State Park offers a quiet post-work hike with bay views, while Arizona’s Tempe Beach Park along Tempe Town Lake represents a postcard-ready desert waterfront escape that invites relaxed day trips.
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side