When Cynthia Peterson of Burlington, Vermont brought home Finn, a wriggling 6-week-old Golden Retriever puppy back in 2012, she had no idea the impact the dog would have on her life. Throughout her 20s, Finn was there for her in good times and in bad. The friendly dog was an especially great comfort to her … Read more
Being a professional athlete isn’t a bad gig. You devote your life to playing a game that you love and, if you reach the upper levels of your sport, you make very good money along the way. It’s no wonder that so many kids dream of being sports superstars when they grow up. But not … Read more
According to Pew Research, women in majority-male workplaces report higher rates of gender discrimination. And women are nearly three times as likely as men to say their gender has made it more difficult for them to succeed in their place of work. The woman in the following story is part of that percentage, as … Read more
Most everyone enjoys taking the occasional vacation. It’s a time to get away from work and be with family or friends, or even by yourself. Being out of the office is something everyone can appreciate. But for some, the mindset of being ‘in the office’ stays with them wherever they go… Luckily, most are able … Read more
There is a hidden world right beneath our noses. It’s made up of people, many of them just like ourselves. The people of this world make our beds and replace our towels, they refill our drinks and cook our meals. They are wage workers, college students, and single mothers; they are, but for a slight … Read more
From music to sports to theater, there’s nothing quite like going to a live show. It’s convenient to enjoy these pastimes from the comfort of our homes, but it just doesn’t compare to being there in person. If you’re planning on buying a ticket for such an event, you generally have a few options: buying … Read more
An employee who puts in years of hard work into one company can only expect to be treated with respect by their employer. Being a “company man” (or woman, in this case) isn’t something you see much of anymore in today’s workforce. So when one Fresno woman was treated unfairly by her employer of 14 … Read more
Having grown up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Swedish-born Saga Vanecek was no stranger to colder climates. So when her family moved back to Småland in Sweden in 2017, she was prepared. Saga loved growing up in America, but Sweden, where her mother’s family lived, was a new adventure just waiting to be had. Little did she … Read more
One of the greatest traumas imaginable is when parents have to deal with the disappearance of a child. Statistics show that the first 48 hours after a child’s disappearance are the most critical for finding them alive. After the 48 hour window, chances of finding the child alive become gravely slim… In the quaint, rural … Read more
The shooting that left a hole in the stomach of a Tekashi69 crew member was triggered by threats of gun violence and death … threats coming from the rapper’s own muscle. Tekashi’s crew tried to bully its way into the NYC restaurant where 6ix9ine was supposed to meet with a record exec. The rapper’s security … Read more