When I was younger, I felt like I had all the confidence in the world. If you were to ask my parents to describe me in one word as a child, they would both say fearless. My family loves to tell the story of how my uncle got all us cousins together and told us he would give money to the best dancer. So, of course, little Natalie got out there and danced until she won the money. That was me: a little girl with big dreams and a lot of guts. But trauma has a way of stripping you of all the things that made you strong and leaving you with just a shell of who you used to be.

How I Embraced the Beauty of My Disability After Struggling With Self-Confidence

My biggest heartbreak in dating came from a relationship that wasn't even official. We never hard launched on social media, I never kept a toothbrush at his place, and he never met my parents. Technically we were on and off for over a decade, but if you added up all the times we were "on," it wouldn't have been more than a month. And yet, I still felt my heart shatter over this situationship more times than I can count.

Why Situationship Breakups Somehow Sting More

Seattle, WA

Each year thousands of people immigrate to Western countries hoping to build a better future for themselves and their families. However, finding employment in a foreign country can prove a difficult task. An immigrant faces issues like language barrier, culture shock and unfamiliarity with the country's job scene and needs to sort through complicated paperwork before settling down. An 18-year-old woman named Emily Huynh, who is a senior at Cleveland STEM High School in Seattle, Washington, shared similar troubles her father faced after moving to the U.S.

Daughter stands up for her immigrant dad who was mocked by HR for his lack of English proficiency

Los Angeles, CA

The Independent

Daelena Mackay was a student “full of life” and looking to follow in her father’s footsteps as an actor.But in May, she was found hanging from a red scarf in her Los Angeles apartment just one month before her 21st birthday. For weeks, her body sat in a mortuary after the county’s medical examiner ruled her death a suicide.Her father, Dwayne Adway, a veteran Hollywood actor who has appeared in hit television shows CSI, NYPD Blue, and Soul Plane, has since cast his doubt over the cause of his daughter’s death and said the family is looking for “truth and...

A Hollywood actor’s daughter was found dead in her home. Her family insists it wasn’t suicide

You may give your urine little thought until something seems off. Whether it smells funky or you suddenly have to pee every 10 minutes, out-of-the-ordinary bathroom habits can be alarming. But what happens when you have an abnormal urine color?. "Colored urine isn't always a cause for concern," says David...

Why Is My Pee Bright Yellow? The Truth About Abnormal Urine Colors

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New York Post

A mother and her disabled teenage daughter have been found dead inside their home in Sydney’s northwest.

Police were called to a home on Menzies Rd in Marsfield shortly after 10:20 am Thursday following welfare concerns.

Jennifer Carrig, 53, and her 13-year-old daughter were reportedly found unconscious in separate bedrooms inside the home.





Cops probing parents of baby girl who died in 120-degree heatwave during July 4 trip

The pair were found with no obvious signs of injury and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to understand how the tragedy occurred, as reported by the Daily Telegraph.

Ms Carrig has reportedly lived inside the home...

Bodies of a mother and teen daughter found in their home

Georgia State

Henry County, GA

Black Enterprise

'Once she swings on me, she punches me in my face and then her two daughters come from the front. I was not expecting that at all.'. A video has been circulating online showing customers at a Sam’s Club in Henry County, Georgia attacking an employee of the large retailer.

Employee Attacked At Sam’s Club By Mother And 2 Daughters

When we stumble upon videos and pictures from the 1980s, many things seem different from now - the dressing sense, the lifestyle, and the gadgets people used at that time. However, after a video of students from 1987 went viral on Twitter, people on the internet have been questioning why everyone is looking so mature. It is captioned, "High school in 1987."

Video of high school students from the 1980s has everyone asking why teenagers look so old

Anika Jindal

A shower is an essential grooming ritual in most people’s routines. Yet, one could be unknowingly doing things that are unusual blunders. Let’s look at 14 weird, unsanitary, unhealthy, or dangerous things one shouldn’t do in a shower.

14 Things You Shouldn’t Do in Shower

North Carolina State

Town Talks

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Kent County, MI

Cedar Springs, MI

TooFab

Nearly two months after a 17-year-old girl walked out of her Michigan home and vanished, she's been found.

Missing Michigan Teen Found Two Months Later -- 'Engaged' and Living with 44-Year-Old 'Stranger'

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New Jersey State

Making it to the Olympics is the ultimate experience for athletes. The best of the best compete to represent their countries on a global stage. But despite having objective evidence of their talent, drive, and hard work, even the greatest Olympians can battle imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is characterized by...

Olympians Get Imposter Syndrome Too. Here's How They Cope.

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Editor's note: This article was originally published on May 25, 2021. It has since been updated. Students across the country have had a tough time navigating online schools. Many believed they would not even have physical graduation ceremonies after four years of hard work. However, some lucky ones have been allowed to have in-person ceremonies, including teacher John Butler's students. Unfortunately, one of his students was informed that he would not be allowed to walk at graduation owing to an elitist policy about appropriate footwear. He approached Butler who confirmed the policy with one of the organizers. Therefore, he did what was, according to him, a "no brainer." He pulled his shoes off and let his student borrow them.

A student was stopped from walking at graduation because of his shoes. So a teacher stepped in.

The US Sun

A 22-YEAR-OLD who grew up living pay check to pay check has revealed how he hustled his way to a £60,000 a year business. Randy Roblero began working to provide for his family in 2021, after his father passed away, leaving the family in financial difficulty. He had always...

I grew up poor & started hustling as a teen when my dad died – now I make £60k doing a job that’s great on a sunny day

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This Fall, I'm Teaching My Latina Daughter Her Worth Isn't Tied to Being Pretty

Growing up, I wasn't considered conventionally pretty like my two younger sisters, who constantly received compliments on their looks. Instead, I was often told that I...

This Fall, I'm Teaching My Latina Daughter Her Worth Isn't Tied to Being Pretty

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