Part 1 of 4 Prologue: A Night to RememberSeventeen‑year‑old Emily Parker had dreamed of her senior prom since childhood. She pictured herself in a flowing gown, stepping into a world of glittering […]
Prologue: The Empty Chair When I first learned grief could occupy space, I discovered it in my childhood home’s dining room. Six years ago, on a crisp November morning, my […]
On a crisp spring day in early April 2025, the United States Senate delivered a striking rebuke to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade agenda. By a vote of 51–48, lawmakers […]
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There are moments when decisions made behind closed doors spark an intense public debate—a decision cloaked in confidentiality and high-stakes national security concerns that leaves many asking difficult questions. In […]
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A gentle petting session that turns suddenly into a nip may seem confusing and even alarming. If you’ve ever experienced a moment when your cat, while basking in your gentle […]
In recent years, groundbreaking research has revealed that the bacteria residing in our gut—the gut microbiome—play a far greater role in our overall health than we once imagined. This complex […]