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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I used to believe in the American dream. Then the police killed my son

Kelly Ghaisar taught her son to view police as protectors, unaware that her son, Bijan, would later need to navigate a frightening encounter with them.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I was unsure about my relationship of 8 months. A couple I met on a cruise gave me the advice I needed.

"As soon as we boarded the cruise ship, we began noticing strange details. Chipping paint, broken deck chairs, torn sun umbrellas. Above deck, the ride was choppy at best, and people all around us were getting seasick."
Relationships
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Silicon Valley's role in a surprising missing-person case trend

The rate of missing persons reports in California has significantly decreased, especially for children, showing an overall decline in such cases.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This Memorial Day, NPR readers honor the ones they've lost

Hope Sutton of Wilmington, N.C. reflects on her grandfather's service during WWII and her father's experience in the Vietnam War, emphasizing the honor of service.
Women
#humor
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jane Fonda once scared a bear out of her bedroom to protect her grandchild - and it 'urinated' on her rug

Jane Fonda once scared away a bear that entered her home while caring for her grandson.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Relationships

A first grader came home from school with a diamond ring. Then the back story went viral

SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Jane Fonda once scared a bear out of her bedroom to protect her grandchild - and it 'urinated' on her rug

Jane Fonda once scared away a bear that entered her home while caring for her grandson.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Relationships

A first grader came home from school with a diamond ring. Then the back story went viral

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fromwww.seattletimes.com
4 months ago

H-1B workers grapple with uncertainty over visa program

If my husband loses his job and we have to go back to India, our lives would be turned around.
SF politics
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

What is Mosaic Down syndrome? Parents share what life is like

Mosaic Down syndrome is a rare and often misunderstood genetic condition, reflecting varying physical traits and challenges.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Read a Book With Your Child and Dream Together

Reading fiction enhances literacy and empathy.
Sharing stories enriches family connections and individual identity.
Increased storytelling leads to better social skills in children.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Searching for Africa's lost World War soldiers, one grave at a time

The absence of acknowledgment for African soldiers who fought and died in World War I profoundly impacted their families and communities.
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Woman delivers her baby at Krispy Kreme, nicknames him Glaze

I felt a contraction as soon as I woke up that day, but I ignored it. Then I got in the shower and more contractions came.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Hostages' Families Endure Surreal Wait on Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks

The remaining hostages have become public figures in absentia, and by extension their loved ones have gained a sort of fame as well.
Digital life
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