In November 2023, the spotlight shone brightly on El Salvador as the 72nd
annual Miss Universe pageant brought together contestants from 84 nations.
Among them was Jane Dipika Garrett, who represented Nepal with grace and determination.
At just 22 years old, Garrett captured global attention by becoming the
first plus-sized delegate in the competition’s history,
breaking barriers in an industry often defined by conventional beauty standards.
I still remember the moment my life changed forever—a blur of exhaustion and disbelief. I had just come home from a late hospital shift, groceries in one…
The call came just after midnight—quiet, shaky, and haunting. “Please help me… my parents won’t wake up.” The dispatcher froze for half a second before her training…
The afternoon sun shimmered across Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma as Mateo, a single father with calloused hands and a patched jacket, walked hand-in-hand with his…
For millions of American families who rely on food assistance to stretch their grocery budgets, big changes are on the way — and many may feel the…
I never imagined my golden years would begin with betrayal. For more than five decades, I lived in a beautiful farmhouse my husband George and I built…
When my mother passed away, the framed photo of us on the living room mantel became more than just a picture — it was a symbol of…