On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Doug Collins as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs with a 77-23 vote. Collins, a former Georgia congressman and Air Force chaplain, garnered bipartisan support, including votes from all Senate Republicans and nearly half of the Democrats. As Secretary, Collins will oversee the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),…
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A man from Katy, Texas, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by a federal court in Del Rio for one count of assaulting, resisting, or getting in the way of police officers or employees. “According to court documents, Kevin Dominguez, 26, drove a sedan to the U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoint, located on U.S….
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Legislation was passed 226 to 188 by the Republican-controlled House to prevent future administrations from prohibiting oil and gas drilling without the consent of Congress. The “Protecting American Energy Production Act” was passed by lawmakers in a vote on Friday, which forbids the president from “declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless…
A woman in a bakery | Source: Midjourney All I could think about was the massive checklist ahead of the day: bills, groceries, laundry, breakfast, and more. But it wasn’t until I was halfway through shaping dough that it hit me. I’d forgotten to leave lunch money for my son, Caleb. I swore under my…
After Jess forgets to leave lunch money for her son, Caleb, he reveals that there’s a secret stash of money in a cereal box. How? Why? The family has been struggling with their finances, so why would her husband hide this from her? Jess tries to uncover the truth… The morning had already gone sideways…
or illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney Painful memories. I could still see my mother lying in a hospital bed, her strength fading with each passing day. I had been just a little girl, helpless, unable to do anything but watch as she slipped away. I shook my head, forcing the thoughts aside. This was…
I never expected a chance meeting in a hospital to change my life. A conversation, a laugh, a spark—everything felt so easy, so right. What began as something simple grew into something real. But just when happiness felt within reach, an unexpected truth turned my world upside down. I hated hospitals—the long lines, the sick…
oung male teacher in a classroom | Source: Midjourney For most of us, he was the “cool teacher,” the one who made you feel like learning was less of a chore. For me, he was just Mr. Harper—a kind, funny adult who always had time for his students. “Claire, great analysis on the Declaration of…
never expected to see my high school teacher years later in the middle of a crowded farmers’ market. But there he was, calling my name like no time had passed. What started as a polite conversation quickly turned into something I never could’ve imagined. When I was in high school, Mr. Harper was the teacher…
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I’m sorry, sir,” the stewardess replied gently, showing him the tickets. “These seats have been assigned to Mrs. Debbie Brown and her children, and we can’t do anything about it. I’d request you to kindly cooperate with us.” “You don’t understand, Miss! I have a crucial meeting with foreign investors. Her children will keep chit-chatting…
