In recent decades, a notable trend in parenting has emerged: parents are increasingly choosing unique names for their children to help them stand out rather than blend in. Social scientists attribute this shift in American naming practices to the growing emphasis on individualism. A San Diego State University professor, explained to the BBC, “As American society has become more focused on individualism, parents have leaned towards names that distinguish their […]

After being apart for 78 years this summer, my grandfather, WWII veteran Jack Gutman, was reunited with his war buddy, Jerry Ackerman. They met for the first time since the 1940s and spent two days together at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, sharing laughter, catching up, and receiving recognition from the Marine Corps. The reunion was a joyful event and a remarkable story of serendipity. It provided closure for two

Over the years, human expansion into wildlife habitats has led to increasingly frequent encounters with wild animals. Stories of bears rummaging through cars, opossums invading garages, and bats finding their way into attics are common. Recently, a family in Woodland Hills, California, experienced a terrifying run-in with a coyote. In a TikTok video, Ariel Eliyahu, a father from Woodland Hills, is unpacking his car while his 2-year-old daughter is out

Families coping with dementia know how challenging it can be. In the United States, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias affect about 5.8 million people, which means countless others are serving as caregivers for these loved ones. Alzheimer’s disease is a significant cause of dementia, but other factors can also contribute. For instance, long-term alcohol abuse can cause dementia, as experienced by Bailey, who has been sharing her story on TikTok.