In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington to sign a peace agreement. This deal aims to bring an end to the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo and open up the region's valuable mineral resources to American interests. The meeti
The Nobel Peace Prize is a big deal. It goes to people who do amazing things for peace. Recently, there was a buzz about a certain former U. S. president who thinks he deserves this prize. This person, Donald Trump, shared a list of reasons why he believes he should get the Nobel Peace Prize. He men
In a typical office setting, there's a lot going on. One might expect the usual office gossip, deadlines, and maybe some friendly banter. But in one particular office, things are a bit more unusual. There's a coworker named Carl. He's generally a nice guy, but he has a peculiar belief. He's convince
A woman in Florida recently had a visit from her sister-in-law. She is known for being very careful with her money. During the visit, she gave the couple a gift card. This was surprising because she had never done this before. The woman in Florida made a comment about her sister-in-law paying for a
Family gatherings should be joyful, but for one father, they've become a battleground. Doug and Linda, his adult children, have been at odds for three years, and neither is willing to apologize or even speak to the other. This rift has made family events, like holiday meals and birthday parties, ten
LGBTQ+ individuals who grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often struggle with their identity. They face a tough choice between their faith and their sexual or gender identity. This can lead to some serious mental health issues. A recent study followed 359 LGBTQ+ individuals o
Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but there's a catch. He wants to use this pause to push for a permanent peace deal that addresses what he calls the "root causes" of the conflict. This could mean big changes for Ukraine's borders, as Putin has been claiming parts of Ukraine belong
In our big, diverse world, it's clear that we often find ourselves on different sides of the fence when it comes to big issues. It's like we're speaking different languages, and it can feel impossible to find common ground. But what if there was a way to understand each other better? Let's
When someone rudely sneers at your religious beliefs or lack thereof, the best response depends on who they are and the nature of your relationship. Can you easily walk away from them? Is there an obvious power differential (e.g., a workplace scenario)? Do you have an emotional bond or just wa
