Lifestyle
How food aid turned deadly in Gaza
As Israel opened a military front against Iran in June 2025, another warline persisted within Gaza—one far less visible on battlefield maps but...
JB-Singapore RTS Link train marks a new chapter in regional capital flow
The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set to commence passenger service by 2027, is being framed as a transport upgrade. In...
If loneliness isn’t rising, why does it still feel like a crisis?
At some point, most people know what it feels like to be lonely—those internal moments of drifting, disconnection, or simply not feeling seen....
Blunt comments about divorce and financial failure
Kevin O’Leary, the Canadian entrepreneur and Shark Tank star known for his no-nonsense style, recently stirred public debate by calling divorce “a stupid...
How your anxiety may be making your pet anxious
We don't usually think of pets as mirrors. But that's exactly what they are—reactive systems that sync with ours. Not metaphorically. Biologically. Dogs,...
Black beans inflammation protocol shows promise in new study
Most people live with inflammation every day without realizing it. It’s not dramatic like an injury. It doesn’t demand your attention like a...
What to do if your child is being bullied at school
There’s a moment—quiet, but unmistakable—when a child stops telling you what happened at school. They used to narrate every detail, every snack swap...
Why Italy has no school shootings despite owning 8.6 million guns
Italy has 8.6 million guns. But zero school shootings. Not “few.” Not “less than other countries.” Zero. In over 12 years, that figure...
What Black Lives Matter really means
It didn’t begin with an institution. No launch plan. No boardroom consensus. No marketing campaign. Black Lives Matter started with a Facebook post—raw,...
The quiet power of peer pressure in childhood
A new friend group. A sudden obsession with a certain brand of shoes. A child who once loved art class now refusing to...
What empty nest syndrome really feels like
There’s a moment when it hits you. Maybe it’s the silence after they leave. The stillness of a kitchen that once buzzed with...
Why teaching nutrition early is the health strategy most parents overlook
Most parents want their kids to eat better—but what does that actually mean in practice? In an era where school lunches come with...
The Gaza peace paradox: Why reconciliation without recognition will fail
Just weeks after burying my six-year-old niece Juri—killed in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike—I found myself speaking at a peace conference in Paris....
How hurricanes get their names
Hurricanes are like uninvited guests that refuse to be forgotten. You don’t just remember the chaos. You remember the name. Katrina. Harvey. Sandy....
The 6 kinds of picky eaters (and what actually works for each one)
At some point, every parent hits the same emotional wall: the lovingly prepared meal is rejected, again. Not with words, but with a...
How retirees are building big value in small spaces
For decades, retirement planning in Malaysia followed a familiar blueprint: build a family home, raise children under one roof, and eventually spend one's...
Why the right nighttime snack can help you lose weight
There’s a belief that weight loss and night-time eating can’t coexist. The clock strikes 9, and suddenly every bite feels like sabotage. But...
How this summer fruit supports performance, hydration, and recovery
There’s a reason watermelon shows up in moments of heat, recovery, or rest. On the surface, it’s bright and sweet. But inside, it’s...
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