South Africa is famous for having the highest population of wild rhinos. Because of this fact, there is a great deal of poaching activity in this region. The current population of rhinos in the world is around 29,000. Over a thousand of these majestic beasts were illegally hunted in 2017. The reason why poachers are …
Weddings are some of the most memorable and important gatherings that any two families can share. If you’ve ever been to one, you know how absolutely amazing it is. I’ve gone to my fair share of weddings, but last year was the first time I got to do a speech. I prepped forever to make …
Amarildo Silvo Filho, 23, is an artist and entrepreneur living in Brazil. Two years ago, he was working in a grocery store to earn a living. He wasn’t happy, however, for he wanted to do something that would enable him to help the environment and the many stray animals he saw in his neighborhood. Filho …
The story begins as so many do. An abandoned 12-year-old dog was wandering aimlessly along the streets. He was hit by a car and was transferred to a shelter. Medical attention was provided and one of his front legs had to be amputated. Marley’s Mutts, an animal rescue group, began searching for a home. The …
Being a growing preteen in today’s world is incredibly challenging as it is, between all the pressures kids have to face socially. The world is just not the same anymore, and it can be hard for kids to be kids. At the very least, we should all attempt to be understanding and kind to these …
Nathan Chan, a 33-year-old single dad from Alberta, Canada, knew he wanted to have a child at 25 years old. But since he did not have a girlfriend or wife, opting to adopt was challenging. Agencies in Canada usually turned down Chan when he would submit an adoption application because of his status as a …
The family of a 3-year-old boy has been grieving and seeking justice against a New York City pre-school for the death of their son. Elijah Silvera was rushed to a hospital because he went into an anaphylactic shock for eating a grilled cheese sandwich. Staff members at the Harlem’s Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services …
The man charged with the murder of six people in Michigan has plead guilty on all counts. Jason Dalton, a former Uber driver, admitted he killed strangers and shot two other people who survived his attacks in between fetching and driving passengers around Kalamazoo. Dalton, 48, told Judge Alexander Lipsey of the Kalamazoo County Circuit …
A jogger from Oakland, California defended herself from a dog attack using a pepper spray. While she thought she foiled the canine, she still ended up with bite marks and bruises after the dog’s owner bit and punched her, too. The attack happened on the Goldenrod Trail near the Oakland City Stables and the Chabot …
Between work, life, and pressures pushed down upon us by society, it often feels like being human is overrated. We end up turning to look at our cats and think, “Hey! Maybe I should be a cat anyway. All that would be expected of me then is to eat, sleep, and play.” Sounds like a …
