EARLYBIRD - STORIES

The wedding day arrived without celebration or fanfare. While most brides dream of joy, music, and excitement, Zainab stood quietly, preparing to enter a future filled with uncertainty. Blind since…

For an entire year, our home had been frozen in time. Ever since my daughter Maya disappeared during a summer camp trip, life had become divided into two parts: before…

For most of us, food is about nourishment and enjoyment. But around the world, some commonly eaten foods can be dangerous—even deadly—if not prepared properly. Surprisingly, millions of people continue…

Under a sky filled with rainbow confetti and the cheers of thousands, Jennifer Lopez once again proved why she remains one of entertainment's most enduring stars. During a surprise appearance…

For movie fans of the 1980s, Phoebe Cates remains one of the decade's most beloved actresses. With her natural charm and memorable performances, she quickly became a Hollywood favorite, and…

Sometimes the most ordinary things can spark the biggest online reactions, and one parked SUV in Perth, Australia, proved exactly that. While visiting a shopping center, a passerby spotted a…

For many longtime Republicans, the treatment President Donald Trump received from parts of the GOP establishment during his first term was surprising. Despite advancing many traditionally conservative priorities—including tax cuts,…

When a Cat Rubs Against You, This Is What It Really Means If you've ever had a cat weave between your legs or rub its head against your hand, consider…

Here's a rewritten version with stronger emotion, richer descriptions, and a more compelling narrative flow: After my grandmother passed away, my relatives descended on her house like bargain hunters at…

My father disowned me the night I married his driver. By sunrise, my bank accounts had been frozen, my security pass no longer worked, and I had effectively been erased…