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Drunk teen crashes Porsche killing two, wealthy family bribes authorities to tamper with evidence
At the hospital, the boy's father bribed the doctors. Dr. Ajay Taware, the head of the forensics department, spoke on the phone 14 times with him. Reports suggest that the...
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A trans woman’s fight for survival: armed men drove her from her home and business
One evening around six o'clock, while I sat in the living room with the doors open, three men walked in… They hurled insults at me, calling me a "faggot" and demanding that I leave town. They gave me 24 hours to go, and when I tried to reason with them, they pulled back their jackets to reveal guns in their...
Homeless in New York City: man works multiple jobs but still cannot afford housing
In the streets of New York City, I faced constant danger from addicts and thieves. In the subway, I hugged my bag as I tried to sleep. The tension of needing rest while feeling unsafe made it impossible to relax.
2024 Paralympic Games in Paris hosts single Gazan athlete, paralyzed after being shot by IDF soldiers as a teen
As I ran for my life, a bullet struck my back, and I collapsed. Hitting the ground, I watched bullets hit others around me. Immediately, my legs went numb. At the hospital, doctors examined me and discovered the bullet broke several of my vertebrae. I would never be able to walk again.
Somali nurse fights to end female genital mutilation, raises awareness after years of pain and trauma
As a nurse, I witness the excruciating childbirth experiences of women who suffered from genital mutilation. The vaginal opening is typically closed, requiring multiple incisions to facilitate delivery, making childbirth a slow and agonizing process. The terror in their eyes and the fear consuming them feels heartbreaking. Holding back tears becomes nearly impossible.
Invisible Cities empowers formerly homeless individuals to lead unique urban tours in Scotland, redefining travel and breaking down stigma
When a person experiences homelessness, they become invisible. People pass by as if they do not exist. Drawing from my experiences, I recognized that beyond basic needs like food and shelter, people crave purpose. In 2016, I founded Invisible Cities, an urban tour company where former homeless individuals serve as guides.
“As a 44-year-old, I have never walked barefoot in the grass:” Man with EB has skin as delicate as butterfly wings
Any movement can cause layers of skin to rub together like sandpaper. Unlike most people who, if they bump into something they develop a bruise, my skin just falls off as if nothing holds it to me. If I fell going up a flight of stairs too fast and lost control, my skin would fall off and likely never heal...Why Orato Now?
