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Elon Musk may become the first trillionaire in the world by 2027 according to reports
Recently, Elon Musk pressured Tesla shareholders to approve a $56 billion pay package, which, along with his staggering $241 billion net worth, highlights the vast concentration of wealth in our...
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Doctor reflects on residency struggles, speaks out after younger physician’s tragic suicide in Colombia
My first scolding hit me in the middle of a surgery. My superior stopped, stared at my hands, and said, “We do not train left-handed surgeons here.” He struck the back of my hand sharply, making the scalpel tremble between my fingers. Shame burned through me like acid, and I struggled to understand why being left-handed deserved humiliation.
Youngest certified farmer in the US, Kendall Rae Johnson inspires sustainability and community
One warm summer afternoon, while we watered the garden, laughter floated over from the fence. A group of neighborhood kids with toy carts gathered, drawn by the vibrant tomatoes. Kendall, apron streaked with dirt, ran to greet them, her excitement contagious. “Come, I will show you,” she said, leading them into what had become her garden kingdom. I stood back,...
From film to war: my journey as a drone operator in Ukraine
This surreal initiation into war etched itself deeply into my mind, forever altering my perspective. Through the camera, I tracked the target—a crumbling building where human figures moved inside. I steadied my breath, adjusted the drone’s altitude, and guided it through a window. When the device detonated, black smoke billowed into the sky. No relief followed, no triumph—just a heavy...
Fighting for Uganda’s forests and freedom, Kampala activist Fights pipeline and persecution
Our house became a target. Neighbors whispered, agents lingered near the door, and every update felt like an unseen blow. Nighttime searches, renewed threats, and a pervasive fear gripped my family. Meanwhile, I moved constantly, trying to keep our cause alive while grappling with the anguish of separation.
Young Nigerian survivor of desert and sea journeys devotes life to protecting migrants from dangerous routes
Along the way, the desert revealed its horrors. Bodies—some fresh, others desiccated—lay scattered across the sands, victims of the merciless terrain. I saw abandoned travelers whose vehicles had broken down or who had been robbed by Azmah gangs, stripped of food, money, and hope. Doubt began to fester within me. What had I done? Fear engulfed me as I realized...
I’M MAD AS HELL,
AND I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY MORE!
Time for us to reclaim power and pushback against oppressive and destructive dictators.
Journey to Tuvalu, the vanishing island battling rising seas and preserving its soul
Outside the modest immigration area, I paused, inhaling deeply as the island’s air filled my lungs. Tuvalu seemed to lift an invisible weight I had carried for years. For the first time in what felt like an eternity, I did not feel the need to rush or fill the silence. Standing under an endless sky, I realized I had arrived...Why Orato Now?
