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Humanity

A Woman Poses As A Social Worker Before Snatching A Newborn Baby
On 4th August 1989, a young woman named Kisha Birts gave birth to her first child at her mother’s home — a son she named Emmanuel.
By Matesanzabout 18 hours ago in FYI
When Being “Ugly” Was a Crime: The Forgotten Laws That Targeted Disabled and Disfigured People in America
In modern times, the idea that someone could be arrested simply for being “ugly” sounds shocking and unbelievable. Yet, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, several cities in the United States enforced laws that effectively criminalized the public presence of people who were visibly disabled, disfigured, or deemed “unsightly.” These controversial rules, commonly known as **“Ugly Laws,”** reveal a troubling chapter in the history of discrimination against disabled individuals.
By Irshad Abbasi a day ago in FYI
A Wander Back Through Vocal's Top Stories
Introduction I don't know what prompted this, although I did a piece on the history of Vocal's Challenges which I have included at the end of this story. I also was not sure how to approach this either, but how I have decided to do it is to include the first ever Top Story, the last Top Story at the time of publishing this, my own first and last (you got to do some self promotion) then one for each of the seven years that we have had Top Stories.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred a day ago in FYI
How Influencers & Streamers Killed News Networks
There was a time when the evening news ruled the world. At 6 PM sharp, families gathered around the TV to watch polished anchors in suits deliver “the truth.” Names like CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC dominated living rooms. Legacy institutions like BBC and The New York Times shaped global conversations.
By AnthonyBTV2 days ago in FYI
The Gift That Spied: How a Soviet “Token of Friendship” Secretly Eavesdropped on America
In the tense early years of the Cold War, when suspicion and secrecy shaped global politics, one of the most ingenious espionage operations in history began not with a break-in or a coded message—but with a gift.
By Irshad Abbasi 2 days ago in FYI
Corey Lewandowski: Loyalty, Power, and Political Storms
American politics often produces figures who operate quietly behind the scenes. Others step directly into the spotlight, drawing attention not only for their work but also for the debates that follow them. Corey Lewandowski belongs to the second group. For many people, his name is tied to the dramatic rise of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. For others, he represents the fierce loyalty and blunt political style that has become common in modern campaigns.Yet the story of Corey Lewandowski is more complex than headlines suggest. His career includes grassroots organizing, political consulting, campaign management, media appearances, and public controversy. Understanding his path helps explain how modern political campaigns operate and why certain personalities thrive within them. His journey offers a close look at loyalty, ambition, and the intense pressure that surrounds American politics.
By Muqadas khan2 days ago in FYI
The $900 Car Payment Era
If you haven’t shopped for a car lately, brace yourself. The average monthly car payment in America is hovering around $900 for new vehicles — and even used cars are pushing monthly payments that would’ve seemed absurd a decade ago.
By AnthonyBTV3 days ago in FYI
5 Black Entertainers & Inventors
I was excited to see this challenge from Sam Spinelli inviting to educate him and his kids about black people who made significant contributions to their professional fields and humanity in general. I was especially excited because Sam wanted the story to feature at least three women (out of five people).
By Lana V Lynx3 days ago in FYI
The Transgender Activist Who Met The Ayatollah
Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran has been viewed as an authoritarian theocracy. Religious doctrine dominated policy and many democratic freedoms were curtailed. Women were forced to cover their heads, music and films were strictly regulated and same-sex relationships carried severe punishments including the possibility of death.
By Isa Nan5 days ago in FYI
Austin Shooting: A City Confronts Fear and Change
On a warm night in Austin, the sound of music and conversation once filled the air. Food trucks glowed under string lights. People laughed outside bars and apartment buildings. Then gunfire shattered that normal rhythm. In seconds, everything changed. The words austin shooting began trending online, but behind those words were real people, real families, and real grief. For residents, it was not just another headline. It was a reminder that even cities known for creativity and culture are not immune to violence. This article explores what happened, how the community responded, and what the austin shooting reveals about safety, fear, and the long road toward healing.
By Muqadas khan5 days ago in FYI
Level Four Entrepreneurship: What Ashkan Rajaee Gets Right About Ego, Leadership, and the Self Employed Reality
There is a moment in almost every entrepreneurial journey when things start to look successful on paper. Revenue is climbing. Clients are steady. A small team may even be in place. On the surface, it feels like arrival.
By Anthony James5 days ago in FYI
Inside the Taliban’s Afghanistan
What daily life looks like when the world has stopped watching, and why the real battle inside the Taliban isn’t the one you see on the news
By abualyaanart6 days ago in FYI