Experts say this could be especially helpful in urban areas or during fog and heavy rain, where full-beam headlights can cause reflection or dazzle other drivers. The dimmer technology is currently being tested by several automakers and may become available in select vehicles by 2026.
Traditionally, women meeting the pope are expected to wear black with a veil, symbolizing modesty and respect. However, a rare exception exists: the “privilège du blanc” (privilege of white), granted only to a few Catholic royal women. This honor, symbolizing purity and peace, allows them to wear white during papal audiences—but not during funerals. Only…
At Pope Francis’ funeral in April 2025, even these royals wore traditional black veils and modest dresses to honor the occasion’s solemnity. The “privilege of white” reflects the close ties between certain monarchies and the Catholic Church. It remains one of the Vatican’s most exclusive and symbolic traditions. Following Pope Francis’ passing, Cardinal Robert Francis…
I grew up on a sweet potato farm, where hard work and early mornings were the norm. But when I got a scholarship to a private high school in the city, I quickly learned that grit didn’t earn respect there. On my first day, a girl sneered, “Do you live on a farm or something?”…
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And my guidance counselor told me, “This pie? This is who you are. Be proud of it.” So I leaned in. I launched Mele’s Roots, a mini pie business. Orders poured in. Teachers, students—even someone planning a party. I baked every week with my parents and started sharing my story in school essays and projects….
My husband Jake let his best friend, Alex, move in while his place was being renovated—without asking me. What was supposed to be a short stay turned into months of chaos. Alex trashed the guest room, stayed up late with Jake playing games and drinking, and left the house in a constant mess. I worked…
Jake called, overwhelmed and begging me to return. I said I’d come back when Alex was gone and the house was clean. To my surprise, he actually did it. When I got home, everything sparkled, Alex apologized, and Jake admitted he’d messed up. From then on, he stepped up. Our home became peaceful again—and our…
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For years, my wealthy in-laws pulled the same stunt: they’d invite people to expensive dinners and “forget” their wallets, leaving others with the massive bill. Even my husband admitted it was a long-standing family habit. So when they invited my mom to a fancy birthday dinner while we were out of town, I panicked. I…
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Instead of paying, she ordered dessert and called the manager — a former student of hers who now ran the place. Together, they contacted my in-laws, informing them that they had 15 minutes to return or the police would be called for dine-and-dash. They rushed back, furious and humiliated — and were charged an extra…
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At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, 87-year-old Robert De Niro accepted an honorary Palme d’Or — and used his spotlight to take aim at Donald Trump. De Niro arrived on the red carpet with his 45-year-old girlfriend Tiffany Chen and daughter Helen Grace. The award was presented by Leonardo DiCaprio, marking a full-circle moment for…
