Author Archives: humanity

Jamie‑Lynn Sigler Brings Her Real‑Life MS Journey to Grey’s Anatomy

🎬Actress Jamie‑Lynn Sigler recently appeared on Good Morning America to talk about her guest role on Grey’s Anatomy, where she plays Dr. Laura Kaplan, a physician living with multiple sclerosis (MS) – the same condition she has been managing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged actor health stories, Christina Applegate, chronic illness, Dr. Laura Kaplan, gma, good morning america, grey's anatomy, health story, I have MS, Jamie‑Lynn Sigler, living with MS, MeSsy podcase, MS, MS awareness, personal journeys, sopranos, TV guest stars | Leave a comment

How “Heated Rivalry” Helped a Hockey Player Find His Voice – And Went Viral

The sports and entertainment world has been buzzing recently – not just about the wildly popular hockey romance TV series Heated Rivalry, but about the powerful real-life impact it’s having off-screen. Heated Rivalry — a series based on Rachel Reid’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged ccrave, falling in love, game changers, gay, hbo max, heated rivalry, hockey, hockey players, jesse kortuem, lgbtq+, luke prokop, masculinity, rachel reid, secrecy, secret, storytelling, tough guy, true self | Leave a comment

From Patient to Healer: Mesfin’s Full-Circle Journey in Ethiopia

Imagine being a kid in a small village in Ethiopia, your heart failing, and your future uncertain. That was Mesfin Yana Dollar. At just 15, he faced a life-threatening heart condition – one that local medicine couldn’t fix. But then … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged cardiac perfusionist, ethiopia, heart surgery, mesfin yana dollar, rick hodes | Leave a comment

Talking about Grief, and Staying Human

Grief doesn’t announce itself. It shows up in ordinary moments – a song on the radio, a quiet Sunday morning, a question no one asks anymore. And while grief is something almost everyone experiences, it’s still one of the things … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News, Story | Tagged all there is podcast, anderson cooper, community, emotional support, grief, healing, loss, mental health, shared experience, talking about grief, vulnerability | Leave a comment

A Second Chance in the Norwegian Wild: Rediscovering Life’s True Summit

In late July 2025, 38-year-old U.S. journalist Alec Luhn embarked on a solo hiking trip in Norway’s Folgefonna National Park. What began as an adventurous journey turned into a six-day battle for survival after a severe fall left him critically … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged adventure, Alec Luhn, family, Folgefonna National Park, hiking, hiking accident, hiking solo, Norway, personal reflection, rescue, survival story, Veronika Silchenko, wilderness survival | Leave a comment

“At 17, I Found That We All Want the Same”

Last month, seventeen-year-old Arjun Malaviya returned – not from a high school football game, but from a solo journey spanning 118 countries. In just 13 months, Arjun transformed himself from a curious teen into the youngest solo traveler in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged cultural connections, cultural similarities, global stories, shared humanity, solo travel, teen traveler, travel blog, travel inspiration, world travel | Leave a comment

Minnesota Vikings Back Male Cheerleaders Despite Backlash

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 cheerleading squad includes two men, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn. They made the team through the same audition process as everyone else. Their addition, however, sparked backlash from some fans and public figures, with criticism ranging … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News, Sports | Tagged backlash, Blaize Shiek, cheerleading, equality, football culture, gender roles, homophobic, Louie Conn, male cheerleaders, minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, nfl, representation in sports, sports inclusivity, vikings | Leave a comment

Sadio Mane’s Humble Response to Using a Cracked iPhone: Why He Chooses Charity Over Luxury

Sadio Mane, a renowned soccer player from Senegal, with an annual income of about $10.2 million, left fans stunned when they noticed him using a cracked iPhone 11. His response was priceless: “Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged building schools, charity over luxury, cracked iphone, generosity, giving back, humility, philanthropy, sadio mane, senegal, soccer player | Leave a comment

Whale Rescued Near Golden Gate Bridge Shows Gratitude to Divers After Life-Saving Mission

A fisherman who was fishing east of the Farallon Islands (just outside of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California) spotted a whale who was fully entangled and bound in a fishing net. The fisherman radioed for help and … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged diver and whale connection, diver saves whale, entangled whale, Farallon Islands, fishing net, Golden Gate Bridge, marine conservation, marine life rescue, marine rescue, san francisco, whale behavior, whale bound in fishing net, whale gratitude, whale rescue, whale rescue story | Leave a comment

Stranded on the Interstate: How Iowa Hawkeyes’ Zach Twedt Came to Our Rescue

“I was on my way back from my son’s track meet in Minnesota and got a flat tire on a Iowa interstate. I tried to request roadside assistance in my Allstate app (because I don’t know how to change a … Continue reading →

Posted in Story | Tagged flat tire, Iowa Hawkeyes, stranded on interstate, Zach Twedt | Leave a comment