My poor dad continually helps those who are less fortunate.
Dear Abby: My dad, who is retired, has always been incredibly generous, often putting others’ needs before his own. Whenever he meets someone struggling, he tends to lend a hand, giving away his time and resources without expecting anything in return. This was a significant issue when my parents were together, though, especially since he […]
If you bought a Costco gold bar last year, you’re fortunate, as this is its current value.
Gold prices have reached unprecedented heights, and if you grabbed one of those popular Costco gold bars last year, congratulations—you’re likely seeing a nice profit. On Wednesday, the price for an ounce of gold was listed at $3,549, and it went up a bit to $3,557 by Thursday. That’s quite a jump from last year’s […]
New Yorkers gather at fortunate lottery outlets with recent winnings before $1.1B Powerball drawing
There’s a buzz in the Big Apple as the lottery draw approaches. A popular local supermarket known for selling big lottery tickets is seeing a surge in customers ahead of the $1.1 billion Powerball draw on Monday. “I think we are a lucky spot,” said Jenny Fan, the general manager at Huarian Supermarket in Queens, […]
Uncommon bottlenose dolphin sightings in NYC excite fortunate onlookers
These dolphins have earned the nickname “cosmopolitans.” This summer, boaters and kayakers are having the rare joy of watching Bottlenose Dolphins against the backdrop of New York City’s skyline. What’s considered a unique experience might soon be more routine. Recently, around 20 pods of these dolphins—genuinely a “cosmopolitan” species of the Delphinidae family—delighted ferry passengers […]
New Jersey synagogue catches fire while rabbi and family make a fortunate escape
Fire Destroys Historic New Jersey Synagogue A major fire engulfed a historic synagogue in New Jersey early Friday, as the rabbis and six families made it out safely. The blaze erupted at the Beth El congregation in Rutherford just before 3 a.m. According to reports, when firefighters arrived, the building was already heavily ablaze, and […]
Staten Island man fortunate to survive after being attacked by Italian migrant
Staten Island Man Survives Violent Attack in Milan A Staten Island man faced a terrifying encounter this week during a vacation in Milan, coming face to face with the city’s significant immigration issues. Nick Peregrino was attacked on Tuesday by two North African immigrants, who stabbed him in the neck with a five-inch knife while […]
WWII Veteran Shares Thoughts on ‘How Fortunate We Are’ to Live in America
Message from a 102-Year-Old Veteran on Independence Day A 102-year-old World War II veteran, who stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, shared a heartfelt message for Americans this July 4th. Jake Larson reflected on what the day means, saying it’s a time for gratitude for being a citizen […]
The unique chance Cooper Flagg has that makes him feel fortunate
Cooper Flagg is in an unusual position, and it seems to be a fortunate one for him. Typically, first-round draft picks are expected to step into a prominent role right away, especially in situations where teams are looking to bounce back strong, but Flagg won’t necessarily bear that weight with the Dallas Mavericks, who have […]
Survivors of the Minnesota shooting share their feelings: ‘Extremely fortunate to be alive’
Statement from Surviving Families After Attempted Assassination in Minnesota Following a shocking incident in Minnesota, families affected by an attempted assassination have released a statement two days later. According to authorities, Senator John Hoffman (DFL) and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times at their residence on Saturday. This attack was related to the tragic […]
32-year-old NYC woman fortunate to survive after being targeted by a stranger who attempted to shoot her from behind, missing by ‘a centimeter’: police
A 32-year-old woman from the Bronx had a narrow escape after a stranger shot at her during daylight hours. She was making her way home around 9 AM on Friday when a hooded figure approached her on University Heights Street, pointing a gun without uttering a word, according to authorities. The assailant then fired the […]