A 17-year-old valedictorian, Leen Hijaz, used her graduation speech to speak for the voiceless: "Millions suffering in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Afghanistan. Families torn apart by ICE."
The school administrator cut her mic. Told her: "If you don't stop, you're not graduating." They withheld her diploma for four days.
A 17-year-old valedictorian, Leen Hijaz, used her graduation speech to speak for the voiceless: "Millions suffering in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Afghanistan. Families torn apart by ICE."
The school administrator cut her mic. Told her: "If you don't stop, you're not graduating." They withheld her diploma for four days.
When rescuers searched through the remains of a collapsed apartment building after the earthquake, they expected to find silence. Instead, somewhere deep beneath the broken concrete and twisted metal, they heard the faint sound of a dog barking. The bark was weak and exhausted, but it continued every few minutes, guiding workers toward one specific section of the rubble.
For hours, crews carefully dug through the unstable debris, unsure of what they would find underneath. As they got closer, they realized the dog had been trapped in a tiny pocket beneath the collapsed floor, barely able to move. But even after being buried for so long, the animal had never stopped barking.
When rescuers finally reached the source of the sound, they found a heartbreaking scene. Curled tightly beneath the dog’s body was a small baby, shielded from falling debris and dust. The dog had positioned itself over the child the entire time, protecting the baby from the collapse while trapped underground. Weak and dehydrated, the child was still alive.
Both the baby and the dog were pulled from the rubble together as exhausted rescuers looked on in disbelief. Witnesses later said the dog could barely stand after the rescue, but still tried to stay close to the child it had protected for hours beneath the ruins. ❤️
GOOD! CRY! THIS MATTERS! CRYING IN SPORTS IS A GOOD THING! THAT MEANS YOU CARE! KEEP HOOPIN YOUNG G! YOU WILL BE GREAT ONE DAY!
IF YOU CARE, THEN YOU CRY! AND LEARN!
I LOVE THAT! KEEP GOING! @carterdbryant
“Just because you weren’t picked, doesn’t mean you aren’t chosen”- Undrafted
You can’t see it right now, but your story is just beginning. I know your phone didn’t ring, no one called your name, & a dream has been delayed… but all you need is 1 opportunity.
Don’t let this weekend define you nor your value. You’ve put the work in before. It’s time to lock in, & do more. Know you belong, and it’s your job to convince those who don’t. It’s still your time! Don’t let anyone tell you different!
#Undrafted #NFL #NotPickedButChosen
🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool #LFC legend Mo Salah has hit out at Jamie Carragher and Arne Slot in a fiery Instagram story just minutes after tonight’s 2-0 defeat to PSG ⚠️
Parked the bus. Left on the bench for 90 minutes.
The Egypt star has finally had enough 🥶
Some very strong words from one of the greatest players in club history.
💣🚨Vinícius Júnior reportedly addresses Brazil media on racism & bully against 12-year-old Zinho of Palmeiras after scoring two goals during a match vs River Plate 🇧🇷🇦🇷:
🗣️ Vinicius: “Seeing a 12-year-old child break down in tears because of racism and bully is heartbreaking and unacceptable. This isn’t football, this is hatred. I’ve lived it, I know the pain, but no kid should ever have to go through that.”
“We talk about respect, we wear campaigns on our shirts, but what are we really doing if this happens to children? Enough is enough. Those responsible must be punished, and football must protect its future — because that boy deserved to play, smile, and dream… not cry.”
“To Zinho: keep your head up, little brother. Your talent scares them, and your joy on the pitch is your greatest weapon. Do not let them dim your light. We are all standing right beside you, and we will not stop fighting until these racists are permanently kicked out of our beautiful game ✊🏿🇧🇷”
GG Jackson said he asked Ja Morant how to dunk on Victor Wembanyama at halftime.
Ja's response: "You from South Carolina, just go do him." 😭😭
On Wemby repaying the favor:
"I only jumped because I figured if I was to get the block, that would've been crazy"
Full answer ⬇️