Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Disturbed by reports of rising domestic violence under coronavirus lockdown, a Polish high school student decided to launch a fake online shop to offer a lifeline to victims trapped in their homes. Her idea won a European Union prize that came with €10,000 (£8,700; $12,120). “Firstly, I heard about the increase in domestic violence casesContinue reading “Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop”

US doctor forgives $650,000 in medical bills for cancer patients

A US oncologist has wiped out nearly $650,000 worth of debts for 200 cancer patients after realising that many of them were struggling to pay.Dr Omar Atiq closed his cancer treatment centre in Arkansas last year after nearly 30 years in business.He worked with a debt collection firm to gather outstanding payments, but then realisedContinue reading “US doctor forgives $650,000 in medical bills for cancer patients”

Faith and spirituality in the time of Covid

Like many millennials, Ms Allard had not attended church in years. She went every Sunday as a child, but when she hit her teenage years, she lost interest.Now, with nothing but time on her hands, she decided she would revisit her faith and see if she could find it a home. The pandemic had causedContinue reading “Faith and spirituality in the time of Covid”