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Houston, no problems. Just chillin'. – Photo credit: Photo by History in HD on Unsplash

Heroes, Joy, Popular

Eight-year-old shares an adorable chat with an astronaut in outer space using her ham radio

Heather Wake

8/25/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026