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William and Kate: Sad news before Christmas

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Monica Pop
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Ever since the world learned of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, all eyes have been on her and her husband, Prince William.

Back in January, 2024, the beloved princess underwent a planned abdominal surgery.

Following it, she disappeared from the spotlight.

This caused a stir, with speculations about her health condition and her whereabouts making headlines.

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Then, in March, 2024, Kate Middleton disclosed her cancer diagnosis with the public. She asked for privacy while dealing with the treatments. In a video she shared, she said it had taken her time to recover from the surgery and “to explain everything” to her children George, Charlotte and Louis.

“As I said to them, I am well, and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal. In my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort,” Kate said in the video.

Thankfully, she recovered from the cancer and is now attending public events. She has also returned to some of her royal duties.

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Although that chapter of her life is behind her, the public has been eager to learn what type of cancer the princess suffered from.

Allegedly, William and Kate broke their silence right before Christmas and shared that the Princess’ diagnosis was a stage two stomach cancer.

The mum-of-three shared her “relief” after finishing her treatment, adding that the last nine months have been “incredibly tough.”

“As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” Kate said in the video message shared by Kensington Palace in September of last year. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”

Kate described her cancer journey as “complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone.”

“This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.”

Kate Middleton now focuses on staying cancer free.

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Snoop Dogg pays tribute to his grandchild who passed away

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Monica Pop
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Snoop Dogg has built a career far beyond music, showing the world that he’s an awesome father to his four children, and even more awesome grandfather.

In a 2015 interview with Today, the famous rapper rated himself as “about a 7-plus” as a father, highlighting his close bond with all of his kids.

“My relationship with my kids is more important than anything. It’s a friendship relationship… it’s based on me being a father, a mentor, and a friend,” he explained.

In the past, Snoop Dogg opened up about his family and explained that his involvement with the reality show Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood aimed to highlight the personal side of hip-hop artists, showcasing their lives as fathers and partners away from the spotlight.

“I got kids, and I always play my music for them. I like to hear what they like. They think I’m old, but I think I’m young,” he shared with People Magazine.

“Ninety percent of rappers grew up without fathers, but you see ninety percent of those rappers becoming fathers to their kids. We don’t ever get commended for that. We become real men when we get to this level we’re at right now.” 

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Snoop Dogg is dedicated to being a positive role model for his kids and grandkids.

Appearing on the Jennifer Hudson Show, the rapper revealed that his grandchildren call him Papa Snoop.

“My grandkids are different ages, ranges, and sizes, and I love them all the same way. Actually, my oldest grandson’s birthday is today, so I’m on my way to his birthday party when I leave here,” he said.

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Sadly, one of Snoop’s grandkids, Kai Love, passed away at just 10 days old. He was the son of the musician’s oldest son, Corde Broadus.

The little one passed away in September, 2019, due to a congenital heart defect. The loss deeply affected the family, who established a foundation in Kai Love’s honor.

Snoop Dogg shared a touching message on the social media about trusting God during difficult times.

 
 
 
 
 
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Fans and followers shared their condolences. 

“Soooo sorry for the loss of your grandbaby… Children are such a precious gift from God, but sometimes he takes them back… sweet precious little Kai RIP… God bless and comfort all who love him…❤️🙏🏻”  one person wrote.

Another added, “Sorry for your [loss.] God Bless🙏🏽🙏🏽.” A third user expressed, “Prayers for you and family.”

Kai Love’s mom, Soraya Love, posted a message about her baby on what was supposed to be his fourth birthday.

Soraya Love with her baby son Kai Love, as seen in a post dated September 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/sorayaspanish

“Happy heavenly birthday to my 1st son Kai Love who passed away 9-15-2019… I know God used this painful time in our families life, knowing I will use that to help those in need of that knowledge of GOD and SELF [sic].”

She explained, “The pain of losing a child you created in YOUR body is very traumatic feeling that never goes away…since that moment God has guided my steps and shown me a deeper soul purpose for my kids and those around me.

“To get close to God, improve your heart health through lifestyle choices, relationship standards, family dynamic, generational curse breaking; food choices, self-love, serving those in need of help mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally [sic].”

No matter how much time passes by, the loss of a child is a pain that never goes away.

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Pete Hegseth receives major confirmation news!

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Monica Pop
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Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and controversial pick for Defense Secretary by president-elect Donald Trump, has enough backing from the GOP to be confirmed by the Senate.

As reported by CBS News, John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, told Trump privately that he believed Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

Trump, 78, has steadfastly defended Hegseth, overlooking allegations of misconduct during his career, including claims of financial mismanagement and binge drinking at two veterans advocacy groups.

However, former senior employees, among which a trustee from Concerned Veterans for America, denied the accusations by the anonymous whistleblower that Pete Hegseth was forced out as a result of misconduct.

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Fellow soldiers who served with Hegseth in Afghanistan and Iraq spoke highly of his character.

“He breathes the military. That’s all he talks about,” Sgt. Maj. Eric Geressy, who served alongside Hegseth in Iraq in 2005, told The Post in an interview last month. “Pete’s extremely smart. He’s very articulate, he’s a critical thinker. He’s going to learn from the experts and get a lot of good information from folks.”

Scrutiny over Pete Hegseth comes amid allegations of sexual misconduct against him by an anonymous woman. She claimed he assaulted her at a California hotel in 2017. Hegseth and his legal team claimed the encounter was consensual. Following an investigation, prosecutors decided not to file charges.

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According to an advisor, Hegseth is ready to discuss any and all allegations against him in meetings with senators.

Further, the U.S. Senate will hold a vote on his confirmation as early as next week.

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Son kicks out father for refusing to pay rent to live in his home

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Monica Pop
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I haven’t heard from my father in years, and then, all of a sudden, he appeared at my doorstep, asking to move in with me and my wife. My answer? No, way, you either pay rent or get out! However, my story took a different turn later on.

When I lost my mother, I was still a teenager. My dad struggled to adapt to the role of a mom and a dad and things seemed fine for some time, but when I turned 18, he told me I needed to find a job and pay rent if I wanted to continue living in the house.

His words shocked me. I didn’t want to pay rent to my own father. “I’d rather stay in a dorm once I enrolled university than pay you rent,” I said, but then another shock followed. My dad said he couldn’t afford to pay my tuition, so if I was to attend university I had to either work or get a loan.

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None of that seemed like a good option, so I decided to leave home and never look back.

And now, after many years, he was there again.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Son, I need help. I don’t have a place to stay,” he said.

Of course you can stay with me, but only if you pay rent,” I said. Those words seemed to be waiting to get out of my mouth, as if they had been trapped there for far too long.

“But I… I don’t have any money,” my dad said. “Then you are not welcome here,” I said, slamming the door.

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My wife stood right beside me, not able to comprehend my act.

“What’s wrong with you?” she asked, and that’s when I told her everything. But she still insisted there had to be more to the story. She told me that she was the one who reached out to my father, hoping she could help make things right between us. “I gave him the address,” she confessed. “Please try and make amends.”

I got angry at my wife and fled the house, hoping to catch some fresh air and clear my mind. As I was wandering through the park, I noticed my father sleeping on one of the benches, and that’s when my heart broke.

“Dad,” I said, trying to wake him up.

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When he saw me, his eyes lit up. We talked and he explained that he only asked me to pay rent back in the day because he wanted me to get productive following my mother’s passing. All I did back then was mourned her loss and stayed on the couch.

He never meant to get rid of me, he only wanted me to start my life over, but I was a teen and didn’t understand that.

I invited my dad to my place and told him he could stay for as long as he wanted. At the end of the day, he was family, and family is all about acceptance, forgiveness, and being there for one another.

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CBS criticized for leaving out NFL star’s Trump-inspired celebration from highlights

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Monica Pop
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Some dub it editorial choice, others believe it was a politically motivated decision, but no matter what the truth is, CBS did receive backlash over leaving out the footage of the Trump-inspired celebration by NFL star Brock Bowers.

Namely, following an impressive 23-yard touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, the Raiders tight end celebrated with a dance that was broadcast live on CBS. NFL also posted the footage of Bower’s Trump-inspired dance on their socials.

CBS also posted the clip but excluded the celebration part, which angered many.

“Mark Davis LOVING the Brock Bowers TD” CBS captioned the post.

Fans and followers were quick to comment, with many criticizing CBS for shortening the clip.

“Why did you edit out the Trump dance?” one wrote.

“Cutting out the Trump dance celebration? Wow. This is why CBS is a joke,” a second posted.

“Now upload a video of the celebration dance,” a third commented.

“Why did they edit the clip?” another added.

Not only NFL players but also a number of other sports figures have “performed” the Trump-inspired celebration.

Amid the election campaign a few months ago, president-elect Donald Trump accused CBS of “election interference,” saying they should be taken off the air.

Trump wasn’t happy with the video edit of CBS featuring his opponent Kamala Harris. 

“A giant Fake News Scam by CBS & 60 Minutes,” he posted on Truth Social at the time. 

“A fake news scam, which is totally illegal.”

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Trump’s legal team filed a lawsuit against the television network for misleading millions of Americans, including voters in Texas and his own district, unfairly shaping public perception of Vice President Harris. 

“This network has a responsibility to present information accurately and without bias. Altering an interview to change the public’s perception of a candidate is unacceptable and undermines the integrity of our democratic process,” Trump’s lawyers stated in their filing.

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Woman reveals 3 overlooked symptoms before her stage 4 cancer diagnosis at 28

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Monica Pop
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Georgie Swallow, London, UK-based content producer, is raising awareness about Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, a part of the immune system, by speaking of the symptoms she experienced but tried to ignore.

Georgie received the diagnosis at the age of just 28, and sadly, due to the treatment, she experienced early menopause before being able to get pregnant.

When she started experiencing the symptoms, which she believed were a result of stress, Georgie thought that visiting a doctor was “wasting everyone’s time.”

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She says she was naive to think that nothing serious could happen to her even when she noticed a lump in the side of her neck.

Georgie, who is now 32, says the illness affected her mental and physical well-being.

Three symptoms she suffered the most before the stage 4 cancer diagnosis were itchy legs, nocturnal sweats, and general fatigue.

“I would itch until I broke the skin which would keep me up all night. I went to the doctor and they thought it could be stress, allergies or urticaria but no cream or lifestyle change would make it go,” she explained.

“During this time I was losing weight, having night sweats, constantly exhausted and a never-ending stream of colds and flus but I just thought I was on the go too much and wearing myself out.”

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Georgie highlighted that these symptoms can be rather mild and brushed off as other things which is why the cancer can oftentimes be discovered late.

As of the early menopause, Georgie compared it to feeling like “being hit by a bus.”

“Cancer can take quite a lot away from you but losing my fertility before I’d had a chance to have children was difficult.

“The menopause at any age can be difficult, but at 28 I didn’t have anyone my age to talk to about it.

“None of my friends understood what I was going through, and as supportive as they were, it’s hard to comfort and relate to something you don’t understand.”

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This brave young woman is now sharing her story in an attempt to raise awareness about the importance of timely doctor’s visits, as well as the negative effects early menopause can have on mental health.

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Tessa Evans’ Rare Condition: Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Change

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Bryan Seal
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It’s astonishing to learn what bodies can overcome and how they adapt to certain abnormalities. For example, Tessa Evans’ rare condition, diagnosed as Bosma arhinia microphthalmia syndrome, has not only impacted the world of medicine but also touched the hearts of many. Born without a nose on Valentine’s Day in 2013, Tessa’s story is one of resilience, pioneering medical breakthroughs, and unwavering love from her family.

A Rare and Unusual Genetic Disorder

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Tessa Evans’ rare condition, Bosma arhinia microphthalmia syndrome, affects the development of the nose, eyes, and puberty. It can also impact brain structure. This condition is so rare that only about 100 cases have been recorded globally. First documented in Vietnam in 1981, historical references suggest it might date back even further. Today, Tessa Evans is part of a small but remarkable group of individuals who have defied the odds.

The Journey of a Trailblazer

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Tessa Evans’ rare condition made her the first person to undergo groundbreaking treatment at such a young age. When she was born, her parents, Grainne and Nathan Evans from Maghera, Northern Ireland, were shocked, as there had been no signs during pregnancy. Despite the initial heartbreak, the couple embraced their daughter’s uniqueness and sought innovative solutions to improve her quality of life.

Life-Changing Treatments

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At just two weeks old, Tessa underwent her first surgery to receive a tracheostomy tube, enabling her to breathe and eat more easily. By age two, she became the youngest patient to receive a cosmetic nasal implant. Thanks to advancements like 3D printing and medical tattoo artistry, Tessa will have a more permanent nasal structure as she grows. Her parents hope these procedures minimize future surgeries and help normalize her profile over time.

Challenges and Safety Concerns

While her treatments have improved her appearance, Tessa Evans’ rare condition still presents challenges. Without a sense of smell, she lacks a critical warning system for dangers like fires or spoiled food. Her parents remain vigilant to ensure her safety, highlighting the importance of continued support and awareness.

Inspiring Hope and Change

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Tessa Evans’ rare condition has paved the way for others with similar diagnoses. Her courage and her parents’ determination have inspired another child in the UK to undergo similar treatments. Described as “charming” and “fearlessly courageous,” Tessa continues to change perceptions and drive progress in medical science. Her family’s Facebook page, “Tessa; Born Extraordinary,” shares updates on her remarkable journey, followed by nearly 10,000 people.

Conclusion

Tessa Evans’ rare condition may have posed extraordinary challenges, but her story is a testament to resilience, love, and medical innovation. As she inspires change and hope for others, Tessa proves that anything is possible with the right care and determination.

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Our house was egged on Christmas – The truth blew me away

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Monica Pop
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The Christmas gateway to the islands was something I was looking forward to, but upon arrival home, I froze when I saw my house egged.

The walls were dripping and there were shells all around the place. My house was a complete mess. Why would anyone do that?

I couldn’t think of a single person who would have my house egged. We were great neighbors. I always baked cookies for the newcomers and helped organize every activity, so it surely wasn’t because of how I treated those living near me.

When we took the kids to bed, my husband Ethan and I rushed to check the security footage.

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We saw a person wearing a black hoodie and carrying eggs. The face was unrecognizable because of the clothes and the darkness, but they way they moved their head and how heir shoulders slumped between throws said more than enough about their identity.

It was definitely my mother. But why on Earth would she ever do something like that. And the note she left: This is for what you took from me before Christmas, confused me even further.

I couldn’t think of a single time when I mistreated my mother, and now she egged my house. Was she out of her right mind?

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In the morning, I went to her house and she greeted me with the usual warm smile.

“Hey, Ellie, how was the trip?” she asked.

“Mom, I know what you did!” I said, and her expression and how her smile faded away told me I was right.

“How could you do something like that, mom?” I asked, nearly crying.

She looked at me and said, “It was because of your mother-in-law.”

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“What has Gloria got to do with it?” I asked, and then my mom told me that my MIL called her and told her we were taking her with us to the islands.

“Ellie, I felt so alone. I was mad that she got to spend Christmas with you and the kids and I didn’t.”

“But, mom, Gloria wasn’t with us. It was just me, Ethan, and the kids.”

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However, even if Gloria hadn’t done what she did, I felt like I was the one to be blamed. Between my wok, my kids, and my home, I totally forgot about my mom. Following my dad’s passing, she was all by herself, and maybe she didn’t feel welcome any longer since she stopped stopping by uninvited, bringing homemade food.

“Mom, sorry, this is my fault. I should have been around more,” I said.

She was sorry for the her stupid act of having my house egged and promised to come help me clean it the following day.

I spoke to Ethan and told him what had happened.

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We both talked to Gloria, and we realized that she was as lonely as my mom was.

She said she didn’t know why she lied to my mom, maybe because she really wanted us to invite her with us.

“If you were both lonely, why didn’t you two spend Christmas together?” I asked. “You could have watched movies, or bake something, just have some fun…”

“I didn’t think of that Ellie,” my MIL said. “If I could, I would take it all back.”

Gloria decided to call my mom and apologize. She even invited her over for tea.

Slowly but surely, our moms fixed their relationship. They even became good friends.

And I? I still hate eggs.

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