My mother-in-law took back the bicycle she gifted my daughter

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Monica Pop
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I still can’t wrap my head around what my mother-in-law did recently. Last weekend, she actually took back the bike she gave my daughter Emily—right in front of her and my son Max. Honestly, I can still picture the look on their faces.

So, a couple of weeks ago, Janet (my MIL) brought over this adorable pink bike for Emily. Streamers, basket, tiny bell—the works. You should’ve seen Emily’s face; she was completely in love, and she rode up and down the block for hours. For a minute there I thought Janet was gunning for Grandma of the Year.

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Fast forward to last Saturday, Janet popped by unannounced as usual. I offered her coffee, thinking she stopped by to see the kids, but no. She was there for another reason, one that shocked me.

After a couple of minutes, my mother-in-law dropped the bomb: “I need to take that bike back.”

I actually laughed at first because, come on, what? Emily and Max were playing in the living room, but didn’t hear their grandma’s shocking words. Janet’s face was dead serious, and that’s when I knew she meant what she demanded.

Her explanation? Apparently, she promised that exact same bike to her neighbor’s granddaughter but somehow “forgot,” so she just gave it to Emily instead. And now, she wanted to “fix” that mistake by taking the gifted bike back while my kids were right there, watching.

When Emily saw her grandma taking the bike, she rushed towards it and grabbed it by the handlers, looking at me, totally lost. “But Grandma, you gave me this bike,” she said. Max was just standing there all puzzled. Janet, meanwhile, already untangled the handlebars from Emily’s fingers, saying, “You’ll get another one soon. This one needs to go back.”

I tried to quietly signal Janet to please, for the love of all that is holy, not do that right there and then. However, her answer was, “She’ll outgrow it in a year. I’ll make it up to her.”

Yeah, she actually took it. Walked out the door while Emily sobbed and Max hugged her, not really understanding why his big sister was so upset.

A few days later, my husband and I bought Emily a new bike, and although she like it, she said it wasn’t as pretty as her old one.

Honestly, I still can’t believe Janet did what she did. I haven’t spoken to her ever since and I refuse to let the kids speak to her as well. And although my husband knows his mom is definitely on the wrong here, he insists I am being too harsh so I’m not really sure which one of us is right.

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Mother-in-law tried to ruin our family dinner with a lie

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The moment I first laid eyes on Alex Rodriguez was the moment I knew my soulmate entered into my life. he was the most charming man I’ve ever met. What’s most, he was loving, caring, and felt the same way about me. The only thing that stood in the way of our happiness was his mother—my mother-in-law, Evelyn—who tried to ruin everything we hoped to build by spreading one lie after another.

The truth was that she was so infatuated with her son that she felt like I was stealing him from her. What’s more, she couldn’t get over the fact that Alex fell for an Asian woman.

When Evelyn and I met for the first time, she was quick to mention Alex’s ex girlfriend, who was Mexican-American.

“You know, Eva understood our Mexican culture,” she said after I failed to show interest in her tamales recipe.

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At the beginning, Alex didn’t think his mom’s behavior was out of line. He tried to assure me that she did what she did because she loved him. After all, he was her only son and tradition was an important part of her life.

One day, when we met for coffee, she looked at me and said,” You don’t look that bad, but you should put some makeup on every once in a while. It will make you look prettier.”

Evelyn showed her true self once again during our wedding day, but Alex was still unable to realize what kind of woman she was.

When we were about to have our first dance, she stole the moment from me and danced with her son in the middle of the dance floor while I just stood there, watching in confusion. The guests were as shocked as I was.

Finally, when I fell pregnant, I believed Evelyn will finally accept me.

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Alex and I decided to share the news with both our families, and while my mom and dad cried tears of joy, Evelyn turned to me and said, “Know what, Jessica? My cousin Maria’s son married a black woman. Their children are beautiful, of course, but it’s been hard for them to fit in anywhere. They are not really accepted by either community.”

The comment was so hurtful that I started crying and it was for the first time in a long time that Alex defended me.

“Mom, you will be a grandmother soon, and Jessica will be the mother of your grandchild. How can you say something like that?”

But Evelyn didn’t care. “Honey, I’m just telling the truth,” she said and took a sip from the glass fully filled with wine.

Baby Isabella Rodriguez-Chen arrived on a perfect spring morning after a labor that was difficult but mercifully brief.

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When Evelyn saw her granddaughter for the first time, she said, “Well, she definitely has Alex’s nose, but her eyes look… a bit different.”

The word “different” stirred my anger. My daughter’s beautiful, almond-shaped eyes reflected her Asian heritage—but Evelyn saw them as a flaw.

The next two years were a real struggle when it came to my mother-in-law — her offensive comments became unbearable, and the final straw was on Father’s Day, when she came up with the worst lie possible, trying to break my family apart.

During dinner, Evelyn said she had an announcement to make.

She stood, took her glass, and yelled, “Jessica you are a liar. You cheated on my son. This girl isn’t my granddaughter and I have a DNA test to prove it.”

She then threw some papers on the table, feeling proud of what she did. “Zero percent match,” she said with a huge smile on her face.

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Everyone was surprised, except for my mom, who smiled quietly. And then, in a split second, my mother-in-law turned pale as a ghost when my mom exposed her lie.

“Evelyn, Jessica and Alex had already done a DNA test when they wanted to be sure their daughter won’t be affected by a condition that runs in your family.”

“What!?” Evelyn asked, confused.

“Mom, we know this test of yours is fake. How could you even think of something like that?” Alex asked, totally disappointed in his mother.

My mother-in-law was caught up in her lie—but she didn’t even blink.

The worst thing of all was that she confessed she faked the test in order to have me and Alex separated. She said I wasn’t worthy of him and didn’t deserve to be the mother of his child.

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I knew Evelyn wasn’t fond of me, but I always thought it was just a way to prove her love for her son. That day, I understood what she felt for me was hatred.

That was the last time I ever saw her. Alex sort of forgave her and visits her every now and then, but I don’t think I will ever be able to get over what that woman did.

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Can you recognize her? Health issues caused significant changes to her appearance

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Brandi Glanville, the star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has been experiencing health issues for quite some time now. From the moment her face started disfiguring, she kept seeking answers on how to fix it, which drained her financially. Brandi admitted spending six figures in the search for cure.

When her face first started showing signs of disfigurement, doctors couldn’t tell why. Now, she and her doctors suspect the issue has been caused by a facial parasite.

“Honestly, I have so many doctors and I’ve had so many tests … I did lab work for $10,000,” she told Entertainment Tonight in December 2024. “I ran every test under the sun…. They’re like, ‘It could be a parasite.’ That’s, you know, new.”

She further shared that she believes she contracted a “parasite” from her time in Morocco, North Africa, while filming Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.

“We had food sitting out for hours on end, and some of it was meat,” she explained, adding that it started in July 2023, “six months” after she returned from Morocco.

Ever since her issues started, Brandi’s life has changed a great deal.

It affected her social life, leaving her home, hiding from the world.

“I literally don’t do anything and I feel like I’m experiencing [the] COVID-19 [lockdown] all over again, but with some miserable side effects,” she told OK!. “I miss socializing with my girlfriends and then having s– with men. I’m a Scorpio. I love s–.

“I was having a lot of it and now I haven’t had any of it and I’m like, ‘Have I forgotten how to kiss?’” she added. “But, like, I’ve lost myself. I feel more insecure than I ever have in my life. Normally, I feel fairly secure, and I don’t get nervous. I don’t get anxiety about most things. Some things do give me anxiety, don’t get me wrong, but I feel like I lost Brandi.

“I want to be out,” she shared with the publication. “I want a boyfriend, I want to be dancing.” She added: “I want to be doing photoshoots. I want to be working.”

Not being able to work for two years has “really hurt her.”

During her ordeal, her two boys have been very supportive and always by her side.

“They’re like, ‘This is ridiculous. I can’t believe no one’s figured this out yet,’” she said. “They’re like, ‘It’s two years … this is crazy, mom.’ I’m like, ‘Trust me. I’m going through it.’ But they’re going through it too because I’m not the best version of myself.”

“I just have the best boys on the planet,” she added. “They hug me [and] they’re like, ‘You’re so beautiful on the inside. Don’t worry about it.’ But then, they worry because they see how this affects me. [They ask], ‘How’d you sleep? How’s your day? How’s your neck?”

Hopefully, Brandi Glanville will overcome her medical issue and will be able to live her life to the fullest, just the way she imagines it.

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3 colors you should never wear to a funeral

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Monica Pop
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A funeral is a time to pay tribute to someone’s life and provide comfort to the grieving family and friends.

During this occasion, the choice of clothing may seem unimportant, but the truth is that what you wear at someone’s funeral may be seen as a quiet sign of respect. The choice of outfit may differ from culture to culture, but there are certain colors that are widely seen as inappropriate and choosing them could send a wrong message or even be considered as disrespect towards the deceased person and those grieving their loss.

These are three colors you should avoid at a funeral and the reason behind each of them.

1. Bright Red

The color red is usually linked to passion, celebration, and even luck, thus it would be inappropriate to wear it at someone’s funeral.

In many parts of Asia, red is considered a joyful color, and in Western tradition it usually signals attention-seeking rather than mourning.

In a setting where most mourners wear black, or another dark color, wearing red can feel out of place. So unless a particular culture accepts it, or the family of the deceased asks from those attending the funeral to wear red as a symbol or rebirth, then avoid choosing this color altogether.

2. Neon or Vibrant Shades (Pink, Yellow, Green, Orange)

Bold, flashy colors such as neon pink, bright yellow, lime green, or vivid orange don’t belong at a funeral. The reason why is obvious, I guess. These shades are associated with youth, energy, and parties late into the night, not an occasion of mourning and grieving.

Even if your intention wasn’t to disrespect the deceased or the family, many can see your choice of outfit as exactly that. Instead, choose neutral shared such as navy, grey, brown, or even soft pastels. Remember, the focus should remain on the family, not your outfit.

3. Shiny Metallics (Gold, Silver, Sequins)

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Gold, silver, and sequins are indeed stylish colors, but if you are about to attend a party or a another celebration, not a funeral, where the sparkle of silver or gold can feel inappropriate.

In moments of mourning, dignity is best expressed through simplicity,not sparkle or style.

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Carville doubts Harris can mount a 2028 bid following presidential defeat

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James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist and architect behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential victory, delivered a blunt message that has stirred conversation within the party. According to him, former Vice President Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle for any future presidential bid.

And coming from Carville that’s no small thing because in American politics, few people’s opinions carry more weight than veterans who’ve seen countless careers rise and fall.

Speaking on his Politics War Room podcast, Carville said that Harris is unlikely to be a factor in the 2028 fight for the Democratic nomination despite the speculations that her decision not to run for California governor gives her room to mount another campaign in 2028.

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Carville’s reasoning comes from a broader party desire to move past the 2024 election, where Harris’ campaign, despite strong backing and resources, ultimately fell short. “Anybody that had anything to do with 2024, the party wants to move on from that,” he explained, emphasizing that this isn’t personal, but political reality.

Carville’s warning also reached Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and others linked to the 2024 campaign.

In fact, the strategist’s message was straightforward—that their political futures in the Democratic Party are limited, and that they need to move forward with caution.

“This goes to Walz, too. I wouldn’t run again,” he said.

“That would be my – if I were your friend, if I would be your chief advisor, I’m doing this not – from a personal standpoint. This is not going to be the environment that a 2024 Democrat that – the Democrats are not going to look to anybody that had anything to do with the 2024 campaign.”

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Of course, Carville never questioned Harris’ impressive résumé, but said that candidates must learn from past mistakes and adapt to remain relevant. He pointed to what he believed was a flaw at the presidential campaign and that was her failure to sell voters on why change was needed, leaving her message weak at critical points.

It seems like the 2028 Democratic field is already starting to take shape. While some doors may be closing, there are opportunities for others to step forward.

At this point, despite losing the 2024 elections to current President Donald Trump, Kamala Harris remains a prominent figure within the Democratic Party.

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Everyone laughed at her after someone snapped a photo of her fall at the grocery store

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Very often, people who don’t seem to fit in what is considered ‘normal’ by the society get judged and are made fun of by others and that is the sad face of humanity.

Back in 2012, a woman named Jennifer Knapp Wilkinson got involved in an accident that made her a meme and a subject of humiliation.

Despite the number of years that passed by, she is still affected by the photo of her fall from a wheelchair at a grocery store that went viral overnight.

Namely, Wilkinson was overweight, and it wasn’t her fault entirely. She had been experiencing severe pain in her spine which prevented her from having much physical activity and that added to her weight. Her disease made her body weak, especially her legs. She had also been experiencing difficulties maintaining balance and was struggling with depression.

At the time the viral photo was taken, Wilkinson was at a supermarket, using a wheelchair to navigate around. At one point, she reached towards a pack of juice for her husband, but she fell out of the wheelchair.

Sadly, instead of helping her stand on her feet and asking if she was okay, someone snapped a photo of her which they later shared online.

Many people took their time to comment on the photo which showed this woman in a state of helplessness. Sadly, they didn’t feel sorry for her. Instead, they made fun of her weight. That crushed her, but it also made her aware that she was in need of a change that would make her life a bit easier.

Wilkinson says she gained ‘fame’ with the embarrassing photo of her, and she wants to spread a message that obesity is a disease.

“These are my 15 minutes of fame. You’ve probably seen the picture. The worst thing about it is that she makes people think that a fat woman falls out of a stroller because she is too lazy to get out of the stroller to get the juice she wants to buy,” she said.

“I do not ask anyone to accept obesity, this is a problem that triggers many other diseases. At the same time, I do not ask anyone to feel sorry for me or to feel sorry for me.

“What I want is compassion, understanding, and respect for another human being. I am a person – please treat me as such! ”

She is now trying to live healthy, but with all the health issues she is facing, that’s not really easy.

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Hurricane Erin tracker reveals seven states most at risk as experts issue deadly warning

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With Hurricane Erin heading towards the mainland, millions of Americans across seven states are being urged to prepare for the threat.

According to meteorologists, Erin could become the fiercest storm of the 2025 Atlantic season yet. Though it is not expected to make landfall, staying some 200 miles out at sea, the impact will be felt in the form of rip currents and massive 20-foot waves.

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts are the states facing significant coastal threats.

Hatteras Island, North Carolina, has been evacuated ahead of the approaching hurricane, while officials in the Outer Banks have issued a state of emergency. Heavy rain—two to seven inches—is expected across parts of Georgia and the Carolinas, where flood warnings are already in place. The National Hurricane Center says tropical storm-force winds and coastal flooding could begin in the Outer Banks by late Wednesday, with dangerous gusts reaching the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England by Friday.

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Officials advise beachgoers and residents to follow safety instructions from lifeguards and local authorities.

“There are mixed signals on Erin’s future intensity,” the NHC said according to The Daily Mail. “More favorable environmental shear and upper-level divergence in 24–36 hours could allow some re-intensification, but Erin’s slow motion and large size may bring cooler water to the surface, limiting significant strengthening.”

The storm is expected to reach the Tri-State Area by Thursday, with the Jersey Shore and Long Island’s South Shore most at risk. Hyde County has also issued an emergency order for Ocracoke Island, with Donnie Shumate, Hyde County Public Information Officer, stating, “While Hurricane Erin is expected to stay well off our coast, the system will continue to increase in size and is forecast to bring life-threatening impacts to the Ocracoke coastline and render Highway 12 impassable.”

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According to the NHC, the storm may have weakened, but that doesn’t mean it won’t remain “dangerous” throughout the middle of the week. “Even though some weakening is forecast beginning Monday night, Erin will remain a large and dangerous major hurricane through the middle of the week,” they added.

Also, the Bahamas has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for its central islands, while warnings remain for the Turks and Caicos and the southeast Bahamas. In North Carolina, Dare County evacuated most of its 38,000 residents, with officials urging people to leave immediately for their own safety.

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Shocking footage captures flames bursting from a plane’s engines as terrified passengers describe sending ‘goodbye texts’

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Plane graveling from Corfu, Greece to Düsseldorf, Germany, was forced to make a an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, after passengers noticed flames coming from the right wing of the aircraft just after 8pm, as per Bild.

At the time of the incident, the the Boeing 757 was carrying 273 passengers and eight crew members, and was flying at an altitude of 11,000 meters, according to WDR.

When the passengers became aware something was wrong, the plane was in the air for 40 minutes.

The flames caused complete shock inside the plane, with some passengers sending “goodbye texts” to their loved ones.

“We were already in the air when it suddenly started — you could hear this really loud rattling,” passenger Leah Steininger told the publication. “About 20 minutes later, we got the message that the gearbox had completely failed and that we’d be continuing the flight with just one.”

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Niklas Gelbhaar, who was also on board, recalled hearing loud bangs. “The passengers remained calm, and the pilot kept us updated throughout the flight,” he said.

According to the airline, passengers were never in real danger, and the incident was linked to a disruption in the engine’s airflow supply.

“The reason was a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine,” a statement by Condor Airlines said. “Due to the fault message, it was precautionarily decided to divert to Brindisi. The aircraft landed around 8.15pm at Brindisi Airport, and all guests disembarked the aircraft normally.” They added that what appeared as flames was actually a combustion process outside the engine. “It was not an engine fire, but rather a chemical reaction that normally takes place inside the combustion chamber—only this time, because of disrupted airflow, it became visible on the outside.”

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Some of the passengers stuck in Italy had nowhere to stay before catching another plane.

“Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels,” the airline explained.

“Additional vouchers and blankets were organized at the airport, and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies. Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement.”

Following the incident, the aircraft has undergone technical checks on site.

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