Mom from Argentina gives birth to rare albino twins with snow-white hair

Every baby is beautiful in their own way, but some are so special that they attract the attention of many and even make headlines. Such was the case with two baby girls from Argentina, twin sisters Catalina and Virginia.

When their parents, who already had a son, learned that they would be welcoming twins, they were overjoyed to say the least. However, what they didn’t expect was for the girls to have unique appearances.

When they were welcomed into the world back in 2018, the doctors were stunned by the look of the girls’ hair. It was snow white and they both resembled some perfect mythic character, like Princess Elsa from the popular Disney film Frozen.

”When they gave us the news that we would have two babies, it gave us a lot of happiness and when they were born and we saw that they were albinos, that happiness did not change at all. For us it is a blessing,” the girls’ father, Jorge, told local newspaper LV12.

Catalina and Virginia were born prematurely, at 36 weeks, but they were perfectly healthy. They weighted around 5.6 pounds each.

Doctors, as well as the parents, were totally smitten with the girls’ beauty and once a photo of them was shared online, everyone went crazy.

Catalina and Virginia were the first ever twins with albinism born in Argentina.

According to statistics, one in 18,000 to 20,000 babies is born with albinism in the United States. It is a genetic condition caused by the reduced amounts of melanin in the body. The word albino comes from the Latin word “albus,” which means white.

“When they gave us the news that we would have two babies, it gave us a lot of happiness and when they were born and we saw that they were albinos, that happiness did not change at all,” Jorge told LV12.

Of course, lacking the right amounts of melanin in the skin means the girls, as any other person affected by this condition, are extra sensitive to UV rays.

Catalina and Virginia are now 6 years old, and as the world forgot about them over the years, some new photos of them reminded us of their beautiful life story. The girls are perfectly healthy and lead a normal life.

Their parents are determined to show the world that albinism can be beautiful. They hope their girls would grow up without being stared at or judged based on the way they look.

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Grandma’s final photo of granddaughter minutes before she’s killed

A woman named Samantha Jensen shared her heartbreak over the tragic passing of her three-year-old daughter nearly three years ago and the final photo her mother had taken of the little girl just moments before she lost her life.

Samantha explained that seeing the last photo of her daughter Scarlett alive—knowing what happened just moments later—has been heartbreaking.

According to the grieving mother, it was October 7, 2022, when she and her husband went to a wedding, leaving their children, Scarlett and her younger brother, with their grandmother, Jamie.

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“That afternoon they went to get ice cream and enjoy a walk together,” Samantha told People. “When they arrived home to our back driveway, Scarlett wanted to get out of the stroller to pick flowers. That’s when my mom took the last picture I have of her alive.”

Mere seconds after that photo was taken, Jamie and the kids, who were walking in the family’s private driveway in Oldtown, Idaho, were ran over by a Chevy Tahoe that came racing down the road.

“My mother was waving her hands, screaming for him to stop and she tried to grab my children to move them out of the way but he was going too fast,” Samantha recalled.

“Scarlett was killed almost instantly and my mom and Henry were critically injured.”

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The suspect fled the scene on foot and was apprehended a few miles away, currently serving 10-year-prison sentence.

“Henry was life-flighted to the children’s hospital where they found a fractured spine, six broken ribs, a broken jaw, a broken collarbone, a liver laceration and several other injuries,” Samantha shared with People.

“My mom had several broken bones but was able to be released from the hospital.”

She added, “Henry spent a week in the PICU before he was stable enough to come home, and he had a full body brace on for 10 weeks.”

Samantha only discovered the final photo of her daughter alive weeks after the little girl was tragically killed.

“My mom lost her phone when they were hit and it took us a while to find it, so when we finally did I was going through pictures and found that one,” she recalled. “I looked at the timestamp and realized it was only five minutes before her declared time of death, so it must have been taken seconds before the person hit them.”

At first, Samantha found it hard to face the final photo of her daughter. Now, nearly three years later, she views it as a symbol of the beautiful life her little girl lived.

“I am so incredibly thankful to have that photo,” she told People. “It captures the peaceful feeling of her last moments, the beauty she was surrounded by when she took her last breaths. I will forever picture her happy and carefree, picking flowers with her best friend and Meemaw.”

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Three beachgoers dead after sea mines wash up on beach and explode at popular tourist spot

Three beachgoers were killed after sea mines washed up too close to Zatoka Beach, near a popular tourist attraction in the city of Odesa, southern Ukraine.

The Black Sea has always been a favourite holiday spot in Ukraine, but many beaches have been closed for safety reasons after Russia’s full-scale invasion, with officials warning holidaymakers to stay out of prohibited waters.

According to local reports, the mines, which killed two men and a woman who were swimming in areas prohibited for recreation, exploded approximately 165ft from shore.

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“All of them have been killed by explosive devices while swimming in areas prohibited for recreation,” regional governor Oleh Kiper said.

“This once again proves that being in unchecked waters is fatally dangerous. Each of them has undergone a comprehensive inspection — the presence of shelters, the absence of mine danger both on land and in water.”

After losing a significant part of its navy early in the war, Russia has been laying sea mines in the Black Sea to hit Ukrainian vessels. Ukraine, in turn, has scattered its own mines to block any Russian attempts at landing troops along the coast. The mines can be dislodged by strong currents, heavy rainfall, and shifting tides, and have been known to drift toward the shoreline.

Now, the Black Sea — which borders both countries — is one of the most hazardous places to swim.

In addition to the threat of mines, unexploded mortars and aerial bombs have also been found in the water, making it a danger zone for tourists, swimmers, and beachgoers.

According to the BBC, the identities of the three people who tragically lost their lives haven’t been identified.

“It has been previously determined that three vacationers – a woman and two men – died while swimming as a result of two explosions of unknown objects. The identities of the deceased are being established,” the police report stated, as per the BBC.

Later this week, Donald Trump is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in an attempt to find a solution that would put an end to the war conflict that has been going on since 2022.

“The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

According to some media outlets, Trump is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the meeting.

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California wildfire scorches over 100,000 acres as crews struggle to contain fast-moving blaze

The largest wildfire in California this year, burning in the central part of the state, is threatening communities and causing significant air quality issues across the region.

According to reports, the Gifford Fire has consumed 117,524 acres across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties and, as of Sunday afternoon, remains only 32% contained.

The fire started on August 1 and resulted in widespread evacuation orders, with nearly 3,600 firefighters battling the flames amid hot, dry conditions. According to The Fresno Bee, fire response efforts include nearly 100 hand crews, 267 engines, 98 water tenders, 21 helicopters, and 142 bulldozers.

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Santa Barbara County Fire Department Capt. Scott Safechuck said, “We have hot weather, and we have low relative humidity,” which prompted the blaze’s “extreme” behavior.

The damage caused by the Gifford Fire has already exceeded that of last month’s Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, which burned 80,000 acres before being contained.

According to reports, at least three people have been injured. One civilian sustained burn injuries and was hospitalized, while two private contractors were hurt when their UTV rolled over during firefighting activities. They are now all in stable condition.

Meanwhile, air quality has worsened in surrounding areas. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District issued an alert for Cuyama, warning residents to stay indoors, avoid strenuous activity, and use air purifiers or N95 masks when needed—especially those with respiratory conditions, seniors, and pregnant individuals.

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The Los Padres National Forest is closed until February 8, 2026, to protect public safety and natural resources. This includes the whole Santa Lucia Ranger District and a section of the Mount Pinos Ranger District, according to KSBY. Also, Highway 166 remains closed between Highway 101 and New Cuyama.

Besides the Gifford Fire, two more fires started, the Rosa Fire in Riverside County and the Gold Fire in San Bernardino County.

Officials are still investigating what sparked the Gifford Fire. Meanwhile, crews are working around the clock to reinforce containment lines, deploy aircraft for water drops, and protect homes in danger.

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Mom delivers rainbow baby, only for dad to utter: ‘There’s something wrong’

Andrea West is one very brave mother. She shares her life story of how she lost her baby and the grief and the pain that followed. Many parents who went through the same ordeal felt for her and her husband and were encouraged to speak out loud themselves.

The couple met during their college years and knew they would be spending their life together. They moved in at Andrea’s place in New Jersey, and by October 2006 they were married.

Their life resembled a fairy tale, and learning she was expecting a baby only added to their happiness.

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Sadly, just 11 weeks into pregnancy, Andrea suffered miscarriage and her world turned upside-down.

“I was an absolute wreck. I didn’t know what to do, who to talk to, what was appropriate to discuss, or who could help me. Little did I know that 1 in 4 women suffer the same and people just don’t talk about it. I didn’t know if I could ever deal with being pregnant again.”

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Andrea blamed herself for losing her baby for a long time, but her supportive husband was there by her side to assure her everything was going to be alright. Shortly after, Andrea was pregnant again and this time she made sure she did everything right, including controlling her weight by leading healthier life.

“I didn’t drink any diet soda (my life blood), didn’t eat lunch meat, soft cheese, sushi … nothing on the ‘naughty list.’ I followed the blogs and community pages. I read the books and set up my nursery the ‘right’ way. When I found out I was having a boy, my heart grew 3 sizes. I have always had many guy friends and I couldn’t wait to be a ‘boy mom!’”

The couple welcomed their son into the world on 21st September. Andrea gave birth naturally, although she had hardly any amniotic fluid.

They named their rainbow baby Adam, after her husband’s friend who died at the age of 21 from a brain tumor.

These new parents were over the moon, but when the doctor didn’t call Andrea’s husband to cut the umbilical cord, but rushed to do it himself, they felt something was wrong. That’s when the doctor told them some devastating news.

“‘Honey, there is something wrong with Adam’s leg.’ I was exhausted, a bit delirious, and just wanted to hold my baby, but I will never forget my response. ‘I’m sure it’s just a bruise.’ I gave birth in a teaching hospital and before I knew it at least 20 different people were in the room. Doctors, nurses, and students got to see my newborn baby before I got to really see him. They brought him over to me for a few minutes before whisking him off to the NICU. Then… everyone left.”

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At first, no one knew why the baby’s abdomen and part of his leg were all covered in red markings and bruises, but he was eventually diagnosed with a rare vascular malformation known as Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita (CMTC). At the time, only 500 cases of this condition have been reported.

In my mind, he was the most beautiful thing I had ever laid my eyes on. My rainbow baby. But, would he be OK? I was euphoric and crushed at the same time.”

Doctors ran all sorts of tests, as well as brain and heart ultrasounds, and Adam passed all of them and was discharged from the hospital.

During the first weeks of his life, Adam had seen many dermatologists, geneticists, and orthopedists. All of the tests these doctors did would come back normal.

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Ever since Adam was born, his parents are researching and learning of his condition. They have attended many conferences, including one at Washington D.C. where they met with other families whose children have this condition.

Most of the people and the doctors there have never heard of CMTC, and Andrea and her husband make sure as many people as possible learn of it.

The only thing these parents were worried about was whether Adam would fit in with the other kids. So far, he’s doing amazingly and does everything his peers do. He’s involved in sports and loves being around his friends.

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My son looked me in the eyes and said, ‘We don’t have room for you any more’

The living room was quiet and still. The faint smell of coffee lingered in the air, and the soft ticking of the clock filled the room in a slow, steady rhythm. I was folding laundry when the silence was broken by my son’s words, “We don’t have room for you any more. You need to leave.”

His words felt like a sharp knife. Honestly, I though he was just joking and expected to see him smile when I turned to him. But no, he was as serious as he could be.

“Leave? What do you mean leave?” I asked. “Where would I go at this age?”

My son didn’t answer my question. He just said that he and his wife needed the room. They wanted to turn it into an office.

I looked at my daughter-in-law who was sitting on the sofa, looking at her phone. She heard everything, but she didn’t object, not even a single word. She didn’t even look at me.

My grandson, whom I raised and took care of while my son and his wife were busy living their lives, was busy playing his game. He, just like his mother, stood quiet, as though he didn’t care I was asked to leave.

After years of cooking, cleaning, doing their laundry, and taking care of their son, they no longer needed me.

“You know, there is a retirement home nearby. Maybe you could go there,” my son suggested. But I didn’t say anything. I just went to my room, which was no longer mine, and packed my things.

I got on the bus and headed toward the edge of the city where I found a modest guesthouse by the river and paid for a small, dusty room.

And then, I started thinking. What my son didn’t know was that I had saved a lot of money over the years. Enough to live the rest of my life as comfortably as a wished. And then I remembered. When my late wife and I were young, I always dreamed of owning a small café
that would offer different kinds of pastry. And now, at my sixties, maybe it was time for that dream to finally become a reality.

I didn’t think much before I started looking for a place where I could start my café.

After a couple of days, I found a narrow, dusty shop for rent on a tree-lined street. It was old, falling apart, but charming. A local carpenter repaired the front door and I painted the interior walls myself, choosing gentle shades of lavender and cream. I picked up secondhand furniture and buffed each item until it gleamed. Floating Clouds, a sanctuary for those who, like me, sought a place to belong, was opened.

During the first week, there were no customers, except for a man asking for hot water for his noodles. But I didn’t mind.

The second week, I placed a sign that read, “Free tea for people over 60. You are seen. You are loved,” and people seemed to love it.

It didn’t take long before the word spread around, and over time, my café was crowded, day and night.

Many people my age, and older, stopped by regularly, sharing stories of their youth. Some spoke of their ungrateful children, other remembered their days with their spouses, but all of them felt like they belonged somewhere safe and understood.

The place became so popular that it got featured in the local newspaper, and soon after, I spotted a familiar car pull over.

It was my son, his wife, and my grandson.

They were confused. “I heard of this place, and I learned the owner was…well you. Is that correct?” my son asked me.

“Yes, this is Floating Clouds, my café.”

“But…where did you find the money to open it?” my daughter-in-law had the audacity to ask.

I told them I had saved money over the years, despite paying bills and buying groceries while I lived with them. I also told them of the life insurance payout I received after my wife’s passing.

“Dad, I think you should return home,” my son said.

“Home?” I asked. “Thanks, but no thanks. This is my home now.”

My son got mad at me, but honestly, it didn’t bother me. Not even a bit.

I know they say that revenge is best served cold, but mine came warm, in a cup of hot, fresh coffee. And the best thing? I tasted sweet.

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Mom and 4 children killed in fiery crash while traveling to see husband

Reagan Dougan, a mom of four, was taking her children to Florida to see their dad when a tragic crash happened.

As they were driving down I-95 South in McIntosh County, Georgia, the rented SUV they were in collided with another vehicle and burst into flames, killing all five of them.

The children were aged 9, 4, 2, and a 3-month-old baby.

Georgia State Trooper Christopher Ashdown said the SUV struck the rear of a white Infiniti sedan while driving at a high speed. “Seeing how hard the impact was obviously caused the SUV to ignite,” Ashdown added.

The driver of the other vehicle was left with injuries and transferred to a hospital.

Currently, the exact cause of the tragic accident is under investigation.

Christopher “Jonesy” Butler-Jones, a friend of the family, spoke through tears to WTVD: “I’m still in shock. [Her husband] lost his entire family. It’s just heart-wrenching.”

He described Reagan as a devoted mother and an amazing friend. “That was one of her dreams, is to always have an amazing family and be a mother. She was very dedicated. Her kids were everything to her.

“If you’re upset, you can call her and she’s going to make you happy. She’s going to show you the brighter side of it.”

Lindsey Marie, another friend of the late mother of four who tragically lost her life along with her children, said, I can’t imagine what her poor husband and family are feeling. My heart is broken — tomorrow is never promised. I just have no words.

She added: “Rest in peace, angel. You have NO idea how loved you were by so many.”

The family started a GoFundMe page on the behalf of the devastated father, Christian Dougan, to help with the funeral expenses for the mom and children who died in the devastating crash.

“While Christian works with his and Reagan’s family to begin mourning these five beautiful souls, we cannot even fathom the financial burden it is going to endure moving his family from Georgia to their final resting place in Florida,” Christian’s step-mother Stoltman wrote.

Photographer Katrina Cusatis, who had captured maternity photos for the Dougan family last fall, shared her heartbreak on Facebook: “My heart is completely broken over this unimaginable tragedy. Their love, joy, and connection were truly unforgettable.”

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President Trump’s FBI announces major arrest

Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, an alleged senior leader of the MS-13 gang whose name was on the list of Trump’s FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted,” was arrested with the help of the Mexican government, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

Román-Bardales is being extradited to the United States, Patel added. He was wanted “for his alleged role in ordering numerous acts of violence against civilians and rival gang members, as well as his role in drug distribution and extortion schemes in the United States and El Salvador.”

In a post on X, Patel dubbed the arrest “a major victory both for our law enforcement partners and for a safer America.”

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According to a joint statement from the Attorney General, the Ministry of National Defense, and the National Guard, [47-year-old Román-Bardales, known as Veterano de Tribus] was informed of the reason for his arrest, his legal rights were read to him, and he will be transferred to Mexico City, before the corresponding authority, and subsequently deported to the United States, where he is wanted.”

He has been charged in the US with “conspiracy to provide and conceal material support and resources to terrorists, narco-terrorist conspiracy, racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to traffic aliens,” according to the CNN.

The Trump administration labeled MS-13, founded in Los Angeles, a terrorist organization, along with other gangs.

Certain officials, both current and former, believe that treating cartels as terrorist organizations could justify direct US intervention against them and their drug production sites in Mexico.

Since President Trump took office, law enforcement has carried out major arrests of gang members. On January 30, 2025, Arnoldo Jimenez, a fugitive wanted on first-degree murder charges, was taken into custody.

On January 25, 2025, Donald Eugene Fields II, wanted on suspicion of child rape and child sex trafficking, was also taken into custody.

Since 2009, the Eastern District of New York has prosecuted hundreds of MS-13 members linked to over 80 murders. Much of the gang’s profits used to support its violent operations in El Salvador came from drug trafficking.

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