The avid fans of Good Morning America noticed that a familiar face has been missing from the screens of the morning show for the past several weeks.
Ever since October 26, Michael Strahan has not been part of the show, and according to GMA, he won’t be returning for at least another week.
During his time off-air, his colleagues, Nightline co-anchor Juju Chang and World News Tonight host Linsey Davis, have been filling in for him.
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As per Curt Menefee, a colleague Strahan, the former NFL star has been “dealing with a personal family matter.”
“Michael Strahan will not be with us this week as he is dealing with some personal family matters,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement for People. “We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and concerns.”
As of now, Strahan hasn’t publicly addressed his absence. The football Hall-of-Famer has also not being active on social media.
Strahan has also missed two weeks for his role as a sports analyst on Fox’s NFL Sunday.
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In the past, Straham spoke of his career as a host and told USA Today, “First of all, I get to work with fantastic people. Smart, engaged, funny people.”
He then added: “Another favorite part is that it changes. It’s never the same. There’s no two days where you, ‘Oh yeah, same news.’ … The enjoyment of that makes me more engaged because I understand work can change at the drop of a hat.”
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Nature never ceases to amaze us. For many people, being outdoors feels like a therapy for both their body and mind. The breeze, the freshness the trees fill our lungs with, and the stunning colors make for an incredible experience that help us relax and gather strength for the remaining of the week.
An Australian woman, Kym Beechey, who loves spending her days outdoors. She appreciates the beauty of the nature and never misses a change to take photos of stunning sights she often stumbles upon.
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One day, as she walked through the forest, she came across what she believed to be a baby tawny frogmouth (a bird resembling an owl).
She was in a hurry to take her phone out and take a photo of the sweet bird. However, when she zoomed in, she realized it wasn’t a bird at all but a banksia pod, often-funny looking pods that grow out of banksia trees, and are rather unique in their appearance.
These trees grow predominantly in south western Australia, though can also be found in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Their pods are often compared to pine cones.
The pods burst open, often in the heat of forest fires, and that’s the process when they release their seeds.
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When she realized her ‘mistake,’ Kim had a good laugh about it and decided to share the photo of what she believed to be a bird for other to see.
Did this deceive you as well?
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Life is often a roller coaster. One minute you are up, and the next one you are down. The ugly truth is that we never know what awaits as at the corner and whether any struggle is on the way.
The life story of a man named Donald Gould is the perfect proof of that.
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The entire country learned of Daniel when a video of him playing the piano on the streets of Florida was shared by Mashable. Homeless, untidy, and forgotten by society, the only thing he had he held to from his past life was his ability to play the piano, in a way only true professionals can.
Reportedly, Daniel studied music theory at Spring Arbor University and was a Marine, but following his divorce with his wife, he lost custody of his son and his life took the wrong turn. He ended up on the streets and turned to drugs. His addiction made his days a living hell.
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One day, he sat on the piano on the street and wowed the passersby. They were enchanted by the music he produced. Many of them were quick to take videos of the impressive performance, and one of them ended up going viral, gathering over 45 million views on YouTube alone. The homeless ex-Marine tore through a cover of Styx’s 1977 hit Come Sail Away.
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Once people learned of Daniel’s sad life story, someone started a GoFundMe page which helped raise over $40,000.
The money was used for Daniel’s rehabilitation. He attended a rehab facility and was able to take his old life back.
You can take a look at Daniel’s performance in the video below.
This is truly inspirational.
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Imagine having a nice dinner at a restaurant after a long and tiring day and some kid throws a tantrum or decides it’s perfectly acceptable to go from table to table and run around while the parents behave like nothing’s wrong. We’ve all been there, I guess.
Well, a well-known Georgia restaurant in a picturesque locale tucked away in the mountains and perched along the Toccoa River, the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant, decided they had it enough of parents not doing their job of making their kids behave while other people enjoy their meal by introducing a surcharge for ‘adults unable to parent.’ The warning is added at the bottom of the menu.
Needless to say, most parents are unhappy with this decision.
The menu does not list a specific amount, but according to several Google reviews, parents are charged around $50.
“The owner came out and told me he was adding $50 to my bill because of my children’s behaviour. My kids watched a tablet until the food arrived, ate their food and my wife took them outside while I waited and paid the bill. Disappointed by the experience,” one person wrote.
“If you have children, absolutely avoid this place at all costs. Holy moly – the most disrespectful owner made a huge scene in front of the entire restaurant because our children were “running through the restaurant” – they were down by the river.. we were told we need to “go to Burger King and Walmart” and that we were bad parents,” another review said.
The restaurant’s owner, Tim Richter, answered back and explained that he started the surcharge a few years ago during the COVID-19 outbreak when a family with nine children visited. Allegedly, the children were “running all over the restaurant.” Richard didn’t charge them anything, but gave them a warning.
“We want parents to be parents,” he said.
Laura Spillman, a guest, was taken aback and said, “That is crazy. For real? I don’t think you should do it because kids are cute.” Anne Cox, another guest, on the other hand, believed that a potential charge may be useful to remind parents of their responsibilities.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Author, entreprenuer, and actress Suzanne Somers, best known for her role of Chrissy Snow in Three’s Company, died aged 76, a day before her 77th birthday. She had been fighting breast cancer for many years but never received conventional medicine. Instead, she opted to do alternative treatments instead.
Suzanne Somers was born Suzanne Marie Mahoney on October 16, 1946, in San Bruno, California.
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Suzanne’s life changing moment came when she got a small role in George Lucas’ film American Graffiti. “This is a life-changing moment. Five seconds on film that will never be forgotten,” she said, adding that Lucas told her, “Everybody will always remember the mysterious blonde in the Thunderbird.”
She was offered the role in Three’s Company after she got a gig at The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, where she began reading poetry in front of a national audience every month.
At some point, when she reached a celebrity status, Suzanne caused a stir when she asked for a 500% raise. Instead of the $30,000 she made weekly, she asked for $150,000, the same amount of money her male co-star John Ritter earned at the time.
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Instead of meeting her demands, Suzanne Somers was fired.
“I’ve been playing what I think is one of the best dumb blondes that’s ever been done, but I never got any credit,” she told The New York Times the same year. “I did it so well that everyone thought I really was a dumb blonde.”
She first revealed her diagnosis in 2001 on Larry King Live, saying she had been receiving treatment for a year at that point.
“In the last year I have been battling and surviving breast cancer, and I was in that clinic, and it all has to do with my breast cancer,” Somers told Larry King. “But it just, you know – I have had such an honest relationship with the American public. I mean, I have written books on alcoholism, and blending families, and they have been with me on my ups and downs and sides. And this was just one of those things – I think the most shocking words I ever thought, I never thought, I would ever in my life hear someone say to me that you have breast cancer. And it was – it has been so…”
Suzanne continued, “I was in such shock. I’m very strong, and I was in such shock because I have always taken care of myself, and, I just thought, it would never happen to me, but I think that is what everybody thinks; it won’t happen to them. And, what’s interesting is what you learn about yourself when you are diagnosed with cancer. And cancer is not for sissies.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 09: Fox anchor Maria Bartiromo interviews Suzanne Somers during’ “Mornings With Maria” at Fox Business Network Studios on January 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
She then turned to alternative treatments despite the doctors’ advice to start receiving chemo.
“As I’m hearing the common course of treatment, I – I don’t want to lose my hair, but that was the least of my worries was losing my hair. But I – I don’t like what that drug does to people. What I have seen… Chemotherapy. I have seen people under treatment, there is, you know, I know it helps people. I know it helps.”
“It does [work for breast cancer], but I decided to find alternative things to do,” she continued. “Because I have done so much work in my books about hormones, and that hormonal balance is why people gain or lose weight, and, it was my belief that a balanced environment of hormones prevents disease. And the first thing they said to me, we are taking of off all hormones. I said no, I’m going to continue taking my hormones, which is the first thing against the common course…”
“I didn’t want chemotherapy.”
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She was heavily criticized for opting to turn to turn to alternative medicine because according to doctors and experts that was risky and could have an effect on other people choosing not to go through with conventional treatments.
Weeks following her passing, Suzanne’s death certificate has come to light, revealing the exact cause of death; breast cancer.
Meanwhile, the cancer had also spread to her brain.
“Hypertension and hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluids in the brain, were also listed as conditions that contributed to Somers’ death,” USA Today further reported.
We are still very saddened over Suzanne Somer’s passing. May she rest in peace.
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Infidelity is something many people turn to, forgetting that it would affect their relationship with their significant other and cause unbearable pain and moments of suffering.
Many people are not even aware that their partner is cheating on them because they fail to notice the subtle signs of infidelity.
First of all, those people who are in an open and honest relationship are less likely to cheat on their partner. Communication is yet another aspect that is considered the foundation of any successful relationship. It is very important to be close to your partner to the extent to be able to share with them all your concerns.
When there is lack of communication, the chances of one of the partners seeking an extramarital affair are higher.
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Now matter how hard they try to keep their affair a secret, the person who’s cheating does show changes in their attitude, their routines, and their behavior.
Increased secrecy
If your partner is more secretive with their phone and computer use, that may indicate they are communicating with someone and want to keep it private. You’ve probably had no issue using your partner’s phone for something in the past – but now, they seem to be extremely protective, even going so far as to change their pattern that prevents you from opening it. So, if they have an “affair” with their phone, they are likely having an affair with another person.
Sudden changes in behavior
If your partner had a predictable routine and schedule and that changes suddenly, it could be a warning sign they are hiding something from you. Even slight changes, like suddenly taking up a new hobby or socializing more frequently with a particular friend or coworker, may be a red flag that something odd is going on. These changes usually come with innocent explanations, but instead of accepting them as such, try to talk with your partner about the way they behave.
Changes in appearance
In case your partner suddenly pays more attention to their looks it could be a sign they are trying to impress someone else rather than you. Hitting the gym more often, buying more clothes, or even changing their hairstyle may be the reason they want to look their best for another person.
Of course, you should not jump to conclusions right away but look at other signs as well because wanting to look good could simply be a need to improve their self-image for themselves.
Lack of intimacy or sexual interest
If the affection between you and your significant other isn’t as strong as it once was and they are not that interested in engaging in intimate acts with you that often, it may indicate that they are being intimate with someone else.
The reasons for this behavior may be others, of course, such as stress, nutrition, lack of exercise, or taking certain medication.
But, if it has always been pretty regular, and they start to no longer desire your attention, it may be because they’re getting their needs met elsewhere.
Defensiveness or irritability when questioned
If your partner has gone from being open and honest in their communication to you, to being flighty and cagey, they may be hiding something. Those who cheat usually avoid answering simple questions such as those of how their day was and get angry easily when you try to learn more about their activities.
While it’s essential to respect your partner’s privacy, if you notice that they’re consistently defensive, it’s worth having a conversation about why they’re behaving that way. At the end of the day, they may be just going through a tough time because of other reasons.
Requests for more space
When a person asks from their partner to give them some space, they are either fighting their own demons and are going through some rough times, or they are developing feelings for someone else.
If they want to be away from you for some time and ask for privacy, it could be a sign they are getting attention from another person.
Unexplained expenses or charges
Having an affair with someone usually involves sneaky monetary transactions and money spent on holidays, hotels, gifts, as well as expensive restaurants. This will translate into unexplained cash withdrawals or credit card spending. So, if you are having concerns that your partner might be cheating on you, keep a close eye on the bills because withdrawing significant amounts of cash from their account is a sign that some money is being spent in places it shouldn’t be.
Overly defensive towards friends or coworkers
If you notice your partner is overly defensive of their relationship with a particular friend or coworker, they may not be just friends.
This is be especially concerning if they’ve changed their behaviors around that person and started to exclude you from certain conversations or activities.
Guilt-induced behavior
When they cheat, some people pay excessive attention to their partner in order to compensate for the guilt they feel. To be sure if your partner is sorry for what they did, look for consistency in their words and actions. Of course, this attention may be just an act of love, so don’t jump into conclusions unless you are certain they did something out of the ordinary.
Gut feeling
Never underestimate the power of your gut feeling. If you have that awkward feeling that your partner has someone else in their life, don’t take it for granted but look for other suspicious behavior, like the ones mentioned above.
However, no matter the issues in your relationship might be, always solve them with an open and honest conversation and try to fix what can be fixed if it’s not too late for such a thing.
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The moment a person is diagnosed with cancer, it feels like their entire world is falling apart. In those moments, it is of crucial importance that they receive support from those around them.
The truth is that the people closest to the person battling cancer have it hard because they feel helpless, but their love and support truly can go a long way.
Actress Shannen Doherty, the star of Beverly Hills 90210, beat cancer once. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed once again in February 2019 and she’s fighting against the cruel disease ever since.
In 2020, she appeared on Good Morning America and shared the sad news with the public.
“It’s going to come out in a matter of days or a week that I’m stage four,” she said. “So my cancer came back and that’s why I’m here.”
“Our life doesn’t end the minute we get that diagnosis. We still have some living to do,” she added.
Of course, learning that the evil disease was back wasn’t something she could accept easily and said it was “a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways.”
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In an attempt to raise awareness and keep her fans updated of her condition, Doherty has documented her journey and has spoken openly of all the struggles and challenges that the life with cancer brings.
Doherty kept her diagnosis a secret for some time as she worked on a reboot of BH90210.
One of the few people she talked with about her cancer was her co-star Brian Austin Green.
“I had moments of great anxiety where I thought, ‘I can’t really do this,’ and Brian was the one person who – of that group of people that knew – that I told, like, pretty quickly and said, ‘Here, this is what I’m dealing with’,” she explained.
“So prior to shooting he would always call me and say, ‘Listen, you know, whatever happens, I have your back.’ He would look at me and be like, ‘We got this, kiddo’…so Brian helped me through a lot.”
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Speaking to the Herald Sun, Green opened up about his friend’s health struggles.
“We talk all the time,” he revealed. “She’s an incredibly tough person. If there’s anyone who could put up a real fight to cancer – she’s one of them.
“It’s not an easy situation, obviously, but I love her to death.
“And she’s making the absolute best of it.”
Doherty also spoke openly of the support she’s been receiving from her former co-star. “I had moments of great anxiety where I thought, ‘I can’t really do this,’ and Brian was the one person of that group of people that knew, that I told pretty quickly,”she said of Green.
Earlier this month, Doherty posted an update and wrote: “My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life,” she wrote recently. “I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr Amin (Mirhadi) and the amazing techs at cedar sinai. But that fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like.”
50-year-old Green has been dealing with health issues as well.
“I had ulcerative colitis for about six, six and a half weeks, which wasn’t very fun,” he explained, and said that the illness left him practically bedridden.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. In an Instagram video, the “90210” star lamented that his ulcerative colitis flare-up was “horrible timing,” as his girlfriend Sharna Burgess was pregnant, and he wanted to be taking care of her instead of the other way around.
“I couldn’t walk. I shuffled like I was 90. I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t read. I couldn’t write,” Green recalled.
“I wanted to lock myself up in the house and not be seen,” he added. Luckily, he’s now recovering and his condition is improved significantly.
That Green is a dedicated friend anyone would ask for speaks the fact that he’s always there for his former castmates. Not only he’s been providing support to Doherty over the years, but he’s given an update on his Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Tori Spelling amid some challenges in her life.
“Tori’s an incredibly strong human being,” Brian exclusively told E! News‘ Francesca Amiker. “I feel like people sort of hit their own bottom in different ways to use as a catalyst for something to climb up out of and to rebirth themselves as something new. And Tori will absolutely do that I believe.”
He added, “She has what it takes. She’s an incredibly intelligent woman, a kind woman,” with fiancée Sharna Burgess chiming in, “A creative woman.”
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Christmas is the time of giving and sharing love, attention, and gifts.
The following joke of two friends, a rich and a poor one, who discussed what they are getting their wives for Christmas is going to put a smile on your face.
The poor man asks the rich man, “What are you getting your wife this Christmas?”
The rich man replies, “Diamond earrings and a Mercedes.”
The poor man asks, “Why are you getting her two gifts?”
The rich man says, “Well, if she doesn’t like the earrings then she can drive to the store and exchange them.”
The poor man nods. Then the rich man asks him, “So what are you getting your wife this year?”
The poor man thinks about it for a second and replies, “A pair of slippers and a dildo.”
The rich man asks, “Why those two things?”
The poor man astutely responds, “This way, if she doesn’t like the slippers she can go f*ck herself.”
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