14-year-old boy died after being ‘s**torted’ by ‘girl’ online

Morgan Moore, from El Dorado, Kansas, is grieving the loss of her teenage son who took his own life after being blackmailed by a “girl” he chatted with on TikTok for just 35 minutes.

This inconsolable mother is warning other parents to talk to their children and explain to them the dangers the Internet and talking to strangers online can bring.

According to Moore, her 14-year-old son Caleb was “flirting” with a “girl” on TikTok and later switched to Snapchat when she sent him compromising photos of herself, according to the Daily Mail.

In return, Caleb sent similar photos of himself, but regretted doing so right after the “girl” started blackmailing him and asking him to send her large amounts of money so that she won’t leak the photos.

According to Morgan, the person Caleb chatted with “made him feel like his life was over as he had made this mistake.”

Sadly, Caleb ended his life killing himself with the family gun.

When Morgan’s husband called her and told her what happened, she rushed home but authorities didn’t allow her to enter the house.

“When I got there Caleb was still alive and breathing but they were unable to resuscitate him so they stopped trying as nothing was working,” heartbroken Morgan recalled.

“He passed away in the house and it was very difficult because I wanted to be with him but they wouldn’t let me go inside as they didn’t want me to see anything.

“I was hysterical and screaming and begging them to not give up on my boy and let me go to him. I was inconsolable.”

At first, the family was unaware why Caleb committed suicide, but after authorities went through his phone, they learned he was s**torted.

He even sent the person he chatted to a photo of the gun in a desperate attempt to put an end to the extortion, but to no avail.

“That is when they had gone through his TikTok messages and showed me the progression. It had stolen my boy’s happiness and hope in a 35-minute span,” Morgan said.

FBI warns that they have “seen a huge increase in the number of cases involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online—a crime called s**tortion.

“In some cases, the first contact from the criminal will be a threat. The person may claim to already have a revealing picture or video of a child that will be shared if the victim does not send more pictures,” they wrote on their website.

Morgan shares her son’s tragic story in order to encourage parents to speak openly with their children about the dangers that lurk online and teach them how to recognize scams in order to prevent anything similar from happening to them.

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What causes the green ring around hard-boiled eggs?

Whether you like them scrambled, sunny-side up, or hard-boiled, eggs are an excellent choice because of many reasons. For one, they are high in protein, essential for muscle repair and growth. Further, eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals, with the yolk containing choline which supports the function of the brain.

Also, they contain healthy fats and are low in calories, which makes them a great breakfast option for both little children and adults.

If you are one of those people who prefer their eggs hard-boiled, you have certainly noticed that green color ring around the yolk.

Now if you wonder if the eggs are safe to consume that way, the answer is yes. In fact, that green color comes from the sulfur in the egg white that reacts with the iron in the yolk due to overcooking. 

While this color is totally harmless, if you prefer your eggs without it, there is a way of cooking them by taking into consideration the cooking and cooling time.

Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water — about an inch or two above the eggs. Next, bring the water to a rolling boil over medium heat and then turn off the heat right away.

Cover the pot and let the eggs sit in the hot water. If you prefer them with their yolk soft, keep them for 9 minutes. If firm eggs are your preferred choice, let them in the pot for 11 to 12 minutes.

Once you take them out of the pot of hot water, place them into an ice-cold water for around five minutes.

And yes, for smoother peeling, crack and peel them under running water.

If you want to prevent cracking while boiling them, add a tablespoon of vinegar or a pinch of salt in the water.

Boiled unpeeled eggs are safe to eat in a week time, while the peeled ones can be stored for 2 to 3 days before consuming.

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White House photo of Trump sparks conspiracy theory

Another day, another conspiracy theory involving President Donald Trump. This time, a newly emerged photo of him from the White House Situation Room has fueled fresh rumors among social media users regarding the 2024 assassination attempt.

Now, netizens have compared new photos of the president with ones taken before the widely reported assassination attempt during which a bullet clipped his ear.

Namely, the assassination attempt in question happened back in 2024 during a presidential campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. The rally was interrupted by gunfire shots coming from the rooftop.

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During the shooting, a spectator, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, was killed, while two others were critically injured.

The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook, was killed by the US Secret Service.

In the weeks following the assassination attempt, Trump wore a white bandage on his ear and so did a number of his supporters in sign of solidarity.

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However, the most recent photo of the president with a clear view of his right ear sparked controversy yet again, with many Internet users questioning why there aren’t any visible signs of injury on it.

“Isn’t this the ear that apparently took a bullet?” one X user wrote.

Another joked: “Trump should forget the Nobel peace prize and go for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for naturally regrowing an ear. It’s never been done before.”

A third posted, “That photo from the situation room just shows the miraculous healing to Trump’s ear.”

Someone else posted: “Ear cartilage generally does NOT regrow.”

“Likely the biggest scam ever,” accused another.

At the time, former White House physician Ronny Jackson said of Trump’s wound: “There was initially significant bleeding, followed by marked swelling of the entire upper ear.

“The swelling has since resolved, and the wound is beginning to granulate and heal properly.

“Based on the highly vascular nature of the ear, there is still intermittent bleeding requiring a dressing to be in place. Given the broad and blunt nature of the wound itself, no sutures were required.”

Some hit back at the conspiracy theorists, with one person sharing: “How exactly was it faked in an outdoor setting with 1000’s of witnesses and dozens of cameras. One of those cameras picked up the bullet in mid air.”

Another shared: “This man came within inches of getting his head blown off and you say stupid sh** like this.”

A third posted: “What you’re insinuating is horrible. Trump was nearly killed. Cory Compentore was a father and a firefighter who was murdered by that whacko. Suggesting this was a setup is low. Next time, please think before you post something.. Sheesh.”

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New details in Melania Trump visa controversy come to light

President Trump’s administration is working hard to impose changes to immigration laws, taking a hard line on immigration and illegal immigrants in the US.

In his first week in the Oval Office, Trump didn’t waste time turning his presidential campaign promises into reality. He signed a number of executive orders regarding immigration targeting undocumented immigrants residing in the country.

In June, ICE carried out raids across the country, triggering protests in L.A and surrounding areas. When the protests turned violent, he deployed the National Guard and the Marines to contain the unrest.

While many criticized his action to involve the National Guard into the matter, Trump accused his critics of using undocumented immigrants to “expand their Voter Base, cheat in Elections, and grow the Welfare State, robbing good paying Jobs and Benefits from Hardworking American Citizens.”

As the issue of undocumented immigrants filled headlines, Melania Trump’s US visa took the center stage in the discussion.

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It was back in 1987 when young Melania, who is of Slovenian descent, decided to drop out of the University of Ljubljana and focus on modeling instead. It took her only a year to get a contract with a modeling agency in Milan.

Once in Milan, Melania focused on her goal of making a name for herself and went home after work instead of partying.

“She kept to herself, she was a loner. After a shoot or a catwalk, she went home, not out. She didn’t want to waste time partying,” fashion photographer Stane Jerko who spotted her leaning on a fence while leaving a fashion show at the Festival Hall said.

When she met Paolo Zampolli, co-owner of Metropolitan Models, he helped get a US visa.

Melania had been in the US since 1996, initially holding a tourist visa and later obtaining a series of work visas, her attorney said, according to Newsweek.

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In 2001, she obtained the EB-1 Visa, also known as the “Einstein visa.” Per the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website, an individual may be eligible for the visa if “you are an alien of extraordinary ability, are an outstanding professor or researcher, or are a certain multinational executive or manager.”

While this visa is eligible for individuals with extraordinary achievements, such as Pulitzer, Oscar, and Olympic winners, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat, questions how Melania could have even obtained it.

“Integrity isn’t snatching lawful visa holders off the streets and throwing them into unmarked vans,” she said during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. “Integrity is not revoking visas based on social media posts that hurt somebody’s little feelings, because kids decided they wanted to go after Trump or this administration. We have a thing called free speech in this country.”

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Crockett asked Republicans why aren’t they scrutinizing the immigration of people close to the president.

“Why aren’t we talking about integrity when it comes to the president’s family’s visas?” Jasmine Crockett asked. “Let me tell you how you receive an Einstein visa. You’re supposed to have some sort of significant achievement, like being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or a Pulitzer, being an Olympic medalist, or having other sustained extraordinary abilities and success in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Last time I checked, the first lady had none of those accolades under her belt.”

“Melania, the first lady, a model—and when I say model, I’m not talking about Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, or Naomi Campbell-level—applied for and was given an EB1 visa,” she continued. “It doesn’t take an Einstein to see that the math ain’t mathin’ here.”

While Melania or the White House didn’t respond to the accusations, a number of people took the First Lady’s side, claiming the congresswoman was just jealous of Melania’s achievements.

At an anti-DOGE protest in Los Angeles, California, congresswoman Maxine Waters said, “When he [Trump] talks about birthright, and he’s going to undo the fact that the Constitution allows those who are born here, even if the parents are undocumented, they have a right to stay in America. If he wants to start looking so closely to find those who were born here and their parents were undocumented, maybe he ought to first look at Melania.”

“We don’t know whether or not her parents were documented. And maybe we better just take a look.” 

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Donald Trump cuts speech short amid medical emergency

President Donald Trump was forced to cut his speech short during a White House press conference due to a medical emergency.

At the time, Trump was swearing in TV personality, Dr. Memhet Oz, who will serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) during Trump’s presidency.

The reason Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt terminated the briefing and asked the reporters to vacate the room was because a girl collapsed during the ceremony, the Irish Star reported.

“Press out,” Leavitt could be heard saying.

Donald Trump was forced to cut a speech short when a ‘medical emergency’ occurred. Credit: Fox via YouTube

Realizing something serious was going on, President Trump cut his speech and left the podium in order to assist. “I hope she’s OK,” he was heard saying.

Dr. Oz could be seen rushing off camera to offer help.

Video showed the young girl being hastily accompanied out of the room.

The White House later confirmed that a “minor family member” fainted during the ceremony, adding they were now fine. The statement read, “A minor family member fainted during Dr Oz’s swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office. We are happy to say she is OK.”

When Trump introduced Dr. Oz, he said he has “come to this position as one of the nation’s most talented and beloved medical professionals.” 

The president then read Dr. Oz’s qualifications, stating he had graduated from Harvard University. He obtained a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Penn’s Wharton School, respectively.

Dr. Oz then worked as a heart surgeon and professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and as the Director of the Cardiovascular Institute and integrative medicine program at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

He started his health and wellness talk show, The Dr. Oz Show in 2009. It ended in 2022.

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During the years his show was on air, it came under scrutiny because of some of the controversial medical advice Dr. Oz presented to the audience.

Among the rest, his statement that green coffee extract is a ‘magic weight loss cure’ was condemned by the Federal Trade Commission.

Dr. Oz’ appointment to CMS was confirmed earlier this month with a 53-45 Senate vote.

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My aunt battled for my brother’s custody—The truth shocked me

The life I was used to changed in an instant when I turned 18 and was forced to “grow” overnight.

I remember that faithful evening like it was yesterday. The knock on the door woke me up, and seeing two officers standing at the door spoke trouble. I was even afraid to ask what had happened.

Before long, they informed me that my mom and dad were involved in a car crash. A drunk driver hit them and then ran away. Unfortunately, they both died at the scene.

It took me some time before I was able to process what I had heard. With my parents no longer alive, I was left with my six-year-old brother. But was I able to take care of him and raise him all by myself? A bunch of questions raced my mid while grief settled in my heart.

A week after the funeral, Aunt Diane and Uncle Gary showed up. “You’re still a kid,” my aunt said, fake concern written all over her face. “Max needs stability. A real home.”

They’d barely spoken to my mom and dad, rarely visited, and suddenly they were ready to battle over my brother’s custody.

Despite my age, I knew Max would be better off with me than anyone else so I dropped out of college and worked two jobs. However, I knew nothing about taking care of a child, nor was I familiar with the laws, including guardianship.

My aunt tried to convince me that Max should go live with them in Phoenix, that I wasn’t enough for him and that he needed a nice home. According to them, my good intentions weren’t enough. But I knew they didn’t care about Max, there was definitely more to the story than they were willing to reveal.

I stood my ground and told them there was no change I was letting my brother live with them. He belonged with me, and both Max and I knew that all too well.

However, three days later, Diane called me to tell me that she and her husband had filed for emergency custody of Max. “Get over it,” she said. “Max will come live with us, and that’s that.”

I immediately called Mr. Peterson, my parents’ lawyer who gave me his card at the funeral. He was the only person I could think of that could help me.

“Tyler,” Mr. Peterson said over the phone, “I have to be honest with you. Custody cases involving minors caring for minors are extremely difficult to win. The courts generally favor established adults with stable incomes and family environments.”

I got scared of the thought of losing my brother. “But won’t they care that Max wants to stay with me?” I asked.

“Not unless you can prove you’re capable of providing everything an eight-year-old needs. And Tyler, I mean everything—financial stability, emotional support, educational guidance, healthcare, supervision. The court will scrutinize every aspect of your life,” the lawyer explained.

My aunt did the unthinkable. She called Child Services and lied to them, claiming I was leaving Max alone and that I yelled at him. Diane was doing everything in her power to take my brother from me, and I couldn’t understand why. She didn’t even care about him, I was sure of that.

And then, one night, I learned the truth.

When I went to talk to her and Gary, hoping to get them to listen to my pleas, I overheard her saying, “Once we get custody, the state will release the trust fund.” Gary laughed. “We can send Max to boarding school. He’s a handful.”

My aunt joined her husband’s laughter, “You know a new car and nice vacation to Hawaii would do me good, right?”

I told Mr. Peterson what I had overheard. He said that if I have such a confession recorded, it would help my case.

A few days later, I went to my aunt’s and told her I’d agree to drop my guardianship case if they paid for my education. Of course, I never meant it—I just wanted her to reveal her true intentions.

By the way, I had a recording device on.

My aunt was happy to hear what I said. “Of course, honey, we will have your education covered,” she said.

“And what about Max? Do you have enough money for his education too?” I asked. “I wish my mom and dad left some money for us.”

“Oh, don’t you worry about it. There is a trust fund, but we’ll manage it properly.”

“A trust fund?” I asked. “I didn’t know there was one.”

“Oh, yes, there is. You mom mentioned it to me once. There is a lot of money there, not only for Max’s future, but for everyone.”

“How do you mean everyone? That’s Max’s money, don’t you dare use it for any other purposes.”

My aunt got mad. “You are not the one to tell me what to do you little brat. You are too young to take care of your brother anyway. Once we get the custody of him, he and his money won’t be any of your business.”

It was more than enough for me. I got up and left the place, heading to Mr. Peterson straight away.

During the final hearing, aunt Diane brought cookies to the judge. He was looking at her awkwardly.

When Mr. Peterson asked her and her husband if they were aware there was a trust fund when they applied for custody, they both pretended they were hearing about it for the first time.

“Fund!? What fund?” Diane asked.

But then, Mr.Peterson played the recording.

As Linda and Steve spoke, making things worse with every word they uttered, the judge’s demeanor changed—from polite to alarmed—at the mention of Emma’s trust being misused.

It was ruled that financial considerations were part of their custody petition, and there was no convincing way to argue otherwise.

After hours of presenting arguments, the judge made a verdict. Max was staying with me.

I agreed to have the trust fund managed by an independent trustee, with court oversight if necessary. Of course I never cared about money, unlike my aunt and uncle. I only cared about Max’s well-being.

Today, Max is thirteen, attending school, and thriving.

As of my aunt, she swore adopting Max for the sake of using his money was never her idea, although it didn’t sound like that. However, we forgave her, and she’s now visiting every now and then.

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She walked six blocks with a rollator only to show kindness to her neighbor

Life, at its core, has always been all about kindness. A warm smile when we feel like our world has shattered into a million pieces, a helping hand when we feel like there is no way out, a word of comfort in a moment of doubt — these things, thought they may seem small, have the power to change someone’s world forever and leave a lasting impact.

At around 5 o’clock, I noticed my elderly neighbor who lives a couple of blocks away, Miss Inez. She was moving slowly using her rollator. On both sides of the handles, two big grocery bags were swaying. One of them contained canned foods and a loaf of bread, and in the other one there was something warm wrapped in a towel.

Elderly woman used a rollator to show kindness to her neighbor six blocks away.

I approached her and asked her if she needed help. Miss Inez looked at me and said, “Well, I am just bringing some warm food to the Mitchell boy. His mom’s unwell, and he’s been by himself the past three nights.”

I was stunned — this elderly woman could barely move or take care of herself, yet there she was, helping another person in need.

For someone her age, six blocks wasn’t a short distance, but she was determined to get to the boy’s house.

Of course, I accompanied her and helped her with the bags, and that’s when I noticed a note taped to the top of the container with the homemade soup, “You are important.”

When the boy opened the door, I could see he was visibly weak. He took the bags and thanked Miss Inez for her kind deed.

Soon, the word of the kindness of this sweet elderly neighbor spread around and everyone wanted to be part of the story that united the entire neighborhood.

People helped the boy, and they also helped Miss Inez with her errands and everyday tasks.

I guess it’s true when they say that even the tiniest act of kindness can go a long way.

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My son has a newborn at 15, but that’s not even the hardest part

Zach, my 15-year-old son texted me to come pick him up from school, asking me to hurry up because it was serious. I wasn’t really sure what he meant with that, but the first thing that came to mind was that he failed an exam or maybe got into a fight with his friends.

The truth was that I wasn’t ready for what Zach was about to reveal.

Entering the car with his hoodie half zipped like he’d ran out of class, Zach said, “Mom, it’s not about me. It’s about her.”

Her? Who was her, and what was he talking about?

And that’s when I learned the truth that has changed our lives forever.

Zach’s girlfriend fell pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl, but she got scared and left the hospital without the newborn—instead, it was my 15-year-old son who signed the discharge documents at the hospital.

“If no one wants her, I do,” he said.

My world turned upside down. These words were coming from my teenage son, the same 15-year-old boy who refused to take the trash out and spent his days playing computer games. He was still learning how to shave and he was already a father.

I wasn’t sure how that baby would change our lives, but I knew that I had to be there for Zach who was more than sure he wanted to take care of his baby daughter.

Social services got involved because he was still a minor, and it was eventually decided that we take the baby in.

The entire situation felt overwhelming at first, and after a couple of months, just as I though we have figured it out, my son came to me crying. “Mom, I’m not sure I can do this. Maybe she’ll be better off with another family,” he said, feeling like he was failing his daughter.

At that moment, all I cared about was for Zack to know that I was there for him. I was more than ready to step in and support him through whatever came next. I was also sure he shouldn’t give up on his daughter.

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Things were hard, but we somehow managed to cope with everything thanks to the help of a teen parent support group and the social services.

Gradually, things began to calm down and my son established a pattern.

My once immature son learned patience, sacrifice, and responsibility, and as a mother, I was by his side to witness those changes firsthand.

Weeks before the baby’s first birthday, Zach’s girlfriend showed up at our doorstep out of the blue.

She regretted leaving her daughter behind and asked for a second chance — one Zack was more than willing to give.

Things finally fell into place, and despite the fact he was still just a boy, Zach created his own family.

What I learned from this experience is that sometimes we fear the unknown and worry about our children’s mistakes and the choices they make, but at the end, we learn that growth doesn’t come from perfection, but from the ability to learn and adapt through challenges.

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