What happened to this 70s TV icon

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Until this very day, An Officer and a Gentleman remains one of the most iconic romantic dramas there are and a benchmark of what true love should stand for. However, the film wouldn’t be what it is without the stunning performances of Richard Gere and beautiful Debra Winger.

Even today, at the age of 69, Winger looks as enchanting as ever.

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At the age of 18, the actress was involved in a life-threatening accident. While working at an amusement park, she fell off a truck, resulting in a cerebral hemorrhage that left her partially paralyzed and blind for 10 months. Despite the odds, she had regained her sight and pursued career in acting.

Winger’s acting career started back in 1976 with the film Slumber Party ‘57. What followed was the role of Drusilla, the younger sister to Lynda Carter’s Diana Prince in Wonder Woman.

During the 1980’s, Winger landed three roles in three movies which took her to stardom and helped her make a name for herself.

In 1980, she starred in Urban Cowboy, with John Travolta, who the world went crazy about following his smooth dance moves in Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1988); she then starred as Paula in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and as Emma in Terms of Endearment (1983), alongside Shirley MacLaine.

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Amid her success, Winger took some time off Hollywood, and today, four decades later, there are still speculations of the reasons for her hiatus.

Rumor has it that she had it enough of Richard Gere on set.

According to an excerpt published on ABC News from the book, “An Actor and a Gentleman,” by co-star, Louis Gossett Jr., who played Sgt. Emil Foley: “The onscreen chemistry between the two of them was terrific, but it was a different story once the camera was turned off. They couldn’t have stayed farther apart from each other.”

Further, Gossett claimed that Winger described Gere as “a brick wall” when it came to his acting and referred to the director Taylor Hackford as to “animal.”

John Travolta and Debra Winger smile on set of the Paramount Pictures movie ‘Urban Cowboy” circa 1980. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

When she played Emma, Winger’s free-spirited character clashed with that of prolific MacLaine. “To see how my character would feel I was wearing all my leftover movie-star fur coats,” MacLaine said in an interview with People of her first meeting with her co-star on the set of Terms of Endearment. “There was Debra dressed in combat boots and a miniskirt…I thought, ‘Oh my goodness.’”

“Indeed, the set became the source of Hollywood’s most relished rumors. Winger wanted top billing. One reportedly slugged the other,” People wrote.

Things between MacLaine and Winger turned even more heated when both actresses were nominated for an Academy Award which MacLaine received. In her acceptance speech, the veteran actress said, “I deserve this!”

Winger, however, said that her break for Hollywood was due to personal reasons and had nothing to do with her relationship with some of her co-stars.

“The parts that were coming, I wasn’t interested in. I’d already done that or I’d already felt that. I needed to be challenged. My life challenged me more than the parts, so I dove into it fully,” Winger told People.

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Following her role in Forget Paris, 1995, Winger took a six-year break during which she tied the knot with actor Arliss Howard with whom she shares a son. She also became a step-mother from his son from a previous relationship. Winger herself had a child from her first marriage to Timothy Hutton.

Winger reappeared in the 2001 film Big Bad Love, which was directed and produced by her husband, who also co-starred alongside Winger and Rosanna Arquette, who’s next project was 2002 film Searching for Debra Winger. As director of the documentary, Arquette attempts to answer why Winger temporarily abandoned her career at the peak of her career.

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Other films Winger took part in are Rachel Getting Married (2008) with Anne Hathaway, the 2017 romcom The Lovers, and the crime-comedy, Kajillionaire (2020), among the rest.

“I don’t know what Hollywood is. I’m living under the freaking sign now, and I just stare at it and laugh. Los Angeles is a place, but the idea of Hollywood doesn’t really exist for me,” Winger said. She added: “…although there must be some in-crowds that I just don’t know about.”

Debra Winger and Gideon Babe Ruth Howard. Netflix’s The Pale Blue Eye New York Tastemaker Screening at The Metrograph on November 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for Netflix)

Winger remains a significant part of the movie industry and looks as stunning as ever.

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Does drinking water first thing in the morning offer benefits?

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Approximately 60 percent of the human body is made up of water. With that in mind, we know water is essential for life, but have you ever wondered just how beneficial it is to drink water first thing in the morning?

The truth is that there are plenty of myths and truths about this morning practice, so let’s take a look at the potential benefits.

Water is crucial for most bodily functions, including controlling body temperature, aiding digestion, and facilitating the movement of nutrients and waste in and out of cells.

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Throughout the day, the body loses water through sweat, urine, breath, and body movements. So, it is essential to take enough water in order to make up for these loses.

Otherwise, it can lead to dehydration.

Having water first thing in morning is believed to rehydrate the body, but this isn’t entirely true.

Many people believe that the color of their urine is an indicator of how hydrated they are, but according to a number of studies, this does not necessarily reflect one’s hydration status accurately.

While drinking water first thing in the morning does offer certain benefits, the timing of water consumption may not be the determining factor in these outcomes.

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The claims that drinking water on an empty stomach improves mental performance or skin health are also not scientifically proven. Hydration does impact the body and skin regardless of the time of the day you have your water. The key is staying hydrated throughout the day, not necessarily drink water first thing in the morning.

When it comes to the relationship between drinking water and weight loss, it’s a complex one. Drinking enough water provides a feeling of fullness, and with that, reduced calorie consumption.

Studied claim that water-induced thermogenesis can accelerate metabolism, but the time we drink water doesn’t affect weight loss results significantly. What’s most, water consumption shortly before a meal might interfere with digestion.

The daily water intake depends on several factors, such as age, gender, activity level, and overall health.

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A common guideline many people stick to is the “8×8” rule. This refers to drinking 8-ounce glasses of water per day, but again, this is different from person to person.

In conclusion, drinking enough water throughout the day is essential for our overall health and well-being, though the time we drink it shouldn’t be a major concern.

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World’s most muscular woman shares how she looked before, and everyone is saying the same thing

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33-year-old female bodybuilder Nataliya Kuznetsova, a world champion in arm lifting, bench press, and deadlift, is dubbed the world’s most muscular woman.

This Russian “she-Hulk” was once a skinny teenager. What’s most, she used to be bullied because of it. At the age of 14, she only weighted 40kg.

Her father believed that hitting the gym could help her boost her self-confidence, and that’s when her journey in the world of bodybuilding started.

“I was a timid little mouse when I was growing up,” she recalls.

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These days, the world’s most muscular woman weighs between 246 and 275 pounds.

At 15, Nataliya became a champion in bodybuilding in her region of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia.

“Just like everyone else I first went to the gym without a goal but after three months my trainer asked me if I wanted to take part in a bodybuilding competition.’’

That marked the start of her powerlifting career.

As per The Famous People, Nataliya won the 2014 Cup of Eurasia in Vologda, Russia, and was crowned the Cup Eastern Europe (GPA) Champion in 2015.

She has been setting records in powerlifting, deadlifting, and the NAP bench press.

“It’s not about being perfect—it’s about showing up, putting in the effort and getting the work done to get you were to envision yourself to be. Everyday is another opportunity to move forward a little more,” she wrote on her Facebook account.

Besides being the world’s most muscular woman, Nataliya has a degree from Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture. She has also taken part in the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia’s performance of Manon Lescaut.

This Russian “giant” is married to former bodybuilder Vladislav Kuznetsov, whom she calls her greatest support.

She’s bigger than him, but that doesn’t bother them.

“Our love story is quite modern. We met on the Internet, more precisely, on Odnoklassniki (a social network service in Russia). For a while, we only talked as friends,” she said in 2019.

Speaking to the LedBible, she said, “People definitely recognise me. An athletic body can be seen under clothes. Many people recognise me, ask to take a photo with them. Many people even know my name.”

Nataliya struggled to find sponsors in the past, but since her powerlifting career took off, many companies offered to work with her. Currently, she’s working with nutrition companies like Oxytropin and RPS Nutrition, among the rest.

She’s aware that her looks can be “terrifying” for some, but she adds: “The classical standards and norms are long gone.”

Nataliya says her best advisor is the mirror.

“Most of my Instagram followers are men. They stand for around 75%, and it’s about the same percentage on other social networks. They write a lot. Compliments to an athlete are no different than compliments to a non-athlete,” she said.

Currently, she’s retired from powerlifting and uses her fame to help others “achieve their potential.”

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Henry Winkler’s theory gains attraction as arsonists behind LA wildfires are caught on camera

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Henry Winkler’s theory that an arsonist has been behind the devastating LA wildfires caught the attention of many.

Amid the grief and rage felt by those who lost everything in the fires, they are looking for answers and seeking justice by those responsible for the catastrophic destruction.

It was on January 8, 2025, that the actor, best known as The Fonz from Happy Days, wrote on X, “There is an ARSONIST here in LA. May you be beaten unrecognizable!!! The pain you have caused!!!”

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His post has been seen by over 2 million people.

At the time, the LAPD stated, “There’s no way to know at this moment exactly where and how the series of fires started, but an investigation is underway.”

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While there were those who dubber Henry Winkler’s theory as a simple “rumbling,” the footage that was released later on showed he might be correct.

“People are lighting fires in otherwise non-burning urban areas of LA,” the viral clip that surpassed Winkler’s tweet with more than 6.5 million views combined, was captioned.

The video shows several people throwing flammable objects into a massive fire in Santa Monica, California, while onlookers watch in shock as the flames intensify and threaten nearby trees.

“Stay safe and call in any activity ASAP. We don’t need more flames out here,”a retweet wrote.

Sadly, certain citizens decided to add to the catastrophe with their actions.

“Disgusting. It feels like LA is under attack right now. Fires are everywhere. Stay safe!” someone wrote.

Thousands of homes, businesses, and landmarks have been destroyed, and according to reports, the death toll is 24. 

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The police reported that a suspect has been arrested in connection to the wildfires, but his identity has not been revealed. 

As per Fox News, the arrest happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, near the area of Arcos Drive and Galendo Street. The residents in the area witnessed a man on a bicycle carrying a torch and trying to lit old Christmas trees and garbage cans on fire. Luckily, they managed to stop him and even zip-tie him.

They detained the man until police arrived at the scene.

Netizens reacted with outrage to the videos of arsonists creating additional chaos, demanding their swift prosecution.

“Arrest them all now,” someone wrote. “This feels like a third-world country.”

“Did you get the name of the person you saw lighting the fire? We need to know!” another asked.

“I can’t believe this!” someone else added. “This is so evil.”

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“What’s with these arsonists? What are they trying to achieve?” a person asked.

“More than 99% chance there are bad actors going around taking advantage of the chaos.”

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The reactions by people on the social media, along with the videos, show that Henry Winkler’s theory about arsonists has been true all along.

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Numbness or tingling sensations in your hands

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Has it ever happened that you woke up and felt numbness or tingling sensations in your hands? If the answer is yes, you are not alone.

The good thing is that this sensation, that feels like pins-and-needles isn’t dangerous all by itself.

As per the Mayo Clinic, “Numbness alone isn’t usually associated with potentially dangerous disorders, such as strokes or tumors.”

What’s most, numbness or tingling sensations in your hands can be easy to overcome.

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One of the reasons behind this “condition” can be the sleeping position. If you slept with your hands under your body for most of the night, you are likely to lose the sensations in your hands in the morning.

Further, the tingly sensation may appear because of repetitive movements with the hands and the fingers such as using tools, typing, or writing. These repetitive movements can lead to compression of the nerves over time, and an example of that is the condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition affecting the median nerve in the wrist.

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“If the condition persists, it can cause permanent nerve damage. Sometimes surgery is necessary to relieve the pressure,” as per Healthline.

The numbness or tingling sensations in your hands and feet can also be a result of vitamin B12 deficiency, common at vegans and vegetarians.

This vitamins is found in eggs, meat, dairy, and fortified cereals, but it also comes in the form of supplements.

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When calcium, potassium, or sodium levels drop in the body, it can disrupt nerve signals, causing tingling sensations. This is often due to dehydration, specific medications, or underlying health issues.

To avoid this, maintain balance by staying hydrated, consume nutrient-rich foods, and seek medical advice if the symptoms continue.

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Peripheral nerves can be damaged at people with long-term high blood sugar, leading to diabetic neuropathy. This condition is also connected with numbness, tingling, or even burning sensations in the hands and feet.

Nerves can get compressed because of a herniated disc or neck spondylosis, too.

Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and poor circulation can also cause the sensation of numbness and tingling, as well as non-cancerous growths like ganglion cysts and certain infections.

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Although hand numbness can often be caused by something not harmful, if it persists, require medical attention.

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Woman scammed out of $850,000 after thinking she was dating Brad Pitt

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A French woman was led to believe she was romantically involved with high-profile actor Brad Pitt, being scammed out of $850,000 along the way.

The 53-year-old interior designer, Anne, believed she was giving the money, 830,000 euros ($850,000), for the actor’s alleged cancer treatments.

It all started after Anne posted photos of herself while on a ski vacation and received a message from someone claiming to be the star’s mother.

The following day, she received yet another message from a social media profile that belonged to the actor himself, or that’s what she thought.

Speaking to the French media channel TF1, Anne revealed she didn’t question if the account really belonged to Brad Pitt because the man behind it appeared charming and “knew how to talk to women.”

“At first I said to myself that it was fake, that it’s ridiculous,” she explained on the channel’s Sunday broadcast. “But I’m not used to social media and I didn’t really understand what was happening to me.”

The person behind the scam used AI generated videos and images of the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood star, and even proposed to her.

He promised to treat her with lavish gifts.

At the time of the scam, which started back in 2023, Anne was married to a millionaire husband.

Initially, she sent the scammer around $9,000 so that they could cover the custom expenses for the gifts they had bought for Anne.

The rest of the money, over $800,000 that she had received through her divorce settlement, was sent after the scammer sent Anne altered images of Brad Pitt at the hospital, claiming they needed funds for a kidney surgery.

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Anne revealed that the impersonator told her they couldn’t access their own money due to the divorce with actress Angelina Jolie.

Her suspicions about the account, that she had at the beginning, faded with the images she had been receiving. She didn’t get suspicious even when the scammer never contacted her through a phone or a video call.

Her daughter tried to warn her about the scammer many times, but she wouldn’t listen.

When the news about Pitt’s relationship with Ines de Ramon made headlines, Anne started doubting the person behind the account was a scammer, but even then, they sent her fabricated news stating the actor was in fact involved with a “mysterious person.”

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She finally realized she was lied to, but at that point, she had already been financially drained.

This poor woman who has been scammed out of $850,000 was forced to sell her furniture and move in with a friend.

Unfortunately, she attempted suicide three times and has since been hospitalized with severe depression.

It remains uncertain if she would be able to recover any of the money.

Anne’s story gained widespread attention, and while some said it was all her fault, others sympathized with her.

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“Romance scams are the cruellest. It’s funny until you realize, more often than not it’s a vulnerable person that just wanted to be loved,” a person wrote.

“They are so mean and it’s awful that people make fun of the people who fall for them. Exploiting someone’s desire to be loved is obscene,” another added.

“Honestly, if you fall for this thinking, Brad Pitt, of all people, is going to randomly DM you. You kinda deserve it,” someone wrote.

Since Anne’s story “has resulted in a wave of harassment against the witness,” as per TF1 journalist Harry Roselmack, the channel has decided to take it off from the platform.

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I gave my coat to a homeless woman; three years later, she returned with a gray case and a smile

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Until my wife’s tragic passing, Christmas was the day of the year I loved the most. But when I lost Jenny, it turned into a sad reminder of a lost bond. Some three years after her loss, I noticed a fragile homeless woman on Christmas Eve. She was in need of help, and I gave her the groceries I had bought and my coat.

Whenever Christmas approached, Jenny and I went into a shopping frenzy for the party we organized for our family each year.

Three days before the dinner, Jenny called me on the phone to remind me to grab some wrapping paper with snowmen.

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See, Jenny and I were high-school sweethearts. We didn’t have children, but still, our love was profound. I sometimes felt guilt that we couldn’t be parents, but we had each other, and that was more than enough. She was my world, and I was hers.

On that tragic night, as I was heading home with the wrapping paper and a bunch of other things for the party were looking forward to hosting, I received a call.

“Mr. Luke,” the person on the other side on the line said with a disturbed voice. “Your wife was involved in a car accident, you need to come to the hospital.”

Sadly, by the time I arrived, Jenny was already gone.

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Out of nowhere, I found myself in a sterile hospital room, holding my loved one’s cold hand and crying my heart out.

Some two years later, I still couldn’t accept the reality and had a hard time accepting celebrating Christmas.

I was walking home, but I entered random stores, delaying the arrival in the apartment that felt oddly silent. Jenny’s absence could still be felt heavily, and I hated that feeling.

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Wandering, I noticed a homeless woman in her forties, fragile and in need of help.

She wore mismatching clothes and sadness could be seen in her eyes.

I approached her and asked her if there was anything I could do for her. Shyly, she said no, but I knew she was cold because she was shivering. I handed her the errands I had purchased before and put my coat over her shoulders.

Offering kindness was something Jenny always practiced, and I wanted to do something nice for that woman as a tribute to my late wife who had a heart of gold.

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The woman thanked me and I handed her a piece of paper with my address and phone number written on it. “Take this in case you need something,” I said and waved goodbye.

Three years passed by since that meeting that made me feel a sense of peace, when there was a knock on my door.

A beautiful woman, nicely dressed and with a smile on her face was standing at my doorstep.

“How can I help you,” I asked.

“It’s me, the homeless woman you helped three years ago before Christmas.”

I couldn’t believe my eyes. “But you look so different,” I said. And that’s when she shared with me her life story. She told me how her boyfriend took her business and left her on the streets. She was done fighting, but then she met me and I showed her kindness. It was then that she realized she wasn’t done looking for justice.

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Eventually, her boyfriend was found guilty of forging documents. He ended up in prison and she got her business back.

In the gray case she had under one of her arms, she had a check on $50,000. She handed it to me and told me to continue spreading kindness.

I accepted it gladly, because I knew I could continue honoring my late wife by making a change in the lives of those in need.

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Meteorologist who warned early about LA wildfires, saving hundreds, shares his next big concern

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When he issued an early warning about the LA wildfires, meteorologist and climate scientist Edgar McGregor, who has since been dubbed a “hero,” has saved hundreds of lives.

On January 7, McGregor posted on the Facebook’s page Altadena Weather and Climate that people shouldn’t go to sleep but pack a bag and evacuate.

His post is believed to have reached a number of people who have actually listened to his advice.

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Now, this meteorologist speaks of the warning sign he noticed before the LA wildfires broke and destroyed hundreds of homes, businesses, and important landmarks.

“I knew on 30 December that when this windstorm hit, the conditions would be carbon copies of the conditions that were on the ground in Lahaina, Hawaii, and in Paradise, which both were completely levelled and lost around a hundred people each,” the McGregot shared with People.

“I told people, if a wildfire breaks out, there’ll be a thousand homes burned down. This would be cataclysmic.

“I knew that that warning might’ve been a little bit excessive, but as it turns out, a thousand homes are not even a fraction of the loss, the ones that were lost.”

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Ever since his post attracted plenty of attention, the meteorologist is sharing updates about what he things could happen next regarding the raging LA wildfires that have claimed the lives of 24 people.

He believes that the “immediate threat is over” for the most part. However, if there isn’t rainfall soon, Hollywood and Santa Barbara could “face disaster” within weeks. 

“In the next couple of weeks, if we get another major windstorm, it could be Hollywood that faces disaster next. Santa Barbara. Any of these foothill towns. And then when it rains, we have the mudslides to get through.

“This is not over yet.”

McGregor added: “I knew this was coming. I certainly didn’t think January was the month it would occur, but I hope that I did my job in warning everybody.”

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The first fire that left devastation behind, the Palisade fire, ignited on January 7. It triggered an emergency call to be sent to LA residents to get set for “a potential evacuation.”

Hours later, the Eaton Fire broke out in the Altadena area of LA. Sadly, more fires followed.

On January 10, the state of California deployed incarcerated men and women to help fight the fires. This state is one of 14 that uses inmates to help fight fires. They are not forced to, but decided to take part by their free will.

Those who serve prison for arson and se*ual offences can’t volunteer.

As per the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, over 40,000 acres have been burned in wildfires.

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