Twin toddlers, a boy and a girl, managed to get out of the house through a door their great-grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer’s allegedly left open, only to drown shortly after.
When Jenny Callazzo, the mom of the 18-year-old twin toddlers, Locklyn and Loreli, found her children in the murky water of the family’s pool of their Oklahoma City home. They were unconscious. Hours later, they were both pronounced dead.
Callazzo is a stay-at-home mother of six children who runs a boutique. Her husband and her grandmother also live in the family home.
Aerial footage of the home showed a pool filled with dark green water, thought to be the result of thick algae. Neighbors recall the harrowing moment they saw the distraught mother at the back of an EMS vehicle as emergency workers tried to revive her children.
A few days before the tragedy took place, the mom posted a photo of the twins playing outside which she captioned, “just want to play outside.”
Police are currently investigating how the tragic incident led the twin toddlers to drown.
According to the Daily Mail, they exclude any foul play.
Family members of the Callazzo’s has set up a GoFundMe to help the family with the expenses. “These beautiful babies were taken from us too soon. Anything you can give to help with expenses would be greatly appreciated. We appreciate everyone’s love and support,” it reads.
Experts warn parents of the dangers of having a pool when there are young children in the house. Laura Gamino, injury prevention coordinator for trauma at OU Health says, “Children are attracted to water and toddlers won’t have the skills to be able to help themselves get out of water… Drowning is very sudden, and it’s very silent.”
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“Sometimes people have an idea that a child will have trouble in the water and be screaming, but they can’t because their mouth is full of water. So it’s very silent, and that’s one of the scariest things about it.”
She advises moms and dads out there to build at least 4-foot-high fences around their pools with door handles unreachable for children.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving family.
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Verónica Garcia, a trans athlete, won her first 400-meter track and field state championship in Washington in 2024, and this year, she secured another victory, becoming a state champion in the girls’ 2A 400-meter dash for the second time in a row.
17-year-old Garcia, an East Valley High School senior, beat her own time from last year, finishing the race in 55.70 seconds.
According to the Seattle Times, she’s the first ever trans athlete to win this title.
Her participation in the competition was met with booing from the crowd who yelled, “Let’s go girls,” and “Girls’ race.”
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Before the race, a man was spotted wearing a T-shirt that read “Save women’s sports.” Another person’s T-shirt read, “Keep Women’s Sports Female.”
During the medal ceremony, the ret of the competitors were cheered on while Garcia got booed by the crowd.
Reacting to the reactions from the crowd, Garcia said, “I’ll be honest, I kind of expect it,” according to The New York Post.
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“But it maybe didn’t have their intended effect. It made me angry, but not angry as in, I wanted to give up, but angry as in, I’m going to push.
“I’m going to put this in the most PG-13 way, I’m just going to say it’s a damn shame they don’t have anything else better to do. I hope they get a life. But oh well. It just shows who they are as people.”
Lauren Matthew, a West Valley junior, finished second in 56.75 seconds.
While Matthew and teammate Quincy Andrews, who placed fifth, were absent from the award podium after the race, the crowd chanted her name when Garcia posed atop the podium.
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Andrews also shared her discontent, saying Matthew “should be winning state” because “she’s the best woman.”
“She should have won state last year, and that’s taken away from her, which isn’t fair,” she told Seattle Times.
Washington has allowed transgender student-athletes to compete based on gender identity since 2007. However, following President Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sport,” federal investigations have targeted inclusive policies, including one in Tumwater School District.
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My husband’s frustration filled the room that day. He kept asking for his lucky shirt—the one he needed for his big day—but I was too busy replying to the flood of emails I was buried in.
“I asked you to wash it three days ago,” Andrew said, his voice thick with discontent that barely masked his resentment.
“I can’t do it today, honey,” I said. “I’m going over my checklist, making sure I have everything packed.”
Andrew looked at me with a dose of disbelief. “Alice, are you seriously going on yet another business trip? That would make it third time in a month.”
I squeezed Andrew’s hand and forced a smile, although deep down I felt a rush of guilt. “Honey, I promise, it’s the last one for this month, and I’ll only be away for three days.”
I wanted to promise that I would be home the entire month that followed, but knowing just how demanding my job was, I couldn’t do it without knowing that my words could easily become a lie.
I was aware I was more absent than I was at home. My colleagues often joked that I was spending more time in airport lounges than at home, and the truth was they weren’t entirely wrong.
I was so consumed with my work that it became my priority, but at what cost?
As I grabbed my suitcase, I planted a kiss on my son’s forehead. “Connor, mummy will be home as soon as possible.”
He didn’t even lift his head. His “fine” sounded as cold as ice, but I didn’t think much about it because I knew Andrew, who worked as a graphic designer and could work from home, would take great care of our son.
The business trip went even better than I expected. Unfortunately, it meant spending even more time at the office and away from home.
Once home, I rushed to Connor’s room to greet him, but it was then that I overheard my son talking to someone – my world collapsed when he called another woman “mom.”
“I’ll tell you about my day tomorrow, mom,” he said. “I’m coming to see you instead of going to school, okay?”
I froze. Who was my son talking to?
The following day, I decided to take a day off and followed after him when he left the house.
Instead of going to school, he stood in front of a house I have never seen before and knocked on the door. A nice looking woman opened the door and Connor kissed her before he gt inside.
I was quick to knock myself. When the woman opened the door I demanded to see Connor. “Who are you and why is my son calling you mom?” I demanded to know.
“I’m Sierra,” she said, disturbed and shocked by my presence.
It was then that Connor got outside.
“Mom, what are you doing here?” he asked me as though he didn’t want me there.
“Connor, why are you calling this woman mom?” I asked him, with tears rolling down my face.
“This is Sierra. She helps me with my homework. I feel safe when I’m with her.”
Sierra tried to explain that she never asked from Connor to call her “mom,” it just happened over time.
“Over time!?” I asked, totally confused. “How long has my son been visiting you?”
It turned out that Connor missed me very much when I was away so Andrew posted an ad, looking for someone to help him around schoolwork.
The truth was that my son needed a mother, but I was never there for him and that’s why he called another woman “mom.” I was so consumed with my work that I forgot my son missed my presence.
I felt guilty for being absent for so long. My relationship with my son and my husband was never the same. Was there still time for things to change? I wasn’t certain.
However, I made a decision to take things slow. I called my boss first thing in the morning, explaining that I needed a few days for myself. I wasn’t accepting that many projects, and slowly, I regained my son’s love.
This experience, no matter how painful it was, taught me to always put my family first.
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The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, 48-year-old Christian Brückner who is currently serving a seven-year sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old woman in the Algarve in 2006, could walk free in September if no further charges are brought against him.
In the face of a fresh search efforts to find the missing toddler near Brückner’s cottage home in Praia da Luz where he was residing at the time of Madeleine’s disappearance, Brückner gave a chilling interview from his cell.
He’s still claiming his innocence in the case for which he’s serving prison time and says he’s looking forward to a “nice steak and a beer” upon his release.
“I’m as well-known as a colorful dog,” he said, hinting he’ll drop off the radar the moment he’s out.
Speaking to Ulrich Oppold, a journalist from German broadcaster RTL who visited him in prison, Brückner said, “The fact that I have been in prison for many years for something that I cannot have committed and that therefore, through the participation of the media, half the world considers me a cruel rapist.”
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He claimed he was “assaulted by another inmate — at least one rib was broken. I now stay in my cell 24 hours a day. I don’t go out. Not even for food.”
Oppold described Brückner as “intelligent,” adding that he was emotionally distant. “I think he had prepared himself very well for our conversation. He knew exactly what he wanted to say and, above all, what he didn’t want to say.”
The search by German authorities is a massive one. Around 30 officers from the German equivalent of the FBI (the BKA) arrived in Portugal this week. They closed off roads and are scanning the area with radar equipment.
According to the Guardian, they are reportedly planning on looking where trenches were dug near the resort at the time of Madeleine’s disappearance, at wells, ruins, and water tanks. The search will include 21 pieces of land.
Madeleine McCann – four years old at the time – went missing from an apartment in Praia da Luz, in Portugal. At the time, her parents were out having dinner. Her case remains “the most heavily reported missing-person case in modern history.”
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Every solid relationship is based on mutual trust, understanding, and open communication. That, however, doesn’t mean that we should utter every thought. Sometimes, the things we choose to share with our partner, no matter how honest, can lead to unnecessary tension, insecurity, and even misunderstanding.
This doesn’t mean we should keep secrets from the person we are in a relationship with, but some feelings are better processed privately before being shared.
Below are 15 things that a woman should avoid telling her man.
1. “My ex used to do that too”
Making comparisons between your ex and current partner may not be the best idea because it can be interpreted as though you are still not over the guy you once dated. At the same time, it can affect your partner’s self-confidence and lead to jealousy and resentment.
Telling your partner they lack ambition or they are not as ambitious as you’d like them to be can sound as criticism rather than an attempt to push them. What feels to you like a lack of drive from his side may be him taking slow steps towards a goal.
3. “You’re exactly like your dad”
If your partner exhibits a habits you are not happy with, be sure to point that out without dragging family into the matter. Comparing him with his father may sound like judgement or even insult, depending on his relationship with his dad. By avoiding these sorts of comparisons, you can help put a stop to any generational trauma.
Even if you are an independent woman who can do everything by herself, don’t say that in front of your partner. The truth is that men love to be needed, and telling them they are not will likely feel them useless. Making sure your partner is appreciated won’t make you weak, on the contrary, it will strengthen your relationship even further.
5. “That guy is so hot”
Commenting other guys’ appearance in front of your partner can affect their self-confidence. Imagine how you’d feel if he says another woman is gorgeous or hot in front of you.
6. “I make more money than you”
When in a relationship, success is a team win, not a competition.
Men often tie their self-worth to their ability to provide, so bringing up income—especially in a competitive way—can trigger feelings of inadequacy and even resentment.
7. “Don’t be so sensitive”
When men open up about their feelings, they expect to be understood, not judged. So, telling them things like “you are being so sensitive” can make them question their emotions.
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8. “My friends don’t like you”
Telling your partner that your friends aren’t fond of him may sound like you are siding against him. Even if you want him to know how your close circle feels about him, do it in a way that won’t make him feel judged or paint your friends as his enemies.
9. “You’re not man enough”
Comments like “you’re not man enough” have a more damaging impact than you think. It pushes outdated stereotypes and makes him feel pressured to live up to unrealistic expectations.
Again, comparing your partner with someone else and asking from them to be more like that other person can easily make them feel not worthy. Even if you want him to be more like someone else whose qualities you appreciate, don’t make it sound like his not good enough.
11. “You always do this”
If you tend to use this phrase during an argument, it may feel like you are also bringing up your partner’s past mistakes – probably the ones you’ve already settled. Make sure you stay in the moment without throwing in the past.
Saying “you should have known better” sound more like a judgement than a guidance. Telling this to your partner is as though you are telling them you are disappointed in what they have done without clarifying your thoughts on the matter. Be more open and explain what your expectations were without making them feel guilty.
13. “You’re lucky I’m with you”
If you tell your partner he’s the lucky one to have you, it means you feel of him as less worthy than you are. At the end of the day, you are with them because you choose to be, so don’t make them feel like they owe you for being in a relationship with them.
When you are in a middle of an argument and you decide to put a stop to it by saying “whatever” it means you are brushing your partner’s feelings off and you are not concerned enough to find middle ground.
15. “Calm down”
Telling your partner to “calm down” in a middle of an argument is rarely productive, especially in the heat of the moment, because it will make them feel like their emotions don’t matter.
Don’t forget that good communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship.
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What was supposed to be a routine dental visit turned into a tragedy for 9-year-old Silvanna Moreno who died on March 18, 2025, a few hours after receiving dental procedure at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California.
Now, more than two months after her tragic passing, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled her death an accident.
The cause of death was listed as “methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration.”
MetHb happens when haemoglobin is impacted by nitrous oxide, which lowers oxygen transport to tissues and results in hypoxia, as explained by the Cleveland Clinic.
It is an uncommon blood condition that affects the way red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. At some people, it manifests with blue or purple lips, skin, or nails, while at others, it is asymptomatic.
According to People, Silvanna had a fever and was given children’s Tylenol a day before the three-hour-long procedure.
The dentist’s office that treated the girl said she was a new patient referred to them for a root canal on a molar.
During the dental procedure in which the 9-year-old died, some baby teeth, as well as one permanent decayed tooth, were extracted.
According to NBC News, Dr. Ryan Watkins, the office’s trained anesthesiologist, said in a statement that “Silvanna was a healthy 9-year-old with a history of regular medical checkups.” He added that she underwent the office’s standard preoperative evaluation and was “an appropriate candidate for outpatient general anesthesia”
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The Medical Examiner’s summary report stated that the girl was moved to a “recovery room” following the procedure. It added that Silvanna’s mother told investigators her daughter was “out of it while intermittently opening her eyes and incomprehensibly mumbling.”
On the way home, as well as when they arrived home, she was sleeping. Around half and hour later, her breathing slowed. They tried to wake her up, but when they failed to do so, they called 911.
Silvanna was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of Silvanna Moreno, and our hearts continue to go out to her family during this incredibly difficult time,” Watkins said.
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In 2016, Watkins was investigated for the death of a 54-year-old man who nearly died while under general anaesthesia. It was determined at the time by the Dental Board of California that one of the drugs he received shouldn’t have been given to him in the first place because it caused his heart to stop.
Watkins was put on probation from 2020 to 2023, according to a decision order.
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Randy White, husband of countrylegend Lorrie Morgan, passed away aged 72.
Morgan shared the news of his passing on X.
“Randy has been my partner, my champion and my rock for 17 years,” she wrote alongside a picture of the two standing in front of the Grand Ole Opry. “Our big, wonderful family and I are devastated at the loss of this truly kind and incredible man. I was blessed by his love. Ran-Ran, I will love and miss you forever.”
White was diagnosed with mouth cancer a year prior to his passing.
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Morgan’s manager disclosed her husband’s diagnosis to the public and also announced that the singer had canceled her April tour due to his health condition.
“Morgan’s husband of nearly 15 years, Randy White, has been undergoing treatment for mouth cancer,” the statement read. “White has been readmitted to a hospital in Middle Tennessee.”
Morgan’s son and country singer Jesse Keith Whitley shared a tribute to White on his Facebook page. “As I sit here in the room with hospice, I don’t know really what to think or to say about this situation. But, I can say that the recent years of my life all the way back to when I was 22-23 years old, this great man has been here and loved my mom, and also me & my sister as [if] we were his own.”
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His post continued: “He has been the best grandfather for my kids they could ever ask for… He has shown unconditional love to my mother and been the most gentle soul to ever grace this entire family. As we say our goodbyes, I reminisce of all the good times we have had & the battles he has helped overcome.”
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Lorrie Morgan was married six times and White’s passing marks the second time she has lost a husband.
Morgan was married to country music singer Keith Whitley from 1986 until 1989 when he died from alcohol poisoning at the age of 34.
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I was just 14 when my brother and I were left all by ourselves. He was everything I had, so I did my best to take care of him as well as I could.
Unfortunately, he was taken away from me and was placed in a foster home, and so was I.
When I turned 16, I started working three jobs while attending night school. Luckily, I was able to rent a tiny apartment. It was the first step towards my dream of reuniting with Samuel again.
Everything felt overwhelming, but I knew it would all be worth it once my brother was by my side again.
During our supervised visits, he would whisper, “When can I come home?” and I’d force out, “Soon,” hoping this time it wouldn’t turn into another lie.
During the final custody hearing, the judge looked at me and said, “Brad, you are simply too young.” But what they couldn’t understand was that Samuel was my entire world.
Francis, the case worker, offered her sympathy. “Brad, I am aware you are doing everything you can, but it’s just not enough.”
Back in my tiny apartment, I sank into the couch and thought of the happy times, when my mother was still alive. We never had much, but at least we had each other. I missed those times and my heart ached with the thought that things could never be the same and that I’d lose my brother forever.
As I was choking in tears, my landlady, Mrs. Rachel knocked on the door. She brought cookies and asked me with a concerned look. “Brad, how’d court go?”
“They want proof I can provide for him, like I wouldn’t starve myself to make sure he’s fed,” I answered as my frustration grew.
“I know how much you love your brother, and I know you’d do anything for him, but the system needs something more solid,” she said as she placed her hand on my shoulder.
“They say my apartment’s too small. He needs his own room,” I said.
