During the funeral, a crow lands on the little girl’s coffin

The air felt unusually cold and bitter that morning as mourners gathered inside the church for the funeral of sweet Emily, a six-year-old girl who left the world too soon.

Her heartbroken parents stood by their daughter’s coffin, holding hands and wondering how they would continue their lives with their little girl by their side.

Emily was loved by everyone who has ever met her. She was kind and always cheerful. Her passing didn’t only affect her family but the entire community.

Those who came to the church to pay their respects sat quietly as the priest began the service. His voice shook while he was reading the prayers.

And then, something strange happened.

A crow, dark and huge, entered the church amid the funeral service and landed on the girl’s coffin.

The bird, whose eyes were unusually shiny, sat still while the mourners looked at it in disbelief. “A crow inside the church,” they murmured.

Some whispered that the bird got there by accident, but they all knew deep down that there was more to it.

At one moment, the crow placed its head on the coffin as though it bowed in respect for the life lost.

Eventually, all of the whispers faded and everyone watched at the crow silently.

After a while, the crow lifted its head, opened its wings, and flew off without making a single sound as it disappeared into the sky.

The elderly people who witnessed the unusual sight spoke of old beliefs that crows were connected to the spirit world. They were messengers for souls who passed away. At that moment, it felt like those stories and beliefs were true.

Emily’s mother, unable to contain her tears from rolling down her face, turned to her husband and said, “This was her way to say goodbye.”

The presence of the crow at their daughter’s funeral was the closure the heartbroken parents needed. It was a sign that their daughter was watching over them from a place of peace.

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Husband takes own life day after ‘perfect’ honeymoon

Isabel Coles of Southern Pines, North Carolina, shared her devastation after her husband takes his own life a day after their perfect honeymoon at a beach-front music festival in New Jersey.

The two tied the knot in September of last year, a year and a half after they met through a dating app and started a relationship.

After flying back from their honeymoon, Isabel’s husband, Christopher, who was in the military, was updating the guest lists for the big ceremony they had planned to take place in May.

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In the morning, however, he left the house and headed towards the woods, and despite Isabel’s attempts to stop him, he wouldn’t listen. Shortly after, she realized he had taken his handgun with him.

She alerted his parents who flew from Georgia to help her look for him.

Sadly, his lifeless body was found the following morning, September 18, by his father.

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Isabel was left wondering if there were any signs that she missed, noting that Christopher was “very driven and motivated.”

“I was shocked, I was devastated. He was great during our honeymoon, we had a great time,” she said.

“[Christopher] was very hard on himself, always pushing himself. There were no signs, it did take me really off guard.

“After he passed, I got an overwhelming amount of messages from people saying we looked so happy and that they always wanted what we had,” Isabel shared.

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Months after losing her husband, Isabel received flowers from him beyond the grave. She was “freaked out,” but learned Christopher arranged the delivery months prior for their first Valentine’s Day because he knew he would be deployed at the time.

After sharing her story, Isabel received criticism by people online who accused her of having to do something with her husband’s decision to take his own life.

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“There are people in my life that say I had something to do with it. I know it’s not true, my husband and I were very happy. No one can change that or take that away from me.

“There are things I do blame myself for but I don’t think we were unhappy or that I did it. He obviously was fighting demons and no one knew about it. I’m not doing well; there’s a part of me that is gone forever.”

She said she knew he didn’t do it to hurt her.

“For whatever reason he probably thought that people would be better off without him,” Isabel said.

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Study suggests anal cancer is on the rise and reveals who’s most at risk

A recent study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025 reveals alarming raise of people diagnosed with anal cancer.

Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the anus, as explained by NHS.

It can start at any part of the anus, which is where the bowel connects to the outside of the body.

Some common symptoms of this type of cancer include bleeding from your bottom, itching and pain around the anus, lumps around and inside the bottom, discharge of mucus, and bowel issues.

This form of cancer can easily be mistaken for haemorrhoids or anal fissures, which are less serious conditions.

According to the study, a particular profile of people is most vulnerable to anal cancer.

“Rates of anal cancer are rising fastest among white and Hispanic women over 65 — groups not traditionally considered high risk,” said lead author Ashley Robinson, MD, a second-year internal medicine resident at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

This cancer is usually caused by an infection called human papillomavirus (HPV).

“While the exact reasons behind this trend remain unclear, most older women were beyond the recommended age for human papillomavirus vaccination when it first became widely available,” Robinson explained.

HPV vaccine reduces the chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a common virus that’s spread through skin contact (usually when having sex).

This vaccine is offered to children aged 12 to 13 years old, as well as to those aged over 25 who missed their vaccination.

“It’s crucial that we promote HPV vaccination as a key tool for preventing anal cancer, while also keeping health care providers informed as screening guidelines evolve,” Dr. Robinson said. “These findings highlight specific patient groups who may benefit from targeted screening for anal HPV and anal cancer.”

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The study in question, conducted between 2017 and 2021, revealed anal cancer increased by 2.9% for women and 1.6% for men. The increase is highest in white women aged over 65 – 4,43%. The second group that saw increase during the five-year study period are Hispanic women in the same age group with an increase of 1.7%.

Cancer Research UK states that there is no national screening program for this type of cancer because there is no test that can detect it at its early stage.

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Police foil bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s concert attended by 2 million

Police foiled a bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s record-breaking concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, attended by an estimated 2.1 million people on Saturday.

Brazilian authorities said they made arrests related to the planned bomb attack.

“The suspects were recruiting participants, including minors, to carry out coordinated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails,” the police said in a statement.

According to the Justice Ministry, recruiters presented themselves as part of Lady Gaga’s global fanbase, famously called the “Little Monsters.” They used social media channels and coded language to encourage youngsters to attack the concert. The goal of the planned attack was to gain notoriety on the social media, according to the authorities.

The operation to apprehend the terror suspects, codenamed “Operation Fake Monster,” was launched by the ministry’s Cyber Operations Lab following a tip-off to Rio state police intelligence.

Authorities carried out raids across Rio de Janeiro state as well as in the states of São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Mato Grosso.

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Lady Gaga’s team broke their silence regarding the incident, claiming neither they nor Gaga were made aware of the bomb plot prior or during the concert.

“Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks,” a spokesperson said.

“Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place.”

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Lady Gaga said that the oceans of fans “took her breath away.”

“Nothing could prepare me for the feeling I had during last night’s show—the absolute pride and joy I felt singing for the people of Brazil,” she posted on Instagram.

“The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away. Your heart shines so bright, your culture is so vibrant and special, I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you. An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history.”

 
 
 
 
 
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She thanked Rio “for waiting for me to come back,” and expressed her love for “the little monsters all over the world.” Gaga finished her post writing, “Obrigada. Love, Mother Monster.”

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Experts issue urgent warning over ‘popcorn lung’ as studies reveal vaping condition is irreversible

While vaping may seem like a safer alternative to smoking for many, the ‘permanent’ impacts of vaping can be damaging to the body.

Donal O’Shea, Professor of Chemistry at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, warns of the serious and irreversible condition known as bronchiolitis obliterans, or “popcorn lung.” It damages the tiny airways in the lungs, leading to persistent coughing, wheezing, fatigue and breathlessness.

The term “popcorn lung” originated in the early 2000s. Several workers at a microwave popcorn factory started developed lung issues from inhaling diacetyl.

“Similarly to the popcorn factory, flavoured vapes contain the chemical diacetyl – which, when aerosolised, becomes a ‘toxic inhalant’,” O’Shea explained in an article for The Conversation.

The warning of the dangers of vaping comes after a 17-year-old was recently diagnosed with the condition after three years of using e-cigarette.

According to O’Shea, the only way to avoid this illness is prevention.

“There’s no cure for popcorn lung. Once the lungs are damaged, treatment is limited to managing symptoms. This can include bronchodilators, steroids, and in extreme cases, lung transplantation. For this reason, prevention – not treatment – is the best and only defence,” he explained.

Diacetyl is not the only compound in e-cigarettes that can cause “popcorn lung.” Other chemicals, including volatile carbonyls such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, are also inhaled through vaping.

“Experts have estimated there being ‘over 180 different flavouring agents used in e-cigarette products today’ which, ‘when heated’ break down into ‘new compounds’ that haven’t all been ‘tested for inhalation safety’,” O’Shea explains.

Since the users of e-cigarettes inhale many chemicals, it’s hard to say if one alone—like diacetyl—causes “popcorn lung.”

Even if it doesn’t, being exposed to so many chemicals is harmful and can damage the lungs.

Diacetyl is banned in vapes across the EU and UK, but still legal in other countries, including the US.

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Cared for my husband through cancer—his children kicked me out after he died

My love for my husband Elias was larger than life. When I met him, I was 39 and he was 52. He was the most charming and most thoughtful man ever to enter my life.

A year into dating, we tied the knot and life felt perfect. However, a couple of years later, he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

My days revolved around caring for him. For two years, I fed him, bathed him, and held him through the pain. His children, Maya and Jordan rarely visited. Even when they did, their stays were short. “We can’t handle seeing dad like this,” they’d say. And I was fine with it, because I was the one who could, the one that wanted to ease his days and remind him of how much he was loved.

Sadly, my husband passed away, and a day after his funeral, his children came to the house I shared with their father and told me I had until the end of the week to leave the place.

“Dad left the house to us and we are selling it,” they said, as coldly as if I meant nothing to them.

Days later, I found myself carrying two suitcases as heavy as the betrayal by Elias’ children.

With no place to stay, I stood in front of the house I once called home and wondered what my life would be like from that day on.

However, my thoughts were interrupted by a text message. “Check the storage unit on Fremont. Locker 112. Elias wanted you to have it.”

The message was sent from an unknown number. “Is this some sort of a prank?” I wondered, but still decided to check that storage unit.

The way to the unit seemed like an eternity. I had no idea what to expect.

When I arrived, the manager handed me a key after checking my ID. “Locker 112 is yours now,” he said with a smile on his face.

As I inserted the key, my hands started trembling. The door slowly opened, showing a cramped room stacked with boxes and a lone wooden chest.

There were also letters addressed to me.

It turned out my husband was aware of his children’s greed and wanted to secure my future. Among the letters, in which he wrote of his love for me, there was a collection of jewelry, most likely belonging to his late wife. There were also deeds for three vacation homes at different parts of the country—all in my name.

Inside the wooden chest there was a purple pouch. Nestled inside of it was a diamond ring, the biggest I have ever seen.

Months passed by and I started to thrive. I moved into one of the vacation homes located in the mountains of Colorado where I found my peace.

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Woman smelled something ‘weird’ in hotel room — what she found traumatized her for life

Ukrainian vlogger Natalisi Taksisi shared a horrifying experience she had after taking a solo trip to Tokyo.

The hotel she booked seemed legit and she was looking forward to a trip to remember. However, little did she know that her dream gateway would turn into a nightmare.

Taking to TikTok, she explained that once at the hotel, she required a key card to access her floor and her room. After a day of exploring the city, she returned to her room and smelled something “weird.”

After a day of exploring Tokyo, where she traveled solo, Natalisi Taksisi returned to her room and smelled something "weird".
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“I came back around 7.30 p.m, unlocked my room like usual, took off my clothes, and lay down on the bed,” she said. “And then I noticed a weird smell. At first I thought it was coming from my hair or the bed sheets, but then I realised it was coming from under the bed.”

Curious, she looked under the bed and was met with a pair of eyes staring right back at her.

She froze in fear before jumping up and screaming.

After a day of exploring Tokyo, where she traveled solo, Natalisi Taksisi returned to her room and smelled something "weird".
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The man climbed out from under the bed and stared at her for a few seconds.

“Those seconds felt like my life was over,” Taksisi said.

The intruder then screamed and ran out of the room.

Scared and disturbed, Taksisi alerted the hotel staff who then called the police.

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Upon investigation, they found a power bank and a USB cable under the bed.

“I kept asking the hotel, ‘How did it happen?’ and they didn’t have any answer for me.” 

The officers told her they were probably not going to be able to track down the intruder, which scared Taksisi even more. She decided to leave the hotel spend the rest of the days into another one.

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“I’m afraid he just wanted to wait until I switched off the lights, fall asleep and then climb from under the bed and choke me or do whatever,” she explained.

“It’s like my nightmare.”

Since then, she has experienced intense anxiety whenever she stays in a hotel.

While she doesn’t want to scare other girls who travel solo, Natalisi Taksisi warns them to be cautious and “check everything.”

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Antarctica sees first ice gain in decades

The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) has been crucial for the global sea-level rise crisis due to the loss of ice at alarming rates, particularly regions in West Antarctica and parts of East Antarctica.

Between 2021 and 2023, however, the Antarctic ice sheet gained mass after nearly two decades of steady decline, a study published in Science China Earth Sciences reveals.

According to researchers, the surprising anomaly is a result of unusually heavy snowfall. This led to a gain of around 107.79 gigatonnes of ice per year, reducing the annual rise in sea level to 0.30 millimeters.

The changes were spotted through analysis of the satellite gravimetry data from the GRACE and GRACE-FO missions, which measure variations in Earth’s gravity to detect changes in ice mass.

However, according to researchers, this historic turnaround doesn’t mean a lasting recovery as it is a result of abnormal weather patterns. In order for the trend of gaining ice mass to continue, there needs to be consistent snowfall and cooling temperatures. This, however, isn’t something that is much likely to happen.

Sadly, the climate crisis is still a threat.

The key factors that led the Antarctica to lose ice mass have been the raising temperatures that reduce snowfall accumulation, and the warming of ocean waters, causing chunks of ice to break off and melt into the ocean, raising the seas levels.

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