Gwyneth Paltrow sends unexpected message to Kate Middleton

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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Duchess Meghan Markle have been close friends. Recently, however, there have been rumors about an alleged feud between the two.

Well, both Paltrow and Markle were quick to respond to these speculations by posting a surprise joint video on the Goop-founder‘s Instagram.

Asked, “Are you comprehending the Meghan Markle beef that social media says you two have?” Paltrow said she didn’t and then pointed out the camera towards Markle, who was seated next to her having a pie.

Being friends with Markle, however, didn’t stop Gwyneth Paltrow from expressing her pleasure of seeing Kate Middleton making a public appearance after the news of her cancer diagnosis and the treatments she had received.

Namely, after months of staying out of the spotlight, the Princess of Wales attended the Trooping the Colour celebrations, posing with her family on the balcony of the Buckingham Palace.

She and Prince William posted a series of images and thanked everyone for “making it a day to remember.”

As expected, the post gained a lot of attention and plenty of comments. Paltrow was among those who sent her well wishes, writing, “So happy to see you looking so happy and well.”

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She added a heart emoji, and over 5,000 users liked her comment.

Shortly before Kate’s public appearance following her cancer diagnosis in May 2024, Paltrow and her TV producer husband Brad Fulchuk enjoyed a meal at a Michelin-star restaurant with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, Benji Madden, the lead guitarist in the band Good Charlotte, also joined them

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Gwyneth Paltrow was also among the first celebrities to send well-wished to Kate Middleton after she revealed her health condition in a video message. At the time, the actress, who described the princess as a “pillar of grace and strength,” commented, “Sending love.”

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Operator of NYC helicopter crash had prior mechanical failures

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The investigation regarding the tragic NYC helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six people after breaking apart mid-air and plunging into the Hudson River is still ongoing.

Videos of the moment the plane crashed show the rotor indeed detaching from the helicopter.

“Hudson River Helicopter Crash video shows that the rotor blades were fully detached from the fuselage but still spinning. This likely was NOT engine failure,” a witness said.

Experts argue that the reason is a faulty “Jesus nut,” the single bolt that holds the entire rotor system together in helicopters. 

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The victims were identified as Agustín Escobar, Siemens’ chief executive for rail infrastructure, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, their three children, and pilot Seankese Johnson.

The helicopter that was supposed to take the family from Spain sightseeing over the city was operated by New York Helicopter, a company offering sightseeing tours for several hundred dollars per flight.

Sources close to the investigation claim the helicopter was leased from a Louisiana-based company, called Meridian Helicopters.

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The New York Helicopter owner, Michael Roth, said, “We’re all devastated. Every employee in our company is devastated. My wife has not stopped crying.

“The death of the child, of any human being, is a monumental disaster.”

He added: “He [the pilot] called in that he was landing and that he needed fuel, and it should have taken him about three minutes to arrive, but 20 minutes later, he didn’t arrive,” he said.”

In the past, the company has faced mechanical failures and crashes. In 2013, a sightseeing helicopter run by the company and carrying a Swedish family of four lost power during the flight and was forced to make an emergency landing in the Hudson River near Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

At the time, the pilot realized the engine had failed and managed to make a forced landing. Luckily, no one was injured.

Two years later, another aircraft operated by the same company crashed in northern New Jersey. The helicopter lost control just 20 feet above the ground.

The crash was linked to a hidden faulty part concealed by previous owners. The same company, Meridian Helicopters, leased both the earlier Bell 206 and the one in Thursday’s fatal crash.

According to AP, New York Helicopter has been through a bankruptcy over the last eight years and faces ongoing lawsuits over alleged debts.

In December, one of their helicopter was repossessed due to unpaid lease payments.

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Man who saw ‘proof’ that ‘death is not the end’ explains the seven levels of afterlife

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The concept of afterlife refers to a “continued existence in some form after physiological death.” A number of religions embrace this concept, believing in two possible versions, that of reincarnation (the rebirth in new bodies or forms) and eternal life life (occurring in either heaven or hell).

Chris Carter is an author who has explored the idea of life after death by making an in-depth analysis of the experience of British poet, classicist, philologist, and a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, Frederic William Henry Myers.

Myers, who died in 1901, aged 57, gave detailed descriptions of his afterlife experience, which served as the foundation of Carter’s book, The Case for the Afterlife.

“Myers described a stupendous journey of the immortal soul through the various planes or spheres of existence, beginning with Earth,” Carter wrote.

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The British pot explained the seven plane journeys, with Earth representing level one.

The second level represents a “temporary resting place on the borders of two worlds.”

“The time spent in Hades is said to vary with the needs of the individual, with children often requiring hardly any rest at all,” he wrote.

According to Carter, Myers wrote, “I died in Italy, a land I loved, and I was very weary at the time of my passing. For me Hades was a place of rest, a place of half-lights and drowsy peace.”

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The third level is that of terrene imagination, ad while on this plane, you you live pretty much as how you lived on Earth.

“Not everyone enjoys an idyllic existence on the third plane: the lower levels are described as dark, gloomy, desolate, in which there are no children, but only those who, as adults on Earth, had chosen to lead selfish, evil lives.

“How long they remain in this nether region depends on how long they choose to remain in a selfish, morally undeveloped state.”

According to Myers descriptions, the fourth level is where he eventually ended up. It is the first “true heaven world” with colors like we have never seen.

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The plane of flame is the fifth level of the afterlife, as analyzed by Carter based on Myers descriptions.

Level Six, or the Plane of Light, is when the person has completely disappeared and only exists “as white light, as the pure thought of their Creator.”

Since he hadn’t reached this level of afterlife, Myers claimed he had heard of it from other who had experienced it.

At this stage, the person joins “the immortals.”

The last level, or level seven, isn’t when we see Hell or Heaven, because according to Carter those are concepts only taught by religion.

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Further, he wrote that the mind creates the fire of hell, not some place where others torture you, and that you don’t meet God in heaven.

“Myers, in his post-mortem communications, describes God as being far, far above the human, and we… only can come close in what he describes as the seventh plane,” Carter wrote.

He added: “Based on my extensive reading of various communications via mediums, the reason the newly departed do not see God is simply because we are, at first, too primitive and, immediately after leaving the Earth, occupy planes of existence not nearly exalted or advanced enough to closely approach the divine.

The last level provides the opportunity to connect with God.

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Understanding the high-functioning alcoholics

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High-functioning alcoholics refers to people who are dependent of alcohol but are still able to function normally in their daily life. They go to work, perform tasks, and participate in social activities.

These people don’t fit the image of a “typical” alcoholic – who are perceived by the society as often homeless and jobless.

The issue with high-functioning alcoholics is that they function effectively and are often successful.

This leads to those close to them, including family, friends, and co-workers, to miss the signs.

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The American Addiction Centers define alcoholism as “a treatable chronic medical disorder” that “causes long-term changes in the brain.” So, someone who doesn’t show any indications of having issues with alcohol and performs everyday tasks normally despite being a heavy drinker won’t be offered any medical assistance or other form of help.

For these individuals, the denial runs deep because they don’t feel the negative consequences since they don’t experience issues with their jobs or the relations with those around them.

High-functioning alcoholics often consume as much alcohol as those individuals with an alcohol use disorder (previously labeled as alcoholics, a term that is now considered outdated and stigmatizing). However, the high-functioning alcoholics won’t appear intoxicated. The main reason for this is because they have developed a tolerance for alcohol over time.

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According to the America’s National Institutes of Health, as many as 20% of those consuming alcohol excessively are high-functioning. Most of them are high-educated individuals with a steady income.

If confronted about their drinking, they tend to find excuses.

“How can I be addicted when I have a steady job and friends?” or “I am successful, so how can my drinking be out of control?” are examples of it.

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Of course, drinking excessively can lead to severe health issues, including damage to the liver, the kidneys, and the pancreas. At the same time, it increases the risks of a heart attack, stroke, and high-blood pressure.

Further, heavy drinking leads to mental issues such as depression and anxiety.

One of the first signs that point to high-functioning alcoholism is the denial. Further, these people use alcohol as a coping mechanism. They have increased alcohol tolerance, and find a bunch of excuses to justify their drinking.

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The good thing is that there are treatments that can help high-functioning alcoholics with their problem. Some of these treatments include detoxification, inpatient or outpatient treatment, therapy, support groups, and medications.

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John Goodman rushed to hospital

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Hollywood legend John Goodman “received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover,” a Warner Bros Pictures spokesperson shared.

According to The Daily Mail, Goodman suffered a hip injury while filming his latest film in England alongside Tom Cruise.

“The production resumes shooting next week following John’s full recovery,” the spokesperson added.

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The shooting of the project took place on the Pinewood Studios set in Buckinghamshire, England. It is being directed by Academy Award winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu and is expected to be released in October, 2026.

Goodman’s injury, however, would likely cause delays.

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Deadline reported that the actor either slipped or fell during filming a blocking scene. The injuries are reported to be minor and Goodman is expected to return on set in two days.

The film, Judy, is highly anticipated. In addition to Goodman and Cruise, it features Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, and Sophie Wilde, making it a project packed with talent.

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The plot, as per IMDB, shows Cruise, 62, starring as “the most powerful man in the world” who is on a mission to prove he’s there to save humanity after causing a major disaster.

This is Cruise’s first film with The Warner Bros in a decade. His latest project with the studio was the 2014 film Edge of Tomorrow.

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As of Goodman, despite his age, 72, he’s still acting and doesn’t show signs of slowing down. He’s best known for his roles in the series Roseanne, The Conners and The Righteous Gemstones and movies such as The Big Lebowski, The Flinstones and Monsters Inc.

Privately, John Goodman had struggled with depression, anxiety, and alcohol addiction. However, as of 2007, he’s been sober after checking into rehab with his wife’s support.

He also fought obesity for a number of years but managed to lose over 100 pounds during the last couple of years.

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Toddler recalls past life murder and identifies location where he was buried

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Many cultures believe in the concept of past life. Among them are the members of the Druze ethnic group in the Golan Heights region near the Syrian and Israeli border.

A boy, 3, belonging to this group, has shared a captivating story that made many reconsider their stance on the concept of reincarnation.

The toddler was born with a long, red birthmark on his head, and according to the community he belongs to, birthmarks are related to past life deaths.

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When he learned how to speak, he recalled that in his previous life, he was murdered with an axe. To the surprise of many, the boy was able to recognize the village where he lived before he was born again. He led people to the place where he was buried.

He also pointed out to the location of the murder weapon.

Upon investigating, villages did find remains of a child and an axe exactly where the boy had pointed out.

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Dr. Eli Lasch, a renowned medic in Gaza, was among those who witnessed the discovery of the skeleton firsthand

Dr. Lasch’s account of the event was documented by German therapist and author Trutz Hardo in the book Children Who Have Lived Before: Reincarnation Today. 

However, while some believe this story is genuine, others are convinced it is just a series of coincidences.

But this case isn’t unique. There have been plenty of stories about reincarnation over the years that have attracted the attention of many.

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At a young age, James Leininger from the U.S., showed passion and interest in the World War II planes. He described to his parents his dreams about crashing in a burning plane. He even named his squadron and an aircraft carrier.

Later, historical evidence confirmed his memories of a fighter pilot named James Huston.

Another story of reincarnation involves a Thai boy with two birthmarks on his head. He claimed he was a teacher who got shot twice in his past life. Upon research, it was found that there was indeed a teacher who died in the manner described.

The truth is that most cultures and religions believe in the concept or reincarnation, but most recently, scientists have also tried to study this phenomenon.

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Brother of woman who died in NYC helicopter crash with her family and the pilot shares emotional statement

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The grieving brother of Mercè Camprubí Montal – the mother of three who lost her life in Thursday’s devastating helicopter crash along with her husband and children – traveled to NYC to identify the bodies and pay his respects at the crash site.

With heartbreak in his voice, Joan Camprubí Montal mentioned the names of the five family members – Agustín Escobar, Mercè Camprubí Montal, Victor, Mercedes and Augustine – before he expressed appreciation for the support his family received during this tough time.

In Spanish, his native language, Joan said, “We will never forget you. We will keep your smile alive every day of our lives, and I believe that’s the best legacy we can give you.

“This is a really difficult situation, but we are overwhelmed by the massive condolences we’ve received.”

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“They left together. They left without suffering, and they left with a smile on their faces, and that is important for us,” he said.

“As a family we want to honor their happiness and their smile forever… we want to move the bodies, as soon as possible, back home with all the family to rest in peace together.”

He continued: “We will never forget you. We will keep your smile alive every day of our lives, and I believe that’s the best legacy we can give you.”

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Witnesses of the tragic helicopter crash reported seeing the main rotor blade flying off moments before the helicopter plunged into the Hudson River.

Dani Horbiak, a witness, told ABC News she heard what “sounded almost like gunshots in the sky.” She then noticed parts of metal falling down from the sky.

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According to The Telegraph, the owner of New York Helicopter which provided the tour and the chopper, Michael Roth, said the helicopter needed fuel.

“He [the pilot] called in that he was landing and that he needed fuel, and it should have taken him about three minutes to arrive, but 20 minutes later, he didn’t arrive.”

Although the investigation is still ongoing, experts believe the cause of the crash is a faulty “Jesus nut.“

The 36-year-old pilot, who also lost his life, was identified as former Navy SEAL veteran Sean Johnson.

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Study identifies possible connection to autism development

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In recent years, a number of research pinpointed the connection between our gut microbiota and our overall health.

From our mental well-being to how we react to stress and our vulnerability to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, the impact of our gut flora is far-reaching.

A recent study published in The Journal of Immunology offers fresh insights into the relationship between the microbiome and autism.

The World Health Organization defines autism as a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain that affect social interaction and communication.

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Further, WHO states that people with autism “often have co-occurring conditions, including epilepsy, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as challenging behaviours such as difficulty sleeping and self-injury.” The intellectual capacities of these people wary from one individual to another.

The research suggests that our mother’s microbiota has greater influence on us developing autism than our own.

“The microbiome can shape the developing brain in multiple ways,” John Lukens, lead researcher and PhD student from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, said in a statement.

“The microbiome is really important to the calibration of how the offspring’s immune system is going to respond to an infection or injury or stress.”

What holds the clue between microbiome and autism might be a molecule produced by the immune system called interleukin-17a, or IL-17a.

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So far, research showed that this cytokine plays a role in diseases such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, and is vital in defending the body against fungal infections. However, it also appears to influence brain development in the womb.

Scientists performed the research on mice with different gut microbiota. While one group had bacteria linked to a stronger inflammatory response triggered by IL-17a, the control group did not.

When they supressed IL-17a artificially at the pups, both groups displayed neurotypical behavior, but later on, when the human interference stopped and the mice grew naturally, those of the first group showed symptoms typical of autism, such as repetitive behavior.

Afterwords, researchers used the feces of the mice in the first group to perform a fecal transplant on the mice in the second group to effectively transfer the pro-inflammatory gut bacteria. As suspected, the mice from the second group also developed autism-like behavior.

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While researchers have only conducted the study on mice, it does provide a foundation for further research that could determine the extent the mother’s gut health contributes to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders.

“In terms of translating our work to humans, I think the next big step would be to identify features of the microbiome in pregnant mothers that correlate with autism risk,” Lukens said. “I think the really important thing is to figure out what kind of things can be used to modulate the microbiome in the mother as effectively and safely as we can.”

While blocking IL-17a also might offer a way to prevent autism, Lukens said it comes with certain risks. “If you think about pregnancy, the body is basically accepting foreign tissue, which is a baby,” he said. “As a result, maintenance of embryonic health demands a complex balance of immune regulation, so people tend to shy away from manipulating the immune system during pregnancy.”

He suggested there are plenty of other molecules to explore, as IL-17a is just a tiny part of a much bigger picture.

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