16-month-old Jamal Allen Bryant, Jr. lost his life in a tragic incident after chocking on a piece of watermelon while at daycare. The toddler was attending Brunswick’s The Kids Nest Learning Center that has since been temporarily closed.
According to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, or DECAL, the staff waited nearly two minutes after alerting emergency services.
The grieving family claims that their son, along with the rest of the children who attended the same facility, has been neglected.
Reports are that at the time of the accident, the staff gave the children the food but didn’t stay with them while they ate.
“JB tragically lost his life when The Kids Nest Learning Center failed to have staff trained in CPR, gave the 18 month a large piece of watermelon, didn’t require kids to be seated while eating and the staff weren’t seated within arms reach of the children as mandated by Georgia’s Dept of Early Childhood and Learning (DECAL),” the GoFundMe page started by the toddler’s family stated.
The tragedy took place on May 21, and the owner of the daycare, Charles Grant, testified at court saying that only one of the two staff members who were supposed to take care of the children was certified in CPR. He acknowledged that the staff did not adhere to the center’s or state’s regulations, as they were not supervising the children while they were eating.
The mother of Jamal said the daycare failed her baby boy as surveillance cameras showed that instead of administering CPR as required, the staff repeatedly patted the child on the back.
“We depend on you all to take care of our children to the best of your ability and if that was one of the rules, I feel like obviously you should have followed them,” she said. “I trusted you all to do your job. And now I blame myself and I wish I never dropped him off that day. And I don’t wanna hear anything from them because they should’ve called. Nothing’s gonna fix this, other than them being done.”
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Considering the serious breaches of rules that “seriously affected the health and safety of children and demonstrated the intentional and reckless disregard for the physical and mental health and safety of children,” DECAL has initiated steps to permanently shut down the daycare.
The owner appealed the decision, but later reconsidered and withdrew his appeal.
“Notice has been sent to the Office of State Administrative Hearings so that the case can be dismissed and court canceled. Since there is no longer an appeal, the center has officially been closed in our system due to the revocation of the license,” the statement read.
We are so very sorry for this devastating loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family.
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The relationship between family members can get tricky at times, especially if some of them feel they are not treated as equal.
A woman shares a story of how her mother-in-law gave her and her sister-in-law jewelry as presents with the difference that the SIL got a diamond necklace and she received a pair of plastic earrings. What the woman didn’t know, however, was that there was more to the present than she believed.
This is her story.
My mother-in-law gifted me plastic earrings, while my sister-in-law received a diamond necklace, creating a palpable gift disparity. My husband’s reaction was one of outrage, but a surprising twist awaited. The seemingly tacky earrings held a secret key, part of a longstanding family tradition.
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In my mother-in-law’s dusty basement room, the key from the earrings unlocked a small chest, revealing an old diary and vintage gold jewelry belonging to my husband’s great-grandmother. The diary chronicled her immigrant journey, and the jewelry was a cherished family heirloom, passed down through generations.
This revelation reshaped my understanding. The plastic earrings weren’t a thoughtless gift but a part of a unique tradition embedded in family history. The real gift was the responsibility of safeguarding the family legacy.
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A diamond necklace given to my sister-in-law was a clever distraction, concealing the true tradition until the opportune moment. Surprisingly, she was gracious, and together we laughed at the unusual turn of events.
This incident strengthened my bond with my husband’s family, offering a newfound appreciation for my mother-in-law as a guardian of a rich family heritage. It taught me the value of humility, respect for the past, and the distinctive ways traditions bring families together.
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It is not rare that families fracture over a loved one’s assets. It sometimes goes to the extent that those set to inherit may not see eye to eye.
A woman shared a story of her mother and the inheritance she left after her passing.
The woman started her story saying how she was the one who took care of her mother who battled cancer. “Mom was always my best friend, so naturally, I was going to be there every step of the way while she battled this illness,” the woman wrote.
However, as she was always there for her mother, her greedy brother and her aunts were only around when they needed something, usually when they wanted their bills paid.
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“one aunt (while my mom was on a steady decline), she wanted mom’s “contacts” to sort out a new house for her. Because my mom owned a real estate agency. The audacity was unbelievable,” the woman wrote.
Sadly, her mom passed away.
The woman then recalled the day her mom’s will was to be read. All of her family, including her brother and her aunts, as well as her late mom’s lawyer were sit in the room that resembled a scene from a Hallmark movie.
“I was sipping a cup of weak tea from one of the chipped teacups when the lawyer dropped the bomb. Mom’s savings, about all $5 million of it, was to be split between my brother and my aunts. I choked back the tea, thinking what was happening in the name of heaven. Because I got nothing. Zip. Nada.
At that moment, tears started rolling down her face and mascara drops stained her skirt while her brother and her aunts had a hard time hiding the smirk on their faces.
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“‘How on earth could my mom have done this to me?‘ I thought, wiping my nose with the face of my hand. And then, as a classic overthinker, I began to wonder whether I cared enough for her during those final months,” the poor woman kept wondering.
Next, she could see the lawyer approaching her and handing her an envelope.
When she opened it, the woman saw an address written on a piece of paper. She had no idea what was going on.
At first, she thought it could be a location to a storage her mom wanted her to clear out. The lawyer, for one, stayed tight-lipped. He only reminded the the woman that she was the person her mom loved the most.
When she got to the address, the woman realized that her mom left her a gem of a home. The house in front of her was so beautiful it resembled one from a fairytale. Even the woman’s favorite flowers were planted in the yard.
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“It turns out my mom knew all about how my brother and aunts were the biggest money drains. But she wanted me to have a place to build a future and a family. To make new memories in a place that clearly has her spirit,” the woman continued her story.
Another letter on the kitchen table in this new home explained that the mom left the money to her son and her sister fully aware they would waste it the moment they put their hands on it, but she wanted to teach them the value of family, which would likely come as a lesson once they spent all the money they inherited.
“But now, I’m standing in my new kitchen, drinking coffee from the coffee machine I always wanted, and I realize that mom’s love was never in the money — no. It was in this home, and I knew that this gift would be more valuable to me than anything else.
“Hey, Mom? You still know the best.”
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Phil Donahue, the “king of daytime talk” in the US, has died aged 88 in his Manhattan home on August 18.
In a statement to Today, his family confirmed the news, stating that the talk show host died following a long illness. During his final hours, he was surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife of 44 years, actress Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, Michael, Daniel, Kevin, and Mary Rose, his grandchildren, and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie.
The exact caused of death hasn’t been revealed.
Donahue hosted The Phil Donahue Show, later renamed Donahue, for nearly three decades, interviewing celebrities, politicians, and many of the iconic figures of his time, Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and Dolly Parton among the rest.
Throughout his career, he hosted more than 6,000 episodes and often took on controversial social issues, inviting the audience to take part in the discussions and setting a new format for daytime talk shows.
Donahue was also known as a prominent feminist and supporter of women’s rights since the late 1960s.
He was born in Cleveland in 1935 and started his media career in the late 1950s, initially working both in talk radio and television. He launched his namesake talk show in 1967. The show moved from Ohio to Chicago in 1974, rebranding as simply Donahue.
His wife took to Instagram to thank her followers “for the beautiful messages of love and support that have been coming in all day, and for the wonderful and generous way that you’ve let Phil and me share our life adventure with you over the years.”
She wrote she would be stepping away from her page for a while in order to take some time and to take care of herself after losing her dear husband.
Celebrities, among which Oprah Winfrey, paid their tributes to the man who helped pave the way for other talk-show hosts.
“There wouldn’t have been an Oprah Show without Phil Donahue being the first to prove that daytime talk and women watching should be taken seriously,” Winfrey wrote alongside a black and white photo of her and the late host. “He was a pioneer. I’m glad I got to thank him for it. Rest in peace Phil.”
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In his book Battle of Brothers, royal historian Robert Lacey revealed that late Princess Diana asked from her boys to promise her to be best friends forever.
Quoting Simone Simmons, a psychic who is notably known for her close relationship with Princess Diana, Lacey writes: “You must promise me that you will always be each other’s best friends,” Diana told her sons. “And never let anyone come between you.”
“Both boys promised they would keep to that,” Simmons recalled. “They high-fived each other and gave their mother a big cuddle.
“‘Anybody would have melted at the sight,’” she was reported saying. “Then they went out to play soccer.”
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Fast forward to the present day, the relationship between the brothers is at its lowest point. Ever since Harry decided to step down from royal duties along with his wife, Meghan Markle, and has given numerous interviews about his family and the events happening behind closed doors, he has burned many bridges. Making amends with members of the Firm, including his father and brother, now seems unlikely.
Among the rest, in his all-tell memoir Spare, Harry detailed a meeting with William during which he had called his wife, Meghan, “abrasive,” “rude,” and “difficult,” something Harry referred to as to “parroting the press narrative.”
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Allegedly, things escalated and Harry described how William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and … knocked me to the floor.”
“He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out,” Harry wrote.
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Harry also included information about William’s wife, Kate Middleton, more precisely, he shared private text messages between her and Meghan.
It seems that the brothers won’t be seeing each other any time soon having in mind the fact that they haven’t seen each other almost two years, which a friend of William considers “dreadfully said.”
“Things probably have never been worse between the brothers than they are now. William and Charles have pretty much made the joint decision to effectively cut Harry out of their lives, at least for the time being. There is no sign of a reconciliation on the horizon, and everyone involved seems to have pretty much come to terms with that,” royal expert and author Christopher Andersen told Fox.
“That being said, we have to remember that William is carrying a very heavy psychological burden at the moment,” the royal author continued. “He is deeply upset that his wife and his father are battling cancer at the same time. He must keep a brave face not only for his three young children but also for the sake of the monarchy.”
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A friend of William believes that the brothers would eventually meet in case of their father’s passing.
“I believe it 100 percent. Why would William and Kate want all the distraction and circus that his presence would bring? I suspect that William will see Harry one more time in his life in the flesh—at their father’s funeral,” the friend said.
“Things are totally frozen between the two of them. It is hard to overstate how utterly William feels betrayed and hurt on a very personal level. The two brothers were so close growing up that they would finish each other’s sentences. Amid all the trauma of their mum dying and their dad being quite distant, it was an amazing thing to witness,” the source continued.
The friend said that he was struck by Harry’s words in his book about how deep his relationship to his brother was when they were younger, which made it even more puzzling when Harry decided to betray his family “for a bumper payday.”
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When the world learned of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, well-wished came pouring in from every corner of Earth. Among the rest, many believed that the sad news would bring him and his estranged son, Prince Harry, and his daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, closer together. Yet, that’s not what happened.
The Sussexes did reach out to the king and expressed their sadness over his diagnosis and offered their support, but the relationship between them not only didn’t improve, but it is at its lowest point ever.
Harry visited Britain and had a short meeting with King Charles. During his visit, however, he enraged some of the members of the Firm, including Camilla. “Her Majesty was furious Harry flew in from his ritzy California home without getting palace approval — and came with an attitude,” a source told the National Enquirer at the time.
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The same report stated that Harry asked from Camilla to leave the room because he wanted to talk to his father in private.
“I’m told Camilla was outraged,” the source went on. “She’s taken a lot of bile from Harry for years and couldn’t wait to let him have it.”
The relationship between Harry and Camilla has been a rocky one from the start. He spoke of her in the past, and she wasn’t spared in his memoir Spare either.
Harry revealed in his memoir that he and his brother had pleaded with their father not to marry Camilla.
“Despite Willy and me urging him not to, Pa was going ahead. We pumped his hand, wished him well. No hard feelings,” Harry wrote in Spare. “We recognized that he was finally going to be with the woman he loved, the woman he’d always loved.”
He even wrote that he had asked himself if Camilla would be “just as cruel to him as all the wicked stepmothers in storybooks,” adding that William “long harbored suspicions about the Other Woman.”
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Following Harry’s visit, there were rumors that he offered his help in terms of performing certain royal duties in his father’s absence, but the King refused the offer.
“Whatever has been discussed between William and the King is private, but it is absolutely and categorically clear that he (William) would not allow Harry to return. He thought it was a bad idea at the time and he’s even more clear now,” the source said.
When Prince Harry returned to the UK to briefly see his father, the royal expert stated that William had “got used to Harry being rude, unkind, and attacking his wife.”
Charles’ poor relationship with Harry has sadly affected his relationship with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, as well.
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In his book OUR KING: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch, royal author Robert Jobson describes Charles’s anguish over Archie and Lilibet, who are sixth and seventh in the line of succession.
Jobson writes that Archie and Lilbet are “always in Charles’ heart,” though the rift between Harry & Meghan and the royals has made things challenging.
“Unfortunately, due to the poor relationship with his second son, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan, Charles has spent hardly any quality time with his other grandchildren, Archie and his sister, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor,” Jobson wrote in his book.
“But those close to him say they are always in his heart. It is one of the reasons he finds the estrangement from his second son so difficult to cope with.”
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On May 10, the Duke attended a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a competition in which wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans, compete for their country. However, despite the fact that he and his father were miles away, they didn’t meet due to King Charles’ busy schedule.
When Harry and Meghan spent a few days in Nigeria recently, many saw it as a royal visit, and it certainly felt like one. Shortly before the trip during which the couple was to further their work surrounding the Invictus Games, Meghan opened up about the results of a DNA tests she had taken, sharing that she was 43 percent Nigerian, making the trip to the country rather personal.
The Nigeria visit sparked different reactions in the UK. A royal insider told the Mirror that King Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton are “furious” about Harry and Meghan’s trip.
“William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in the future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him,” royal expert Tom Quinn told the Mirror, adding that William is upset that the Nigerians “treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour.”
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“It’s as if Harry and Meghan have gone rogue—their Nigeria trip is a bold statement that they refuse to accept they are no longer working royals. William and Charles are scratching their heads and thinking, ‘How are we going to control this nightmare situation?’”
Quinn said that Harry and Meghan Markle were received with all the elements typical of an official royal visit and noted that their speeches in the African country “gave the impression that they are still fully paid-up royals.”
“For Charles and William, it’s as if Meghan and Harry are saying, ‘We don’t need your permission to be working royals – we will do it on our own terms whenever and wherever we like,’” Tom Quinn told the Mirror.
The truth is that neither Charles nor William can do anything to prevent these visits by Harry and his wife, but it looks like Charles has a plan.
Tom Quinn argues that King Charles has been discussing stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their titles.
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Harry and Meghan use their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and it wasn’t any different during one of their latest trips. Their titles were labeled on chairs during their Nigeria trip, and their website also reads “The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke & Duchess of Sussex.”
King Charles and Prince William have engaged in lengthy discussions about stripping Harry and Meghan of titles. However, Quinn points out that this move also involves considerable risk.
“They are terrified this would backfire and make the situation worse,” Quinn told the Mirror.
“The last thing they want is to give the renegade royals something else to complain about. William and his father know that even without their royal titles, Meghan and Harry would carry on travelling the world as if they were royals and most people in the world will still welcome them.”
Following their trip to Nigeria, Harry and Meghan visited Colombia, yet another trip that caused a stir and resembled an official royal visit.
If the Sussexes continue acting as working royals, which they are certainly not, the King may get revenge on his younger son by removing him from the line of succession, although that’s something that can be done by an Act of Parliament, not the monarch himself, as per Robert Blackburn, professor of constitutional law at King’s College London.
“Like Edward VIII, Prince Harry does not wish to perform the role of royalty expected of him and has withdrawn to live abroad. Presumably therefore Prince Harry would be agreeable to abdicate his place in succession if for any reason this became an issue in royal affairs being legislated upon,” Blackburn explained.
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“The order of succession can be altered by statute if a member of the Royal Family permanently resides outside the UK and no longer undertakes royal duties,” a source stated, as per Daily Record. “If that were to happen, Harry’s children could also be removed from the line of succession.”
Allegedly, the subject of Prince Harry being removed from the line of succession was brought up at the Royal Family’s summer summit at Balmoral that takes place in August.
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Jacoby Jones, a former Ravens wide receiver who played a key role in Baltimore’s Super Bowl XLVII victory, has passed away at the age of 40, his family announced Sunday.
The news was confirmed by the Ravens, the Houston Texans, and the NFL.
The cause of death has not been disclosed, but the NFLPA released a statement from his family, indicating he “passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans.”
Following the initial report by the Baltimore Sun, tributes have been shared for the former NFL star, who gained additional fame on Dancing with the Stars.
“We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens said in a statement. “Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day. Jacoby will long be remembered not just for his success on the football field, but for the lasting personal connections he made with countless people in the Ravens organization, Baltimore community and every area he called home. We share our deepest condolences with Jacoby’s family as we all begin to process this devastating loss.”
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jacoby Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/Ny4UBLMwdb
The statement by the Texans read, “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jacoby Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
Jacoby’s colleagues were among the first to mourn him. J.J. Watt, the Texans’ defensive end, shared a picture of the late athlete in action on X, writing, “Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around.”
Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around. Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent smile on his face.
Torrey Smith paid homage to Jacoby with a series of throwback pictures on X. He called Jacoby his “brother” and expressed gratitude for their shared memories and Jacoby’s impact on the world.
Torrey described Jacoby as “1 of 1,” noting that his memorable plays and jokes will “live on forever!” He also assured that they would care for Emily and Jacoby’s son, admitting how much Jacoby’s passing affected him. Torrey concluded by saying Jacoby will be missed, ending with “Love you, bro!”
My brother! I thank God for the memories and your impact on this world. You were 1 of 1 ! Your play on the field and jokes will live on forever! We have Momma Jones a Lil Coby’s back for life! This one hurt me man! We are going to miss you!
Pat McAfee added: “Jacoby Jones was an absolute legend. He was beloved by literally everybody he met and lit up every room he walked into.”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also released a statement, which read: “I loved Jacoby Jones. We all did. His spirit, enthusiasm and love for people were powerful. He was a light. He was the cherished son of his loving mom, Ms Emily. They were so close. He was a man of faith.
“My favorite football play was when Jacoby was talking to his mom in the end zone, just before a late-game kickoff return against the Vikings in a snowstorm shootout. Jacoby then raced to catch the ball and run it back for a touchdown.
“My favorite Jacoby personal moment was every time I saw his smiling face full of Joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus.”
Prayers up for the family, friends and loved ones of Baltimore Ravens Legend and Super Bowl Champion Jacoby Jones who passed away at the age of 40. He was a triple threat. Funny, fast and could dance. He will be missed and was taken from us way too soon. pic.twitter.com/ndBGXhwFCS
In 2018, Jacoby began his coaching career as the wide receivers coach at Lane College. He later coached the tight ends at Morgan State and the receivers at Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore. In 2022, he advanced to become the receivers coach at Alabama State.
Jacoby died just three days after his 40th birthday.
UPDATE: A month after his passing, the New Orleans coroner’s office revealed that the NFL star died from a heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure, The Daily Beastreports. His death was listed as natural.
May he rest in peace.
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While on the road, chances are you have spotted the black cables on the road.
However, although they are common and perfectly safe to run over, most people don’t have a clue about their purpose.
These rubber cables, that are stretched across the road, serve the purpose of gathering data about the traffic. So how do they work? When a vehicle crosses over them, it causes pressure which is recorded and transmitted to a counting device.
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This information assists transportation agencies in keeping track of traffic flow, vehicle speeds, and volume, which is essential for urban planning, road maintenance, and safety upgrades, ultimately affecting the decisions on traffic management, road expansions, and the positioning of traffic signals or speed limits.
Rubber cables are often positioned in low-visibility areas to avoid drawing attention and to minimize any interference with traffic. This approach guarantees that the collected data is as precise as possible, representing typical traffic conditions without the effects of altered driving behavior.
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