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Doctors couldn’t believe what they saw during the ultrasound

When Emily Foster from Kent, England, went in for a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks pregnant, she expected to see the usual—tiny kicks, a beating heart, and maybe a wave from her baby girl she eagerly expected to welcome into her life.

However, what she saw stunned both her and the doctors.

While performing the ultrasound, the sonographer looked at the monitor all puzzled, but then she smiled and said, “Wait a minute. Is that hair?” One of the doctors approached closer and said jokingly, “Looks like you’ve got a little rock star in there — she might just skip the baby baldness entirely!”

Indeed, the ultrasound showed wispy strands swaying underwater like seaweed.

Some two months later, baby Ivy was born, and her hair was as thick and as long as that of a two-year-old child. The doctors and nurses said they had never seen anything like it before. They also explained to the young mother that children being born with hair wasn’t anything unusual since their hair starts growing in the womb as early as 30 weeks. What was remarkable was that Ivy’s hair was visible during the scan, and that it was unusually long for a newborn baby.

When Emily’s story spread online, a lot of people reacted to the photos of the ultrasound showing Ivy’s hair. Some parents even shared similar experiences with one person writing, “My baby was born with such long hair I had to trim it right after we got home so it wouldn’t be in his eyes.” Another shared, “My baby girl was born with bangs and left the hospital already rocking bows in her hair!”

Every child is a little miracle in their own right. Baby Ivy’s unique looks is just a reminder that nature’s little wonders come in all shapes and forms.

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My husband insisted we split finances 50/50 after his salary increase – I agreed, but with a catch

My husband, James, got promoted at work, and that’s when everything changed. He demanded we split finances 50/50 knowing I settled for a part-time job in order to raise our daughter.

When Emily was born, James thought it would be for the best if I cut my work hours and be there for her. I somehow felt it wasn’t a good idea, because honestly, my job meant a lot to me, but since he pushed the idea, I finally agreed.

I had been working on a number of consulting projects I wasn’t willing to give up on, but James managed to convince me that me being at home with Emily was more important.

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Although I still went to work, part-time, that diminished all my chances of climbing up the corporate leader.

A couple of years later, James came home one day bringing a champagne.

“Honey, I made it,” he said, “I got that promotion. And the salary… you won’t believe this, it’s doubled.”

I felt genuinely happy for him.

As he took out glasses from the cabinet, ready to open the champagne and celebrate his success, he turned to me and said, “And that has got me thinking, we need to discuss our finances.”

“Our finances!?” I asked, not assuming what he meant by that.

“You see, now that my salary doubled, we should split finances 50/50. The errands, the mortgage, everything.”

I was waiting for him to tell me he was joking, but James was dead serious.

“James, how can you expect we split finances 50/50 when I only have a part-time job?” I asked. “I’m home with Emily most of the time, this doesn’t make any sense.”

But then, James turned to me and said, “That’s on you, you were the one who settled for less.”

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His words felt like a knife. I reminded him that he was the one who forced me to reduce my work hours, but he was so consumed with his promotion, that he ignored everything I had to say.

After giving it some thought, I agreed, but only if we did it in writing.

The following day, we signed the agreement and had it notarized.

Honestly, the next two years were a living hell. I was having a hard time splitting the expenses while doing everything around the house, but I had a plan and I just waited for the right time to put it into action.

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As of James, he changed to the extent I no longer recognized him. He became full of himself and started treating me as I was not worthy.

He replaced all his clothes with expensive suits, started visiting expensive restaurants, and showed his love for golf all of a sudden.

What’s most, he never invited me anywhere, claiming I wouldn’t know what to speak to his colleagues since I was home most of the time. He truly believed I was living under a rock.

When Emily turned six, I felt it was about time I have my revenge on the man who humiliated me over and over again.

The call I made changed our lives forever.

One day, my husband came home struggling to stop the tears from falling down his face.

“What’s wrong?” I asked him, totally aware of what was going on.

“They are demoting me. Apparently, my position is being ‘restructured.’ I didn’t even get my old job back, but even a lower position.”

James complained that it didn’t make any sense. But it did.

“See, James, you got that promotion because of my connections to your boss, Mike. The two of us go way back. I’ve never mentioned that because I didn’t want you to feel like you didn’t work hard enough for it. But since you’ve changed, I decided to take it back.”

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James couldn’t believe my words.

“And you know what? He offered me your position, and I accepted it.”

Still shocked, James said, “Well, at least we’ll still be earning a lot.”

“No, James, there is no WE. Don’t you remember the contract? We still split our finances 50/50.”

James said it was ridiculous. But of course it wasn’t. If I could do it, then he should have been able to manage too.

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As expected, it didn’t take long before James realized the role reversal was too much for him.

Eventually, we decided to split, and that was the best decision I’ve ever made. When signing the divorce papers, James’ agreement on our finances came to him one final time, but honestly, that’s what he deserved.

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She made my elderly mom sleep on the floor — I’ll never forgive her

My sister-in-law Jessica organized a getaway weekend for the family at a lake house. I was fond of the idea of everyone getting together because I knew that my mother, who raised me and my brother Peter all by herself following our dad’s passing, deserved vacation. She hasn’t been on real vacation in years, always coming up with excuses. This time, however, she was happy to be spending time with the family.

Everyone was expected to pitch in $500. Well, everyone except for Jessica. She said she deserved to go for free because she was the one who took the time to organize everything.

Honestly, I was fine with it. But a day before the trip, my son got sick and I stayed behind. My mom, however, was still going.

The following day, I Facetimed her, eager to learn how was everything and is she was having a nice time. But that’s when I noticed tears in her eyes.

“Mom, is that a mattress I see behind you? Are you staying in the hallway?”

She was ashamed to even admit that Jessica made her sleep on a mattress on the floor, next to the mop closet. There wasn’t even a pillow there. I just couldn’t believe my eyes.

In the meantime, Jessica’s mom had a queen-sized bed, and her sister had a private suite.

I called my brother and asked him if he was aware that our mother was staying in the hallway while his wife’s mother was sleeping in a huge bed all by herself. Peter, however, didn’t seem to see it as an issue. He said Jessica made this rule, “first come, first served,” and her part of the family got the rooms only because they arrived there before my mother did.

He even had the audacity to say that mom didn’t mind it anyways.

Without hesitating, I left my son with a neighbor and headed towards the lake house. I was there after half and hour and went straight to Jessica’s room. When I knocked on the door, she saw me holding a mattress in my hands, and said, “You wouldn’t dare.”

But I already had. I went inside and threw all her stuff in the hallway, along with the mattress I got for her. “Jessica, you can sleep in the hallway yourself, or just go wherever you want. This room is now my mother’s.”

Jessica got livid. She started calling Peter’s name, but I didn’t care.

I took my mom inside the room and told her to have the rest and the fun she deserved.

That evening, my mother slept in a real bed while Jessica, her mom, and her sister left early — cutting the vacation short.

My mom? She swam, laughed, and made the most of the couple of days she had left at that beautiful lake house.

“Thank you for seeing me,” she whispered to my ear while giving me a hug. “Always, mom,” I said.

I haven’t spoken to neither Jessica nor Peter ever since the incident. They didn’t take the time to apologize to my mother for treating her the way they did, and I honestly believe she doesn’t deserve such people to even be part of her life. So I guess everything turned just fine at the end.

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What’s SPAM, really — and what goes into it?

Ever since Hormel Foods Corporation introduced it in 1937, SPAM, the canned cooked meat known for its long shelf life, became a must-have pantry item in every household in America.

The name of the brand stands for ‘Spiced Ham’ — or at least, that’s the popular belief. Some speculate that it stands for ‘Shoulder of Pork And Ham,’ while others suggest it could mean ‘Specially Processed American Meat.’

It’s taste and texture are rather unique, which makes many question what ingredients the company uses to make the popular product.

SPAM gained popularity during the WWII, when it was used to feed the troops. Even today, it is a staple food in places like Hawaii, South Korea, and the Philippines.

1936 can of Hormel “Spiced Ham” at the Spam Museum/ Wikipedia

It comes in various flavors and varieties, satisfying diverse food preferences. From the classic original SPAM to flavors like Hickory Smoke, Hot & Spicy, and even SPAM with Cheese, there’s a SPAM for everyone’s taste.

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what ingredients SPAM is made of, these are the ones used in the classic can: pork (with ham), salt, water, sugar, potato starch (used as a binder), and sodium nitrate, a common preservative used in cured meat to keep it look fresh, extend shelf-life, and preserve the pink color.

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In fact, sodium nitrate is found is certain vegetables such as spinach and celery, as well as in unregulated drinking water. It is a chemical compound of nitrate and sodium.

While nitrates are a natural part of any normal diet, excessive consumption can lead to health risks. Research suggest that high levels can cause colorectal cancer. Also, high intake is linked to diseases such as leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, heart disease, and ovarian, stomach, esophageal, pancreatic and thyroid cancers.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests the daily intake of sodium nitrate to be limited to 3.7 milligrams per kilo of body weight. The issue is that this ingredient is not listed on food labels, making it difficult to track the amount you are getting on a daily basis.

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Kate’s subtle piano performance at Westminster Abbey moved the nation to tears

Kate Middleton is special in so many ways. Being a princess, a mother, and a future Queen, or Queen Consort at least, she is loved by her people and millions others from every corner of the world.

Many believe that when Kate Middleton was given the title of Princess of Wales, she began to see herself not just as William’s wife, but as a prominent figure within the royal family.

Following her battle with cancer, a period of her life that left a mark not only on her and her family, but the entire country, Kate is again seen in public, executing her royal duties with excellence.

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It doesn’t come as a surprise that she’s often compared to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. That’s because, like the People’s Princess, Kate is admired for her grace, compassion, strong connection with the public, and dedication to charitable work.

During Christmas 2021, Kate revealed her musical abilities to the nation at Westminster Abbey, stunning the audience with a moving surprise piano performance during the “Royal Carols: Together at Christmas” ITV special, which aired on December 24. 

She joined Scottish singer Tom Walker on the stage as the duo performed the song For Those Who Can’t Be Here. According to BBC, the two secretly filmed at a recording studio ahead of the event that also featured Leona Lewis, Ellie Goulding and “Harry Potter” star Tom Felton.

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Speaking of the experience, Walker recalled being asked if he was fine with the duchess performing with him. His reaction was, “What?”

“She picked it up so well, it’s really not easy to go from not playing with other musicians for like 10 years to jumping straight in with like a whole band you’ve never met and camera crews doing live takes that’s being filmed in Westminster Abbey, so I thought it just went so well,” he said. “She’s [a] very talented musician.”

“Royal Carols” honored those who inspired communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offered space for grief, remembrance, and shared strength.

“This Christmas will be different to what so many of us had planned,” Prince William and Kate tweeted at the time. “From those who are alone or having to isolate away from loved ones, to the incredible people supporting our NHS and caring for those most in need — we are thinking of you.”

The event was organized and hosted by Kate Middleton herself.

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Entitled parents tried to ban me from eating on a plane—Guess who caused the real scene

When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 12, I thought my life would be completely different from everyone else’s. But over time, I learned how to manage my condition without letting it stand in the way of any goal I set my mind to.

My family, friends, and colleagues know that my blood sugar levels can sometimes spike or drop dangerously low, so they understand the my needs for a snack when I feel like I need to have one. In fact, I always have a protein bar in all my purses. I keep them along with my insulin injections and other medications that help me manage my condition.

Even my boss makes sure the otherwise long conference meetings include a couple of snack breaks in order to accommodate my needs.

But it turns out that not everyone out there understand what it feels like to be living with Type 1 Diabetes. What’s a simple snack for most people can sometimes be a medical necessity for me.

During a three-hour-long flight, I started feeling that familiar sensation that often warned me my blood sugar was dropping.

I was seated next to a family of three, a mom and dad in their mid-thirties and their son, around seven years old. The boy had the newest iPad, a wireless headphones, and kept kicking the seat in front of him. His parents didn’t seem to bother much about his behavior although the person whose seat got kicked over and over again kept glancing at them, expecting from them to do something about their son’s lack of manners.

At one moment, I grabbed my snack bar out of my purse when the mother turned to me and said, “You can’t have that here, our son has sensitivities. He hates ot when someone eats in front of him.” The father then added, “It’s the crunching and chewing, it triggers tantrums.”

I was stunned by their request, and although I felt like I had to have my snack right there and then, I decided to wait for the snack cart instead.

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However, when the flight attendant got to our row some time later and asked what we wanted, I said, “Can I get a Coke and the protein snack box, please?” But the entitled parents said, “No, she won’t have anything,” referring to me. “We are fine, you can pass our row.”

I turned to them and said, “Listen, I need to have a snack,” to which they responded that I was being totally insensitive and unsympathetic to their son’s wishes.

At that point, I decided to act and called the flight attendant to return to our row. “Hi. I have Type 1 Diabetes. If I don’t eat something now, I could pass out or end up in the hospital. So yes, I will be eating. Thanks.” I said loud enough so that most of the people around us could hear me.

The flight attendant passed me the snacks and the Coke I demanded and I started eating right away. Luckily, my sugar levels started getting up and I started regaining energy.

The woman started yelling, getting upset because of my eating while her son had his Skittles on his tray. When I pointed that out, the woman claimed it was different, and Skittles wasn’t really “food.”

She tried to talk to me about her son’s sensitivities, but I wasn’t willing to listen.

“Lady, listen” I said, “I’ll manage my diabetes, you manage your tantrum-prone kid. I won’t risk my health for your comfort—next time, book the whole row or fly private.”

That day, I learned that it’s never rude to advocate for your own health, especially when someone hates the sound of the chewing of the snack that could save my life.

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Coldplay concert kiss cam blows up online, dragging tech exec’s private life into the light

The stir over the Coldplay kiss cam moment that revealed the affair between two Astronomer colleagues hasn’t died down.

The CEO of the New York based tech company, Andy Byron, and the Head of HR, Kristin Cabot, were caught on cam were holding each other intimately. The moment they realized they are featured on the kiss cam, they both tried to hide their faces, but the damage was already done when Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin poked on their reaction, saying jokingly that they are either very shy or are having an affair.

The footage of the awkward moment was soon shared on TikTok, going viral in the blink of an eye.

@instaagraace trouble in paradise?? 👀 #coldplay #boston #coldplayconcert #kisscam #fyp ♬ original sound – grace

According to LinkedIn, Cabot has served as the company’s Chief People Officer for nine months, with Byron praising her leadership at the time of her appointment. “She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer,” the CEO was reported to have said of Cabot.

In her own statement, Cabot said she had “energised in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here.”

Her statement continued: “I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy.”

Following the incident that many dub one of the most viral corporate scandals of the year, Internet users flooded the Byron’s LinkedIn page with comments, many referencing Coldplay songs. He has since deleted his account.

People went even further, finding the CEO’s wife’s Facebook profile and posting comments of sympathy. “Girl dump his ass and get a good lawyer. You’re too much of a baddie to deal with this,” one person wrote.

“Take him to the cleaners. Get that alimony,” another said.

Users have also noticed that Byron’s wife has since removed his surname from her profile.

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Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling

The public has been speculating about President Donald Trump’s swollen legs and ankles for quite some time and it has now been revealed that the rumors were not unfounded.

According to the White House, the president has undergone a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies,” with the White House Medical Unit. It was White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who read the note from physician Sean Barbabella, the doctor who performed Trump’s first physical examination which also involved a cognitive assessment since his return to Oval Office.

“I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand and also swelling in the president’s legs,” Leavitt said Thursday. “So, in the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today.”

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Further, Barbabella’s statement added that Donald Trump had “noted mild swelling in his lower legs.”

“The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,” Barbabella’s note said of Trump.

According to the doctor’s note, no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease was found during the examination and Trump’s lab testing was all “within normal limits.”

Further Barbabella wrote that Trump also underwent an echocardiogram and “no signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified.” 

President Donald Trump’s feet during the FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 13/ eenah Moon/REUTERS

According to My Cleveland Clinic, “Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a form of venous disease that occurs when veins in your legs are damaged. As a result, these veins can’t manage blood flow as well as they should, and it’s harder for blood in your legs to return to your heart. CVI causes blood to pool in your leg veins, leading to high pressure in those veins..”

Further, the clinic adds that the condition is pretty common and affects 1 in 20 individuals.

Dr. Jeremy Faust, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School, said the president’s condition is “not alarming information” and “not surprising.”

“This is a pretty normal part of aging, and especially for someone in the overweight to obese category, which is where the president has always been. But the bigger concern … is that symptoms like this do need to be evaluated for more serious conditions, and that is what happened,” Faust told CNN.

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Cardiologist Dr. Bernard Ashby told CNN that Chronic venous insufficiency can also be related to other health conditions such as increased pressure from the heart or sleep apnea.

Dr. Chris Pernell added that other possible causes could be age, obesity, and inactivity.

The truth is that this his swollen ankles aren’t the sole concern the public has regarding Trump’s health.

On June9, Trump attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a couple of photos of him that were shared online caught the attention of many who claimed he was having what appeared to be a “catheter.”

The White House White House spokesperson Steven Cheung commented on the matter.

“The President has been the most transparent president in history, and the recent medical report that was released clearly and unequivocally shows he is in peak condition,” he told Snopes in an email.

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The internet has ID’d the third woman caught on jumbotron next to cheating couple at Coldplay concert, and everyone is saying the same thing about her

The awkward moment during which a kiss cam caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert in Boston is still something the Internet is freaking out about.

Byron and Cabot were cuddling and smiling, his arms wrapped around her, as she leaned back into him when Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song.” When they saw themselves on the big screen, Cabot covered her face while Byron ducked down of sight. Martin then made a comment jokingly, saying, “Oh look at these two. Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”

Now, as the online community continues to buzz over the affair, people were eager to learn who the second woman in the clip that has since gone viral is. In no time, they have identified her as Alyssa Stoddard, also an employee at Astronomer. Allegedly, Stoddard is the Senior Director of People at the company that she joined in January 2025.

According to her LinkedIn profile, she has previously been a board member at Little Sparks Project, a human resources business partner at Proofpoint, and a people strategy manager at ObserveI.

Cabot promoted her to her current position just last week.

As the video made rounds, people couldn’t help but notice Stoddard’s reaction, with everyone agreeing that she was well-aware of the “relationship” between her colleagues.

One person commented, “She’s the recent hire who just got a promotion.” 

“She’s cute with a great smile – supposedly she’s in HR as well and is a direct report of the chick that got busted on the big screen,” a second person added.

A third person added: “She was the annoying, loud mouth, bad influence, feminist friend pushing for it all to happen, is my guess.” 

Someone else commented, “When it comes out, this lady is actually best friends with the wife… that may be the bigger drama by far.” 

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Dad with a body fully covered in tattoos decides to transform his appearance – Here’s why

Ethan ‘ModBoy’ Bramble, a 24-year-old Australian dad, had his entire body tattooed. Over the years, he has had over 200 tattoos and has undergone surgeries in order to change his appearance.

In fact, Bramble was just 11 when he had underdone his first body modification, during which his ears were stretched. Later on, similar procedures followed, involving those of splitting his tongue and removing his belly button.

While having a tattoo is a meaningful form of personal expression, Bramble realized he had gone too far, but by then, it was too late. His body was already covered in ink when he began to feel remorseful about some of his decisions.

All the tattoos and modifications cost him around $60,000 AUD, or about $39,000 USD.

Appearing on the LadBibleTV’s No Filter series, he shared, “I guess you could say I regret some tattoos. Not just regret, I think there’s a difference between regret and wanting to be perceived differently.”

Bramble opened up about how he feels when people stare, saying he can sense they are judgmental, especially when they see him with his daughter.

“The face is a big thing that can lead to so many – for some people, not everyone – can lead to a lot of problems for yourself, which I probably wouldn’t want my daughter to have to deal with until she was a bit older,” he said. “I wish that I had not gone as hectic as I did on my face.”

“I’ve been getting laser [surgery], or have been, for pretty much 12 months… We do it in sections, but I’ve probably gone over the full thing six or seven times,” he explained.

“I started getting it done because of the anxiety and stuff I was getting… Mental stuff is a funny thing to pin down, but I want to think that a lot of the anxiety was from just having a face full of tattoos.

“I’m happy with the way that I look, but I’m also happy with the mentality that over the next two years, my face tattoos are going to become less and less and less. I’m just clearing the canvas.”

 
 
 
 
 
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Over 60 killed after fire rips through newly opened mall in Iraq following AC explosion

A devastating fire tore through a newly opened mall, the Corniche Hypermarket Mall, in Kut, eastern Iraq, claiming the lives of at least 61 people. According to authorities, who have since launched an investigation, 11 people are still missing.

“The tragic fire claimed the lives of 61 innocent citizens, most of whom suffocated in bathrooms, and among them 14 charred bodies yet to be identified,” the interior ministry said in a statement.

According to witnesses, a number of people suffocated in the bathrooms, while a person shared that five of his relatives died inside an elevator.

The fire was said to have broken on the first floor but spread really quickly and engulfed the entire building. Although the exact cause remains unknown, allegedly, the tragedy struck after an air-conditioner exploded.

Civil defense teams were able to rescue more than 45 people trapped inside the five-storey mall which includes a restaurant and a supermarket.

The place opened just five days before the disaster, marking one of the country’s deadliest tragedies in recent years.

Nasir al-Quraishi, a doctor from Iraq, lost five family members in the fire.

“We went to the mall to have some food, eat dinner and escape power cuts at home.

“An air conditioner exploded on the second floor and then the fire erupted — and we couldn’t escape,” he said.

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Governor Miyahi has declared a three-day period of mourning and disclosed that authorities intend to pursue legal action against the contractor and the mall’s proprietor. “The tragedy is a major shock… and requires a serious review of all safety measures,” he said.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered a “thorough probe” into the fire to identify “shortcomings” and prevent further incidents.

Iraq’s construction sector often ignores safety rules, which leads to fires and incidents.

In 2023, more than 100 people lost their lives after a fire broke inside a crowded wedding hall, triggering a stampede. Two years prior, more than 60 people got killed when a COVID-19 unit of a hospital burned down.

The lack of adequate fire preventing systems and safety standards sparked anger among the people of Iraq.

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Entitled passenger snatched my in-flight meal — but karma served the real dish

What started as a routine cross-country flight quickly turned frustrating for a woman who happened to be seated next to an entitled passenger.

The man behaved as though the plane belonged to him and made everyone around him feel extremely uncomfortable.

At one moment, just as the meal was served, the woman went to the restroom. When she returned to her seat, she was shocked to see the entitled man eating her meal.

Initially, she thought it would be for the best to pretend as though he didn’t steal her food, but then she changed her mind and confronted him.

Shrugging with a smirk, he said, “You took too long. I figured you didn’t want it. You snooze, you lose.”

The woman was left with nothing but a small bag of pretzels, while the man shamelessly enjoyed two full meals.

It was then that the woman alerted the flight-attendant of the incident, but not much was done. As the man dozed off and began snoring, the woman was left hungry and stunned by his blatant audacity.

But then, something happened and she saw it as a chance to have her little revenge.

Upon landing, an unexpected gate change was announced for the San Diego-bound flight. The woman glanced at the entitled man and thought about waking him up and telling him about the change, but she decided not to. Instead, she left him to his nap and rushed to make her flight.

Later, in San Diego, while catching up with some co-workers, the woman learned of a man arguing with a gate agent at LAX after missing his connection. She was eager to learn what he looked like, and just as she assumed, it was that entitled passenger who stole her food.

It turned out that while he was fast asleep, karma was wide awake.

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Kate Middleton makes rare comment about Prince Louis

Kate Middleton received a standing ovation when she appeared at the Wimbledon tennis finals last weekend. Her presence at this event has always been embraced by the public, especially now that she has beat cancer.

During her youth, the Princess of Wales was a promising tennis player, and although she didn’t get to play the sport professionally, it is still very close to her heart.

Her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte both took up the sport, and together, they attend the Wimbledon finals every year.

For a third year in a row, Charlotte accompanied her mother at the women’s final on Saturday a week ago between Polish player Iga Swiontek and the US’s Amanda Anisimova from the Royal Box.

On Sunday, Prince George accompanied his sister, mother, and father, Prince William, to witness Italian Jannik Sinner’s victory over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon Men’s final.

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Following the match, the Italian met the royal family and signed three tennis balls Princess Charlotte was holding. Although the youngest of the siblings wasn’t in attendance, his sister and his mom made sure Prince Louis also received a signed ball.

As they talked, eager to know how Sinner would celebrate his victory, Kate smiled and made a comment about the tennis balls he was signing. “Thank you so much, that’s really kind,” Princess Kate told the Italian sports star.

“We brought one for their brother as well,” she added, to which Prince William said, “Louis would be very upset otherwise,” as they both laughed.

Kate made more than one comment about her son Louis this past week. During an exhibit of items from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, the Princess compared Louis to a former monarch.

“I should know,” she said, per Hello Magazine, regarding a portrait of a young King Louis XIV, who ruled France from 1643 to 1715.

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While Kate’s presence to the men’s finals delighted many, it also raised concerns about her health.

While some dubbed her chick and elegant, there were comments regarding her looks.

“Her arms…my god, she does not look well,” one wrote.

Another added: “Her face doesn’t look that gaunt yet her body is so thin,” while a third commented, “She looks painfully thin, but still angelically, dazzlingly beautiful.”

Recently, Kate spoke of her battle with cancer and confessed that time after treatment wasn’t what she expected.

“You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult,” Kate Middleton said.

“You’re not necessarily under the clinical team any longer, but you’re not able to function normally at home as you perhaps once used to. And actually, someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment, I think is really valuable.”

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Our gender reveal cake was gray — then our daughter shared a surprising truth

When my husband and I married, we knew we wanted children. We already had a girl, Maddison, from his first marriage that I got to love as my own, but still, we dreamed of a big family. Also, Maddie kept asking about a little brother or sister.

However, things didn’t go as planned and we struggled with fertility issues for a couple of years before we opted for an IVF treatment. Luckily, it was successful, and soon after, I learned I was carrying a child.

Needless to say, Maddie was over the moon.

On the day of our gender reveal party that we spent weeks planning, Maddie wore her most fabulous dress, eager to learn if we were going to welcome a boy or a girl into our lives.

All of our family and friends were there, and nothing spoke trouble until we cut the cake. Instead of a pink or blue color, the inside of the cake was gray. A dull, cement-like gray.

The room fell silent. I could feel the stares of the guests who wondered what was going on.

My husband’s face went pale. He leaned over and muttered, “Something’s not right,” before stepping away to call the bakery. But even before he could make the call, I noticed Maddie wasn’t there.

We went out to look for her, when we heard an uncontrollable sobbing coming from one of the rooms.

“What’s wrong, Maddie,” I asked her, but she refused to answer. “Please, you can tell me everything. Do you know who ruined the cake?”

That’s when Maddie looked straight into my eyes and asked, “Mom, is it true that IVF babies aren’t real?”

“Oh, Maddie, honey, who told you that?” I asked. And that’s when she told me it was my MIL, Beatrice, who said something so cruel.

Without saying anything, I took Maddie’s hand and placed it on my belly. “Can you feel the baby moving?” I asked her while wiping her tears.

Maddie smiled. “Yes, the baby kicked. Mom, the baby is real.”

“Of course it is, and soon, it will be here with us.”

Listening to our conversation, my husband knew he needed to confront his mother.

The worst thing of all was that she didn’t even try to defend herself. On the contrary, she confessed she was the one who called the bakery and asked for the grey color because she was convinced IFV babies weren’t natural nor God approved.

Her words were ridiculous. Everyone at the party, which she ruined, was shocked by what she said.

My husband couldn’t put up with her silly behavior and asked her to leave.

She just turned around and left. No apology, no regret.

Eventually, we decided not to throw another party, we just waited until the very end to witness if our little miracle would be a boy or a girl. And yes, Maddie was over the moon to welcome a baby sister.

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Truth behind viral statement after married CEO caught with employee on Coldplay kiss cam

During Coldplay’s recent Boston concert, frontman Chris Martin sparkled a viral moment when the ‘kiss cam’ revealed what many believe is an ongoing affair. As the cam pointed to a man having his arms around a woman, the man ducked down of sight, while the woman tried to hide her face.

Martin’s reaction? “Oh look at these two,” he could be heard saying in the clip that has since gone viral. “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”

In no time, the “couple” was identified as the CEO of the New York-based company Astronomer, Andy Byron, and the Chief People Officer of the company Kristin Cabot.

It turned out that what was supposed to be a romantic evening for Byron and his employee, spiraled into one of the most viral corporate scandals of the year. 

Needless to say, the clip — of what many believe to be an infidelity in progress — has since gone viral, causing a massive uproar online.

In the wake of the “exposed affair,” a statement which appeared to be written by Byron was shared on the social media. It refers to a “deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage.” It adds: “I want to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and the team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader.”

The ending? A quote from Coldplay: “Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.”

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However, it turned out that the statement wasn’t a genuine one. In fact, it was a parody from an X profile belonging to someone named Peter Enis of CBS News.

Speaking to TMZ, Astronomer said the statement was not real.

A community note was later added to the original ‘statement’, which read: “Peter Enis does not exist at CBS News. Until earlier today, this account was listed as a parody. This changed deliberately to mislead.

“Thank you to all who made today so funny. I’m glad you all enjoyed the Fix You lyric at the end. I debated on that one.. Best, P.Enis.”

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The dog that woke his master

The prognosis for Officer Rami, who was severely injured during a mission, was bleak. After weeks in the hospital, doctors decided to take him off life support, but before that, they let his K9 Lari to say goodbye. Little did the doctors know, however, that things would change in ways they could only dub mysterious.

Officer Rami sustained severe traumatic brain injury after losing consciousness during the mission. Sadly, he never regained it. With each passing day, he was getting weaker and weaker.

The family was informed that there was nothing that could be done, and taking him off life support was the best decision for both the officer and those close to him.

However, when Lari was allowed to see his master, he wouldn’t stop barking and licking his hands. He kept walking hesitantly, his ears drooped, and his large eyes shone with anxiety and confusion.

When the dog jumped onto his master’s bed and started sniffing his face, something incredible happened — Officer Rami’s fingers twitched.

Luckily, a nurse was there and witnessed the movement. The heart monitor’s rhythm shifted, beeping more rapidly.

In the next moment, the room was filled with neurosurgeons, neurologists, nurses, and other doctors.

One of them approached the officer and asked him to squeeze his hand if he could hear him. Rami’s fingers curled weakly.

It took a couple more weeks before Officer Rami could start speaking again, but his condition improved drastically and he was eventually discharged from the hospital.

Once home, his memory started resurfacing, piece by piece, but he still had troubles recalling the night when he got injured.

Then, one evening, his mother brought an album and started showing Rami pictures, trying to help him remember more about his life. And then, at one moment, Rami spotted a familiar face. “Who’s this?” he asked.

“That’s Odell. He was your squad partner. You were paired up for that mission,” she said.

And that’s when Rami remembered. On the night of that mission that changed his life forever, Rami wanted to wait for backup but Odell pushed to go in early. When they eventually decided to enter the warehouse where the two suspects were, Odell went first, and Rami followed. Then, Odell made a signa that went against their agreed plan. As Rami tried to pull back, Odell forced him ahead — straight into harm’s way.

The following day, Rami went forward with that information, and eventually, a footage that everyone believed was nonexistent until then emerged and showed that Rami was telling the truth.

It was all shady from the beginning. Odell never visited his partner at the hospital, and it was the first red flag.

Once everything was cleared, Rami, who returned to duty — not as an officer but as a K9 handler — turned to Lari and said, “Hey buddy, you knew everything from the start. You knew I needed to wake up and stop a liar from getting away with it.”

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Rosie O’Donnell hits back on Trump after threat of revoking her citizenship

Claiming Rosie O’Donnell posses a “threat to humanity,” President Donald Trump posted on the social media that he considers revoking her citizenship.

“Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship,” he posted on Truth Social.

“She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA.”

The star of A League of Their Own left the U.S. for Ireland following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election. “I knew it was time to go,” she told CNN. “I’ve never once regretted the move.” O’Donnell made the decision to leave the States along with her nonbinary child due to concerns about Project 2025.

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“I look at America and I feel overwhelmingly depressed,” she explained. “I knew what [the Trump administration] was planning to do, because I read Project 2025.”

She added: “I know what he’s capable of. And I didn’t want to put myself through another four years of him being in charge.

“I picked up and left before the inauguration – because I wasn’t going to take any chances.”

In fact, the feud between Trump and O’Donnell dates back to 2006 when she criticized him on The View, calling him a “snake-oil salesman” and an “orange slug.”

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Trump responded to the insults, referring to the comedian as a “fat pig,” “loser” and “disgusting.”

Following the recent threats, O’Donnell responded to Trump. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “Go ahead and try, King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan. I’m not yours to silence.”

In an interview on RTÉ Radio 1, she described Trump as “racist, sexist, and a threat to global stability.” O’Donnell added that although Trump probably can’t legally take away her citizenship, she warned that the Supreme Court is gaining too much power under his watch.

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Heartbreaking way Princess Charlotte learned about grandma Diana

Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is truly a special young lady whose personality shines through more and more with each passing year. Many agree that she resembles her late grandmother, Princess Diana — especially since, on many occasions, she has unknowingly replicated one of Diana’s most distinctive expressions: looking up through her eyelashes with a slightly tilted head. This signature look, that gave the impression that Diana was shy, became known as the “Spencer Stare.”

Some believe that the little princess has also inherited her grandma’s jawline and eyes, with a number of people pointing that out on the social media.

“William, Charlotte, and Diana all have the same eye shape, with William even sharing Diana’s eye colour,” one person noted. “The little princess looks so much like her grandmother Diana, beautiful as ever,” another commented on a TikTok video of Charlotte.  

But, it seems like this resemblance is not limited to looks only — on the contrary, it looks like Charlotte also shares her grandma’s caring and loving nature.

Sadly, neither Charlotte nor her siblings had the chance to meet their paternal grandma who died after she and her partner Dodi Fayed, the son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, her driver Henri Paul, and her bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones crashed the Mercedes they were driving in the Pont de I’Alma tunnel in Paris while trying to escape the paparazzi. At the time of her tragic passing on August 31, 1997, Diana was 36 years old.

In the past, William opened up about his mother and revealed how he speaks genuinely of her in front of his children. “We’ve got more photos up around the house now of her, and we talk about her a bit and stuff. It’s hard because obviously, [Kate] didn’t know her, so she cannot really provide that level of detail,” he said in a 2017 BBC documentary.

“So, I do regularly, putting George or Charlotte to bed, talk about her and just try and remind them that there are two grandmothers, there were two grandmothers in their lives, and so it’s important that they know who she was and that she existed,” William added.

In the past, Prince William and Princess Kate shared some of their children’s cards made for Mother’s Day from the previous years. The children, however, not only wrote cards for their mom but also for their late grandmother.

In one of them, Charlotte wrote, “Dear Granny Diana, I am thinking of you on mother’s day.

I love you very much. Papa is missing you. Lots of love, Charlotte”.

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Just like his mother did, William wants to expose his three children to the realities outside the royal bubble.

“George, Charlotte and Louis are not only allowed to be playful, fun, spontaneous, and even cheeky in public, they are actively encouraged by their mum and dad, who often look at their most proud and most doting when they are doing so,” royal and body language expert Judi James told the Daily Mail in 2023.

Prince William wants to make sure his children are aware that not everyone is fortunate as they are and that there are people out there who need help.

When he and Harry were young, Princess Diana took them to a homeless shelter, and now William intends to do the same with his own children.

“My mother introduced me to the cause of homelessness from quite a young age, and I’m really glad she did,” William explained. “I think when I can balance it with their schooling, they will definitely be exposed to it. On the school run, we talk about what we see. When we were in London, driving backwards and forwards, we regularly used to see people sitting outside supermarkets and we’d talk about it.”

He continued: “I’d say to the children, ‘Why are they there? What’s going on?’ I think it’s in all our interests, it’s the right thing to do, to expose the children, at the right stage, in the right dialogue, so they have an understanding.”

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Katie Nicholl, a royal expert, believes it is appropriate for Prince William to carry on his mother’s values.

“It wasn’t just Diana – Charles also wanted his sons to have a better understanding of life outside the Palace walls,” she told OK!. “They both came from the same perspective of wanting to raise those boys with an understanding of normal life outside the confines of royal protocol.”

“William and Kate’s children are probably more aware of homelessness than most children from privileged backgrounds, because it’s something their father campaigns passionately for and has done since he was 18. I think their eyes have been quite wide open from an early age – and that is largely because of William and Kate’s hard work,” she added.

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Harry Potter star Emma Watson has officially been banned from driving

Former Harry Potter star Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months due to speeding. The 35-year-old actress was driving at 38 miles per hour in a 30-mph zone in Oxford, England, on the evening of July 31 last year. One would say that her Hermione Granger spell to reverse the fine would come in handy is she could use it in real life.

She did not attend her hearing on Wednesday at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, during which the court fined her £1,044, or about $1,400.

BBC News reported that Watson had already had nine points on her license before the speeding incident that led to her temporarily losing her driver’s license.

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During the past couple of years, Watson has stayed out of the spotlight as she’s taking her time to work on her master thesis on creative writing at Oxford University. Her last movie role was that of Meg March in the 2019’s Little Women. She, however, stated that acting would absolutely remain part of her future.

Her lawyer told the court that Watson is a student; regardless, “she is in a position to pay the fine.”

Watson, however, isn’t the only Harry Potter star who got herself in trouble for speeding while driving.

Fellow actress Zoë Wanamaker, whose character of Madam Hooch in the franchise’s first film taught Watson’s character how to fly a broom, was also banned from driving for six months.

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According to reports, Wanamaker was driving 46 mph in a 40 mph zone in August 2024 in Berkshire, England. She, just like Watson, didn’t attend the court hearing.

This news came shortly after the Harry Potter movies filled headlines with announcements of a reboot produced by the books’ author J.K Rowling. The wizarding series set at Hogwarts is expected to air in 2027.

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The story behind the tiny pocket on your jeans

Who doesn’t own a pair of jeans, given how iconic they are.

The origin of jeans dates back to the 19th century and is deeply connected to workwear, durability, and the American West. At the beginning, it was worn by miners, cowboys, railroad workers, and farmers, but during the 50’s, jeans became a symbol of youth rebellion. This was influenced by the likes of James Dean and Marlon Brando, who were adored by millions.

It was invented by Jacob Davis, a tailor, and Levi Strauss, a German immigrant and dry goods supplier. Made of denim, a durable cotton twill fabric, originally dyed with indigo to make the iconic blue, jeans gained popularity quickly.

Nowadays, jeans represents a fashion staple worldwide.

If you love jeans, you have certainly spotted that tiny pocket tucked away inside your jeans’ front right pocket. If you have and wondered what it serves for, we have the answer.

In fact, the history of this small pocket dates back more than 150 years. Nowadays, it doesn’t serve any particular purpose, but back in the day it was used to accommodate a pocket watch, an essential and fashionable item for men in the 1800s.

It offered a tight and safe spot to store the pocket watches, keeping them protected from damage during labor. Since the watches were often attached to chains, separating them from other items made perfect sense. So, it’s safe to say that the jeans’ tiny pockets were both practical and fashionable.

Although it’s extremely rare for someone to carry a pocket watch nowadays, the tiny pocket remained an iconic part of the much-loved clothing item we all a pair of.

Today, people use it to keep other items such as coins, tickets, keys, and more.

Although no longer essential, this little pocket stands as a subtle tribute to the jeans’ origins in workwear.

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6 types of foods that negatively affect your thyroid

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that is located in front of the trachea. It serves the function of releasing hormones that control the metabolic system, or the process of how the body transforms the food we consume into energy. It also releases hormones affecting the heart rate, the body temperature, brain development, mental activity, fertility, and more.

When the thyroid doesn’t function properly, it affects the entire body.

Most common conditions that can affect the thyroid are:

  • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
  • Goiter (enlarged thyroid).
  • Thyroid cancer.

Although the diseases related to the thyroid are often not preventable because they are related to genetics or autoimmune diseases, one can still prevent thyroid problems related to iodine excess or deficiency.

In general, there are certain foods that can negatively affect the work of the thyroid.

1. Soy and Soy-Based Products

There have been plenty of discussions regarding the negative effects of isoflavones – a compound found in soy products – on the work of this gland. In fact, isoflavones affect the body’s ability to absorb iodine and thyroid medications.

2. Raw Cruciferous Vegetables

Just like the soy products, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale – goitrogens – can reduce iodine absorption.

3. Gluten

Those suffering from autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto’s – a form of autoimmune thyroiditis that causes hypothyroidism – should avoid gluten because it triggers inflammation and immune system flare-ups.

4. Refined Sugar

Refined sugar should be avoided by everyone. Among the rest, its consumption causes inflammation, increases insulin resistance, and can worsen symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, mood swings, and brain fog.

5. Processed and High-Sodium Foods

Processes foods are high in sodium, something people who suffer from hypothyroidism should avoid.

Hypothyroidism increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure and sodium consumption only further increases the risk.

6. Coffee (especially having it right after taking medications)

Who doesn’t enjoy a cup of fresh coffee? I guess most people love it, but those who take medications for thyroid conditions should avoid having coffee a few hours after taking medications because it reduces the medications’ absorption for 60%. It also diminishes the effects of the medications and slows down the process of recovery.

On the other hand, foods that are believed to help maintain a healthy thyroid are fatty fish rich in Omega-3 such as salmon and sardines, eggs, nuts and seeds, seaweed, and fruits rich in antioxidants such as berries, apples, and kiwi.

*Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider with any questions about your health or medications. Do not disregard professional advice based on this information.

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Girl, 5, died days after being misdiagnosed with a cold

When 5-year-old Cathy Kassis was taken to the doctor’s office, doctors said she had cold and would soon recover. Sadly, that’s not what happened. Unfortunately, the little girl’s condition worsened as days passed by.

Her breathing became increasingly difficult and resembled “an asthma attack or the labored breath of someone with emphysema,” according to the girl’s mother, Jasmine.

When she was rushed to the emergency room, doctors once again failed to perform any bacterial tests. They just tested her for COVID-19 and RSV, and both tests turned out negative, so Cathy wasn’t prescribed any antibiotics.

Her health took a devastating turn for the second time. The reason why? Cathy had a rather common but potentially deadly bacterial infection: group A Streptococcus, or strep A, that doctors failed to diagnose.

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Strep A is an infection that affects millions of children worldwide and can be treated with antibiotics.

If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, and even death.

Speaking of her daughter’s condition following the second hospital visit, Cathy’s stepfather, Justin, said, “She was going in and out of consciousness and had sort of collapsed in Jaz’s arms.” He explained that her lips turned blue and she lost consciousness so he performed CPR for 10 to 15 minutes until paramedics arrived.

Cathy was then airlifted to Westmead Children’s Hospital and doctors performed CPR on her for 78 minutes straight, but the lack of oxygen caused irreversible brain damage.

By the time the infection was identified, the girl’s body had gone into failure. The chances of recovery were almost nonexistent.

Cathy lost her life because doctors misdiagnosed her. Had they done tests right away, her life could have been saved.

“What I’ve said to everyone is we’re going to worry about those doctors later because that’s a fight for a different day,” Justin said, adding they hope no other parent should ever suffer such a heartbreaking loss.

Cathy’s parents donated her organs on Jersey Day, a national campaign promoting organ donation. It helped save three lives.

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“I just want people to know who Cathy is and what she was able to do,” Jason said.

“She epitomises a real life superhero, and not many people can say that.

“Something that’s been the worst moment of our lives… At least she was able to save three other families, which is a beautiful thing.”

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Lake Tahoe birthday boat outing turns tragic — 8 lives lost in sudden storm

What was supposed to be a joyous birthday celebration turned into a devastating tragedy after eight people lost their lives when a boat capsized during a sudden storm on Lake Tahoe. Four of the victims were members of a same family.

Among the victims were Joshua Antony Pickles, a 37-year-old DoorDash executive, his mother Paula, whose 71st birthday they were celebrating, his father Terry, his uncle Peter Bayes. The rest of the victims were friends from California and New York, Timothy O’Leary, 66, of Auburn; Stephen Lindsay, 63, of Springwater, New York; and Theresa Giullari, 66, and James Guck, 69, of Honeoye, New York.

Two people managed to survive the ordeal.

Joshua Pickles and his parents, Paula Bozinovich and Terry Pickles

Witnesses claim the storm was fierce and fast. The waves reached up to ten feet and winds as strong as 30 knots.

As emergency calls started pouring in, a rescue operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard was launched immediately.

Joshua’s wife, Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard, who stayed on shore with their infant daughter, expressed heartbreak over the loss.

“No words can express the pain and anguish we feel knowing their lives were lost during what was meant to be a joyful time on the lake,” she said in a shared family statement. “Our hearts go out to those who tragically lost their lives and the two survivors of this unexpected and deadly storm on Lake Tahoe.”

Joshua and Jordan bought the boat less than a year ago and only used it once before the tragic incident.

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DoorDash chief financial officer, Ravi Inukonda, said in a statement, “Josh loved his team and was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

“During his nearly seven years at DoorDash, he brought a contagious spirit that lifted those around him.”

According to Matthew Chyba, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Reno, Nevada, the thunderstorm far exceeded earlier forecasts as they only predicted a rainy afternoon, not expecting it to turn into such a violent storm. He added that the unusually low temperatures for this period of the year might have contributed to the unstable air mass.

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Why Melania Trump skipped the baby shower of stepdaughter Tiffany Trump

Tiffany Trump’s pregnancy was revealed in October when her father, businessman-turned-president Donald Trump, shared the news with the crowd at an event at the Detroit Economic Club.

CNN reported at the time that Trump said his daughter was a “very exceptional young woman” before adding that “she’s gonna have a baby. So that’s nice.”

Tiffany’s child would be Trump’s 11th grandchild.

Her mother, Marla Maples, and Donald Trump split in 1997, after which Tiffany stayed with her mom.

Marla wanted her daughter to grow up away from her father’s shadow and discover her own identity.

Although she didn’t grow up alongside her siblings, Tiffany has a close relationship with the rest of her father’s children, especially Ivanka Trump.

Although she stayed with her mother following her parents’ divorce, Tiffany followed in her father’s footsteps by attending the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2016. However, unlike most of her siblings, she opted not to jump into real estate—instead, she stepped into the political spotlight, making appearances on the campaign trail and addressing the nation during the Republican National Convention.

“Like my father, I never back down from challenges, so here I am, a little new to the convention scene, but very honored and confident in the man America is coming to know,” Tiffany said.

In 2020, Tiffany graduated from Georgetown Law School and her father made sure he showed the world just how proud he was.

“Great student, great school,” Donald wrote on Twitter. “Just what I need is a lawyer in the family. Proud of you, Tiff!”

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Back in 2004, while speaking of his children, Donald Trump made a rather awkward comment about Tiffany.

“You know I have another daughter, with Marla, named Tiffany?” Trump told New York Magazine. “She’s just a beautiful great kid also. But it’s very separate. When you have separate wives, it’s sort of … separate. Marla was a good person, as was Ivana. But I’m married to my business. It’s been a marriage of love. So, for a woman, frankly, it’s not that easy in terms of relationships. But there are a lot of assets.”

Marla Maples said that Trump’s statement about the relationship with his job was true.

“There were times when all of us wished we had more of Donald’s ear and his focus, especially when we’d have family dinners on Friday,” she said. “‘Can you turn off the financial news for a moment, please?’ But those kids always knew that he was unique in a way, that he’s got to run that company. I’ve watched that also with Tiffany. A lot of the fathers are here for all her basketball games, but she knows her dad loves her.”

According to a source close to Tiffany, the relationship between Donald and Tiffany has always been a strained one, and it turned even more awkward after he took office.

“Since the inauguration, Tiffany and her father have sometimes gone months without speaking, and she went a very long time without seeing him,” the source told People Magazine. “The last time she was at a family function with him, it was awkward for her, and she didn’t feel totally welcome.

“They always had a strained relationship her whole life, and it got exacerbated by the presidency,” the source continued. “It’s gotten much worse now.”

In April, Tiffany had a Peter Rabbit-themed baby shower planned by Ivanka Trump during which she wore a floor-length blue dress with floral embellishments and posed cradling her baby bump.

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She captioned the photos: “1 month,” and added a bear and blue heart emojis.

However, while her half-sister Ivanka was the one organizing the event, Melania Trump didn’t show up. At the time, she was in New York with her son Barron Trump.

Sources close to the Trumps claim that Tiffany and Melania’s relationship is a close one, but that there wasn’t “any reason” for the First Lady to be there. Instead, Melania has her own schedule, even on weekends.” It seems like n o matter how well she gets along with her stepchildren, Melania always puts her son on the top of the list of her priorities.

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