Lucas Jemeljanova, a 13-year-old boy from Belgium, captured the global attention achieving something that was previously considered impossible.
This brave young man became the first ever person in the world to beat a deadly brain cancer known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
Hopeless and helpless after receiving the devastating diagnosis about Lucas’ cancer at the age of six, his family waited for him to respond to the treatments, and after everything failed, they enrolled him in the BIOMEDE trial in France, a venture exploring novel treatments for DIPG.
To the surprise and delight of many, young Lucas responded remarkably to the drug everolimu. MRI scans showed the tumor vanishing little by little.
He stopped using the medications a year and a half ago, and his tumor remained absent.
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While battling the cancer, Lucas was unable to walk in a straight line and started losing consciousness and having random nosebleeds.
His prognosis were grim as per statistics only 10% of those diagnosed with this type of cancer survive more than two years, as per the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
That same statistics states that 98% of patients with the rare brain tumor will die within five years, and the prognosis are even worse for children who have a life expectation of just nine to 12 months following a diagnosis.
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Today, at 13 years old, Lucas stands as a symbol of hope, having been in remission for an astounding five years.
Dr. Grill, head of the brain tumor program at the center, marvels at Lucas’s resilience, stating, “Lucas defied all odds. Over a series of MRI scans, I watched as the tumor completely disappeared.”
He added: “I don’t know of any other case like him in the world. Lucas’s tumour had an extremely rare mutation, which we believe made its cells far more sensitive to the drug.
“Lucas is believed to have had a particular form of the disease. We must understand what and why to succeed in medically reproducing in other patients what happened naturally with him.”
Researchers are now scrutinizing genetic anomalies and cultivating tumor organoids in laboratory settings, with Marie-Anne Debily, a researcher leading the laboratory efforts, highlighting the importance of identifying a drug capable of replicating the effects seen in Lucas’ tumor cells. “The next step will be to find a drug that has the same effect on tumor cells as these cellular changes,” she said.
However, “it takes 10-15 years from the first lead to become a drug – it’s a long and drawn-out process,” she added.
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Historic artifacts are quite an intriguing experience, especially if we stumble upon them by accident. Some of these objects puzzle us and leave us questioning their purpose and existence because they no longer find their way into the modern world.
10 people share photos of their finds on Reddit in hopes of learning more about the items, and as always, redditors didn’t disappoint.
1. The Wooden Box
Stumbling upon wooden boxes is always a thrilling experience because we never know what’s hiding inside. Someone found such a box and after opening it, they noticed more wooden pieces in different colors. As they had no idea what the purpose of those colorful slats were, they asked the Reddit community for help. It turned out the box was a Montessori toy designed to teach kids the colors and improve their matching skills as well as provide a fun and interactive learning experience.
2. Mystery object
The discovery of this mystery object asked the authorities to be notified after Redditors revealed it was unexploded artillery rounds. The original poster, who was from Montreal, Canada, posted an update that a bomb squad was called in to dispose of them safely.
3. The Tiny Metal Spoon
What could possibly this extra tiny spoon be used for? As always, there were plenty of fascinating and rather humorous suggestions by the redditors, but it was eventually determined that this item was used for cleaning the wax from the ears, as well as the dirt from under the nails. It’s fun to know that people used this tool to maintain their personal hygiene back in the day.
4. The Enigmatic Building
Someone from Kerry, Ireland, spotted what seemed to be an old building and decided to share it online in order to learn more about it. It was near the rail station and someone noted that it was in fact part of it. The building, which looks like a useless structure, is used to store water to refill tanks and tenders for the trains.
These buildings are placed along old or active railway tracks and can be found worldwide.
One such functioning water refill station can be seen along the historic train ride from Durango to Silverton, Colorado.
5. Extra Durable Pillow Case Zippers
Most hotels have these strange items that resemble security tags, but the truth is they serve another purpose. These heavy-duty zippers and tags prevent bed bugs from infesting common hotel items such as cushions and pillows.
6. Unpleasant-Looking Mystery Objects
Although this may look like an ancient torture device, the use of this metal object found in the basement of one person’s grandmother serves another purpose. These items were used by farmers to milk cows.
7. The Egg Cutter
Back in the day, people used this devise for breaking eggshells effortlessly. It allowed them to enjoy soft-boiled eggs without the mess of cracking the shells. Of course, nettizens made plenty of hilarious comments about its use because it does look like some sort of a torture device at first sight.
8. Objects Resembling Common Items
Looking at this object one would assume it is a child’s spinning toy or maybe a pendulum used for clock regulation or spiritual practices but that’s away from its real use. This item, known as “plumb bob,” was used for accurate measuring of heights and depths and was a useful device for many industries.
9. Deliberate Imperfections
Someone wondered why the bricks of this wall were so poorly laid, but redditors were quick to note that this was done on purpose. The “outcroppings” are intentional drain spouts, built to absorb water from roofs and inside structures.
10. Surprising Discovery in a Matchbox
Going through some old stuff, someone found an old box of matches and inside was a strangely looking metal item. Unaware of what it could be, they took to Reddit. Plenty of people were quick to provide answer saying the tiny metal thing was a match pin for holding matches, making it convenient to carry around.
Which of these items did you find the most fascinating of all?
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Nature is the home to an incredibly versatile array of species, but ticks are definitely one of those that we tend to avoid at all costs.
These tiny arachnids, that are related to spiders, mites, and scorpions, are in fact parasites that survive by attaching themselves to larger animals and feeding on their blood. Humans aren’t spared either. Sadly, these insects carry harmful bacteria that can spread disease to people.
Sadly, tick-borne diseases are at an all-time high, with about 50,000 cases reported each year, and far more going unreported.
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There are different types of ticks, and unfortunately, they sometimes find their way to people’s homes. The types most commonly found in homes are the black-legged tick, the dog tick, and the brown dog tick.
Black-legged Ticks – known as deer ticks, these ticks are typically brown or black in color and have a flattened, oval-shaped body. They are commonly found in wooded areas and can transmit Lyme disease.
Dog Ticks are larger and can range in color from brown to reddish-brown. They have a tough, shield-shaped body. Dog ticks can transmit diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Brown Dog Ticks are brown in color and have a slender body.
Although the tick season is between March and October, or sometimes longer, we should be wary of this insects all year round. In fact,if beaten by a tick, a person can develop symptoms even after two or three months.
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The bite itself isn’t painful and can cause swelling, itchiness, blistering, and bruising. The bad thing is that ticks also carry and transmit severe diseases, most commonly Lyme disease, as well as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis.
Initially, Lyme disease develops as a circular red ‘bull’s eye’ rash around the site of a tick bite. However, not everyone gets a rash and you should also watch out for a flu-like illness with fever, headache, tiredness and general aches and pains.
The best way to prevent being bitten by a tick is to avoid tall grasses and areas where ticks thrive (such as moorlands and woodlands), especially during the warmer months.
In case you do get bitten, you should remove the tick as soon as possible in order to prevent infections.
These are some of the ways of safe removal.
Use fine-tipped tweezers: Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
Pull gently: Apply steady upward pressure, being careful not to squeeze or crush the tick. Aim to remove the tick in one smooth motion without twisting or jerking. Twisting or jerking can cause the tick’s head to break off and stay inside the skin, where it can still transmit disease.
Clean the area: After removing the tick, clean the affected area with soap and water or an antiseptic solution. Monitor the site of the bite for any signs of infection or a rash, and consult a healthcare professional if necessary.
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If by any chance ticks find their way into your home, take immediate action in order to prevent infestation. Most times, ticks are brought into your home in case they stick on your clothes or onto your pets.
Isolate the area: If you have identified the presence of ticks in a specific area, keep pets and children away from that space.
Wear protective gear: Put on gloves and a long-sleeved shirt to protect yourself from potential tick bites.
Clean the area: Clean the area where you found the tick. If it is in bedding, wash the sheets. Inspect the area to ensure there are no more ticks that are present. Dispose of the tick by either flushing it down the toilet or sealing it in a container or ziplock bag before placing it in the trash.
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LONDON- UK- 5th May 2023. HM King Charles III accompanied by other members of the royal family hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace for the Heads of State and other visiting dignitaries who are due to attend tomorrows Coronation.
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With King Charles receiving weekly treatments for his cancer in London, his son Prince William has taken upon himself to step in for his father and the crown and fulfill the royal duties.
What’s most, William is also busy being there for his wife who’s currently recuperating from her planned abdominal surgery and taking care of the children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Recently, William attended an event to raise money for London’s Air Ambulance. There, he spoke of his wife and father and thanked everyone for “the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days.”
Among the rest of the attendees, there was actor Tom Cruise whom the Prince joked with saying he shouldn’t “borrow” any of the helicopters.
“If you wouldn’t mind not borrowing either of the new helicopters for the next Mission Impossible, it would be appreciated,” the Prince said.
“We have all seen on our screens that, how can I put it, you seem to have a different take on normal wear and tear to the rest of us,” he stated.
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Speaking of the importance of the event, William said, “It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather ‘medical’ focus. So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all!
“But, seriously, we gather tonight to help as many as people as possible benefit from top class care in the silhouette of London Air Ambulance’s flying lifelines. As a former pilot for East Anglia Air Ambulance, I know just how vital the work of air ambulance teams across the country is, and the truly life-saving difference it can make to deliver urgent medical care wherever injury strikes can make.
“Here in London, the current aircraft have served magnificently. But our capital city needs a new fleet. And we are Up Against Time. The clue really is in the Appeal’s name. By September, we need the two new red birds – decked with the latest kit such as night vision – in our skies.
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The prince was also seen talking with Ellen Convery, who used to be known as Ellen White and played more than 100 games for the England women’s football team.
While receiving treatment, King Charles will not be attending public events. Between treatments, he’s spending time at the Sandringham estate.
Details of the type of cancer he has been diagnosed with have not been disclosed with the public.
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Cheating is never a good idea, because eventually, the cheaters get caught and they get a taste of their own medicine.
Below are three stories about cheating husbands.
1. I Met My ‘Dead’ Husband on Tinder
A woman named Maria lost her husband Dan in what she described as a horrible car accident. The image of his vehicle engulfed in flames and his body trapped inside hunted her every single day. As she was thinking about him and just how much she missed his smile, his laughter, and his presence, her friends Jane suggested that she needed to move forward as three months have passed by and that she needed to think of ways to pay the piles of debt her husband left her with.
The thought of meeting other people felt distant. Maria never thought she could ever be with another man, but Jane suggested she creates a Tinder account just to keep herself busy.
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As the night came, Maria decided to take her friend’s advice. But just as she set her account with a stranger’s photo and started going through it, a familiar face appeared on her screen. She stumbled upon a profile that had her husband’s photo on it.
Her heart stopped for a second, but she pulled herself together and convinced herself that someone must have used Dan’s photo.
As she swiped right, they matched.
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After some time, Maria received a message from the man. “Hi, what’s up?” he wrote. Shaking, she answered that she was making lasagna, making sure she sounded as normal as possible. “I knew someone who made excellent lasagna,” he responded. This was strange because she used to made lasagna for Dan all the time.
He then wrote that he was looking for tickets.
“Really? You’re planning a trip?” Maria replied.
“Yes, decided to take a break. Can’t choose which country to fly to,” he said.
“I’ve always wanted to visit Italy,” Maria wrote back. She always wanted to go to Italy with Dan, but he never agreed because he thought Italians were too emotional for his liking. He hated the weather there, too.
“Don’t like Italy. The climate’s too hot, and people are too emotional. But… they know how to cook!” the man replied.
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Could this be just a coincidence or there was more to the story than Maria ever assumed?
The man who had Dan’s picture on his profile then shared that he loved hiking, just like Dan.
Maria then wrote him that she wanted to have coffee with him, and he agreed so they decided on a place to meet.
The following day, she went to the location but the man never showed up, so she tried to convince herself that she was just imagining things and that it wasn’t possible Dan to be alive.
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Confused, Maria drove to Jane’s house to tell her everything, but just as she arrived at her house, she spotted a sign in front of it which said the house was on sale.
Her neighbor told Maria that Jane left some time before that and that she headed to the airport. This didn’t make any sense. Her best friend couldn’t possibly leave without telling her about it.
Maria called Jane’s sister and asked her if she knew anything, but she said she didn’t.
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Maria knew she needed to act quickly. She started her car and started driving to the airport. Once there, she spotted Jane in the distance. She was with a man, but Maria couldn’t tell who that man was because she couldn’t see his face and couldn’t see clearly because they were far away.
Poor Maria reached the security barrier just as they placed their bags on the conveyor belt. She tried to follow them, but a security officer stopped her.
“Ticket and ID, ma’am,” he said firmly.
“Look, I need to get through. It’s urgent!” she explained.
But the officer didn’t budge. “Without a ticket, I can’t let you through.”
After giving it some thought, Maria decided to go to the police station and present her doubts. She believed Dan was alive and he and Jane made the plan to fake his death together.
Detective Martinez heard her story, but he said there wasn’t much they could do because all of Dan’s accounts were frozen because of his debts so they couldn’t track down any of his transactions.
It was a huge risk, but Maria decided to sell her house and rent a small apartment. She used the money to cover Dan’s debts and left money on his accounts, but some time passed by and nothing happened. Then, one day, Detective Martinez called her and told her that someone withdrew the money from Dan’s account. Luckily, they were able to track him down because of transactions. He was in Austria.
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A few weeks later, Maria received the call she was waiting for so long. Dan was arrested when he tried to cross the border into Switzerland.
When they were finally at the station, Maria was there listening to them confess. Dan and Jane were having an affair and when his business collapsed and he faced a hard time coping with the financial loses, the two decided to fake his death using a homeless man’s body.
Despite all the pain they caused her, Maria was happy her husband and her best friend faced their karma. As for her, she was finally able to move forward.
2.I hid in my husband’s rear seat to uncover his dark secret
Woman sharing a story of how she caught her husband cheating and left him with nothing started her story explaining how her husband, Daniel, started acting strangely. She could feel she had someone else in his life so she hired a private detective to clear her doubts. However, Daniel found out about the private detective and silenced him with money so he assured OP that her husband wasn’t cheating on her.
One day, as they were driving home, Daniel felt distant. In order to start a conversation, OP asked him what he wanted for dinner, but he was way too absent mentally in order to be able to answer.
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When they arrived home, they noticed the lights in the living room were on and water could be heard running from the bathroom upstairs. OP asked Daniel if he had left the tap open when he left the house, but instead of answering, he asked OP to go grab his lap top from his car while he was checking why the tap was dripping.
Not wanting to get into a fight, OP went outside to get the lap top and once she returned, Daniel told her that the bathroom was flooded and that she shouldn’t go upstairs, but OP was determined to check that out herself.
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When she entered the bathroom, she noticed water on the floor, which certainly wasn’t flood. Suspicious, she entered the bedroom and that’s when she noticed a pink towel peeking from the closet; an undeniable proof of another woman’s presence in the house.
“With trembling hands, I approached the closet, dreading what I might find. I couldn’t bring myself to open the door, overwhelmed by the betrayal. I sank onto the floor, my back against the closet,” OP wrote.
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“Tears streamed down my face as I spoke to the empty room.”
“I thought we had the perfect marriage,” she confessed to the silence. “I tried my best to save this marriage. I thought I was brave enough to face his infidelity. But I’m not, I think. You must be more attractive than me…”
At that moment, the door of the closet opened. There was a woman inside, Sophia, who whispered with a trembling voice, “I didn’t know he was married. He told me to hide inside the closet.”
“It’s not your fault,” OP told the poor woman, as tears kept running down her face.
The two women betrayed by the same man decided to get their revenge.
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Daniel was still downstairs, and that’s when Sophia joined him, covering his eyes with her palms. Daniel got out of his seat, “What the hell? You were supposed to leave!” he said, panicking. Sophia, however, assured him that his wife was taking a shower and that’s why she was able to leave the bedroom without being noticed.
“I’m tired of being a secret, Daniel,” Sophia declared boldly. “It’s me or her, and I want you to decide now!”
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Daniel assured her that he would file for divorce, but at that point, she needed to leave. He gave her a blanket to cover herself and told her to sit at the backseat of his car while and wait for him while he grabbed his keys. While he was looking for the keys, OP and Sophia changed places and OP found herself covered in a blanket inside her cheating husband’s car.
When he entered the vehicle, he said how he resented his wife, he didn’t love her any longer and couldn’t wait to end the marriage.
Listening to his words, OP took the blanket off. At the same moment, Sophia approached his window. He was shocked, realizing his dark secret was out.
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“Thanks to Sophia’s evidence and my recording, I’ll take everything from you, including our business, Daniel!” OP told him confidently.
“Let’s not make a big deal out of this,” he pleaded, but OP didn’t want to listen to his words.
“You’ll get your divorce,” she said calmly. “I’ll get our business lawyer to draw up the papers. I’m sure she’ll be happy to do that. I hope you can afford her with what little you’ll have left when we’re through. Remember our prenup? And yeah, keep the car. You can live in it if you don’t find a place!”
OP was betrayed. She turned the back to the man she once loved determined to start her life over.
3. The ‘ghost’ in our house
One day, Jake, a young boy, was home from school early. As he entered the house, he was welcomed by the soft tunes of Billie Holiday coming from the bedroom.
Inside, there was someone who was making strange noises. As his mother wasn’t home, he decided to enter the bedroom and check.
His stepfather, Herman, was having “fun” with a lady who wasn’t Jake’s mother. Realizing that is stepson saw him with another woman, his lover Jezebel, Herman panicked.
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He asked Jake why he was home that early, to what the boy replied that there was a lockdown scare at the school. They thought there was a gunman on campus and let the students go.
“Herman, who is this lady?” Jake asked, looking at Jezebel.
Herman decided to play games with the boys mind and denied his lover’s presence. “Jake, you must be seeing things,” he said. “You’re still scared after what happened at your school.”
“But I see a lady right there, Herman,” Jake replied.
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“Hey, buddy,” he said, softening a little. “Close your eyes and count to ten. It’ll disappear if you do that. And you see, if you can’t see the ghost, it can’t see you.”
Jake did what he was told. He closed his eyes and counted to ten, leaving Jezebel enough time to hide.
When he opened his eyes, the lady whom Herman claimed was a ghost, was gone and Jake, being young and innocent, believed he made magic and got excited.
Herman told him not to share the story about the ghost with his mom and Jake agreed.
However, during dinner time, Jake mentioned the ghost and described it as a lady with big, frizzy hair. His mom was puzzled. Herman panicked and told his wife that Jake was just imagining things because he was disturbed by the school’s lockdown.
Still, the boy’s mom knew something odd was going on.
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“I’ll call the school and get Jake an appointment with the psychologist,” she told Herman. “Now that you’re not working, you can take him to the appointment.”
“Maybe you should spend less time at that Moe’s Diner you visit often and help more with Jake,” she suggested stiffly, taking to Herman.
Scared for her son, the mom took Jake to the doctor’s.
“Don’t worry,” Dr. Warren reassured her. “I think what’s happening with Jake is a classic case of Kleinian Projective Identification. It involves a child projecting feelings onto another or the world outside, often to make the other person experience what the projector is feeling, causing delusional behavior like Jake’s. We can deal with this.”
“I just want what’s best for Jake,” I said worriedly. “If you think you can help him, then we’ll do whatever it takes.”
After the appointment, the mom took Jake to lunch at Moe’s Diner, the place her husband frequented.
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There, Jake saw the ghost, or better said his stepfather’s lover Jezebel, who worked there as a waitress.
Looking at her, Jake closed his eyes and started counting to ten. She dropped their food and left, leaving Jake believing that his magic of making her disappear worked again.
His mom then figured everything out. Her son never saw a ‘ghost,’ but he saw his stepfather with that woman, and Herman tried to make the boy delusional.
Just to be sure, the mom approached Jezebel and asked her if she could use her phone to make a quick call. When she dialed her husband’s number she saw he was saved as ‘Loverman’ on Jezebel’s phone.
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Once home, the woman called a moving company to have Herman’s things out of her home. When he entered the place and saw the things were being moved out, he asked his wife what was going on, but she decided to do to him exactly what he did to Jake.
“Herman, what men? I don’t see any men. You must be seeing ghosts. Oh, and to be clear, those are not our things; they are your things.”
At that moment, he realized he was busted.
“I will never forgive you for what you did to my child,” she told him. “The time for lies and infidelity is over. You know what you are to me now? A ghost!”
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What’s most, she told him that she and Dr. Warren initiated charges against him for emotional abuse against her son.
Just then, two officers approached Herman and told him his rights as they took him away. The justice was served.
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Hayes, the 15-year-old son of actor Kevin Costner, would be making his screen debut in his father’s forthcoming passion project, a two-part Western titled Horizon: An American Saga.
His character, presumably playing Sienna Miller’s on-screen son, could be seen in the trailer of the film defying his mom’s wishes of hiding with her in the basement while their home is being attacked. Instead, Hayes’ character says, “It’s all right. I’m gonna be with dad,” shutting the cellar door as a fire blazes behind him.
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The film marks Costner’s fourth directorial effort and his first in 20 years since his 2003 Western Open Range.
Despite the fact that he is part of his dad’s movie, not much is known of how big a role Hayes has in the project. “He’s very good. Hayes plays the namesake character that I actually play in the movie,” Costner told People of his son’s acting. “He’s 13 years old and the screenplay’s been around longer than that,” he said.
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Costner joked that he gave his son the role so that he can spend more time with him. “I kind of did it on purpose, so he could be hanging out with me,” he said. “I’m like any other parent, I’m trying to figure out, like, ‘This is really neat. You should come be with me,'” he told People.
Costner once revealed that Hayes was named after a “cowboy character” from a Western movie he had planned to make. Lo and behold, Kevin’s plan came to fruition with Horizon: An American Saga.
Horizon: An American Saga would be developed as four feature-length chapters with the first one hitting theaters June 28. It represents a heartfelt exploration of family bonds, resilience, and the American spirit of adventure.
Costner is a father of seven. “I work as a provider. I’m a father and I’m a husband, but the world doesn’t revolve around me,” the said back in 2022 “When I’m not making a movie, I’m living and on the freeway with my wife, getting the kids to their stuff or I’m waiting for them to come out of a party. I’m just twiddling my thumbs. People have a wrong idea about how my life works.”
After nearly 19 years together, Costner and his now-ex wife Christine Baumgartner announced they are divorcing.
Apparently, Costner’s absence was ‘hard’ for Baumgartner who wanted him to spend more time at home with his family in Santa Barbara.
“During filming, Kevin is not around very much. His absence has been very hard for her,” a source reportedly said. Another insider reported that while Costner was aware that his wife was not happy in their marriage, her filing for divorce was nonetheless a shock to him.
However, following the tough period he’s gone through, it seems like the Yellowstone star has found new love.
There have been speculations circulating that Costner is dating singer Jewel.
The two were recently seen together at a tennis event on Richard Branson’s Necker Island for the Inspiring Children Foundation.
As per TMZ, the two took a plane to the Caribbean and spent nearly a week together.
An insider told the magazine, “There was definitely something going on,” confirming that the pair indeed vacationed in the Caribbean together.
Jewel went above and beyond by mentioning Costner on social media. “It’s an incredible time, and one I use to relax, rest, and play with my son!” she remarked of the tennis fundraiser hosted on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. This year, @kevincostnermodernwest was gracious enough to mentor our youngsters.”
A source told TMZ, Jewel is “picky,” and “she wants a good man, and Kevin fits the bill,” according to the magazine.
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Sloan and Maddox Mattingly from Indiana, aged 7 and 9 respectively, were trapped in the sand in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea while playing in a sand hole, the Broward Sheriff’s Office informed. Both were transferred to the hospital where Sloan died and Maddox is in a critical condition.
The hole was 6-feet deep and collapsed on the children, as per the statement released by the sheriff’s office.
The boy was buried up to his chest, but the girl was fully covered. A video taken by a bystander showed about 20 adults trying to dig Sloan out using their hands and plastic pails, but the hole kept collapsing on itself.
“Everybody’s screaming,” a beach-goer said of the frightening scene and added that she called 911.
As per People, the caller told dispatch, “There’s a child that they’re trying to get out.” The caller then explained she heard the children’s father “yelling for help because his child is caught in a hole in the sand,” and while she was on the phone, the caller said the mom began yelling, “My daughter’s in there.”
Lauderdale-by-the-Se, where the tragedy happened, is a small enclave north of Fort Lauderdale which does not have lifeguards at its beach. Sadly, that meant there were no professionals who could offer help at that moment.
Emergency agencies started arriving one after another. It has not been revealed how long the siblings had been trapped inside the sand before they were pulled out.
“A freak accident happened yesterday while we are here on vacation and it took away our greatest 7.5 years. Don’t tell us you’re sorry for our loss…don’t do that to us. We experienced the purest human being and we are forever changed by her,” the children’s mom wrote on the GoFundMe created to financially support the family. “We love you beyond any stretch of the imagination. Our sweet Sloan. What we would give.”
The GoFundMe, which helped raise over $150,000, further read, “What started as an amazing family trip quickly turned into the devastatingly tragic loss of their 7-year-old daughter/sister Sloan. We know that no amount of money will bring beautiful Sloan back, but your donation can help bring Sloan home from Florida, cover funeral costs and ease the financial stress as they learn to navigate their new world.”
Friends of the grieving family posted messages offering condolences and love.
“She was the funniest friend you could ever ask for, the most loyal sister, the [tiniest] yet most acrobatic…and one of the greatest creations Therese Mattingly and Jason Mattingly ever made,” a friend of the family, Whitney Kanjala, wrote under a photo she shared of Sloan posing in front of an ice-cream shop with her name on it.
The same photo was then shared by Sloan’s heartbroken father. “We took Sloan to this ice cream shop with her name on it. It was a rainy nasty day but we made the best of what we had. We also hit up a local arcade and sang makeshift karaoke at our Airbnb,” he wrote.
Locals also shared their disbelief about the freak accident with one of them saying they have never seen or heard anything like this in 50 years. “I’m shocked. I’m absolutely shocked. I had no idea that digging out…something could happen where it could collapse underneath someone just hanging out and playing on the beach,” one person said.
Another local, Harry Defina, offered his theory about the hole. Speaking to NBC Miami, he said he saw a man digging the hole around 30 minutes before the kids started playing in it.
“I was walking by the beach, and I saw a man…digging a really big hole…up to his chest. I looked at him and he looked back, and I walked away, I didn’t think to go over and tell him not to do it,” Defina said. “I’m even upset that someone would imply that those kids dug that hole. They didn’t dig that hole. It was massive and it ended up like 18-feet-by-6-feet.”
Visibly upset, Defina shared the terrifying moment the kids got buried inside the hole. “I see kids in the hole. I could see the boy a little bit, but all I can see…I’m not going to be able to finish this…all I could see was the top of the girl’s head.”
Bernard J. Fisher II, the association’s director of health and safety spoke of the dangers of sand holes. “The recent incident in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a heart-wrenching reminder of why we must work together to keep our beaches safe,” he said. “By implementing these measures and fostering a community of safety and awareness, we can prevent future tragedies and ensure that our beaches remain places of joy and recreation for everyone.”
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A recent photo of former first lady Michelle Obama at the beach in Miami caused quite a stir on the social media. She was spotted together with her daughter Malia.
As per the Daily Mail, the mother-daughter duo were spotted dining at a trendy Miami steakhouse with friends, including former Obama administration Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, accompanied by Secret Service personnel.
Wearing an all-white ensemble, featuring high-waisted denim cut-off shorts with side holes and a loose blouse, Michelle caught the attention of the beach-goers, most of whom found her choice of outfit inappropriate. The former FLOTUS complete her looks with a bandanna, big black sunglasses, and hoop earrings. She had her shoes in her hand and walked barefoot.
Having in mind that she’s the spouse of the man who once ran the country, many people commented that she should have chosen a totally different outfit, much less revealing that the one she was spotted in.
“Totally inappropriate for her age and who she is,” one person wrote under the photo.
“Why holes on the white cutoffs?.. looks a little trailer trash. The ripped white shorts! Hard to believe she was ever a First Lady. Getting too much inspiration from Beyonce, I think,” another added.
“Two things…I’m shocked that people are up in arms because of the hue of her attire and she couldn’t even be bothered to button her shorts. The whole family has no class. Thank god they no longer represent us!” a third shared their thoughts on the choice of outfit.
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As expected, there were also those who stood by her side and defended her. “Former First Lady on holiday. So what? She was in the public eye for long enough. Now leave her alone. Not a fan but always liked her style. She does look great. So do her kids. The family should be left out of politics. I don’t think Michelle needs our approval. She is a self-confident, elegant woman,” someone wrote.
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A huge hole that was in the middle of the tarmac at the top of Tanhouse Road and Bodmin Hill in Lostwithiel gave the citizens of Cornwall a hard time. They tried to the avoid the area at all cost until one day someone decided to fill it with concrete.
According to the officials of the Cornwall Council, the road’s surface had deteriorated because of an ongoing kerfuffle with drainage. As a result, the road was closed at the beginning of April, 2023.
The issue went on, and even after a month of not doing anything for the huge hole and the inaccessibility of the road, an anonymous motorist decided to take matters into his own hands and filled it in with concrete during a weekend in May.
Thanks to this person the road reopened but it didn’t last long because the Cornwall Council’s road repair company, Cormac, decided to close the road again with an explanation that it wasn’t their team that did the repairs officially.
The chiefs of Cornwall Highways are trying to track down the person who fixed the road because he took off the signs and filled the hole with concrete without consent.
Officials informed the public that the road would be closed in the month that followed, or until they catch up with the backlog of pothole repairs.
“If information regarding who carried out the works becomes known in the community, I would be grateful if details could be shared.” The Cornwall councilor for Lanreath and Lostwithiel, Colin Martin, said and added that this pothole was the “perfect metaphor for the way that the entire public sector is crumbling due to under-investment.”
Further, Mr. Martin stated, “The latest is that the road has been closed again and will remain closed until it is ‘properly’ repaired by Cormac, but they say this could be weeks away as all available teams have been diverted to filling smaller potholes on roads which are still open. Over the past two years, the Conservatives running Cornwall Council have cut the budget for road resurfacing and proactive maintenance. As a result of this short-sighted decision, potholes are now appearing across Cornwall faster than Cormac can fill them in.”
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This isn’t the first time ordinary citizens to take matters into their own hands when the councils are not able to provide for the community.
Back in 2017, a citizen from Toronto built a new set of park stairs for the community garden and spent $550 for the entire project after the city council informed the public that such a project would cost about $65,000 to $150,000.
As expected, they weren’t happy with the man who did the stair himself.
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With Kate Middleton undergoing a “planned” abdominal surgery and King Charles being diagnosed with cancer, all eyes are on the members of the Firm.
However, what attracted plenty of attention was Harry’s trip to Britain. Once he learned of his father’s diagnosis, Harry took a flight to his homeland.
According to the media, it was Charles himself who informed Harry of his cancer.
He and Charles were reported to have met, but that meeting was rather short because Charles was to take a helicopter trip to the royal estate of Sandringham where he takes rest between treatments, and Harry was allegedly not permitted to follow.
What exactly the father and son discussed is not known. But it is already clear that Harry’s visit didn’t set the stage for any future peace talks as many had hoped.
Prince William was said to had no intentions of meeting with his brother, and as per Radar Online, Camilla wasn’t happy with the fact Harry met Charles without the Palace’s approval.
“Her Majesty was furious Harry flew in from his ritzy California home without getting palace approval — and came with an attitude,” a source is said to have told the National Enquirer.
BATH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Camilla, Queen Consort during the visit to the Royal Osteoporosis Society reception at the Guildhall, on January 25, 2023 in Bath, England. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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 Spared 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.”
Previously, in the interviews he gave to the media, Harry accused his stepmother of leaking stories to the British media in an attempt to fix her own public image. Further, he said that the media portrayed her as a ‘villain’ because they believed she was to be blamed for Charles and Diana’s collapsed marriage.
“That made her dangerous because of the connections that she was forging within the British press. And there was open willingness on both sides to trade of information. And with a family built on hierarchy, and with her, on the way to being Queen Consort, there was gonna be people or bodies left in the street because of that,” Harry said.
In an interview with Good Morning America, Harry revealed that he hasn’t spoken with his father’s wife for a very long time.
“I love every member of my family, despite the differences, so when I see her, we’re perfectly pleasant with each other,” he said.
“She’s my stepmother. I don’t look at her as an evil stepmother. I see someone who married into this institution and has done everything that she can to improve her own reputation and her own image, for her own sake.”
According to royal expert Angela Levin, Camilla feels the same and she isn’t much interested in a relationship with Harry either.
“The Duchess always felt quite wary of Harry and used to see him out of the corner of her eye looking at her in a long and cold way. She found it rather unnerving. Otherwise, they got on quite well,” Levin writes in her new book Camilla: From Outcast to Queen Consort.
As of Harry’s latest visit, the source continued: “Camilla has taken it all on the chin, but using her husband’s cancer as a ‘loving son’ PR stunt was the last straw.
“After the father-son reunion, I hear she told Harry he’s a disgrace to his father, the family and the monarchy — and she left no doubt he isn’t wanted back!”
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Pierce Brosnan is a Hollywood heartthrob adored by millions of women from all over the world, but he’s also a devoted father of five and a loving husband to his beautiful wife, Keely Shaye Smith. The have been together for over two decades and are considered one of the much loved celebrity couples.
When Keely’s birthday rolled around, Pierce knew he had to do something special for the love of his life.
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The actor has fallen for Kelly from the moment he laid eyes on her at a Mexican bar in 1992. They started datig two years later and tied the knot after seven year. He knew something was different about her. In an interview with The Independent, the former James Bond star revealed why he was drawn to Keely in the first place.
“I love her vitality, her passion. She has this strength that I wouldn’t be able to live without. When Keely looks at me, I go weak.”
She also spoke of their first date and said, “We sat down under the stars and he held my hand. There were fireworks going off over our heads, and Kenny Loggins was singing. We talked until 3 in the morning.
“He was captivating,” Keely added.
“Tall, dark and handsome, everything that everybody would immediately be attracted to. He had this mischievous sparkle in his eyes. I thought, ‘Wow! Wow!’”
One of the secrets of their long-lasting marriage is that no matter how busy they are with their careers, they always make time for each other.
“My wife and I took a short road trip up to Santa Barbara – we were going for a romantic weekend and to look at houses and drink great wine. We didn’t listen to any music, but we just listened to the sounds of each other’s voices and sorted out the world.”
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This type of unwavering connection between them is what prompted Pierce to take to social media on their anniversary.
He declared his love for his wife on Instagram, writing: “Thank you for the love my love of these past 25 years, onwards.”
This wasn’t the first time for the renowned actor to share his feelings about Keely publicly.
On her 58th birthday, he shared a lovely photo of her wearing huge black glasses and a short purple dress and smiling at the camera, and wrote: “My beautiful luscious love Keely on her 58th trip around the sun yesterday… apres swim, making coconut water. Happiest of birthdays it was!”
A number of celebs shared birthday wishes. Rita Wilson wrote: “Happy Birthday sweet Keeyly. We will have to have a ‘nutty Keely’ in your honor!” and Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad said, “Love you two so much. ❤️.”
Marrying Keely meant a second chance at happiness for the star who lost his first wife, Cassandra Harris, to ovarian cancer in 1991, when she was just 43. They had three children together, including daughter Charlotte who unfortunately died of cancer just like her mother in 2013.
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Over the years, Keely gained weight and people sometimes fat shame her but her husband always has her back and makes sure everyone knows he loves her the way she is. She is the great love of his life, that’s certain.
“Her friends offered her weight-loss surgery. However, I adore every curve in her physique. She is the most beautiful woman in my eyes. Additionally, she gave birth to our five children,” the actor was reported to have said.
Maybe Pierce staying with her comes as a surprise to many simply because Hollywood marriages are not “meant” to last.
We wish Pierce and Keely a lifetime of happiness, love, and laughter. They’re definitely an example of how true love can thrive in Hollywood!
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Besides his hectic work schedule, Prince William is also quite busy taking care of the kids, doing the runs to school, taking them to activities after school, as well as doing the evening shift alongside the family nanny, Maria Teresa Burallo, who has been with the family since the birth of Prince George.
With Kate still recuperating following the planned abdominal surgery and King Charles receiving weekly treatments for his cancer, William needs to step up and attend even more royal duties than before.
He, however, is experiencing some hard time having to balance between his work and his private life, according to royal expert Angela Levin. On top of that, his brother Harry was in Britain, and as we all know the relationship between the two is still a rocky one. The royal expert said that William “got used to Harry being rude, unkind and attacking his wife.”
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“It’s very hard for him. He doesn’t want to have anything to do with Harry at the moment, and you can’t blame him. Because he’s been so rude and told untruths about both William and Catherine,” Angela Levin told GB News.
“I don’t know how you completely can change that. It’s difficult, isn’t it? It’s difficult to completely turn over a relationship and forget all the past. I don’t think people can do that.”
Isabel Webster, the host of the GB News show, said she believed the Prince could feel “lonely” at this time.
“This is somebody who’s estranged from his brother, he lost his mother in tragic circumstances, recently lost his granny, who was one of the few who understood the responsibility he faces,” she said. “And one of his uncles is disgraced; now his father and wife are both unwell.”
Levin responded: “Harry said to me when I was writing his biography that he and William couldn’t be closer, we trust each other totally. We are together. We have the most amazing relationship because we’ve had the same experiences, terrible, difficult experiences. But now that’s not the case.”
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On Wednesday night, Prince William attended London’s Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner. There, he held a speech and thanked everyone for their kind wishes regarding both his wife as well as his father, King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer on Monday.
“Good evening everyone. Thank you all for being here. And thank you to those whose hard work has made this evening possible. I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you, also, for the kind messages of support for Catherine and for my father, especially in recent days. It means a great deal to us all. It’s fair to say the past few weeks have had a rather ‘medical’ focus. So I thought I’d come to an air ambulance function to get away from it all,” William said.
Earlier that day, the Prince of Wales held an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, where he handed out more than 50 honors. Among the recipients was Patricia Sprouse who later took to LinkedIn to share the news of her honor. In her post, she revealed some details regarding Kate and the much-needed help she gets.
“What an amazing experience, the castle was just breathtaking, everyone was so lovely to us as we were just in awe of everything,” Sprouse wrote on LinkedIn. “Prince William said that Catherine had two Filipino nurses looking after her and they were amazing and kind.”
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The good thing is that Kate could travel to Anmer Hall, which many saw as a good sign when it comes to her recovery.
“One of the great beauties of Norfolk is that it is so accessible from London. Of course, if you’re royal, you can get anywhere quicker than most – and sometimes they probably use a helicopter – but even by car, it’s only a couple of hours, and that makes it so much easier than getting to Balmoral,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! Magazine.
“Windsor is lovely, and they have a beautiful house, of course. But it’s also on the Heathrow flight path, and that can be very intrusive. William and Kate find all they want as a family in the wide open spaces that Norfolk offers.”
Bond added, “I think it’s very encouraging that Kate has been well enough to make the trip to Sandringham. It shows that she is making a steady recovery. Also, the change will probably be most welcome… the same four walls must get a bit tedious when you are recuperating as she is.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: Prince William, Prince of Wales arrives at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Getty Images for BAFTA)
On Sunday, William walked the BAFTA Film Awards red carpet at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall without his wife by his side.
He was greeted on the red carpet by Elaine Bedell, the chief executive of the Southbank Centre. William gave her an update on how his wife was doing, and his words were touching.
As per OK! Magazine, William said, “I’m sorry Catherine’s not here; she does love the BAFTAs.”
Asked if he had seen the nominated movies, the Prince answered, “No, I’ve done the fewest I’ve ever done this year, annoyingly. I’ve had other things on my mind. It’s been a bit like… but hopefully, I’ll catch up.”
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Now matter how busy William is, reports are that he would not let his brother Harry help with any of the royal duties, although Harry allegedly offered to step in while he’s father is being treated for the cancer.
“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,” a source said of the meeting between William and Charles which took place at Sandringham last week.
“If anyone is going to take on more duties, it will be William, and that isn’t even on the agenda for now. His main focus is on his father’s health, his family and what is best for the monarchy. There is a zero per cent chance Harry is coming back in any capacity.”
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As the former president of the United States, Donald Trump, has been on the campaign trail for months, scoring wins in the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary, all eyes are on him and his wife Melania, with many questioning their relationship since she hasn’t been seen by his side during the campaign.
Melania suffered a loss when her mother Amelia passed away in January at the age of 78.
“Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson, and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy,” the former first lady wrote on X.
PALM BEACH, FL – JANUARY 18: Viktor Knavs, Melania Trump, Barron Trump and Donald Trump are seen at the funeral of Melania’s mother Amalija Knavs on January 18, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
During the private funeral, held at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 18, Melania delivered an emotional eulogy, paying tribute to her mother’s “unparalleled affection.” She remembered her mother as “a ray of light in the darkest of days.”
“She embodied the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law – a true beacon of love and luxury in our lives,” Melania Trump said, adding that her mother’s “beauty and impeccable sense of style turned the heads of many.”
Judi James, a body language specialist, analyzed the photo of the Trump family taken on the day of the funeral and said that Donald Trump “seems to have adopted a pose similar to his wife Melania” and “looking much more vulnerable than usual, with his arms falling to the front of his torso and a reflective-looking frown on his face.”
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Former U.S. President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Years event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump continues to run for a second term as the President of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
When it comes to Melania and her husband, there have been speculations about their relationship going on for quite some time. The reason why is that she decided not to accompany him on his trials and that she’s not often seen by his side during the capmaign.
For some, this doesn’t come as a surprise because Melania is known as someone who wants to stay out of the limelight. The same is true for her son Barron who is also trying to keep a low profile despite being the son of a business mogul exposed in the media non-stop.
The couple appeared together on the funeral of Trump’s sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, and Judi James again commented the former president’s body language. “There is one moment on the steps outside the church when Trump appears to attempt to adopt a strong presidential pose, standing upright with his jaw squared and his head lifted, but otherwise, he looks like a man stricken by grief,” James commented.
“His tight clasp on Melania’s hand looks as though it is for practical as well as emotional support. Walking down the steps he seems to lean heavily on his wife for support so that her shoulders tilt towards him in a hint that he is placing some weight on that clasp.”
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However, although she’s not spotted around her husband much, people close to Melania say she has changed her mind about her husband running for president again and as much as she resented the idea of becoming a first lady once again, she now seems to support Trump’s campaign.
In 2021, according to CNN, Melania Trump reportedly didn’t support her husband to seek a second presidential term as she felt she was done with the White House. However, last summer, she had changed her mind. Speaking with Fox News, Melania wished to return to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC.
She said she was looking forward to working alongside her husband.
“My husband achieved tremendous success in his first administration, and he can lead us toward greatness and prosperity once again,” the former first lady said. “He has my support, and we look forward to restoring hope for the future and leading America with love and strength.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 20: Former President Donald J. Trump and Melania Trump exit the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
Fox News host Laura Ingraham was eager to learn if Melania plans to join Trump at his rallies. “It’s a question I’m asked a lot, that Jill Biden is everywhere,” Ingraham told Trump during a recent town hall meeting. “She’s campaigning everywhere for Joe Biden and she did in 2020.
“Will we see more of your secret weapon, for those of us who know your wife, Melania? Will we see more of her this time around, given her ability to speak so many languages… [she’s] so wonderful with children and everyone? I think a lot of people here want to see more of her.”
Trump didn’t hesitate before offering an answer. “They love her, I’ll tell you,” he responded. “And you know her. She’s a very brilliant person. She speaks many languages, the whole thing.
“Her life revolves around that boy, [he’s] so important to her. At the same time, it also revolves around our country and the success of our country. She’s raised a lot of money for charity.”
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 13: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders listens during an East Room event on “second chance hiring” June 13, 2019 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Trump announced that Sanders will be leaving her position at the White House. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The former president continued, “She’s a private person. It’s funny; she was a very successful model, very, very successful, and yet she was a private person. She’s going to be out a lot, not because she likes doing it, but she likes the result. She wants to see this country really succeed.”
“[The people] love the fact that she’s not out there so much. You know, a lot of first ladies will go out. They want to be everywhere. They get angry at their husband because he’s not introducing them. If I didn’t introduce Melania she’d be very happy about it. She’s just a different kind of a person. And she loves the country.”
Donald Trump concluded, “She’s gonna be out quite a bit, and she loves his country, and she wants a great, and she says hello.”
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Unlike Kate Middleton, who chose not to share any details regarding her much-talked about planned abdominal surgery, King Charles opted to break the royal tradition of keeping their medical record a secret and shared information about his procedure of enlarged prostate during which it was discovered he had cancer.
His decision was widely praised by the media and the public, with royal experts thanking him for raising awareness. The same couldn’t be said about the Princess of Wales, however, according to them.
Currently, with Kate taking her time to recuperate and the King receiving treatments in London, the number of working royals is at the minimum, but the royals still manage to fulfill their duties mainly thanks to Prince William and Queen Camilla.
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As per royal expert Jennie Bond, the King’s decision to disclose his cancer diagnosis with the public has to do with Camilla advising him to do so.
“I’m sure Camilla will have encouraged the King to break with royal tradition and be open about his diagnosis. She’s a very straightforward person, which is one of the most refreshing things about her,” Bond told the Mirror.
“And, when she’s not out on manoeuvres for the firm, she’ll be fussing over him like any other doting wife. For a couple in their mid to late seventies, news like this is a sharp and unwelcome reminder of human mortality. But they both have a big job to do, with limited years to do it. And so they may well see this as a blessing in disguise. A cancer has been detected, it is being treated and the expectation is that the King will be back to full time duties just as soon as possible.”
Queen Camilla has been seen extensively in public the last month. Some weeks ago, she took a six-hour drive from Sandringham, where King Charles spends his time between treatments, to Wiltshire for a charity musical evening from where she gave an update on Charles’ health state.
“He’s doing extremely well under the circumstances,” Queen Camilla said, adding that King Charles is “touched by the public’s support.”
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The King himself released a statement recently, thanking everyone for their well-wishes, and then took his time to thank his people once again during his meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
“I’ve had so many wonderful messages and cards. It’s reduced me to tears most of the time,” King Charles told Sunak.
“I hear there’s been a lot more attention and interest on those main, wonderful cancer charities, many of which I’ve been patron for years,” he added and laughed.
As of Camilla, who isn’t keen about living a life under the spotlight, she’s serving the Crown at the best of her abilities and is even giving speeches, another thing she’s known not to be fond of.
“She has gone to as many engagements as possible that King Charles would have done, which is a huge load, but she’ll do it with grace,” royal expert and author Angela Levin said during an appearance on GB News.” She would do her absolute best to stand by him.”
About Camilla’s disliking of speaking in public, Levin said, “She’s learned all that and I think it’s a marvelous thing that she’s done,” adding that Camilla truly is King Charles’ “rock” through this difficult time.
“She’s absolutely there when she’s needed,” Levin concluded.
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On the popular royal podcast Royally Obsessed, co-hosts Roberta Fiorito and Rachel Bowie praised the queen.
“I feel like on the heels of Camilla taking on solo engagements daily last week…to see Camilla step up, keep calm and carry on, and knowing what she’s also managing with her own kind of reactions and mental health over what’s going on with her husband, it’s the whole difference between duty and family,” Roberta Fiorito said, as reported by Express.
“You have to continue what you have to do for the crown, but you also have to process your emotions over Charles’s cancer diagnosis.”
Further, they added that Camilla must have a hard time putting on a brave face in the midst of her husband’s health battle and “bite her tongue about the real issues that were going on.”
“I think that has to be so incredibly hard, and such a heavy, heavy burden, to do while in public, too. It’s a lot to balance all at once,” Bowie said on Royally Obsessed.
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On February 13, Queen Camilla was made Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers during an Installation ceremony at Clarence House. The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers can be traced back to 1670, “when a Guild was formed via a petition to Parliament concerning the threat of imported fans.”
“I’m very proud to be part of the family,” Queen Camilla told the assembled Liverymen at Clarence House.
Peter Dove, Master of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, said, “Amazing, because we’re a small company, we’re not well known, we’re a little bit different.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to have somebody who is interested in fans in her own right, this is something for her really, and we just hope that will be a two-way street – she’ll be a good ambassador for us,” he added.
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Ozzy Osbourne has been through so much over the years.
Ever since his quad-bike accident in 2003, everything went downfall for the Black Sabbath singer. Later, in 2019, he suffered yet another life-threatening fall when he fell in his bathroom and dislodged metal screws in his spine.
Recently, the 75-year-old singer gave a health update and spoke of his final surgery to mend his broken neck, describing the last few years as “absolute hell.”
While on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ozzy was asked how he was feeling.
His response was: “I finally had my last procedure two days ago.
“I can’t believe I’ve come to the end of it. The main thing is over now, I’m done with the surgery.”
He then added: “But it’s been five years of absolute hell for me and my family. The family has been so supportive of me. I couldn’t have done it without them. It’s been a really bad scene. I have Parkinson’s, but I never think about it.”
The good thing is that despite all the challenges, “The Prince of darkness” was spotted walking without his cane in LA and many of his fans say that’s optimistic.
Although the singer announced he won’t be performing any longer, he never hid the fact that he wanted to take the stage again.
Speaking to Ozzy, fellow British musician Billy Morrison said, “Ozzy you’re looking so much better,” to what the singer replied, “It’s just a job, it’s what I do now.” Ozzy then added: “I just came back from the doctor today and my blood clots are gone, everything’s back to normal. I can bend my neck. I just gotta get my balance going now.”
At the time, Ozzy is only seeing his doctor for the Parkinson’s which he was diagnosed with in 2003.
“I’m not seeing so many doctors anymore. I’m just seeing the Parkinson’s doctor but I’m not having surgery or anything. I had seven surgeries in five years,” he explained.
As of his recovery, he said it was a slow process and it would take time as he’s no longer young.
The good thing is that his attitude is positive.
Back in the day, when Ozzy was an active drug user, he had undergone a surgery and the doctor was forced to apply four times the normal dose of anesthetic. The doctor was stunned and allegedly asked the singer why wasn’t he asleep. “I had a method while I was doing all of this s***,” Ozzy said in an interview with the radio station Sirius XM, referring to the anaesthetic incident. The doctor then gave him what is known as “two full syringes,” in order to put him to sleep for the procedure.
Ozzy broke his bad habits some years ago but he still experienced run-ins with relapse.
During an occasion he revealed that he once bought $600 worth of cannabis at one of California’s legal weed shops. Eventually, he didn’t use it, but it was a close call.
“I got it, and I thought, what the *** have I bought that for? Four ounces? I just got Covid, so there’s no point in my smoking anyway. I’d got one of those notions, which was something along the lines of ‘that would be good.’ But I never smoked one.”
Speaking of what helped him stay off substances, the musician revealed it was that he got honest with himself and had full support from his family.
We only wish Ozzy Osbourne the best life brings.
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While the Princess of Wales is recuperating from her abdominal surgery, her loved ones provide her with the much needed support.
Her husband, Prince William, is balancing between his royal duties and taking care of the kids, which includes taking them to school and to various of their activities, among the rest.
But among those who are there for Kate at all times are her parents and her siblings.
Her parents started their company, Party Pieces, the future Princess was just a five-year-old girl. As they were preparing for the celebration of her birthday, they realized that the market lacked elegant tablescapes, as per the Vanity Fair. This was how the idea for a business was born. Thanks to their company, the Middletons made millions and were able to provide great life for their three children, Kate, Pippa, and James, and that included boarding schools.
“Party Pieces was literally born at our kitchen table, so I suppose the ‘big break’ moment came when I realized there were lots of other parents looking for more affordable and imaginative partyware and that I had correctly identified a gap in the market for quality products that added something special,” Carole, Kate’s mother, told SheerLuxe.
“It was so exciting knowing I had a business idea that could work.”
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Not only Carole and her husband Michael were involved in the rise of the family company but their children too.
“Pippa wrote our ‘Party Times’ blog, James did the cakes when he first left school and Catherine developed our first birthday and baby category,” Carole revealed.
“My husband and I were young and a little inexperienced, but very enthusiastic, so we didn’t worry too much.”
It has been reported by a few magazines that nowadays the Middletons’ company is not doing well and that they are $3.3 million in debt.
When Kate started dating William and later became part of the royalty, her mother feared that she would “lose” her because she believed the royal life and the Firm would “swallow” her. Of course, at the time, she kept those thoughts to herself.
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Even before she got involved with William, Kate experienced bullying. While attending the all-girls boarding school Downe House for which her parents paid around £28,000 pounds in tuition, Kate experienced a very hard time. According to her former classmates, she was often teased and bullied and she felt like she didn’t fit there.
A friend at a later school, Gemma Williamson, previously told the Daily Mail, “Apparently, she had been bullied very badly, and she certainly looked thin and pale. She had very little confidence.” Kate’s former classmate Emma Sayle said the princess hated that her school was “cliquey.”
“It is a very cliquey school, and there was a lot of pressure,” she told RSVP Live, as quoted by Express.
“The girls were all high achievers, and there were lots of girls with eating disorders. Everyone wanted to be the best, the fittest, the prettiest. I think Kate was miserable from the start.”
“Being especially slender and a head taller than her peers, she stood out for the wrong reasons and was teased for being gangly and lanky,” royal expert Katie Nicholl added.
Speaking on Vanity Fair’s DYNASTY podcast last year, royal expert Katie Nicholl – author of The New Royals – described how William’s “snooty” friends whispered “doors to manual” when Kate arrived at one of West London’s nightclubs.
The prince’s aristocratic friends who were referred to as the “Glosse Posse,” a reference to their Gloucestershire roots, didn’t feel like Kate was on their level. However, she never rose to the “derogatory” comments made towards her, but decided to ignore them.
“It was never water off a duck’s back, but she has extraordinary strength of character and resilience. I’ve never once seen or heard of her losing her temper,” a royal aide told the Sunday Times Magazine.
William never let anyone mock Kate. When his friends didn’t treat her right, he would stop the insults right away. According to a 2021 article published by Daily Mail, “[William] flies off the handle at any sign of Kate being patronised and stamps that out very quickly. It’s one of his triggers,” a royal source said.
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“Over the years, many people have come up with great ideas for her, but if they are put across in a dismissive way, they’ve got pretty short shrift from him.”
“When Kate felt isolated from his life, he confronted the ‘friends’ who were not only abusive toward her but also her mother, mocking her English [and] calling her ‘door to manual’ as she used to be a hostess. [William] made it clear he didn’t tolerate disrespect to [Kate] or his in-laws,” royal expert namedCanellecitadelle on Twitter shared.
One time, people referred to Kate’s family as to “the en masse Middletons.” This was because the family would show up to an event in a “pristine” Land Rover, bringing with them all the things that come with an upper-class picnic.
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“The snootiness of the upper classes leveled at what they called the ‘en masse Middletons,’ this idea that the Middletons would turn up for a picnic at a social event for example and they would turn up in their pristine Land Rover that had been newly polished and they had a brand new Fortnum and Masons hamper, all of the paraphernalia that comes with an upper-class picnic,” Katie Nicholl explained on the DYNASTY podcast.
“But of course, [they were] alongside the sort of true aristocratic double baron titles that turn up at these events, in their muddy Land Rovers, with their moth-eaten blankets that are full of holes and some sort of oddly cobbled together picnic with hardboiled eggs rather than M&S finest.”
As time passed by, Britons started showing their appreciation for Kate, and today, she’s high on the list of favorite members of the Firm.
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Now that Kate is recovering from her surgery, which the public believes was quite more serious since the Palace failed to provide more details, her mother is by her side and helps around the children.
But Carole is said to be worried for her daughter’s health.
According to former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Carole Middleton was “very worried” about her daughter and “clucking around like a mother hen.”
In 2018, on her birthday, Carole spoke with The Telegraph about her “biggest fear” of losing a family member.
“My biggest fear [as her offspring grew up] was that I’d lose my family, but we’ve stayed close.” She went on: “There are times when they say, “Can you do this, or that?” and I can’t quite. But they like the fact that I work,” she said, as per Birmingham Live.
“Her parents are an enduring factor in the upbringing of their grandchildren,” a source told People Magazine. “And they will be a reassuring presence when she goes back to Windsor to recuperate.”
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The past hides plenty of secrets and mysteries that intrigue us to dig deep into the days that are long gone and learn more of the lives of our ancestors.
In the depths of a great grandfather’s loft, a man found an unusual discovery. Covered in dust, the strange object had stood there probably for a lot of years.
Eager to learn more, he took to Reddit to ask fellow redditors what it was, and as always, they didn’t dissapoint.
After plenty of speculations, the mystery was unraveled.
It turned out that the object was an MG-42, a machine gun that achieved legendary status for its rapid rate of fire.
It is a German recoil-operated air-cooled general-purpose machine gun used extensively by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during the second half of World War II.
German troops called it the “Knochensäge” which translates to “bone saw.” GIs altered the translation and began calling it “Buzz Saw” or “Hitler’s Buzz Saw” because of the distinctive sound it made.
The MG-42 played pivotal role in military history. It’s firepower struck fear into the enemies.
At the time, its design was considered revolutionary. Its features made it very efficient and simple to produce.
The MG-42’s rate–reaching was up to 1,500 rounds per minute under certain conditions.
In spite of its tendency to overheat, the MG-42 was an excellent weapon that was light-years of ahead of the US counterpart, the Browning M-1919A4 machine gun.
Finding this powerful machine gun inside a loft raised plenty of questions of how it even ended up there in the first place. For those who stumbled upon it, it is a representation of their family history and helps them create a better connection with their ancestors.
On top of it, this discovery showed the power of the online community and their ability to show incredible knowledge about everything, including the identification of a military relic.
By preserving these artifacts, we preserve history.
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Amy was looking for a Saturday spent with her husband of six years, Mark, but as he kissed her on the forehead, he told her he needed to be at the office because he had loads of work. He even assured her that in case he’s able to take his work home, he’ll do that and he’ll bring some Indian food.
Mark and Amy knew each other long before they tied the knot because they worked at the same building. Mark was a Casanova who always dated different girls, but when he finally decided to settle down, he chose Amy.
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Although she wanted to spend the day with him, Amy still found this as an opportunity to take some time for herself and enjoy a good book and a cup of tea.
But just as she dived into the pages, she received a message. At first, she decided to ignore it, bit since it was from Tom, her husband’s best friend who felt like family, she was intrigued to see it.
It was in fact a voicemail. Tom could be heard saying, “Hi, I’m running a little late for our double date. I’ll be there at around 2 PM, okay? It’s Coachella, right?”
This left Amy in confusion. She didn’t recall Mark mentioning anything about a double date. She believed Tom got things confused and ignored the message, but something told her that there could be more to the message so he decided to inspect.
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Coachella turned out to be an outdoor restaurant that tried to keep the festival theme running with loud music and low-hanging decor so it was easy for Amy to blend with the surroundings.
When she arrived to the place, she asked for a secluded table that would offer a clear view to the entrance. As she waited, she felt anxious. She hoped Mark wouldn’t show up, or in case he did, he would be there alone. But that’s not what happened.
Minutes passed by before Mark entered the place accompanied by a striking woman dressed in designer gear from head to toe.
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Amy’s heart sank as Mark approached a table where Tom and his wife Sasha were already seated. When they saw Mark, they hugged him and the four seemed to have a fun time together. Smiling and having a blast, it was as though they forgot Amy existed in their lives.
However, no matter how hurt she felt at that moment, Amy knew it wasn’t time for tears but for action. She called the waiter and told him to bring the best champagne to Mark’s table.
Sensing the undercurrent of drama, the waiter complied with a nod and a small smile.
When he brought the champagne to Mark, he started laughing, not assuming his wife was watching him.
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At that moment, Amy took a photo of him with the other woman and posted it on Facebook, tagging Mark on the post.
When he saw the notification, the color drained from his face as he frantically searched the room, unable to spot his wife.
Amy then called the waiter once again, ordered another champagne and wrote a message on a piece of paper which said, “To a memorable double date and our divorce, cheers!“
She then left the restaurant and went home.
Mark came home a couple of hours later and packed his things. He said he didn’t mean to cheat on Amy, he was just having fun. But she didn’t want to listen to his lies.
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Mark went to Tom’s place and Amy hadn’t heard from him for a week. It was then that she knew the time came for her to file the divorce papers.
What would you do if you were in her place?
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A woman named Lisa Lee, 25, shared with Metro a devastating story.
One night, as she was sleeping next to her husband, she was woken up by what she believed was snoring. Her husband, Lewis Little, also 25, didn’t usually snore, so in an attempt to make him stop, she slightly pushed him.
“I thought he was snoring, so I pushed him out of bed to stop. But when I felt the sheet was wet, I realized something was wrong. I turned on the light and looked at his bruised face because he couldn’t breathe. I called the ambulance, but until it arrived, it seemed as if an eternity had passed,” Lisa shared.
When the ambulance finally arrived, the doctors told the devastated woman that her husband had been dead for a couple of hours.
She didn’t want to believe that because she knew she heard him snoring. It was then that they explained to her that the snoring she though she heard was the sound of air coming out of his body and touching his vocal cords.
Lisa was aware her husband was suffering from Brugada syndrome, a rare heart condition that’s usually inherited and affect the heart rhythm. Although this condition can be life-threatening, Lewis was assured that he would live a long time and that his life wasn’t in danger.
He passed away a year after being diagnosed.
We are so very sorry for this loss. May he rest in peace.
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When you end up with the wrong person, it’s always better to put a stop than waste your years being stuck in a union that makes you feel miserable, unappreciated, and devastaed.
David Tolley’s life changed forever in a way he could never imagine.
He studied the piano since he was just five years old, after his mother noticed he was talented. She arranged piano lessons for him in his hometown of Dublin, Ohio.
One night, Tolley found himself in the right place at the right time and his life was never the same.
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Namely, Tolley was part of the audience of the Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show on December 19, 1985, when something unexpected occurred. Carson announced that one of the guests, classical pianist Horatio Gutierrez, was unable to perform that night because of a hand injury. He then asked if anyone from the audience knew how to play the piano.
He picked one of the female contestants named Mary Joe and he then picked Tolley.
Tolley performed Memories from the musical Cats and wowed everyone. His talent shone bright and the audience was in awe.
The following day, Tolley’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing. He was showered with offers to perform at parties, events, and he was even offered to play roles in films.
His career as a pianist blossomed all because of an unexpected opportunity he decided to grab when offered.
Today, Tolley is an associate professor of Music Composition, Recording/Production, and Music Industry at Delaware State University.
According to his website, Tolley graduated as valedictorian from Ohio’s first Performing Arts High School and then finished a double Bachelor’s in Piano Performance and in Music Composition, and a Masters of Music in Composition at The Ohio State University. He then started his Doctorate at OSU but felt a strong tug on his heart to move to the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles so he headed west.
Some of his work includes a project for Steven Spielberg, as well as all of the new original music for the DISNEYLAND theme parks in Paris and Tokyo.
You can take a look at the performance that affected his life forever below.
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Except for the short trip to Anmer Hall with her husband and children, Kate Middleton spends her days at home where she recovers from the “planned” abdominal surgery.
As per the Palace, the Princess of Wales is expected to return to her royal duties not sooner than Easter. According to many, both the two-week long hospital stay and the many months of recovery may suggest that her surgery was more complex than everyone assumed and her condition was more serious.
Sadly, following the news of Kate’s surgery, the Palace shared the devastating news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.
He’s currently receiving treatment in London each week and uses the rest of the time to rest at Sandringham.
This means that the already slimmed down monarchy, more precisely the number of working royals, lowered as Kate cleaned her working schedule while King Charles either postponed or rescheduled his royal engagements.
It is now Prince William who performs most of the royal duties while also taking care of the children.
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According to Christopher Andersen, author of The King, “Kate is worried about the psychic toll these twin medical battles are having on her husband.”
“William is terribly concerned about Kate’s condition – we still don’t know what her abdominal surgery was for or why her recovery is taking months – and now he has to face the fact that his father has cancer. William has always made it clear that he wanted a full-fledged family life, and when Kate became incapacitated, he stepped in to play hands-on dad. He cut back on his schedule to drive the kids to school, the whole nine yards,” he told Fox News Digital.
“Now he has resumed his royal duties much sooner than perhaps he would have liked. But there are times when duty trumps family life and, after all, William is the future king.”
Kate’s real medical condition prompted plenty of rumors and speculations.
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In the first statement made by Kensington Palace, it said that Kate hoped that “the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible” and also that she wished that “her personal medical information remains private.”
Royal expert Richard Eden appeared on the show Palace Confidential and revealed that readers constantly send letters to The Times, asking questions regarding Kate’s procedure.
He dubbed this efforts by the public “bullying.”
“I think that there’s no reason why she should feel bullied into giving more details,” Eden said, per Express. “If she wants to, at a later point, fine, that’s up to her. But, she shouldn’t feel that she has to.
“It’s been ‘She should give more details,’ and ‘Why doesn’t she?’
“And there’s been more pressure, there’s even been letters written to The Times newspaper, saying it would be a great example to other women if she was to be more open about her medical problems and this sort of thing.”
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Almost two months after Kate’s last public appearance, Newsweek’s chief royal correspondent, Jack Royston, makes a demand to William and Kate asking from them to reveal more information about what is going on.
“[The Princess of Wales] is still recovering, we still haven’t seen her, we still haven’t seen a picture of her,” the chief royal correspondent said.
“I am starting to wonder if it might be worth their while considering whether they could release something that had been taken at a calm private moment, just to reassure people that she is ok.”
He believes that the public needs to be assured that the Princess isn’t experiencing any major health issues.
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King Charles on the other hand decided to share the news of his surgery for enlarged prostate cancer and he’s been widely praised for that decision because not only he opens up of his personal health state, but he’s helping raise awareness, something Kate opted not to do.
Daniela Elser is among those who believes that Kate sharing details of her surgery and her condition could have helped others.
“The abdomen starts with the liver and ends somewhere colon-ish, meaning that there are umpteen reasons why the princess might currently be laid up and enjoying midmorning tele in a pristine starched white room full of bleepy machines and enough flower arrangements to kit out Westminster Abbey,” Elser wrote for News.com.au.
“No one who is not in the Middleton family chat knows exactly what is troubling the mother-of-three and I can’t help but think that the princess has wasted an enormous opportunity here. Kate could possibly have made a huge difference this month and she has chosen not to.”
However, besides being a princess, Kate Middleton is also a human being who’s entitled to her privacy.
“She has every right to not have to air her every sniffle, ache, and minor rash with the leering public or is not obligated to have her staff put out a press release every time she might get some light symptoms of IBS,” Elser continued.
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“All that has been made known by Kensington Palace about the princess is that whatever is wrong with her is non-cancerous, a detail I’m assuming they only released to prevent mass panic in the aisles of Asda. Tamping down public fears is good and all that but hardly goes much of a ways for such a huge missed opportunity.”
Elser concluded, “The princess has wholly passed up on the chance to raise awareness about whatever might be bedeviling her right now and to possibly also destigmatize whatever illness might be ailing her. Charles, in making me type the word ‘prostate’ far too often, has done the world a great service. So why hasn’t Kate?”
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Sally Struthers rose to stardom with her portrayal of Gloria Stivic in the ’70s sitcom All In The Family. The show was a huge success and was watched by millions of people as it tackled social issues and taboos, turning them heartbreaking or funny, and sometimes both.
Struthers played alongside other names who went on to have successful careers because of the show. Among them were Carroll O’Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, and Danielle Brisebois.
The show won 42 awards and received staggering 73 nominations during its run. Even today, many of us turn back to it when in need of something to remind us of the good old days of television.
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Speaking of the character she played, Struthers told Longview Daily News in 1973, “At first I behaved like an idiot on the set. I thought that was the way to get people to like me. I’ve been educated on the set. I’ve learned to be myself. And now, they respect me.”
How she ended up being part of a show is an interesting story. Namely, Struthers was dancing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour when she was discovered by producer Norman Lear, who according to the actress was a “father of us all.”
The show was so successful, that then 22-year-old Struthers couldn’t even leave her home without being followed by fans who wanted to meet her.
As the show went from one season to another, Struthers asked her role to get more dramatic.
“When we go on hiatus, I want to do something different,” she said.
”And there are so many ways to represent a woman. I would like to play a murderess and an unwed mother, and a nun, and an old Jewish mother. At the end of my career I’d like to have people say that I am as funny as Judy Holliday and to be as revered as Ruth Gordon.”
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Once the show was over, Struthers found herself in a position of being typecast which gave her trouble landing roles she wanted to play. In the 1990s she was a semi-regular panelist on the panel game show Match Game – others might recognize Sally as Babette Dell in Gilmore Girls.
Since the 2000s, she has been a regular at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine.
“I’m here. I’m a Los Angeles resident. I have been available. I don’t know why I am never asked to audition. I am never offered a job here. But, you give me Texas, you give me Maine, you give me Virginia, you give me New York, you give me Connecticut and there’s a job for me, always. They clamor to have me back the next year in something else,” she says.
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Struthers, who has been a spokesperson for Christian Children’s Fund for many years, has one daughter. Back in the day, she was convinced that she wouldn’t be a mother as she didn’t want a child, but that changed when she met now her ex-husband, famous psychiatrist William C. Rader.
“Before I met Bill, I never wanted a baby. I was always the first one to say that it wasn’t going to make me fulfilled, that I didn’t need a carbon copy of myself. Then you fall in love with someone,” she told People in 1981.
“And you want to be the mother of a child that is part of that man, the result of your loving each other.”
Her daughter, Samantha Struthers Rader, is a clinical psychologist who runs her own practice.
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As of Struthers, she is now 75 but she’s still very active as part of the teather.
“From the time I was able to walk and say a few words, my whole aim in life was to make people laugh,” she told Spectrum News in 2022.
“And when I hear other people laugh, and I know that some silly face I’ve made or some line reading causes them to double over, I’m transported to heaven. That’s my thing. Laughter.”
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Growing up in front of the eyes of the public isn’t something Malia Obama is not familiar with. Being the daughter of the former president of the United States, Barak Obama, she has spent her life under the limelight, and even today, the media is interested in her every move.
The 25-year-old just presented her directorial debut, The Heart, at the Sundance Film Festival. In the Sundance Institute’s “Meet the Artist” spotlight video, Malia Obama revealed she was going by the name Malia Ann, thus ditching her moniker.
Malia, who was born Malia Ann Obama on July 4, 1998, has her middle name honoring her paternal grandmother, who died from ovarian cancer at the age of 52 in 1995, and now, she has dropped her last name in favor of her middle name.
Speaking of the short film for which she served as both director and screenwriter, Malia said. “This is an odd little story, somewhat of fable, about a man grieving the death of his mother after she leaves him an unusual request in her will.” Further, in the YouTube clip of the short film, she wrote, “The film is about lost objects and lonely people and forgiveness and regret, but I also think it works hard to uncover where tenderness and closeness can exist in these things.”
The Heat isn’t her first attempt into the profession. Previously, the Harvard grad worked in the writers’ room on Donald’s Amazon Prime show Swarm, co-writing the fifth episode, “Girl, Bye.”
“She’s a very professional person,” Swarm‘s co-creator Janine Nabers said Malia in a January 2023 Vanity Fair interview. “She’s an incredible writer and artist. She made significant contributions… She’s very, truly committed to her craft.”
Swarm‘s executive producer Stephen Glover also spoke of Malia. “We can’t be easy on her just because she’s the [former] President’s daughter,” he told Vanity Fair. “No, she is really down-to-earth and cool. So it’s not an issue at all.”
Malia Obama isn’t the first celebrity who made the decision to ditch their family name. Other celebs have done that before, including Nicolas Cage, who changed his last name from Coppola, and Angelina Jolie, who dropped her surname, Voight.
For her directorial debut, Malia looked cozy, with minimal makeup, her curly hair down with small braids scattered throughout.
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