William is tired of Harry and Meghan’s “nonsense” and is set to take “decisive action,” royal commentators claim

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Despite the attempts to smooth things over, it seems like the feud between the members of the British Royalty is still going on, and Prince William has had it enough of the accusations and the harsh words addressed to his family by his brother and sister-in-law.

It all started with the Sussexes’ decision to step down from their royal duties shortly after Archie was born. It was reported that they made the decision without consulting Queen Elizabeth, which enraged her. Harry and Meghan moved to Canada but settled down in California soon after.

What followed was the infamous Oprah interview during which Harry said how he didn’t know he was trapped inside his family until he met his wife.

“I wouldn’t have been able to because I myself was trapped, I didn’t see a way out. I was trapped, but I didn’t know I was trapped. But the moment that I met Meg, and our worlds collided in the most amazing of ways and then [I began] to see how trapped within the system, like, the rest of my family are.

“My father and my brother, they are trapped,” Harry added. “They don’t get to leave, and I have huge compassion for that.”

As expected, neither William nor Prince Charles were happy with Harry’s words. However, they decided not to answer back. It was the Queen who released an official statement saying the family will solve matter privately and that Harry and Meghan will always be much loved members of the family.

However, the Sussexes didn’t stop there. After the interview, Harry spoke about his family once again saying he was thinking of leaving his family when he was in his twenties and that he’s now trying to put a stop to the cycle of genetic pain which comes with being royalty.

At the time, Prince William commented that his family wasn’t racist. He even tried making things right with his brother after prince Philip’s funeral, but Harry wasn’t happy speaking to his brother and father without Meghan by his side. He was reported to have said that he felt “ambushed.”

As quoted by Express, US Weekly’s Christina Garibaldi, a royal commentator, said at the time: “William thinks Harry chose fame over family. A source tells us that ‘William feels that Harry has got too big for his boots since moving to California and that success and Hollywood has gone to his head.’”

Now, other experts, among which Nick Bullen, speak of the relationship between the brothers. Speaking to US Magazine, Bullen said that William was “shocked by the amount of things that his brother has said over the last few weeks.”

“I’m sure the Royal Family and the various royal households just want a moment of calm and are saying, ‘Let’s not have any more headlines,’” he added. “‘Let’s just have a period when no one’s speaking.’”

But as it turns out, William won’t take any more “nonsense” from his brother.

“Most people thought the main blame for the fall-out was not Meghan, but instead the brothers themselves,” royal expert Charlotte Griffiths said as quoted by Express. “A new picture is emerging that William is much tougher in this situation than we previously thought. He is very, very firm. He was much tougher behind the scenes very early on.”

According to her, William is changing tactics when it comes to his brother and his wife. “William had felt that the smoothing over hadn’t been working for quite a long time at that moment. He felt decisive action was needed, that he needed to play them at their own game,” Griffith adds.

Now that Harry and Meghan are planning on becoming influencers, William is “dreading” their next move, as per royal author Duncan Larcombe.

He also said that Harry and Meghan have to “stop cashing in on the brand” by “continually talking about the royals” as they move on. “What do they do next? That’s a question Prince William is dreading the answer to,” Larcome told OK! Magazine.

“Ultimately, they have to find a way to do their work in LA while not trading on the royal brand. Prince Harry hasn’t exactly been subtle,” Larcombe added.

Donny Osmond on his religious views and one of his deepest regrets

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Each human being is different, so it is inherent for different individuals to have different opinions on the same subject. Many, however, are not respectful of other people’s perspectives and tend to be judgmental. Famous singer and host Donny Osmond knows this all too well.

Donny, 63, was dubbed a teen idol back in the day. His incredible talent for music has been capturing the hearts of many ever since he was just a five-year-old boy.

He and his four brothers, who were older than him, formed the group Osmond Brothers and performed on stage. People fell for the charisma of the sweet boy and Donny’s fame only grew bigger and bigger over the years. The group earned several top ten hits and gold albums, success that Donny later achieved again as a solo artist and while performing with his sister Marie.

When he was nine, Donny felt like he was done with touring and felt homesick. He even recalls writing his mom a letter and begging her to go and bring him home while he was performing three shows a day in Sweden with his dad George. In fact, it was George who pushed his children into the music industry and believed Donny’s marriage would affect his career.

Donny spoke to The Guardian in 2017 of the time he was 20 and told his dad he would marry Debbie Glenn, saying, “When I told my dad, he said, ‘Well, there goes your career, but this is ushering in your personal life.”

Loved for his music and his appearance on shows like Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer, Donny is one of the most appreciated music stars.

However, it is his religion and his beliefs that caused stir among the public and many of his fans in the past. Being a Mormon, Donny took a stand on homosexuality and many got mad at him for his outdated thoughts on gay marriage.

In fact, he said how he has a lot of gay friends, among which many who are part of the Mormon church, but said how he supports the church’s position to only accept gay people who are in celibacy.

“I do support our church leaders who say that we can accept those with gay tendencies in our church as long as they do not act upon their temptations,” Donny said in 2006. “My beliefs about marriage [are] beautifully stated in The Family – A Proclamation To The World, a document published by the leaders of our church back in 1995. I am going to include it here.”

“Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and… the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children,” the church stated.

He then finished his reasoning saying, “I am not a judge, and I will never judge anyone for the decisions they make unless they are causing harm to another individual. I love my friends, including my gay friends. We are all God’s children. It is their choice, not mine, on how they conduct their lives and choose to live the commandments according to the dictates of their own conscience.”

He stated how he doesn’t condemn homosexuality but he is against gay marriage.

During an interview with Barbara Walters who believed fans would expect from her to ask Donny and his sister Marry about their view on why their church didn’t allow black people to be priests there, she said, “I have to ask you something that I know you have heard about, and if I do not ask it people will wonder why I did not. And that is, in the strength of your religion, the whole business about blacks not being allowed to be priests… Tell me how you feel about it and what the explanation of that is.”

“Well, I’m not an authority on the subject,” Donny answered. “But I will mention that we are not prejudiced people. We offer more, I think, than any other religion to the black person.”

He also said, “[Black people are] not allowed to hold priesthood right now, and I do not know why, but that’s the way the Lord wants it.”

When asked of the secondary position of the women in the Mormon Church, Marie said, “Secondary, no. But you have to remember that you need a patriarch at the head of the home, and this is the way that I feel. You need someone to run the home. The woman is equally as important but as far as speaking her mind, that should be the man’s job.” This interview took place around 40 years ago, and things have drastically changed since then.

In fact, Marie’s daughter Jessica came out as gay in 2009 and got married to her girlfriend Sara after same sex marriages were legalized and Marie took to Twitter to congratulate them on their marriage.

In 2013, Marie explained, “The God that I believe in is a god of love, not fear. I believe in [my daughter’s] civil rights, as a mother… I don’t think God made one color flower, I think he made many.”

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Today, Donny and his wife are grandparents to ten grandchildren and raised their five sons as Mormons. He spoke during one occasion, while answering a fan’s question about missionary work that he deeply regretted he didn’t go on a full-time missions, but four of his sons have and his fifth is about to.

“At that time, some church leaders encouraged my brothers and me to continue to perform because we were getting a lot of attention as ‘Mormons,’ and yes, it did bring a lot of attention to the Church and may have even caused some to investigate our faith, but I still missed the personal experience of serving,” Donny explained.

Today, Donny leads a quiet life with his family and he still performs together with his sister.

Bride is left speechless at the altar after her husband-to-be reveals he can walk again

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When Kim and Kevin first met, they clicked right away and somehow knew they were made for each other. So, they decided to tie the knot and spend the rest of their lives together. And as every couple, these two wanted their wedding day to be perfect so they got busy preparing for it. But Kevin had a surprise for his wife and did something “behind her back,” something she will never forget.

Namely, when Kevin was very young, he broke his leg and that fracture damaged one of his nerves, which led to reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, or RSDS. After many doctor visits and procedures, his legs were amputated because the condition became so severe that nothing could be done. That left Kevin wheelchair bound. However, his condition didn’t stop Kim from falling for him as she always looked beyond his disability.

Speaking about him, she says, “It’s the person the inside, not who they are physically. His heart makes up for any lack of limbs that he has.”

On their wedding day, Kim was eagerly waiting to walk down the aisle where her love was waiting for her, but as she made the first step, she broke down in tears. Kevin stood up from the wheelchair and started walking towards her. This entire time, he was learning how to walk again so that he could give his wife the surprise of her life.

No dry eye could be seen at the church that day. Everyone was very happy for both Kim and Kevin.

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First Lady Jill Biden undergoes medical procedure after stepping on object at Hawaiian beach

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Jill Biden follows quite a tight schedule when it comes to her duties as a First Lady. Her recent engagements involved a visit to the Alaska Native Medical Center after which she flew to Tokyo where she met with the country’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.

Considering the fact that the number of people who could attend the Olympics in Tokyo this year is limited because of the restrictions imposed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of the athletes are there without their friends and families by their side. Luckily, the First Lady made sure she met with the members of the team U.S. who are part of the Olympic Games.

She even attended the U.S. vs Mexico softball watch party held at the U.S. Embassy for staff and their families to cheer on U.S. athletes. Jill Biden said it was very important to support our athletes who are competing under different conditions this year.

Following her Tokyo visit, Jill Biden flew to Hawaii as part of her engagement of encouraging more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Hawaii News Now reported that the First Lady’s trip included a visit of a clinic and a barbecue at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam with military families. She also used the opportunity to give a speech at a school’s library and express her gratitude to the teachers from all over the country for everything they are doing for the students during the time of pandemic.

“Before we start this year, I want to say thank you for all that you did last year — and it was difficult,” she said, as reported by People.

“There were times when you probably wondered if you were going to really make it through all the chaos, but you did what educators what educators do best: You made something out of nothing. you persevered and you supported your students.”

First Lady Jill Biden meets with military families during visit to Hawaii https://t.co/W4G6WwTrXp #HNN

— Hawaii News Now (@HawaiiNewsNow) July 26, 2021

Jill Biden is a teacher herself. One thing that makes her one of our favorite First Ladies ever is that she didn’t quit her job after she moved into the White House. On the contrary, she felt her place was among her students, a true characteristic of a dedicated educator.

Currently, she is teaching writing at Northern Virginia Community College. Previously, she was teaching at a community college, at a public high school, and at a psychiatric hospital for adolescents. Jill Biden has two masters degrees and a doctorate of education.

Back home! Thank you Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii for showing me such kindness. 💕@TeamUSA, I’ll be cheering you on from here! pic.twitter.com/obYS2yMkkX

— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) July 26, 2021

However, while in Hawaii, she experienced something unpleasant. As reported by her spokesperson, Michael LaRosa, prior to her official events in Hawaii, “the First Lady stepped on an object on the beach which became lodged in her left foot.”

“She will undergo a procedure today (Thursday) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to remove the object. The President will join her,” the statement further read.

Back in April, it was reported that Jill Biden undergone a “common medical procedure” and that her husband, President Joe Biden, accompanied her. However, no further details have been revealed.

Jill Biden is a true inspiration. We wish her speedy recovery.

Disabled man’s life changes completely after meeting a complete stranger who offered him a ride

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Many times, when we feel most vulnerable, help comes from unexpected places.

The life story of James Fox from North Miami is as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming. This man was born with partial and malformed arms and legs, but with the help of his parents and his family he managed to learn how to accept his disability. Or so it seemed.

Over the years, James fell into depression a lot of times. Life hasn’t been easy for him at all. But one encounter with a total stranger changed it all.

One day, as James was going to his mother’s place, while he was homeless himself, a man driving a truck pulled over and offered him a ride. James, who is moving around using a skateboard, refused the offer. However, the man, Dan Crieghton, who is a chief executive officer of Creighton Construction and Development, couldn’t stop thinking about James and how hard his life must have been.

After speaking to his son, they both agreed that they should step up for James and offered to buy him an electric wheechair, but James refused that offer too.

Years after, Dan came across James once again. This time, James’ life was extremely hard. He told Dan how he was completely on his own as both his parents died and he was thinking of taking his own life. He also said that he struggled with anxiety and quit his job as a softer developer, the only thing that made him happy.

Without hesitating, Dan offered James a ride, and this time, he accepted it. Dan then took James to his office and gave him a $10,000 check. It was just a start towards James’ new life.

James became like family to Dan who helped him join a sobriety program at the local church and even bought him an accessible apartment near his home. Dan’s family organized a welcoming party for James, with a huge “welcome home” cake and guests. Shortly after, James was able to go back to working with computers once again.

On top of everything Dan did for his new friends, he also started a GoFundMe page which raised $10,000 in a short period of time.

“I love you, Dan, and I really can never repay the way you have changed my life with your kindness and generosity,” James said.

It’s incredible how a single encounter can change someone’s life for the better so drastically. We are happy for James and thankful to Dan and his family for accepting the young man into their lives.

Chrissy Metz, the star of “This is Us,” posts pictures following inspirational weight-loss journey

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The number of people who dream of becoming celebrities and reaching for the starts is huge. However, the path to Hollywood and all its glam is hard and not many get to live the life it offers. So, despite being talented and having high aspirations, one needs to be lucky to get into the showbiz and make a name for themselves.

Chrissy Metz is a name we are all familiar with. She is a singer and an actress best known for her role as Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us. However, before she got into the spotlight, she went through a rough childhood and struggled with her weight basically her whole life. Today, she’s a role model many look up to.

Chrissy was born on September 29, 1980, in Homestead, Florida, but she and her family moved to Japan when she was just a baby. Her father, whom she considers a stranger, was stationed there as a naval officer. When Chrissy turned eight, the family moved back to the States again and her parents divorced. Ever since the split, it was her mother who took care of her and her brother and sister.

However, raising three children on her own wasn’t easy for Chrissy’s mom. The actress recalls how they often didn’t have money to provide food, but their mom never stopped trying to give them the best life she could.

“There were times I’d be nervous walking home from elementary school, thinking, If that red tag from the power company saying our lights are turned off is on the door handle, I don’t know what I’ll do,” Chrissy told Glamour.

“And there were nights my mom wouldn’t eat dinner. She’d be like, ‘Oh, I’m not hungry.’ I knew she was giving up food to make sure we could eat, but when you’re 9 or 10 years old, you can’t help. It was devastating.”

Chrissy learned how to find her comfort in food and at the age of 11 she went to Weight Watchers.

According to the actress’ memoir This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today, released in 2018, things with her weight became even more complex after her stepfather entered her life. He often joked how he would lock up the fridge and starred at her while she was eating.

“He’d get the scale from the bathroom and clang it hard on the kitchen floor. ‘Well, get on the damn thing!’” she wrote. “He sat in a chair next to the scale as I got on. ‘Good God almighty!’ he yelled every single time. The number then was about 140 or 130. Most of my friends weighed about ninety pounds. ‘Why are you getting fatter?’ he demanded. I look at pictures of me from that time, and I would be so fine with being that size now. But I thought I was gigantic.”

Her stepdad denied any of this ever happened and told Entertainment Tonight how he always supported her and loved her as though she was his own daughter. Today, they have a good relationship.

After hear her singing Beautiful by Christina Aguilera at a talent show, one of the talent agents suggested she move to Los Angeles and lose some weight. Before she embarked on the journey, she lost 50 pounds.

Before her 30th birthday, Chrissy ended up in the hospital because she believed she had a heart attack. Her doctors told her she only had a panic attack and advised her to lose weight. She spoke of that experience, saying, “I’m like, ‘What is this? Am I dying? What’s happening?’ It was really scary — really, really, really scary.”

“You can’t continue on this path,” she told People. This made her aware that she has to change something about herself. She turned to a diet and lost around 100 pounds.

In 2014, Chrissy got a role in American Horror Story.

After this, she auditioned for the role that brought her two Golden Globes and an Emmy nomination, that of Kate in This is Us. Chrissy believed that she and the character had a lot in common and wished she got the role really badly. At the time, she had only 82 cents in her pocket and was living with a friend because she couldn’t afford to pay rent.

“I went on unemployment. I bought ramen noodles at dollar stores and I never had to — God forbid — live on the streets; I moved in with a roommate who told me, ‘Stay with me until you can afford rent. Don’t give up.’ People who supported me were like, ‘If you don’t have money for food, I’ll cook you dinner. You don’t have money for acting class? Let’s get together and read lines,’” Chrissy recalled.

But then, her life changed after Dan Fogelman called her and told her she got the part.

As a very successful plus-size woman, Chrissy broke stigmas and barriers and became a role model for many women from all over the world. “I’ve had women — average women, older women, teenagers — who say to me, ‘Your role and this show has changed my life’,” she says.

Today, Chrissy is very happy with her boyfriend Bradley Collins, who works in the music industry. “Bradley, from the first moment I laid eyes on you I wanted and needed to know you. Now I feel so lucky to love you,” she wrote on her Instagram. “Thank you for being the absolute wonder that you are, I love you.”

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Happy #nationalboyfriendday to my dreamboat! Bradley, from the first moment I laid eyes on you I wanted and needed to know you. Now I feel so lucky to love you. You can #Collinsmesmitten for sure! Thank you for being the absolute wonder that you are, I love you.♡

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We are very happy Chrissy found her soulmate and we can’t wait to see more from her in the years to come.

Kayakers discover 10-year-old dog who went missing on July 4 because of the fireworks

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4th of July commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States which was signed on that day back in 1775. It is a very special day for every American out there and is celebrated with parades, concerts, barbecues, family gatherings, and fireworks. However, no matter how much we enjoy this occasion, we often forget the impact fireworks can have on animals.

When they hear the loud noise, animals, especially dogs, get scared because they feel threatened. As a result, more of them tend to hide, or they either run away.

Sadly, that was the case with one family dog named Ethyl who was terrified by the fireworks on this 4th of July and ran away from home. The thing is that she had never left the house alone before, so her owners were worrying for her safety.

Days later, a woman named Shakira Sias, her brother, and her sister-in-law were hesitating whether to go kayaking. Eventually, they decided to take the trip to the lake, and that decision turned life-saving. As they were enjoying the day, they noticed a trembling dog. “Thankfully, we did because not even 20 minutes into our trip there was a brush pile and I had just looked up and into the river bank and I had seen a white outline and it was Ethyl’s face,” Sias told KYOU News.

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In an attempt to get to the visibly dehydrated 10-year-old boxer, Sias’ sister in-law, Jessica Rose, and her husband fought against the current.

Ethyl also had a limb and everyone was aware that if hadn’t been for them, the poor creature would have probably starved to death. Luckily, that didn’t happen as the rescue mission was a huge success.

“If she had tried to get down further to get a drink from the river she would not have been able to get back up. She would’ve been swept away in the brush pile and drowned,” Sias said.

After four hours of floating, Rose was able to get out of the kayak with Ethyl. Luckily, the dog had a collar so they were able to track the owners easily.

Ethyl’s parents were over the moon when they saw their loving pet. She was found around five miles from home, on the bank of Iowa’s Chariton River.

Speaking to KYOU, Ethyl’s mom, Kim Hindley, said: “Sunday night is when we got home and she was gone and we went looking all over for her yelling until about 2 AM in the morning and she didn’t come back, so I knew she went further than up the hill.”

Ethyl is now doing fine and her parents say they will make sure they keep a close eye on her in case of fireworks.

The TikTok video of Ethyl’s rescue went viral in no time and everyone praised these incredible people for saving her life. You can take a look at it below.

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Pregnant mom diagnosed with worrying condition gives birth to “angry” baby

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Hollie Walls was already a mother of two when she remarried. So, she and her husband were eager to expand the family with another member and hoped to have a baby. However, they both knew that could take a lot of time and energy as doctors told them the chances of Hollie conceiving naturally were slim.

But then, something incredible happened. Despite she had undergone two surgeries where a massive mass was removed from her uterus, Hollie was pregnant. When the pregnancy test showed two lines she was certain she either did something wrong or the test was faulty.

“I didn’t even want to tell my husband at first because I was sure it would just be another disappointment and we had been through too many of those,” Hollie said, sharing her story with Love What Matters.

But Hollie was pregnant, and her pregnancy was perfect. All the ultrasounds showed her baby was developing just great and that there was nothing she should be worried about.

When she was 41 weeks pregnant she went to her final OB visit to schedule induction because as it looked, her baby wasn’t going to get out on her own. The OB made a quick ultrasound and Hollie noticed their face somehow changed. Her mother instinct told her something was wrong although everyone assured her everything was going to be just fine.

Moments later, she was told she had Oligohydramnios, a condition characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid and was rushed to the hospital. There, doctors ran a bunch of tests and did another ultrasound which showed the levels of amniotic fluid were low but they did locate some fluid pockets. It was Friday, and Hollie was scheduled for induction the following Monday.

However, on Sunday morning, Hollie noticed the baby didn’t move as frequently as before and could sense things weren’t right. “To this day I can’t explain it. I put it down to mother’s intuition. I just knew I had to go to the hospital urgently. I called my doula and she said she would meet me there within the hour. I wanted to be excited about meeting my baby but I was so worried,” Hollie said.

Once at the hospital, doctors noticed the baby’s heart rate was dropping and then accelerating and it had to be delivered via an emergency c-section. “I had people working frantically to try and get an IV line in me, I had other people trying to get me in to a position to get her heart rate to stabilize, I had someone else bringing me paperwork to sign,” Hollie recalls.

This scared mom-to-be feared for her baby’s life and prayed for her to be delivered healthy after doctors told her those heart rates could cause for the little one to be born brain dead.

Luckily, everything turned for the best, and moments later, baby Winter Josephine was welcomed into the world. This sweet baby was perfectly healthy. However, what caught everyone’s attention was the “angry” face the baby had. “Once we got out of recovery and back to our hospital room, I just held Winter in front of me and stared at her. As perfect as she was, I couldn’t help but laugh because she looked so angry,” Hollie said.

Hollie joked how her daughter’s grumpy expression was her way of saying, “why did you get me out of there, I was great in my mommy’s tummy.”

Little Winter Josephine had her first photoshoot and her photos are just amazing. A photographer who took them would also take photos of angel babies at hospitals. He told Hollie how many of those babies actually die because of oligohydramnios and it made her realize that she was extremely lucky that her baby survived.

We are sorry Hollie had to go through such stressful event, but at the same time we are very happy everything turned well at the end. As for baby Winter Josephine, she is one of the cutest and bravest babies, and her “angry” face only makes her even more adorable, don’t you agree?

Family dog gives his own life to shield baby trapped inside a burning home

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It is very often that we hear of stories in which dogs sacrifice their lives for the sake of those of their humans. Polo is just one of the hero canines who wasn’t afraid to die if that meant saving his 8-month-old baby sister.

Erika Poremski from Baltimore, Maryland, only stepped out of her home for a minute when she noticed the house got caught in fire. The flames started spreading uncontrollably as she was helplessly watching and waiting for the firefighters to arrive. Her baby girl and the family dog, Polo, were trapped inside. This desperate mother feared the worse, but there was nothing she could do.

Luckily, help arrived in no time and they were able to extinguish the flames. Inside the bedroom, they stumbled upon the most incredible sight. Pogo, who sadly lost his life, was laying on baby Viviana’s body, trying to protect her. He could have easily saved himself by getting out through the door, but instead, he opted to stay and save his tiny human.

Thanks to Polo, Viviana only suffered burns on both sides of her body. If it hadn’t been for the heroic animal, she would have probably died.

The family lost everything in the fire; their home, all of their belongings, and the dog they all loved so very much. However, they are forever grateful to Polo for saving their daughter’s life.

Rest in peace, Polo, you died a hero!

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William didn’t want Meghan to attend Princess Diana statue unveiling, royal experts claim

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Not only Britons, but basically people from all around the world were happy and relieved when they saw Harry and William walking shoulder to shoulder for the unveiling of their late mother’s statue. The statue was ordered by the brothers back in 2017 and depicts Princess Diana’s character and her involvement with charity. It was placed on the grounds of the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace on July 1.

“The figure of Diana, Princess of Wales is surrounded by three children who represent the universality and generational impact of The Princess’ work,” Kensington Palace said in a statement about the statue.

“The portrait and style of dress was based on the final period of her life as she gained confidence in her role as an ambassador for humanitarian causes and aims to convey her character and compassion.”

The brothers didn’t give speeches at the end of the ceremony but released a joined statement which read: “Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character — qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better,” they said.

“Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.”

According to Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, the brothers opted for a statement instead of speeches because they wanted to stay out of the spotlight on the big day.

Meghan Markle wasn’t in attendance at the unveiling of the statue because she gave birth to her daughter Lilibet Diana and was advised not to travel. However, royal experts claim that it was William who didn’t want her there having in mind the accusations she raised against the Royal Family during the infamous Oprah interview.

Royal expert Charlotte Griffith said: “This was not the right time to bring Meghan in because there is so much tension between William and Meghan particularly. In another world, you can imagine Meghan really looking forward to this visit.

“Her daughter’s middle name is Diana and it’s quite good for ‘brand Markle.’ But how could she actually face up to it after everything that has happened?”

When they first met, William was very fond of Meghan, although she believed at the time that the relationship between the two would be “trying” from the off, according to Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, authors of the Pro-Sussex biography Finding Freedom.

“She was self-aware enough to understand that the brothers were wary of women who were more interested in their titles than their wellbeing,” Scobie and Durand wrote in the book. “And she couldn’t have come from a more different world than that of William, his wife, and most of their friends.”

However, the first-ever encounter between William and Meghan was quite pleasant for both of them. William was reported to have said to his brother’s girlfriend: “I was looking forward to meeting the girl who has put that silly grin on my brother’s face.”

At the same time, William was concerned that the things between Harry and Meghan were moving too fast. “William soon began to wonder about some of Meghan’s traits and motivations,” a source told the Daily Mail, as revealed by the Express.

“He was worried that at times she seemed to be more concerned about her personal progression or profile over the wider goals and aims of the Royal Family.”

Eventually, he decided to keep those feeling for himself because all he ever wanted was for “[Meghan] to be happy and appreciated the huge adjustment of entering the Royal Family.”

After everything that happened between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family, we are glad William and Harry got the opportunity to speak at the ceremony of the statue unveiling and probably mend their broken relationship.

Little girl dies days after eating a tiny battery – family warns other parents of the dangers

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Maryane

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Life is full of surprises, and sadly, we never known when a tragedy could struck. For the family of sweet Brianna Florer, that Christmas was the last holiday they got to spend around her company, because a day after the celebration took place, Brianna died.

No one was prepared for such horrific thing as the death of such young lady.

Her grandpa, Kent Vice recalls the day when his granddaughter swallowed the tiny battery which lead to her passing. What was supposed to be one of the best days of their life turned into a nigthmare.

“On Saturday she was fine,” Vice said. “It was a perfect Christmas.”

No one in the family was aware that Brianna had the battery in her body until she started throwing up blood. This scared the parents and they looked for a doctor to check on her, but where they live, Delaware County, there aren’t many medical professionals.

Brian and Stephanie Florer called the Jay ambulance which met them at a convenience store to check the girl’s condition. But it wasn’t until little Briana threw up “a massive amount of blood” that they took her to the hospital at the nearest town of Grove, Oklahoma.

There, they were told how the battery was in Brianna’s system for a few days.

Doctors tried to take her to another facility in Tulsa but the weather was really bad and no medical helicopters were available so Brianna was instead rushed into surgery.

Sadly, there was nothing that could be done for her life to be saved.

“They operated on her for 2½ hours, but they couldn’t stop the bleeding,” Vice said. “They believed the battery ate through to her carotid artery by way of her esophagus.”

If swallowed, batteries can do extensive damage to the body and even lead to death such in Brianna’s case.

According to The National Capitol Poison Center in Washington D.C, between 2005 and 2014 there were 11, 940 incidents of children swallowing batteries 15 of which were fatal.

“…if the battery lodges in the esophagus or digestive tract, it can open and release an alkaline substance that can cause corrosive or burning injuries,” says Randy Badillo of the Oklahoma Poison Control Center.

In cases where lithium button batteries are inside the system, they craete electrical currents which damage the body by creating chemical reaction that produces hydroxide.

Briana’s family is sharing the girls story in hopes of preventing anything similar from happening to other children.

They ask from parents to keep the batteries away from the reach of young kids.

We as parents should be extra cautious and keep a close eye on everything our little ones do. Batteries can be found in many household gadgets where they come easy accessible to the children.

Below is a video that shows the dangers of swallowing batteries. Make sure you watch it and share it with friends.

Mom is outraged after doctors apologize for her daughter having Down Syndrome

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Monica Pop

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Nicola and Todd Bailey from Sheffield, England, were eagerly waiting for their twin daughters to be welcomed into the world. Their son, Lucas, was as excited to meet his sisters.

Then, just 30 weeks into the pregnancy, Nicola was taken to the hospital and had a c-section. The moment they all have been waiting for has finally arrived.

She was feeling fine and doctors told them their babies, Harper and Quinn, were born perfectly healthy, which was a huge relief considering they were born prematurely.

But then, around an hour later, doctors entered into Nicole’s room and looked all puzzled. Starting their speech by saying “I’m sorry,” they informed the parents that the firstborn, Harper, had Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome represents a genetic condition caused by a chromosomal disorder which affects the person’s development, and sometimes, their intellectual ability. These people share similar facial features which result in bulging tongue, eyes that slant upwards, and atypically shaped ears among the rest. However, despite all this, people with Down Syndrome can do everything other people can. The sad reality is that they are often stigmatized and stared at, although the perception about them seems to be changing over the years.

Besides having Down Syndrome, Harper experienced other health issues as well. She had two small holes in her heart, one of which closed by itself and the other one required surgery.

Once home, Nicola and Todd couldn’t stop thinking about the way doctors delivered the news about Harper to them. Why did they feel the need to apologize for the girl’s condition? The Bailey’s hated the fact that the doctors felt bad about their daughter’s diagnosis, because according to them, Harper is as happy and as vibrant as any other child her age.

In order to try change the perception about people with Down Syndrome, Nicola decided to share her life raising the girls by posting on the social media. She couldn’t put up with people whose first words were “I’m sorry” when they met Harper for the first time because there is nothing to be sorry about.

People need to accept that it’s okay for someone to be born different and Down Syndrome isn’t a diagnosis anyone, especially doctors, need to apologize for.

If you want to learn more about this beautiful family, scroll down to the video.

7 amazing animal rescue stories involving children

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Monica Pop

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Children and animals make the best of friends. Growing up around a creature, usually a four-legged one, can be great for children. That way, they have a pal by their side and learn how to be responsible from early age.

Below are seven incredible rescue stories in which the heroes who saved the day are young kids.

1. The volunteers at the South Charlotte Dog Rescue in North Carolina were struggling to get to a litter of puppies who somehow got stuck inside an underground drainage ditch. The time was running out and everyone was worried for the outcome and was praying for the little ones’ safety.

Then, out the blue, a nine-year-old boy named Rafe Spuler came across the rescue mission and offered to help. In no time, the little boy started crawling inside the tunnel and was able to pull out the puppies to safety one by one. They were taken back to their mom and the entire family was placed in foster care.

2. Animal advocates are those people who do all in their power to be the voice of the voiceless. They stand for the rights of animals of every kind and are changing lives every single day.

One of the youngest animal lovers and advocates that we know of is 6-year-old Zach Ford. Despite his age, this incredible boy is helping the most vulnerable creatures. Some time ago, Zach learned the sad fact that a number of species from around the world are endangered. Unlike many adults, he decided to do something about that. His first mission was to raise funds for the World Wildlife Fund and help save the tigers. Believe it or not, with the help of his family and his parents, he raised $150.

Currently, Zach is involved in raising money for the Bornean orangutan and the Sumatran orangutan, both critically endangered species. Way to go, young man!

3. Most young children enjoy spending time at zoos and animal sanctuaries because they get to meet different species whom they have previously seen only in books and movies.

Well, 3-year-old Ollie Augustus is not one of them. His parents were eager to take him to the Healesville Sanctuary in Australia, but the day didn’t go as planned. Instead of getting excited for meeting the animals, Ollie got really concerned for them. He dubbed the staff working at the sanctuary “not nice people” and explained that all those animals “just want to be free.”

What a clever boy.

4. 6-year-old Mia Rabii was taking a walk with her mom when they noticed a group of people gathered around a duck. It turned out that this poor mamma’s ducklings fell into a drainage pipe. The people tried pulling the babies out, but the pipe was way too narrow for them to be able to fit their hands inside.

Luckily, Mia’s hands fit just perfectly. In no time, this brave young lady pulled each of the ducklings out and everyone was very thankful to her, especially the worried mommy duck.

5. India is a country with a lot of stray animals. And as we all know, the life on the streets is an everyday struggle for these creatures. They are left all by themselves and are forces to look for food and shelter every single day.

And as not many people are interested in solving the problem, a 9-year-old boy named Neal Batra, from Gurgaon, India, decided to take matters in his own hands.

In order to be able to buy food for the homeless dogs, Neal is selling his comic books. So far, he has sold around 60 of them, including Archie, Jungle Book and Pokemon, and has raised around $30 dollars.

In the future, Neal is planning on baking and selling cookies in order to be able to raise money for the dogs.

6. The Polar Bear Walk to School Day then 7-year-old Sean Hutton did caught the attention of many media outlets and even the World Wildlife Fund. He wanted to raise awareness about the polar bears and nailed it. Over the years, more than 500 students joined Sean for the annual Polar Bear Walk to School Day.

We are very proud of Neal for trying to make a change.

7. One man snapped the most incredible photo of his 11-year-old neighbor and a blind deer taking a walk towards the grass patches together. As it turned out, the boy made friends with the animal and helped him find its path to food before he would go to school.

Although the man believed this was one of the most incredible bonds between a human and a wild animal, he had to call an animal rescue group. They came for the deer and took it to a wildlife preserve.

The photo gathered the attention of a huge number of people.

If you love these stories as much as we do, make sure you share them with your friends.

Mother who has a backpack leash for her adopted son has a message for those who shame her parenting

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Monica Pop

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Those people who still don’t have children on their own are easy to judge others for their parenting. The truth is that we can never really know what moms and dads out there experience when it comes to their kids.

One mother opens up about her struggles with her adopted child whose parents were drug addicts, and as a result, he was born with an addiction himself. Other than that horrific fact, Rachel Butcher doesn’t know much about her boy’s biological parents. She has no idea whether there were any genetic illnesses running in the family or if there were any other super energetic children related to her son. What she knows is that she loves her boy endlessly and that she has to find ways to cope with his hyperactivity.

In a Facebook post, Rachel wrote that she used to run a lot, but now, due to the scar tissue from her hysterectomy, she can’t walk fast or run, and that is one of the reasons why she has a backpack leash on her son who throws tantrums very often.

Now, she wants to send a message to all those people who stare at her and judge her whenever she is at the store or outside for a walk.

“10 years ago, walking around Disney World, I laughed and cringed at the sight of children on leashes. ‘How can they not control their child?, I’ll never let my child behave that way,'” Rachel wrote. “Yes, I was ‘Karen’ then, but, lets be real, every parent has said that line once or twice BEFORE they had children and ate crow years later.”

She only decided to open up about the situation after a recent visit to Target. After a lot of stares and nasty comments, she decided to leave the store with tears in her eyes and asking herself why so many women feel the need to mom shame so often.

She ended her post writing: “My child isn’t talking yet and we have a communication barrier. He attends occupational and speech therapy and he is THRIVING. He is such a happy, beautiful little boy with A LOT of energy.

“I’m not writing this for pity or sympathy, but more of a public service announcement to kids with leashes. My son does not have a disability, he is a runner. My neighbors know he is a runner, so much so that they chase after him too.

“It takes a village to raise a kid and my village rocks.”

Rachel’s story is truly eye-opening. Whenever we see a child having a meltdown at a public place, we shouldn’t be quick to pass judgments but remember that every family is facing their own struggles and battling their own battles.

Source: Facebook/ Rachel Butcher

Céline Dion posts new throwback picture from 25 years ago and we feel nostalgic

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Monica Pop

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Being one of the best female singers the world has ever seen, Céline Dion has given the music industry more than anyone can ever assume or expect. Her voice, described by many as angelic, gives us goosebumps every time we listen to it.

Born as the youngest child in the family of 14 siblings, Dion described her childhood as a beautiful one. Of course, being the little girl among all her brothers and sisters wasn’t easy at times, but despite the number of children, her parents always tried to provide a decent life for everyone in the household.

Speaking to Woman’s Weekly about her younger days, the singer said: “No, it really wasn’t. I remember passing down clothes from one sibling to another – I’m the youngest child of 14. I had to walk to and from school four times a day often in snowstorms that were quite common in my hometown of Charlemagne in Quebec, Canada.”

She also said that being home with her parents and siblings was where she felt most secure and most comfortable while growing up.

Dion’s mom and dad, who were into music themselves, were aware of her singing talent and introduced her to the world of music. She stared performing at the age of only five, but the entire world learned of her only after manager and producer Rene Angelil, who later became her husband, heard her singing. He believed that she would succeed in conquering the world so much that he put another mortgage on his house just to help finance her album.

However, the name Céline Dion became one of the most famous ones after she represented Switzerland in the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.

She became known internationally, and her everlasting hits, such as My Heart Will Go On, Because You Loved Me, The Power of Love and Where Does My Heart Beat Now, helped her stay on the top for that many years.

Dion became one of the biggest-selling recording artists of all time and has won numerous awards, including Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards.

Dion and Rene, who was 26 years her senior, tied the knot in 1994 after dating for seven years. They have three sons together. Sadly, Rene passed away in 2016 after he lost his battle with throat cancer.

Dion was devastated. But she had to move on because of her sons.

In the past few years, the singer was heavily criticized because of her looks. Many of her fans believe that her overly skinny figure makes her look unhealthy. However, the singer responded to the criticism and said she didn’t need anyone telling her how to look. “It pisses people off that I am thin and I don’t make any effort. I have been thin all my life. Nobody in my family is overweight,” she told The Guardian.

A few days ago, she posted an old photo of her which brought both smiles and nostalgia to many of her fans and followers. The beautiful photo was taken some 25 years ago and it shows the singer rocking a short hair and wearing tight dress.

The beautiful photo was posted along with a caption regarding her album Falling Into You for which the photo was taken.

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I can’t believe it’s been 25 years since we released ‘Falling Into You’! (I think I was only 10 at the time! LOL… I wish!) Our world has changed so much since then and who knows what’s coming next, but 25 years later I still love performing the songs on this album and I can’t wait to do that again!”, Celine Dion wrote.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my music a small part of your lives and for your love and support throughout all these years! As things continue to improve out there, please stay safe and healthy until we’re able to get back together again and celebrate – Love Celine.“

We love Dion and her music so much. After the pandemic is finally over, her European Courage World Tour will go on as planned, and honestly, we can’t wait.

Garbage truck driver spots tiny dog in trash collection and saves her life

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Monica Pop

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The morning of July 19 started just like any other for a garbage truck driver from Michigan. Little did he know, however, that the day would end up in the most unexpected manner and that he would be dubbed a hero by the members of his community.

Namely, as this Granger Waste Services’ employee was doing his job, he noticed something moving inside the trash collection. As he took a closer look, he spotted a terrified dog among the debris.

He took the fragile animal in his hands and saved her life. Had it not been for this man, the dog could have suffered a horrific death.

One thing that neither he, nor the organization that took the animal under their care could understand was how did the poor creature end up there. That particular route was for commercial-grade dumpsters, which meant the dog experienced quite an ordeal before being rescued.

Capital Area Humane Society shared the incredible rescue story on their Facebook page, writing: “It is almost unbelievable that she endured being transferred from a dumpster, into a garbage truck, and then, endured the journey and the unloading process.”

Currently, the Ingham County Animal Control is investigating the case. Luckily, the dog recovered from the injuries, but due to the ongoing investigation, she can’t be put up for adoption just yet.

We are so thankful to the driver who saved the dog and hope she will be able to find a loving family in the near future.

Simone Biles’ boyfriend says they are “a match made in Heaven”

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Monica Pop

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Simone Biles being part of the Tokyo Olympics is just another gem in her career’s crown of glory. This time, with her decision to withdraw from the competition, she became sort of a spokesperson for the importance of the mental health. “It’s been a long week. It’s been a long Olympic process. It’s been a long year. Just a lot of different variables and I think we’re just a little bit too stressed out, but we should be out here having fun and sometimes that’s not the case,” she said after announcing her withdrawal, as per USA Today.

At only 24, Biles has already accomplished a lot. During the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016, she got three golden medals and a bronze and helped put gymnastics on the pedestal.

Biles’ life hasn’t always been easy. As a young child, she and her sisters were part of the foster system before their grandparents could adopt them. Her grandmother Nellie, whom the star calls ‘mom,’ has always been very supportive of Biles’ dreams. “She encourages me and never lets me feel down about something for too long,” Biles told CNN.

In her Facebook series Simone vs. Herself, she spoke of the time she and her siblings were taken from their mother and then given to their grandparents.

“I don’t remember a lot about foster care, but I definitely knew that we had been taken from our biological mom and then you just think you’re going to go back to her,” she wrote. “[Me and my siblings] were very fortunate that we actually got to stay with our siblings because a lot of the time you either get regrouped from home to home to home or you and your siblings get split up.”

Biles’ fell in love with gymnastics “by accident,” or better said after a serendipitous encounter with the equipment used in the sport that would help her reach for the stars. Namely, as part of the daycare program she attended when she was just 6, they were supposed to go on a trip to a farm, but after the weather went bad, they were taken to a tumbling gym instead.

“The minute I got inside Bannon’s, I saw all kinds of equipment made for just my size – low beams and low bars and floor vaults that I was eager to try,” she wrote in her book Courage to Soar.

“I watched a gymnast do a back handspring skill on the vault, and I immediately wanted to try out the same move on the kiddie springboard. I let loose, going from one apparatus to the other, trying to copy skills I saw the older gymnasts practicing in the gym.”

At the age of 13, Biles was spending more than 16 hours a day at the gym practicing. She even decided to be home schooled in order to be able to practice more hours.

Biles made her international debut at the American Cup in 2013 and the rest is history. That same year, Biles won her two first World Championships.

Although she has a number of commitments she needs to answer to, our superstar still finds the time for love. Biles is dating 26-year-old Jonathan Owens, an NFL player for the Houston Texas. The two met through the dating app Raya. At the time they started chatting, Owens claimed he had no idea who Biles was.

“I didn’t know who she was,” he told Texas Monthly. “I just hadn’t heard of her, and when I told her that, that’s one of the things she liked.”

“He would say I slid into his DMs,” Biles told Wall Street Journal Magazine. “I saw him and I was like, ‘Oh, he’s pretty cute,’ so I said hi … and then I saw that he was in the Houston area, so we started chatting a little bit, and then we went to hang out a week or two later.”

Couple of weeks into dating, Biles’ sister invited Owens to a family lake house. Her family liked him very much.

“We ended up hanging out right before the pandemic,” Owens said. “It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn’t do anything. So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger.”

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Biles and Owens have been together for over a year now and he says they are a match made in Heaven.

“He’s a real man. I just, I love him,” Biles told Today. “We have a great time together. Our personalities match right up. We have the same sense of humor. And he’s just great. He’s an athlete, too, so we really understand each other and I think that’s why our relationship has been seamless.”

We believe these two make an awesome couple. We wish them only the best.

Two enormous sea lions steal a boat and take it for a joyride

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Monica Pop

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What happens when two enormous sea lions decide to spend the day sailing instead of swimming? One of the most hilarious videos of animals there are, I’d say. Now if you wonder how is it even possible for sea lions to sail, just hear this man’s incredible story. And yes, there’s a proof of it, because who would believe him if he said he spotted these hilarious creatures on a boat.

It all started when Joshua Phillips, a former professional football player, was at open sea enjoying the day in his boat. In the distance, he noticed quite an unusual sight and that’s when he decided to approach closer and take his camera out.

“The vessel looked a little off, and we got closer and closer and realized there were two massive animals on board,” Phillips wrote on Instagram.

The sea lions, who were way bigger than what most of us have ever seen, are having the time of their life and enjoy the joyride in the Eld Inlet, not far from Olympia, Washington. If you want to know how huge they really are, just take a closer look at the boat they “stole” and you’ll notice the back of it is almost completely under the waterline.

However, as much as love watching these cute creatures having fun, we can only hope there weren’t any people stuck inside the cabin.

The best part is when a third sea lion tries to join his friends on the ride but they won’t allow it climb. Honestly, it’s not that they are not friendly, but there wasn’t really much space for another huge animal to climb on.

If you want to see the incredible sight yourself just scroll down for the video. You are going to love it, that’s for sure.

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Robin William’s son, Zak, honors his late father on his 70th birthday: “We miss you and love you always!”

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Monica Pop

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The charm late Robin Williams was able to enchant the audience with is immeasurable. His incredible acting and his vibrant personality helped him become one of the most loved actors and humans who have ever walked this Earth.

Unfortunately, behind his captivating spirit and smile, he was facing his struggles and was fighting his demons.

July 21 marked what would have been Williams’ 70 birthday and his son Zak decided to open up about the life without his loving father by his side. “Dad, on what would be your 70th birthday, I would want you to know that your incredible spirit lives within us,” 38-year-old Zak wrote on Instagram. “Our family will be celebrating you and your memory today. We miss you and love you always!”

Today would be 70. Missing you especially much today. Love you always evermore. pic.twitter.com/Evc7uW48eS

— Zak Williams (@zakwilliams) July 21, 2021

During the last years of his life, Williams’ health started to fail. The man who could memorize thousands of lines without making a single mistake, started having troubles remembering on set. Unfortunately, that frustrated him a great deal and led to anxiety. “It was a period for him of intense searching and frustration,” Zak said speaking to Max Lugavere for the podcast The Genius Life, as reported by Fox News. “It’s just devastating.

Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, but after his death, the autopsy revealed he had Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), a neurological disease in which protein deposits, called Lewy bodies, develop in nerve cells in the brain regions involved in thinking, memory and movement (motor control). According to an article by the Mayo Clinic, “people with Lewy body dementia might have visual hallucinations and changes in alertness and attention.”

happy birthday robin williams! what a legend <3 pic.twitter.com/pdKhV45x1T

— sar (@neilscty) July 21, 2021

Speaking of his father’s misdiagnosis, Zak said: “What he was going through didn’t match one to one [with] many Parkinson’s patients’ experience.”

Williams’ wife, Susan Schneider Williams, also opened up about the actor’s misdiagnosis. “All 4 of the doctors I met with afterwards and who had reviewed his records indicated his was one of the worst pathologies they had seen. He had about 40% loss of dopamine neurons and almost no neurons were free of Lewy bodies throughout the entire brain and brainstem,” she wrote for Neurology.

Once he became a father himself, Zak honored Robin Williams by naming his newborn son McLaurin “Mickey” Clement Williams. McLaurin was Robin Williams’ middle name.

In an episode of The Me You Can’t See, Zak revealed just how much his life resembled that of his late dad at times. “I started to realise elements of myself that were like him [Robin]. My anxiety, my bouts of depression, OCD, drugs, drinking like him.”

“It’s only in hindsight that you see ‘wow there’s a generational issue going on,'” Zak added. “I love being a parent, it’s the best thing ever. Do I see it as an opportunity to break a generational cycle? Yeah, there’s a major opportunity to show up for my son clear eyed and focused. To be there for him.”

#RobinWilliams’ son, @zakwilliams says his father was his best friend, and that his son loves his “Aladdin” character, Genie. Watch the exclusive interview here: https://t.co/elLV3d35pY pic.twitter.com/8Y6zfpdLAs

— PeopleTV (@peopletv) July 21, 2021

Robin Williams, the “bold” comedian with a “kind and gentle spirit,” died of suicide in 2014. May God rest his soul. He was truly one of a kind both as an actor and as a human.

Woman living in the woods of Wales gives tour of her tiny earthen home

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Monica Pop

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Many people dream of establishing close connection with the nature, but not many are willing to give up their lives in the crowded cities or give up all the modern utilities which facilitate our existence.

Emma, a woman who lives in the most unique earthen home we have ever seen, located in the woods of Wales, turned to the simple life; the one without electricity or any other type of modern equipment. She is completely devoted to the nature and uses running water and fire to cook her meals for which she grows her own fruits and veggies. Emma also owns chickens and goats and has fresh eggs and milk every single day.

Source: YouTube/ Living Big In A Tiny House

And yes, this way of living means no rent, no neighbors, and no electricity bills.

Recently, Emma opened the doors to her home, which she built herself using only natural materials such as plaster, clay, and straw bales, to Bryce Langston of Living Big in a Tiny House. Needless to say, he was left speechless by the unique hut which many agree resembles those of The Shire in The Lord of the Rings.

Who wouldn’t want a cozy place like this?

Of course, living in the woods isn’t easy. Emma needs to carry water in the home from the nearby river and chop wood all by herself. The good thing is that she enjoys it.

Inside the 4 meter long home, there is a fireplace and huge windows with no curtains which allow natural lighting. The ceiling resembles a piece of art, and what Emma likes best about it is the sense of equality the perfectly arranged rafters give.

There are no rafts or cupboards as everything is on display and easy to access.

Outside the hut, there is a composting toilet and a bath which is heated with fire.

This is definitely the fairy-tale home for someone who loves being close to the nature to the extent Emma does.

You can take a look at the video of this perfect home below. It only cost Emma £1000 to build it.

Man added some cash inside a lost wallet before returning it to its rightful owner

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Monica Pop

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They say that even the tiniest acts of kindness can go a long way, and the good deed one stranger did for a young man who lost a valuable belonging went viral and reminded us that we should never lose our faith in humanity.

Hunter Shamatt, a 20-year-old man from Brandon, South Dakota, headed to Vegas to his sister’s wedding and was hoping to have the best time. He did have lots of fun, but one thing made him feel very worried at the same time. Namely, Hunter lost his wallet along with $60 cash, a paycheck on $400, his debit card, and his ID. He had to borrow money from his relatives in order to be able to spend a few days in Vegas.

Speaking to The Washington Post, Hunter, who works as a carpenter, said: “It kind of sucked. I was anxious not having my ID… It being Vegas and all, I figured it was gone forever.”

To his surprise, just after he somehow managed with the plane company to return home, Hunter got a package. Inside was his wallet and a note signed with initials only. It read:

“Hunter, found this on a Frontier flight from Omaha to Denver – row 12, seat F wedged between the seat and wall. Thought you might want it back. All the best. P.S. I rounded your cash up to an even $100 so you could celebrate getting your wallet back. Have Fun!!!”

Wow! The man not only returned Hunter’s wallet, but he treated him with $40 as well.

Hunter’s mom, Janine, shared the note on her Facebook page, and they managed to track the good Samaritan down. It was a man named Todd Brown.

Hunter then sent a letter to Brown thanking him for his incredibly kind deed.

“Sir, I can’t thank you enough. What you’ve done for me is virtually unheard of.

Never in my life have I or my family witnessed such generosity. I never expected to see my wallet again, let alone with $40 more. Thank you so much, I’ve got student loans and a truck loan and it makes all the difference.”

What an uplifting story!

Teen steps in for struggling elderly woman and attracts attention for his action

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Jessica Jones

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Do you remember the summer days spent at the mall as a teenager? We may have been dirt poor, but we walked those faux-marble pathways until they were worn down. Chasing crushes, window shopping and gabbing with friends was all part of the mall-going experience.

That being said, would any of us have stopped in our teenage tracks to help an older woman in need?

Well, that’s exactly what one incredible teenager from Compton, California did while at the mall with his friends. Thankfully, his stepmother was able to capture her selfless son in the act on camera – and she shared her heartwarming footage for the world to see.

Instead of thinking of whether his friends were watching or what any girl his age might whisper at school, 13-year-old Dashawn decided to step in and do the right thing. He put his own interests aside to help an elderly woman cross the busy mall parking lot.

After watching her stepson carry out his kind act, Maria Lopez shared the footage with the Love What Matters Facebook page.

Maria wrote:

“I dropped our son off at the mall today, and I catch this as I’m leaving. To say we are proud of the young man he is turning into is an understatement. A lady even stopped and complimented him with tears in her eyes.

It truly takes a village, and our village is beyond proud, young man!

Our son’s name is Dashawn and he is 13-years-old. I met his mom 4 years ago and we will be married for a year on August 20th. Dashawn’s father passed away when he was just a little baby and he has been raised by an amazing village comprised of his mother Nicky, grandmother Kiwanis and grandfather Charlie.”

From the time I met Dashawn, he has always been a very special and kind-hearted child. Always doing anything he can to help out the less fortunate. And all without being prompted. Needless to say, everyone in his family is extremely proud of him, but nobody is prouder than his mom…”

“She, along with the help of her parents, Kate and Charlie, instilled in Dashawn at a very young age the value of respecting and honoring all people, but especially the elderly. On July 31st Dashawn asked if he could go to the mall with his friends. Since it was the last day of summer he was more excited than usual to hang out with his friends, knowing his weekday trips to the mall would have to come to a stop during the school year.

Fast forward to us getting to the mall. I handed him his spending money for the day, reminded him to make good choices and that I loved him and would see him in 3 hours. He said ok and he loved me too and got out the car. As I was getting ready to leave, I look up and see Dashawn talking to this elderly lady.

At first, I wasn’t sure what was going on because I was in the car and couldn’t hear the dialogue between the two. Then next thing I see is the elderly lady handing my son her bag of food and then she motioned for him to get on the other side of her. That’s when I realized what was happening. I pulled out my phone to take a picture as well as record the events so that his mom and grandparents could see what I witnessed as well.”

Dashawn didn’t have to put his own fun on hold to help this woman, but he did so without thinking twice. Clearly, Mom, Stepmom and the rest of the “village” have raised this little boy right.

He’s going to grow up to be a caring, considerate adult with a good head on his shoulders! There’s no doubt about it.

Watch another kind young man stop to help this elderly woman across the street. We need more people like them!

Royal expert claims Queen Elizabeth has new “insulting plan” for Harry and Meghan Markle

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Monica Pop

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As they made a fresh start when they decided to step down from their royal duties and leave Britain, probably for good, Harry and Meghan have dropped down their HRH titles and are not allowed to use the word “royal” in their own branding. The two, however, are still allowed to call themselves the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, something the majority of Britons aren’t happy about. Why, you may wonder? Well, they believe that Harry and Meghan have slammed the Royal Family to a great extent, but they are still cashing out by using royal titles.

The relationship between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the royals didn’t deteriorate as much when they left the family as it did when they gave Oprah the infamous tell-all interview during which they accused the royals of a bunch of things. Among the rest, Meghan spoke of the family’s inability to help her with her mental struggles, claiming she was told it would affect the image of the Firm. She also claimed that a senior royal questioned the color of Archie’s skin, which many understood as an attempt to accuse the Royals of racism. Shortly after the interview which shook the world, William said his family wasn’t racist.

The Queen hasn’t said much regarding everything that has been going on. She only released a statement which read: “Following conversations with The Duke, The Queen has written confirming that in stepping away from the work of The Royal Family it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service.

“The honorary military appointments and Royal patronages held by The Duke and Duchess will therefore be returned to Her Majesty, before being redistributed among working members of The Royal Family.” The statement concluded that Harry and Meghan will always remain much loved members of the family.

One person, who was said to be extremely mad at Harry and Meghan in particular, was Prince Charles. He accused his son of dragging the family’s name through the mud and wasn’t particularly interested in mending the relationship, especially after Harry refused to talk things through with him and William after Prince Philip’s funeral.

However, it looked like the Sussexes offered an olive branch to the Royals when their daughter was born. They named her Lilibet “Diana” Mountbatten-Windsor, honoring both the Queen and late Princess Diana. This decision, however, was slammed by the public who believed that neither Queen Elizabeth was consulted regarding the name, which was her childhood nickname, nor was she happy.

Now that Harry and Meghan lead their lives as civilians and Harry has announced he will be publishing a book which will be all about “the definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape him,” as per the publishing company Penguin Random House, the public expects from the Queen to make a move.

However, according to royal expert Ingrid Seward, Queen Elizabeth will likely do something completely different and will deal with her grandson and his wife as gracefully as always, by ignoring them. Seward believes that the Queen won’t remove the “Duke and Duchess of Sussex” titles from Harry and Meghan because it will lead to compromising the relationship with them even further.

“I don’t think removing the titles would make much difference and it would look very petty,” she told Express. “I also don’t think it is something the Queen would want to do at this stage of her reign.

“It would be far more insulting just to ignore them. Even excluding them from the jubilee next year gives them ammunition to criticize the monarchy.”

As per reports, in order to remove Harry and Meghan’s titles, a statute would need to be passed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Donald Trump Jr. recalls he played video games with Michael Jackson as a child

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Monica Pop

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Donald Trump Jr. has had his fair share in the business of his mogul father and former POTUS Donald Trump. Raised in the Trump Tower, he got to experience the life of luxury from the moment he was born.

When he was just 12 years old, his parents divorced and Trump Jr.’s mother, Ivana Trump, got the custody of him and his siblings, sister Ivanka and brother Eric. In fact, at the time, it was Ivana who was spending much of her time with the children while Donald Trump was busy running his business and expanding to Manhattan.

As a child, Trump Jr. spent most of his summers his maternal grandparents in Czechoslovakia where he enjoyed going fishing. He also learned to speak fluent Czech.

Being a young boy and not being aware of how things worked between grown ups, Trump Jr. blamed his father of the divorce. “How can you say you love us?” the 12-year-old Trump Jr. told his father, according to a 1990 Vanity Fair article. Later, however, he said he was “manipulated” into thinking that Donald was the only one responsible for the separation.

“Listen, it’s tough to be a 12-year-old. You’re not quite a man, but you think you are. You think you know everything,” Trump Jr. said. “Being driven into school every day and you see the front page and it’s divorce! ‘THE BEST SEX I EVER HAD!‘ And you don’t even know what that means.”

After the divorce, Ivana received $25 million payout and wrote in her memoir: “Donald might not have been the greatest husband to me, but he was a good father to the kids.”

Ivana was heavily involved into the family business while married to Donald. She was the designer of the interiors at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and Trump Tower, as well as president and CEO of Trump Castle and also president and CEO of the Plaza Hotel.

As his father has always been a very powerful man, he was good friends with a number of celebrities. Speaking of those times and the life at Trump Tower, Trump Jr. wrote in his book Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us: “Even when Dad would bring home a celebrity, which he did often, I would usually run in the other direction.” That, however, wasn’t the case when the King of Pop was around. Michael Jackson owned an apartment at the Trump Tower and he was a frequent visitor of the Trump family.

Trump Jr. recalled he and his siblings had several playdates with the music icon. During an occasion, as he and MJ were playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Nintendo, Donald gave Michael a copy of the game.

“Michael Jackson used to come up and he was our neighbor at Trump Tower,” Trump Jr. told Fox News. “So I was playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Michael Jackson! You know, this is in the early 90s—maybe even in the late 80s. Peak Michael.

“We’re playing Nintendo and Michael really likes the game. So my dad walks in and says ‘well why don’t you take the game Michael?’ And so I’m sitting there like….,” he said expressing disbelief.

“My parents made us work for the things that we wanted and it was one of the great things they did for us,” he continued.

“So that took me whatever it was time to earn it — I’m pretty sure Michael could’ve called Nintendo and said I want one of those. It wouldn’t have been a big deal, but he just took it. I was like, ‘What’s going on here?’”

After spending some time in Aspen, living in his truck and working as a bartender, Trump Jr. returned to New York in 2001 and he’s been working alongside his father ever since. During Donald Trump’s presidency, Trump Jr. was his chief adviser and helped with the campaign a great deal.

He has been supporting his father’s plan to run for president once again. However, when asked whether he considers running himself, he said at a Conservative Political Conference in Texas that he hasn’t “personally thought about” running for President in 2024.

Trump Jr. also added that “[unnamed polls have] me pretty high up the list if not at the top of it.” As quoited by People, he also said: “Who knows. The reality with that job is you also have to want to do the day job, right? It’s not just about the campaigning.

“I love being in that fight, I love fighting for the things that are out there, that I believe in as a conservative. I will do that irrespective. To want to actually get in that mix, is a whole different story.”

Trump Jr. was married to now ex-wife Vanessa for 14 years before they decided to untie the knot back in 2018. They are parents of five children.

What followed was the infamous Oprah interview during which Harry said how he didn’t know he was trapped inside his family until he met his wife.

Now, other experts, among which Nick Bullen, speak of the relationship between the brothers. Speaking to US Magazine, Bullen said that William was “shocked by the amount of things that his brother has said over the last few weeks.”

But as it turns out, William won’t take any more “nonsense” from his brother.

Now that Harry and Meghan are planning on becoming influencers, William is “dreading” their next move, as per royal author Duncan Larcombe.

Donny, 63, was dubbed a teen idol back in the day. His incredible talent for music has been capturing the hearts of many ever since he was just a five-year-old boy.

Donny spoke to The Guardian in 2017 of the time he was 20 and told his dad he would marry Debbie Glenn, saying, “When I told my dad, he said, ‘Well, there goes your career, but this is ushering in your personal life.”

In fact, he said how he has a lot of gay friends, among which many who are part of the Mormon church, but said how he supports the church’s position to only accept gay people who are in celibacy.

He stated how he doesn’t condemn homosexuality but he is against gay marriage.

In fact, Marie’s daughter Jessica came out as gay in 2009 and got married to her girlfriend Sara after same sex marriages were legalized and Marie took to Twitter to congratulate them on their marriage.

After speaking to his son, they both agreed that they should step up for James and offered to buy him an electric wheechair, but James refused that offer too.

Without hesitating, Dan offered James a ride, and this time, he accepted it. Dan then took James to his office and gave him a $10,000 check. It was just a start towards James’ new life.

However, raising three children on her own wasn’t easy for Chrissy’s mom. The actress recalls how they often didn’t have money to provide food, but their mom never stopped trying to give them the best life she could.

Chrissy learned how to find her comfort in food and at the age of 11 she went to Weight Watchers.

Her stepdad denied any of this ever happened and told Entertainment Tonight how he always supported her and loved her as though she was his own daughter. Today, they have a good relationship.

In 2014, Chrissy got a role in American Horror Story.

But then, her life changed after Dan Fogelman called her and told her she got the part.

When they hear the loud noise, animals, especially dogs, get scared because they feel threatened. As a result, more of them tend to hide, or they either run away.

After four hours of floating, Rose was able to get out of the kayak with Ethyl. Luckily, the dog had a collar so they were able to track the owners easily.

Ethyl is now doing fine and her parents say they will make sure they keep a close eye on her in case of fireworks.

But Hollie was pregnant, and her pregnancy was perfect. All the ultrasounds showed her baby was developing just great and that there was nothing she should be worried about.

This scared mom-to-be feared for her baby’s life and prayed for her to be delivered healthy after doctors told her those heart rates could cause for the little one to be born brain dead.

But then, around an hour later, doctors entered into Nicole’s room and looked all puzzled. Starting their speech by saying “I’m sorry,” they informed the parents that the firstborn, Harper, had Down Syndrome.

Besides having Down Syndrome, Harper experienced other health issues as well. She had two small holes in her heart, one of which closed by itself and the other one required surgery.

Below are seven incredible rescue stories in which the heroes who saved the day are young kids.

However, the name Céline Dion became one of the most famous ones after she represented Switzerland in the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.

Unfortunately, behind his captivating spirit and smile, he was facing his struggles and was fighting his demons.

Once he became a father himself, Zak honored Robin Williams by naming his newborn son McLaurin “Mickey” Clement Williams. McLaurin was Robin Williams’ middle name.

And yes, this way of living means no rent, no neighbors, and no electricity bills.

Who wouldn’t want a cozy place like this?

To his surprise, just after he somehow managed with the plane company to return home, Hunter got a package. Inside was his wallet and a note signed with initials only. It read:

Wow! The man not only returned Hunter’s wallet, but he treated him with $40 as well.

After watching her stepson carry out his kind act, Maria Lopez shared the footage with the Love What Matters Facebook page.

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