A lot of people dance through life, and as soon as we learn how to be adventurous, spontaneous, and carefree, the soon things will start looking better.
One baby boy is putting smiles on the faces of millions of people who saw him dancing and showing some incredible moves in a video his mom and dad took and shared on YouTube. The baby is still in diapers, but that doesn’t prevent him from putting on a show. The moment he hears Beyoncé’s Single Ladies and sees the video showing the girls dancing, he moves to the rhythm too.
We are sure this sweet boy will become a professional dancer, and in case he doesn’t, he is still lucky to be this cheerful at such a young age. Only if we were all so carefree.
Take a look at the video below. It will make your day!
What we do for those who are less fortunate speaks a lot of us as human beings. In times of need, we should always stick for one another because that’s the only way of making this world a better place for everyone.
Meet Peter Thomas, a young man who is doing a huge change in the lives of the homeless people living in Chicago. Pete owns a coffee shop, Pilot Pete’s Coffee & Treats, located at the suburban Chicago train station. His shop is welcoming and everyone around loves this man not only for his hardworking nature, but also for all he does for the community.
He started his business back in 2011, and despite the difficulties he has been experiencing because of the pandemic, he’s still going strong. For seven years now, Peter is the man behind the Coffee with a Purpose initiative, which offers free coffee, treats, coats, warm clothes, as well as personal hygiene items for the homeless. For that purpose, Peter, who brewed up 40 gallons of coffee, together with Rough Edges Confectionery, who provided the baked goods, Good Move Movers, who provided the 26-foot moving truck and a driver, and Angel Fancy Design Studio, who made the custom truck signage, made six stops throughout greater Chicago.
According to Peter, the number of people in need of the items Annual Coat Drive was offering this year was greater than before mainly because of the effect the pandemic had on the society. As we all know, a lot of people lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. From November 1st to February 1st, the period when the Annual Coat Drive takes place, with the help of the community, over 6,000 coats were distributed around Chicago.
“[When]we made this effort, all the shelters were on lockdown,” Peter said in an interview with the Elmhurst Independent. “No one was allowed in or out, that is, once you’re out, you can’t get back in, so there are more and more homeless people… This is a good year to be extra giving.”
“You never know where someone has been or what someone’s been through before meeting them,” he added. “With the homeless, we treat everyone the same or equal.”
According to Peter’s mom and everyone who knows him, he’s one of the most considerate and helping people there are.
“I love working with coffee as a tool of motivation to fuel and ignite people to soar beyond their expectations and to soar beyond society’s expectations,” he said. “I’m fueling them and caffeinating them to do something better… something that will make them feel good about themselves so we can all grow together as one coffee family and fly beyond greatness.”
As he has done a lot for the community, now the community wants to give Peter back by signing the petition for his coffee to remain inside the new Elmhurst Metra Station that is being under construction. If you want to help Peter, you can sign here.
Doing parenting right is always easier said than done. In hopes of teaching their children how to become respected individuals who would respect others in return, parents are sometimes opting for some unconventional methods.
Recently, one mom’s Reddit post got the attention of many after she explained how she forced her daughter sleep outside during the cold weather after she offended a homeless man. As she explained it, it all started when she saw a video of her daughter Jessica telling the homeless man not to ask her for money, adding: “You’d earn it yourself if you weren’t so f***ing lazy and spending what you earned on substances.” After he could be heard complaining about sleeping outside during the cold weather, Jessica replies: “Yeah people camp for fun, even in December, you can’t complain, you’re living someone’s holiday.”
The mom was shocked. She couldn’t believe her daughter could be so inconsiderate. “I thought I had raised an empathetic daughter,” she wrote on Reddit.
After the incident, the mom made Jessica apologize to the homeless man and pay $20 for a room in a hotel so that he could spend the night there. Jessica did that, but her mother could tell her apology wasn’t sincere as the girl could be seen rolling her eyes. That is why she decided that it would be for the best if Jessica got a taste of her own medicine.
“I locked her bedroom door so she couldn’t go in, put a sign on it saying closed for the holidays, pitched a tent in the garden and filled it with blankets and the sleeping bag I used when I was camping in Norway on a family holiday as a teen (aka really bloody thermal),” the mom wrote.
She was sure she was doing the right thing until her sister called her and told her that her punishment was way too severe.
It was then that the mother decided to share the whole story with the fellow Redditors and ask for advice. Needless to say, most of them praised her for her creative way of teaching Jessica a lesson and called her an awesome mom.
The mom further explained that after she got home from work the following day, Jessica did complain for having to spend the night outside, but she was in the kitchen preparing meals for the homeless in the neighborhood, so it was all worth it.
As for the homeless man, the mom is now helping him find a job. He is 25 and had to go through a lot during his life. We hope everything will turn for the best for him. As for Jessica, we are glad she learned empathy and we know she would be a much better person in the future.
Tom Pemberton is a young farmer from England who loves what he does for a living. He’s very active on the social media where he entered by chance and speaks of the life of farmers. He’s also embraced as a spokesperson for all the farmers out there.
“I got into social media by mistake. I was trying to promote a raw milk vending machine in a video, which my girlfriend helped me with at the time. We posted the video on Facebook and YouTube — Facebook went really well with around 11,000 views and YouTube only got 200-300 views. That’s how it started, completely by mistake!” Tom said.
However, we are very lucky he did because his farm resembles an animal heaven and watching videos of all the animals living there and enjoying their days is pure pleasure. Yes, Tom makes sure he keeps the livestock happy, and if you ask how one keeps a cow happy just take a look at what this young man is doing for his cattle.
During one of his latest videos, his followers noticed something resembling a huge brush in the middle of the farm and the cows gathered around it, scratching their heads and bodies.
What an incredible sight!
Source: YouTube/Tom Pemberton Farm Life
The huge scratching post for the cows was installed by Mayo Farm Systems, and Tom posted a video showing how it was placed. Some of the cows were closely monitoring the whole process as though they knew this unusual yellow thing is meant specially for them.
Thomas Duffy, the founder of Mayo Farm Systems and the inventor of this special brush which allows animals to rub their bodies on it, says he turned his idea into a real project firstly because he loves animals, and secondly because he wanted his brother’s cattle to be happy and not get hurt rubbing their bodies on the fences. He later offered to work with Tom and provide one for his cows as well.
Source: YouTube/Tom Pemberton Farm Life
The video is definitely a must watch. And as the caption says, this is how you can make 100 cows happy in the blink of an eye. Enjoy!
32-year-old Pamela Cabriales, who was a mother of a six-year-old boy, was brutally killed by two teenagers while she was sitting in her Land Rover.
After the horrific killing, the suspects, who were 14 and 18 years old fled the scene but were soon caught by the police during the chase after them.
Pamela was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, she was pronounced dead. Her family was devastated. They still can’t understand why someone would kill their sister and daughter and leave her little son without his mother.
Speaking to KDVR News, Pamela’s grieving brother, Alex, said: “It was inhumane what they did to my sister. It was terrible. I mean I don’t want to be graphic, but I was at the hospital with her. The whole top of her head was blown off, her brain was exposed. The community needs to know what these people did. My sister was beautiful.”
This, unfortunately, isn’t the first and only tragedy the family has suffered. Alex revealed that back in 1994, their brother died in a similar manner. He was shot and killed when he was just 14 years old.
Family members of Pamela Cabriales make their plea for justice after @DenverDAsOffice announced Monday that a 14-year-old male juvenile and 18-year-old Neshan Johnson would be charged with her murder. Cabriales was shot Feb. 20 while sitting in her car. @CBSDenver@ConorMcCueTVpic.twitter.com/NDC1SLY5LK
Pamela was killed on February 20, and Alex is now asking from the community to come together. He told KDVR News: “This is a call to action. (Denver prosecutor) Beth McCann has the power to make sure these two individuals never walk free a day in their life and don’t kill anyone else. It’s not even for us. It’s for the community, for other families. We don’t want other families to go through.”
Alex added: “We didn’t speak up or say anything then. It got swept under the rug. I know the head of the DA’s office believes in rehabilitation, especially with minors. but there are just some individuals you cannot offer rehabilitation to. You need to look at severity of crime, their record.”
When something unexpected comes along our way, it is on us to decide whether we will embrace it and try to turn in into our favor or not, just like these veterans who found themselves waiting long hours at the airport as their flight was delayed.
These World War II heroes were supposed to get back home to Kentucky from Washington D.C but got stuck at the Reagan National Airport. All of the veterans were gifted a free trip as part of a project by the non-profit organization Honor Flight Network.
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Knowing that waiting can be frustrating, the Ladies of Liberty decided to make the veterans’ time at the airport fun so they started singing one of the most famous patriotic songs, the classic Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by The Andrews Sisters.
However, they probably didn’t believe that two of the elderly gentlemen would start dancing. Marin Perryman took the “dance floor” first and his battle buddy, Paul Kopey, joined in.
Source: YouTube-Grace Gupton
The sight of the veterans moving to the rhythm was pretty incredible to witness. Onlookers were delighted, and one of them, a woman, joined in the heroes in having fun. As she danced with Paul, Martin approached and tapped him on the shoulder, asking for his turn to show off.
Source: YouTube-Grace Gupton
The ending was probably the best of all. It showed the veterans and the woman laughing and hugging each other.
Thankfully, it was all caught on tape by a woman named Grace Gupton who later shared the video on YouTube. Among the comments, there was one written by the woman dancing. It said: “Oh, my goodness! I loved dancing with these gents! It isn’t every day that a WWII vet can out dance you! After an early morning and a long day traipsing all over DC, these veterans still have amazing energy!”
Source: YouTube-Grace Gupton
Gentlemen, thank you for your service and thank you for making our day with your dancing.
Take a look at the video of the veterans dancing below. Wasn’t life much better before the pandemic?
There is no arguing that horses are one of the most gracious creatures there are. Elegant and friendly, they make perfect pets for those living in areas where they can take care of them and let them run as much and as long as they want.
On top of that, horses are also part of a number of police departments and are often used during demonstrations and riots as they allow officers to have better visibility of what is going on.
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An officer and his horse from Louisiana stole the hearts of many after they stumbled upon a jazz band playing life on the street. The rhythm was catchy and the horse couldn’t help but start dancing to the surprise of everyone watching.
The good thing is that someone thought of capturing the amazing sight on a video which went viral and received thousands of likes and comments all for the right reasons.
Well, it’s not every day that we see a horse dancing.
Source: YouTube screenshot
The officer follows the rhythm as well. He and his horse not only make great work companions, but also awesome dance partners.
Many were amazed with this dance performance and took their time to comment. One person highlighted the fact that Louisiana is considered the luckiest state and wrote: “I can see now why people from Louisiana love their state so much. What a fantastic scene! The music, the dancing… I love the way the officer never loses composure during the whole thing, he really just lets his horse be the real performer.”
Another person added: “Only in New Orleans!!! Thank you so much for posting! The most unique city in our country!! Fabulous food, music, history and the friendliest people on earth!!”
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Please note that this took place before the pandemic.
9-year-old girl named Felicia Kononchuk from Russia was shot in the head with a 12 caliber hunting rifle by her family’s neighbor, 33-year-old Vasily Dunets.
Before the shooting took place, Felicia posted a TikTok video explaining that she and her little brother were home alone as their father went to the shop to quickly grab something and the neighbor was knocking on their door without stopping.
“We have a neighbour here, drunk, knocking on our door, breaking it,” Felicia said in the video. “Shouting obscene words. I’m just scared… He is totally… I’m scared… My dad went to the shop. I don’t know what to do, he will just break our door now and that’s it. I’m very scared, my heart is beating… He’s been knocking for about an hour. It’s tough… My youngest brother just hid…”
Eventually, the banging on the door stopped, and Felicia’s father, Fyodor, returned home. Felicia felt relieved. Shortly after, however, someone knocked on the door and the girl thought it was her friend whom she was waiting to arrive. But just as she opened the door, drunk Vasily fired a a rain of bullets and shot Felicia in the head. The girl fell down and her last words were, “Dad, I’ve been killed.”
Speaking of the tragedy, Felicia’s father told The Sun: “I took her in my arms and shouted to my son and the repair workers to call an ambulance. My daughter died in my arms. When the ambulance arrived, I carried her to them but the doctors said that she had no chance to survive.”
Terrified girl screamed ‘dad, I’ve been shot’ before dying after neighbour shot her https://t.co/Kk8WgqgoJv
Felicia was described as “so cheerful and bright” by her heartbroken mother Alena. Everyone who knew her said she was a vibrant girl loved by her family and her friends.
It has been reported that the family was in a good relationship with the killer neighbor until he started complaining of the noise caused by the workers who were doing some repairs in the house. Rumors are that Fyodor kicked Vasily during their scuffles a few days before. At the time, Fyodor was reported to have told the killer to go home and get some sleep as he was very drunk.
The killer has been arrested and is facing life in prison.
Rest in peace, Felicia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family that is going through immense pain.
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From the very first moment the world learned of the relationship between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the couple have been under the spotlight.
Starting from their glamorous wedding which was broadcasted and seen by more than 29.19 million viewers, to the birth of their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019, to stepping down from their royal duties, the Sussex Royal’s every move has been closely followed by the media. That same media which “forced” them to leave the U.K. and move to the States.
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When they announced their decision to step down from their royal duties, the spokesperson of Harry and Meghan said in a statement: “As evidenced by their work over the past year, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their duty and service to the U.K. and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organisations they have represented regardless of official role.”
However, Queen Elizabeth herself had “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 announcement by the palace said. It added: “While all are saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.”
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Last week, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had their first big prime-time interview since splitting with the royal family when they sat opposite Oprah Winfrey. Many said the timing was not right as Harry’s grandfather, Prince Philip, is at the hospital for his longest stay so far.
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In the promo video of the interview released on Oprah’s YouTube channel, she asks Meghan: “Were you silent or were you silenced?” Harry is shown speaking of his late mother. And as we are all in anticipation of hearing what the couple had to say, a body language expert, Judi James, has a thing or two to say about Meghan’s hand gestures.
Speaking to The Mirror, James said: “I think when Meghan came to the UK, Harry very much saw himself in the role of overly protective husband that knew that all hell was going to break lose in terms of press and public interest, and was desperate to protect her – albeit that she presented herself as a very confident woman.” She also added how she believes that “the tide has completely changed” and it is now Meghan who has the role of a protector in the family.
“This hand gesture that you can see, he’s got his hand on the chair and she’s placed her hand on top,” she says. “That’s almost a maternal looking gesture, it’s though it’s being used for reassurance and to let him feed off her confidence.”
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Further, James says that Meghan seems more confident because she used to be an actress and is comfortable in front of the cameras, which clearly isn’t the case with Harry.
We can’t wait to watch the interview with one of the most famous couples in the entire world. I am sure you feel the same.
The news of the murder of a 6-year-old boy disturbed the country. Little James Robert Hutchinson was reported missing on Sunday and as millions of people who heard his mom’s pleas were praying for his safe return, investigators discovered that James was killed days before he went missing and it was his 29-year-old mother Brittany Gosney and her 42-year-old boyfriend Hamilton who did it.
James’ body was dumped in the Ohio River but it is believed that he was killed around 25 miles from the place.
Family members of 6yo James Hutchinson just shared these photos with me. They tell me he always had the warmest little laugh & the best hugs & cheek kisses 💔😭@wlwtpic.twitter.com/thwMPCdQ1a
“Upon further questioning of Brittany Gosney and her boyfriend James Hamilton, they now say that James was killed in Preble County a few days ago,” Middletown Police Chief David Birk said, according to WHIO7 News. “The child’s body was brought back to Middletown, where they live, and later put into the Ohio River.”
The heavy rains and the snow melting made it difficult for investigators to determine the exact location of where James’ body was dumped. “The river is very high and treacherous, so we will not be disclosing the exact location in hopes of avoiding another tragic incident,” Birk said.
Ohio police say that a 6-year-old boy named James Hutchinson, who was reported missing, was actually murdered.https://t.co/THZo1FcmhH
The mother and the boyfriend were both arrested. She is charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Her boyfriend is also charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
In the home where the couple lived there were two more children, but they have been taken away from them.
#Breaking Middletown mother BrittNy Gosney and and her bf James Hamilton have been arrested in connection to the death of 6 year old James Hutchinson. @wlwtpic.twitter.com/P6RrId5I3Y
“I stabbed my sister!” This is what the police at Manheim Township Police Department heard when ninth grader Claire E. Miller called 911 on February 22, 2021.
The officers arrived at the family home on Clayton Road in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, to see 14-year-old Claire waiving at them as her hands were bloody. She then showed them where her sister was. The officers were shocked to see 19-year-old Helen Miller, who had cerebral palsy, lying on her back with a blood-stained pillow over her face. When they moved the pillow, they saw a knife stabbed in her neck, as reported by Lancaster Online.
Girl, 14, ‘stabbed her wheelchair-bound older sister, 19, to death at home’ https://t.co/iAWiL0finy
According to the DA’s office, the murder took place in the night while the girls’ parents were sound asleep.
One of the neighbors, Sarah Delia, who didn’t know the family personally, described the incident as “shocking and tragic,” as per Fox 43. “It’s not the kind of thing we would expect in our neighborhood. It’s very quiet and peaceful,” she added.
14-year-old charged with killing sister in Lancaster County early this morning. Claire Miller is being transported to Lancaster County Prison after being arraigned.https://t.co/3hPBuzHI4dpic.twitter.com/EsX2f8Pz42
Heather Adams, Lancaster County District Attorney, said via e-mail, “This certainly is an incredibly tragic and unusual case. Our sympathies are with this family as they try to cope with the impact of this crime. Investigators will continue to process and analyze evidence to determine the circumstances that led to the victim’s death.”
It has been reported that Claire was taken into custody and charged with first degree murder. She’s currently held without bail at the Lancaster County Prison.
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The motive behind the killing remains unknown. “The investigators are going to be asking those types of questions,” Manheim Township Police Chief, Tom Rudzinski, told ABC 27 News. “Conducting those interviews of everybody that was involved, and trying to determine a timeline exactly what that would have lead to this awful event.”
Helen was receiving educational services from a school within the district. The spokesperson of the school offering those services said: “We were so saddened to learn of Helen’s tragic and unexpected passing. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Miller family. This is a devastating tragedy.”
When I stumble upon uplifting stories about young people who are doing all in their power to be the change they want to see in the world, my heart is full of respect. It is then that I realize that we shouldn’t worry about the future of this Earth.
Meet Aiden Knaus, a charming young man from Minnesota whom everyone loves. Besides spending time studying and hanging out with his friends, Aiden also cheers up the elderly at the local retirement home. The residents enjoy every second they spend around this loving boy. He makes their days a bit brighter, listens to their life stories, and charms them with his witty remarks. His mom says of him that he’s a “gift of gab,” and if you see the video below, you’ll learn why.
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During his first year of volunteering, 13-year-old Aiden “spent more than 160 hours pushing veterans in their wheelchairs back and forth to therapy, the canteen and the chapel,” as reported by the Humankind. We have to say that’s pretty impressive.
Aiden’s mom, Tanya Hundeby, says, “I didn’t know that he could thrive in something like this. School’s been hard for him.”
Take a look at the whole story in the video below. You are going to love it.
Kids and dogs! Honestly, I can’t think of anything cuter than that. It’s a well known fact that dogs make great friends, but when it comes to kids, that relation is even more special.
Not only young children turn into better humans when they grow up with a furry pal by their side, but the dogs get to be spoiled too as they are surrounded by the most innocent and purest form of love. On top of that, they get to share a bunch of treats and lots of cuddles with their human siblings.
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Four-year-old Marleigh and her four-legged companion Fiona love each other to the moon and back. Their days are filled with fun time and a very special activity that stole the hearts of many.
Namely, Fiona loves taking naps, and she does it in the most comfortable place possible, her sister’s arms. Little Marleigh rocks Fiona gently back and forth and even sings to her whenever she feels sleepy.
Luckily, the girl’s mom, Paige Jolley Bumgarner took a video of the two friends sharing a precious moment together and shared it for the rest of the world to see it.
Source: Facebook/Paige Jolley Bumgarner
The video starts with Marleigh singing the lyrics:
“Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so Little ones to him belong, They are weak, but he is strong”
Fiona listens very carefully and enjoys Marleigh’s angelic voice.
Source: Facebook/Paige Jolley Bumgarner
The cutest thing is that the girl is aware she’s treating her dog the right way and could be heard saying: “I’m a good sister, mama.”
Her mom, who is obviously proud of her caring and loving daughter, answers: “You’re the best.”
Fiona isn’t just Marleigh’s pet, but she’s her bestie who gets all the love a young child can ever give to someone.
Source: Facebook/Paige Jolley Bumgarner
Fiona is now sound asleep, but Marleigh suddenly sneezes a couple of times and wakes her without wanting that. Sweet Fiona opens her eyes and pulls her head up, but once she realizes she’s still in her favorite person’s arms, she goes back to sleep.
Along with the cute video of these lovely friends, Paige wrote, “This is why this dog is so spoiled.”
Source: Facebook/Paige Jolley Bumgarner
It didn’t really come as a surprise that the video has been shared more than 600,000 times. People were quick to comment how the bond between the girl and the puppy triggered all of the right emotions in them. This is what one woman wrote: “This is so precious children can be taught to be good to fur babies although I think it came very natural with this little girl it definitely shows her parents have showered her with kindness and love❤️”
Another person added: “Oh how adorable is that just like a little mommy.”
Source: Facebook/Paige Jolley Bumgarner
Paige was touched by all the messages praising her daughter and her parenting, although she knows no one is perfect:
“While I am so grateful for these kind messages, the truth is I fail everyday. I fail the Lord and I fail Marleigh. I don’t feel worthy of all these sweet comments but I do know we have taught Marleigh we love everyone just like Jesus does. We hope she continues to show Jesus’ love the rest of her life. ❤️❤️ Thank you all again for all your sweet messages and comments!” Paige wrote.
Take a look at the adorable video below and make sure you share it with your friends.
Simultaneous dance performances have always been my favorite. Watching a group of people moving with incredible precision and in a perfect harmony is pretty mesmerizing. On top of that, it takes a lot of time and effort to master such routines.
Black Diamonds are a Drill Dance team whose latest performance has gone viral and took a lot of breaths away. At first glance, these team resembles that of cheerleaders, but they are far from that. Instead of jumping and performing different stunts, Drill Dancers move at the same time throughout most of the routine.
Wearing matching outfits consisting of half black and half colored print and holding neon orange props with huge feathers, they opted for Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and stole many hearts.
What Black Diamonds offered is so precise and unique that they did a great job and actually won the Australian National Championship.
Their drill moves combined with Dance/Prop section brought Freddie’s lyrics to life. Honestly, we don’t believe they could have chosen a better piece of music than this one.
At one moment, the group resembles a silhouette which forms a line and performs a sequence that reminds us of a mirror reflection. Next, they move further from one another and pretend their feathers to be their skirts.
All the flawless dance sequences that Black Diamond pulled off in front of the staring eyes of the audience made them the stars of the competition. What’s most, they truly did justice to the everlasting piece of music that is still regarded one of the greatest rock hits of all time.
These ladies showed talent, impeccable skills, and absolute confidence. It sure took them a lot of time and energy to excel the choreography, but the outcome was all worth it. They didn’t only end up winning the first prize, but people’s admiration as well.
As the melody comes to an end, the group forms what looks like a huge rotating flower, and the sight is just mesmerizing. This truly is a dance routine to remember, we are sure you don’t want to miss it.
Tulane University police officer and a reserve deputy constable Martinus Mitchum was shot dead on Friday after an argument over a mask escalated during a basketball match in New Orleans.
Mitchum worked as a security during the high school basketball game when the shooter, later identified as John Shallerhorn, was trying to enter the place without a mask. After he was confronted by one of the school staff members, he started acting violently.
Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Cpl. M. Mitchum. #tulaneu #tulaneemergency
Officer Mitchum tried to intervene and brought Shallerhorn outside, but it was then that the suspect pulled out a gun and shot Mitchum in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital but nothing could be done. The officer was pronounced dead.
One of Officer Mitchum’s long time friends, Jason Bertrand, spoke to Khan saying, “I feel like Mitch saved lives last night because we don’t know what that gentleman really was coming in there to do. There was kids in there, families in there. What could you be going into a high basketball with a gun?”
Before shooting Officer Mitchum, Shallerhorn robbed a man outside the school and is now facing charges of armed robbery and first-degree murder of a police officer. If found guilty, he will likely serve a life in prison and even a death penalty.
Officer Mitchum died a hero. May he rest in peace.
A two-year-old girl named Maddilyn-Rose Stokes was forced to suffer unbearable pain after her parents punished her for soiling her diaper by putting her in boiling water. The injuries the girl sustained were so severe that she died five days after she was cruelly hurt.
The incident took place on May 20, 2017, but the parents were only given prison time this year.
Life, without parole, should have been the sentence for these two bits of garbage.
Parents jailed for torture and manslaughter of toddler daughter Maddilyn-Rose Ava Stokes https://t.co/skU4VV209l
Maddilyn-Rose was reported to had died in agony as her untreated injuries were third degree burns which her parents, Shane David Stokes, 33, and Nicole Betty Moore, 26, tried to heal with aloe vera gel and bandages. When paramedics arrived in the family’s home, Maddilyn-Rose was unconscious. She was taken to the hospital but died shortly after.
Authorities who also arrived at the scene found bloody bandages and mattresses all over the place. “She would have been in misery and pain, unable to walk,” prosecutor Sarah Farnden told the court. “She would have been dehydrated and weak before becoming delirious and falling unconscious before going into cardiac arrest.”
According to the medical reports, the dad had given poor Maddilyn-Rose antidepressants so that she wouldn’t scream. The mother’s lawyers claimed she didn’t hurt her daughter and even considered calling an ambulance.
Eventually, both Moore and Stokes pleaded guilty and were sentenced to nine years and six months and eleven years respectively.
During their sentencing, Judge David Jackson said the toddler’s death was “dreadful and beyond tragic.” He also said, “Your concerns were for yourselves, at your daughter’s expense – it cost your daughter’s life. The greatest tragedy is that had you taken her promptly to hospital, called triple zero, her life would have been saved and she would have received proper pain relief. She would not have had to endure almost five days of excruciating pain suffered by the victim of untreated and serious burns – you both bear full responsibility.”
Maddilyn-Rose Ava Stokes ‘parents’, SHANE STOKES & NICOLE MOORE are to be charged with their daughter’s torture & death. #auspolpic.twitter.com/MuSWu7j4Tz
— Shame of Australia (@ShameAustralia) June 5, 2017
Many believe that these two, who don’t even deserve to be called a mother and a father, should have been sentenced to life in prison.
Having a sister means having a best friend for life. Ashley and Hannah know that best. These two are inseparable and do everything together. Ashley knew Hannah would be part of her life forever since the day the little sister was born. She has Down Syndrome and diabetes, but Ashley makes sure she never misses any of the beauties life brings.
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When Ashley got involved with Will, the love of her life, she made it clear from the start that her little sister would be part of their life, and if he loved her, he had to accept that. Will was happy to embrace Hannah in his life because he knew how important she was for his girlfriend.
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Over the years, Will and Ashley’s relationship became more serious and he was ready to take the next step and pop the question. But he wanted to do it in a way that would include lovely Hannah in the whole story. He planned a photoshoot and got down on one knee asking Ashley to be his wife.
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She was over the moon and said yes to the bright future ahead with Will. But then something really amazing happened. Will turned to Hannah and asked her if she would be his best friend forever. He got another yes and these two sisters made him the happiest man on Earth.
But it wasn’t the end of the surprise. He was about to prepare for his soulmate’s sister something she will never forget.
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On the big day, when the bride and the groom were about to exchange their wedding vows, Will have prepared some special words for Hannah as well. What he promised her is so touching it will melt your heart.
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Take a peek at the amazing wedding ceremony in the video below.
Whether you like singing them or you find them annoying at times, one thing about nursery rhymes is that they are addictive. The melody stays with you even hours after you heard it, and you can’t help by hum it. That is why little children love listening to these cute songs that much, but most importantly, they enjoy singing them too.
The girl from the video below is giving an incredibly adorable performance of everyone’s all time favorite Old MacDonald. This famous farmer who has a farm filled with a bunch of different animals who produce different sounds is likely the most famous farmer there is, don’t you agree?
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Josie, who was just 2 years old when this video was taken, melted the hearts of millions of people, or 13.6 millions to be exact. Yes, that many people have seen Josie and her animal toys who join her in her performance.
As cute as she is, she starts the song holding animal puppets and showing them off one by one. The first animal that comes to her mind is the pig, or as she calls it until she guesses it right, the pink. When the ee I ee I o part comes, Josie puts a huge smile on her face and gets even more adorable.
“And on his farm, he had a little cat, ee I ee I oh, with a meow meow there and a meow meow there,” she goes on.
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Her daddy finds all this so cute that he can’t help by laugh at what his daughter has to offer. The best part comes at the very end when he asks her what the song was all about and she answers: “Umm, piggy, and cow, and piggy, and little duck, little doggie, little cat.”
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Take a look at Josie in the video below, isn’t she the cutest?
A family of three lost their lives in a freak accident in Brazil in November of last year. Hugo Pereira, 33, his wife Stella Souza, and their 7-month-old baby Sol died after a cliff face collapsed on top of them.
According to people close to the family, they had moved to area after Hugo got a job as a hotel manager. Souza’s mom spoke to the Alkhaleej Today, and said: “They were very happy, a very happy family. Hugo was a wonderful man who took good care of Stella and Sol. They were people who only left happiness.”
#TRAGÉDIA
MÃE MORREU ABRAÇADA AO FILHO AO TENTAR PROTEGE-LO DE DESABAMENTO NA PRAIA DE PIPA.
Brazilian media reported that the bodies of the family were found buried in a landslide. The mom was hugging her baby, as she probably tried to protect him. Sadly, all of them died. The baby was alive at the time rescue arrived, but his injuries were way too severe. He died a few moments later.
According to 7news.com, a local fisherman said how they are always warning tourists to stay away from the shadows of the cliffs. “I’m born and raised here and this has always happened because the sea is gradually destroying the cliff more and more,” he added.
#FalaTV – Falésia desaba e mata soterrados pai, mãe, filho de 1 ano e cachorro. Foi na Praia da Pipa em Tibau do Sul no Rio Grande do Norte. pic.twitter.com/rrXSbhw4Cq
Only God knows what our troops are going through when they are deployed in foreign countries and surrounded by hostile enemies. But it’s God who protects them and gives them strength to return home safely and be with their loved ones. Our soldiers and veterans are our pride and we can never thank them enough for keeping us safe and risking their own life for our freedom.
A video of a soldier named Stephen Stormberg getting baptized in the great river of Euphrates whose beauty and importance are numerous times mentioned in the Bible is one of the most touching things to ever witness.
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There, in the heart of the Iraqi province Rawah Anbar, the soldier entered the cold water and surrendered his life in faith and obedience to God. The Chaplain explained that “it isn’t for salvation that we are baptized, but because of salvation” as the soldiers proceeded with the ceremony.
It was a cloudy day and the fog helped them stay hidden from the eyes of the enemies.
People say this video brought tears in their eyes. It’s very touching, indeed. You can take a look at it below. The excitement on the face of soldier Stephen truly says it all.
Humans’ relation with animals has always been a fascinating one. No matter how different we are from one another, we create bonds and many times depend on each other. And as much as this is true for the animals we have domesticated, those living in the wild can enter our world as well. Sometimes because they get lost and wander, and other times because they are curious to learn of the ‘strange’ creatures who own houses, and even have pools to chill in.
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Of course, in case you stumble upon a wild animal out of its natural habitat, you should likely alert an animal rescue center, a rehabilitation center, or a shelter. However, many times, until we get the chance to make a call, the animal is usually gone. But not this time. A sweet koala that entered one family’s house was apparently there to stay, at least for a while.
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The family that lives in Adelaide Hills, South Australia, spotted the koala coming down a tree and right into their backyard.
Is this going to turn into one of the cutest stories depicting unlike friendships? Well, who knows, lets see how it ends.
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The footage of the house’s surveillance camera is so clear that it gives the impression that we are in the yard too. And the feeling is pure gold.
The animal gets near the pool very carefully, as it has no idea what to expect. It explores the place and then decides to take a sip from the water. Although koalas don’t consume a lot of water, this guy is apparently very eager to try some and see what it tastes like.
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As it realizes it’s just water, the sweet koala places its hands inside and drinks some more.
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Then, a woman who is in the pool makes her way towards the guest that welcomed itself in her house. She goes really slowly because she doesn’t want to scare the curious animal.
As it turns out, the koala is very affectionate. It lets the woman give it water and drinks from her hands. Isn’t that a sight to remember? I wish I could experience such close encounter with a wild animal that friendly.
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Looking at these two bonding, one would assume they are a life-long friends and not just casual acquaintances.
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The most mesmerizing thing of all happens when the woman gets out of the water and stands face-to-face with the lovely animal. Believe it or not, they kissed by touching their noses.
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The koala knows the woman is kind and enjoys the petting on the nose and the face.
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After the one-of-a-kind encounter, the koala went up the stairs and headed towards the house. Unfortunately, the camera cut off and we don’t know what it did next, although we are very curious to find that out.
This all looks so cute that our hearts melted. However, no matter how much you enjoyed the story, you should always be extra cautious in case you encounter a wild animal. Remember to always stay at a safe distance.
New baby represents a new beginning and hope. These loving sweethearts are so tiny but make such a huge change in the life of their parents and the whole family. And as everyone is anticipating to hold the sweet cuties in their arms and feel the distinctive baby smell that softens the heart, the siblings may not be that excited for meeting the new addition to the family. This is the reason why many parents are afraid whether their older kids would accept their baby brother or sister or not.
Feeling jealous is natural. The older children are used to getting all the attention, and now sharing their moms and dads with someone else could come to them as a shock. Luckily, mom Heather Conley from Pennsylvania and her husband don’t have to be worried at all as their 3-year-old daughter Molly is the best sibling ever.
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When baby Cora was born, everyone was overjoyed. Her brother was happy, but not even close to how excited sister Molly was.
The first encounter between these two best friends for life is the cutest thing you’ll get to see all day.
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As the sisters sit on their mom’s hospital bed, Molly has Cora in her arms and she’s all eyes on the baby. Mom reminds Molly to be gentle with her baby sister while filming the touching moment, and Molly whispers, “You just came out of mommy’s belly. I won’t drop you … I won’t let you go anymore.”
Sweet Molly can’t get enough of Cora and hold her tight while rubbing her cheek against her head. “You’re so cute,” the caring sister could be heard saying.
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Looking at these two, we are convinced that love at first sight does exist.
The video, which Heather posted on Twitter, has been seen over 40.6 thousand times and people say it’s the cutest thing ever. Well, can we not agree? Check it out below.
Molly meeting her little sister for the first time 😍
“You just came out of Mommy’s belly .. I won’t drop you … I won’t let you go anymore”
Molly and Cora’s video is up to 12.4K views on Facebook ♥️ everyone loves it is it’s just so innocent. Shocked I caught this on camera. pic.twitter.com/i9g3MZDG2Q
Many aspiring singers find the stage of the talent shows to be the only place where they can shine through their talent. And they are totally right. It is these shows that helped a lot of singers find their place under the stars and in the music industry. Beyonce, who is considered one of the world’s biggest superstars, found her way to fame through the talent show Star Search back in 1993. And she’s not the only one. In fact, a lot of famous names became celebrities thanks to shows such as The Voice, Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor and Pop Stars.
Back in 2017, the judges of TheX Factorwere totally blown away by the incredible vocal of then 17-year-old Willie Jones. When they realized he would be performing Josh Turner’s Your Man, they probably thought it was a pretentious choice, but the moment Willie let his voice loose, he proved everyone wrong.
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Simon Cowell is listening with his mouth open, and that speaks enough of just how incredibly talented this teenager is. What is interesting about Willie’s voice is that it sounds way too mature than it is. It’s deep and seasoned, and everyone agrees that he sounds phenomenal, if not perfect.
The video of Willie’s performance which has been seen over 10 million times is definitely a must watch. Check it out below.
When someone gives themselves the right to make decisions regarding crucial things in your life in your name, then it’s definitely the time for you to stand for yourself and put a stop.
What one groom-to-be shared on Reddit caused a stir among the users. He started his post explaining how his mother-in-law is deciding on everything about his wedding, and that includes the venue, the clothes, the menu, and a lot more. All this, sadly, led to the excitement over the planning to turn into a nightmare for him. What’s even worse, he’s wife-to-be is going along with everything her mom imposes on them.
“Her mom keeps stomping boundaries and changes any plans we come up with to have a ‘decent’ wedding and not let me ‘ruin’ it and embarrass her.” He then gave an example, writing: “My fiancée came to tell me last week that we will be making changes in terms of menu/invitation cards because her mom recommended other things instead of what we agreed on. According to her mom, I have no idea what a ‘good decent wedding’ looks like and wanted to save us (herself) from ’embarrassment.'”
However, what made him angry the most is that his fiancée was now asking for her niece to replace his 9-year-old sister as a flower girl.
“My sister’s is on cloud nine ever since she was told she will be the flower girl. She got her dress and so far she’s tried it on more than 5 times asking me when I’m going to have the wedding which is sweet,” he wrote and added how his little sis has “mild cerebral palsy but she’s functioning and does good at school.”
According to the bride and her mother, the groom’s sister was supposed to be a quest only and not given any role as she would do something embarrassing and might not behave during the wedding ceremony, although they are both aware the girl is well-behaved and way smarter than most kids her age. “I told her no not gonna happen,” he further explained. “Like I gave my parents and my sister my word. No way I’m going to make her upset and sad and let the niece take her place.”
He didn’t want to break his sister’s heart, especially because she was over the moon and was waiting for the wedding with anticipation. “We been arguing over this the whole week and I’m now supposed to call her and say okay but I refused and I’m standing my ground and wanting my sister to be the flower girl despite what others say because this offends me and my family.”
As expected, every user who stumbled upon this groom’s post agreed that it is his sister who should be the flower girl.
“NTA at all. Your sister isn’t just excited about wearing the dress, she’s excited about playing a role in your wedding. It would be unfair and ableist to take that away from her now. Stand up for your sister – she needs to know that you love her and respect her and that her disability doesn’t make her any less worthy. Make sure your fiancee understands that what she’s asking you to do is abhorrent. If she doesn’t see this, I’d honestly reconsider the wedding. There’s no excuse for bullying a child like this,” one Redditor wrote.
Another person wrote a pretty long comment, but it was definitely worth sharing it with you as it was the most popular of all.
“You need to sit your fiancee down, alone, and have a long conversation about her behavior, and that in no way at all is it acceptable for her mother to be acting like this, for your fiancee to let her walk all over you both, and most importantly that your fiancee is not ever going to speak about your sister like that again. Your sister is 9 years old. She is a young, impressionable child who has more than enough shit to deal with as it is, more than any child deserves to. Are you going to bring your fiancee into the family, around your sister, with her thinking she can treat your sister like some wild animal?”
He then continued: “Look, I’m never one to support the idea that a man ‘needs to check his woman.’ The phrase is disgusting. As a big brother though, and as a person, you need to give your fiancee a swift and definitive reality check. This is not her mother’s wedding, it’s your wedding too, and she does not demean your sister like that. Ever. NTA, but you will be if you just bend over to all of this heinous f**kery just because it’s easier than arguing with her. Three years down the line when MIL is running your lives and your wife is blaming you for it all you’ll be wishing you had fought back. Your relationship isn’t lost but you need to get back on the same page before you go any further.”
How would you react if you were in this groom’s situation?
