Teen wakes up from coma after 10 months without his family by his side and wondering why everyone’s wearing masks

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19-year-old Joseph Flavill was over the moon to be visiting the Buckingham Palace and receiving the Duke of Edinburgh youth achievement award, but two months before the trip was about to take place, young Joseph was involved in a car accident and ended up in coma.

Now, ten months after the collision which left him with a brain injury, Joseph is slowly waking up and showing progress. However, there is one thing that bothers his family, how would they explain it to him why no one is at the hospital by his side and why is everyone wearing a mask.

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When Joseph ended up in the hospital on Mach 1st of 2020, the situation with the pandemic was still under control. The United Kingdom had recorded just 23 cases of the new virus no one knew anything about and most of the deaths caused by it were registered in China only. Three weeks into coma, the virus rapidly spread and Britain went into lockdown.

His mom said how Joseph himself have been affected by the virus twice while in coma.

One of this young man’s aunts, Kate Yarbo, told CNN: “When he comes out of this, life will not be as he knows it at all. How do you describe it? I think it’s going to be a shock. We’re all still processing it — I’m not sure you can ever actually describe how this pandemic feels.”

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His other aunt, Sally Flavill Smith, told The Guardian, “He won’t know anything about the pandemic as he’s been asleep for 10 months. His awareness is starting to improve now but we just don’t know what he knows. I just don’t know where to start with it. A year ago if someone had told me what was going to happen over the last year, I don’t think I would have believed it. I’ve got no idea how Joseph’s going to come to understand what we’ve all been through.”

Despite this thing about the pandemic, Joseph family is very happy that he’s showing quick progress. He understands what he’s told and is able to move his limbs when asked to.

Joseph Flavill, 19, was hit by a car on March 1 last year, and has been in a coma ever since.

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The hospital costs will probably be huge, so the family is raising money to help them cover the bills. So far, they raised nearly $45,000, although they are convinced it will all cost a lot more.

“Nobody knows what the long-term impact will be, but we do know that the journey could be long and costly,” they wrote on their website, Joseph’s Journey. We are glad Joseph is recovering and we hope we’ll see him standing and running in the months or even days to come.

Hero recalls the moment he stepped in to save 6-year-old boy locked inside his grandma’s shed

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Juan Vaquero is the man who stepped in for a 6-year-old boy in need of help. The little one was found locked in his grandma’s filthy shed with his arms tied behind his back.

Vaquero recalls the moment he heard the noises coming from the shed while he was renting the backyard of the boy’s grandma’s house and lived in a trailer. He knew the little boy from before as he had seen him playing around, but he had no idea he was mistreated by the grandma, Esmeralda Lira, 53, and her 64-year-old boyfriend Jose Balderas.

When Vaquero approached the shed that evening and asked who’s inside, a trembling voice answered. The boy said how he was very hungry as he hadn’t eaten since the morning and it was 10 p.m. already.

Vaquero said how he will bring a Jell-O, but the boy told him he couldn’t eat it because his arms were tied. That’s when Vaquero realized the severity of the situation. It wasn’t just a family matter where a boy was innocently grounded for something he did, so he decided to interfere and called child protection services.

Dallas police was soon at the scene. They entered the shed and discovered the helpless boy. Rats and insects could be spotted around him.

In the house, there were two other children as well.

When questioned why they did what they did to the little boy, Esmeralda and her boyfriend said how he was stealing food. Dallas Police believes the boy had been locked in the shed every night for two weeks.

Both Esmeralda and Jose have been arrested and charged for endangering a child.

With tears in his eyes, Vaquero says, “It had to be me who spoke up.” He is very happy he got to help the boy. If he stayed longer with such cruel people as his grandma and her boyfriend who knows what would have happened and what else he would have to go through.

You can take a look at the whole story in the video below.

200 farmers stay quiet during auction so young man can get his long-lost family farm back

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When inheritance comes into question, many unexpected things can occur. Adults usually get the ‘more serious’ stuff, while kids usually inherit some minor valuable objects. Jewelry, expensive collections or pieces of art are usually what kids get.

However, Daivd and his family’s experience is totally different. They didn’t even expect to inherit a farmland of 80 acres.

David’s experience is very interesting and rare as a matter of fact. He comes from a family of farmers. The family’s story is mainly concerning the loss of a huge land. One relative of theirs managed to take away a big piece of land in a very unfair way.

They lost the land years ago. The person who took the land, even though was their relative, didn’t think well to them. David and his family though their land would have never been taken back again.

David grew up hearing this story over and over again. The family’s goal was to reclaim the land and make their farmland whole again.

That opportunity finally came. David was in his twenties and together with his father decided to try to reclaim the land. Against all odds, they were convinced that somehow they will manage it. Regarding that, David says:

“Even though I dreamt of getting the land back for as long as I could remember, when the day came, I wasn’t ready,” he said.

The farm that was object of David’s interest was put for an auction. He and his father knew that there was a huge chance for not getting the land, but they wanted to try anyway.

The place of the auction turned out to be full of people who were interested to buy the land. There were some 200 farmers present, and most of them were more influential farmers as well. This was an additional reason for David’s pessimistic thinking.

The auction began and the bid was opened. David and his father wanted at least to open the auction and they relied on their luck. They opened the first bid. The judge called for a second bid and none of the 200 farmers spoke.

Everyone fell silent. .

This caught the auctioneer by surprise. He couldn’t believe that no one except David bid the auction. Therefore, he called for a break. After the break the same thing happened. No one spoke. Three times this has been repeated and no one participated the auction, except David.

The result was evident. David succeeded in making the farm whole again.

There was an explanation for this outcome and the bid itself.

David’s case was apparently known to the Nebraskan farming community. Everyone knew how his farm was taken by the family unfairly. Therefore, they decided to help him get back what was his own.

David recalls:

“I’ve had two profoundly humbling days in my life. The first was the day my son was born. The second was that unforgettable day at the Auction House,” he said.

The silence is very power in some cases. This story from Nebraska shows exactly that. The community came together and helped their friend or neighbour. They showed that joint forced can make miracles.

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Neighbors report 90-year-old lady for her messy yard instead of helping her clean it – Strangers step in

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Religion teaches us to “love your neighbor as yourself,” but how many of us live by this commandment? The answer is not many, sadly.

Nowadays, people are too busy with their personal problems and lives and they barely find any time for those around them. And no matter now disappointing this sounds, it’s the harsh reality of today.

A 90-year-old woman named Agnes Mable found herself in trouble after her neighbors complained about her yard which was covered in clutter. The thing was that all those things didn’t even belong to her in the first place. One of her family members took advantage of her condition and placed all his trash and belongings at Agnes’.

Instead of lending her a helping hand, her neighbors did things even harder for her as their complaints made poor Agnes face a fine of around $2,500.

Old and fragile, there was no chance for this lady to clean her yard herself. On top of that, she was unable to fix the holes in her roof. Things seemed dim and it looked like there was no way out of the situation Agnes found herself in.

But then, she thought of contacting Operation Blessing, and that turned out to be a call that changed her life. The kind-hearted volunteers came to Agnes’ place in no time and got rid of the clutter. They even fixed the holes in the roof and gave Agnes a surprise she will never forget.

Take a look at the video below for the full story and learn what these volunteers had for this lovely lady.

Baby dies during baptism after it’s head was put under water three times at Romanian Orthodox Church

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Six-week-old baby died of cardiac arrest after a baptism ceremony in Romania. The priest, who now faces manslaughter charges, immersed the infant in the holy water three times. The poor baby inhaled the water and was rushed to hospital but passed away hours later due to liquid in his lungs.

A Romanian Orthodox priest sinks a child during a baptism at a church in Bucharest in May 2014. (File photo)

The baptism ceremonies held in Romania where over 80 percent of the population is Orthodox are considered very important events and are often celebrated with hundreds of guests and huge parties.

According to a number of recent polls, the church is the most trusted institution in this European county. However, after this tragedy, a number of people have asked from the church to change the baptism rituals. In fact, by Thursday evening, over 56,000 signatures have been gathered. The petition said: “The death of a newborn baby because of this practice is a huge tragedy. This risk must be ruled out for the joy of baptism to triumph.”

Romanian Orthodox priests sprinkle holy water over believers to bless them at the end of the Epiphany mass held on January 6 every year

Church representatives took their stand, among which Vasile Banescu who believes that instead of immersing the babies in the water three times, priests can pour or sprinkle a little water on the little one’s forehead, which is the case in other Orthodox countries. Archbishop Teodosie, the leader of the Church’s traditionalist wing, however, said the tradition won’t change.

We are so very sorry for the loss of an innocent soul. Rest in peace.

2-year-old brings police officers to struggling mother of six who fled an abusive relationship

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Following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck, protests against police brutality took place all over the country. This led for many people to question whether they should trust the police or not.

However, the fact is that we should never judge a whole group based on individuals, and the officers from the Dallas Police Department are a perfect example of that.

As two female officers, Delia Pesina and Reenshia McIntyre, were responding to a call at an apartment complex, one two-year-old girl invited them over. They were all smiles because of the toddler’s act and decided to enter her place. There, they met the girl’s mother and her five siblings. But what caught the officers’ attention was that there was barely any furniture inside. After a short conversation, they learned how the mother fled from an abusive relationship and was having a hard time make ends meet. She was unable to buy any furniture or essentials and she and her kids even reused old Styrofoam plates.

After the encounter, the officers had to get back to work, but they couldn’t stop thinking of the family of seven that was living so poorly.

At the end of their shift, one of the officers said, “So, we’re coming back aren’t we?”

They shared the story with the rest of the members of the department and everyone was more than happy to step in for the struggling mom and her kids as they told CBSDFW.

In a very short period of time, the officers were able to collect money to buy furniture and essentials. When they visited the family again, carrying all the stuff they bought, the mom and the little ones couldn’t believe their eyes. They were overjoyed and very thankful to the kind-hearted people who made their life a bit easier. “We told the children, ‘This is where you’re going to be sleeping.’ The excitement on their face was so heartfelt we had to fight back tears,” one of the officers said.

The story quickly spread around and melted the hearts of many. It showed that most of the police officers are ready to assist the members of their community beyond their job duties. People agree that stories like this help restore their faith in the system.

“For me, it’s part of my job description. I think it’s part of my heart,” one of the officers said.

The mother expressed her gratitude and said, “I wish I could do more than say thank you to everyone that contributed to me and my children. We love y’all and really love the things you gave us. We are very much appreciative and grateful for you guys helping us.”

To learn more of this incredible act of kindness got to the video below.

2-day-old baby girl found wrapped in a plastic back with a knife sticking out of her back

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Gym instructor Diego Sebastian Penayo from Posadas, Argentina, stumbled upon an abandoned baby wrapped in a plastic bag and covered with a blanket. When he rushed to take the poor soul in his hands, he noticed something shocking. A rusty knife was sticking out of the little one’s back. Her fragile and tiny body was also covered in wounds which spoke of the horrific things she suffered at only two days old.

The baby was taken to the Pediatric Hospital Dr. Fernando Barreyro and was expected to recover. Despite the visible wounds, her vital organs weren’t been damaged.

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As reported by The Sun, the baby’s mother was identified and arrested but her name wasn’t revealed. Authorities believe she gave birth at Dr. Ramon Madariaga Treble Hospital and abandoned her daughter at a nearby street, according to The Daily Mail.

David Halac, a representative of the hospital where the baby was treated, said that the knife which was stuck in the baby’s back was the same one that was used to inflict the other injuries.

Newborn baby girl found stabbed with rusty knife left in back and wrapped in plastic bag as mum is arrestedhttps://t.co/FTPypyerBv pic.twitter.com/iHTXVZ5VdQ

— The Scottish Sun (@ScottishSun) September 9, 2020

As this baby girl’s survival was a real miracle, the staff at the hospital decided to name her Esperanza, which stands for Hope in Spanish.

We are so very sorry Esperanza had to go through such an ordeal just two days after she entered this world, but we are at the same time overjoyed she got to live. We hope she will end up with a loving family.

Christopher Plummer, Oscar-winning legend of stage and screen, dies at 91

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Hollywood paid tribute to one of the best and most versatile actors, Canadian-born Christopher Plummer who died on Friday at the age of 91.

Plummer was born in 1929 in Toronto, and during his career which spanned seventy years he played a number of different roles, but he will probably be best remembered by many for his role as Captain Von Trapp in the iconic musical The Sound of Music.

Known as a classically-trained Shakespearean, Plummer gained worldwide recognition for his performances in film, television, and on stage, where he played the leading roles in a huge number of productions, including Hamlet, Macbeth, Richard III, and many more.

Plummer’s talent and success won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 82 for Beginners. At the age of 88, he was nominated for Oscar for All the Money in the World, thus became the oldest person to be nominated in an acting category. At the same time, Plummer won two Tony Awards, out of seven nominations, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Bafta. He is one of the few actors who have won the Triple Crown of Acting.

Speaking of the role which somehow marked his career, Plummer once told The New York Times: “That damn movie follows me around like an albatross,” calling Von Trapp an “empty carcass of a role.”

In a 2009 interview, the actor was reported saying: “[The Sound of Music] was a very well-made movie, and it’s a family movie and we haven’t seen a family movie, I don’t think, on that scale for ages. I don’t mind that. It just happened to be not my particular cup of tea.”

Plummer earned further acclaim for the films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, All the Money in the World, Knives Out, and a lot more.

His wife, Elaine Taylor, said the actor died peacefully in their family home and stated the cause of death was a blow to the head as a result of a fall.

“We’ve lost one of our most iconic and beloved actors,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. “[He] gave life to so many characters we love and cherish.” A huge number of actors and actresses paid tribute to Plummer.

“My heart is broken. Thank you always for your laughter, your warmth, your talent… the vitamins when I got sick, your patience, your partnership and your company,” Knives Out star Ana de Armas wrote on Instagram.

“The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend,” Dame Julie said in a statement. “I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humor and fun we shared through the years.”

This is truly heartbreaking. What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and impact. One of my favorite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together in the Thrombey house between set ups. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent. 💙💙💙 https://t.co/eFwNVe762w

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 5, 2021

Christopher Plummer… one of the greats. <3 pic.twitter.com/Nv0ANVQeWf

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) February 5, 2021

Truly one of the world’s greatest. I had the thrill of seeing his Iago opposite James Earl Jones’ Othello. Unforgettable. Rest In Peace sir. ♥️ #christopherplummer https://t.co/hk6IRRIQ0r

— Phil Rosenthal (@PhilRosenthal) February 5, 2021

Pixar remembers Christopher Plummer, who as Charles Muntz in Up, taught us that “adventure is out there.” Rest in peace, good friend. pic.twitter.com/FzvjPeVraf

— Pixar (@Pixar) February 5, 2021

Rest in peace.

Mom loses it over incredible dance routine on “Sexy And I Know It” by dad and kids

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Having children is a real blessing, but sometimes, having five of them sounds like a blessing mixed with trouble. But not for this awesome dad who is in charge of his two boys and the triplets he takes care of. Although it looks like he’s got a lot on his plate, this superdad does an extraordinary job and he’s always fun to be around.

This time, he and his little gang created a video that has millions laughing in hysterics. Especially dads from all around the country who can relate to the struggles of bringing that many children up. This perfect parody of LMFAO’s “Sexy And I Know It” called “I’m A Daddy And I Know it” will definitely make your day.

It features the family and how their days look like. The mommy is the mastermind behind this hilarious routine and we are certain these children will have a lot to be thankful for when they grow up.

You can watch the video below. We bet that making memories has never been more fun, don’t you agree?

Two FBI agents killed and three injured while serving a search warrant in child-pornography investigation

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In a shooting which took place February 2, in Sunrise, Florida, two FBI agents were killed and three were injured.

According to NBC News, at the time of the incident, the agents were serving a search warrant in a case involving violent crimes against children and were aiming at seizing evidence in child pornography investigation.

Sadly, things took different turn when the suspect began shooting and barricaded himself inside the complex.

Law enforcement members leave the Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services after the killing of two FBI agents (Source: Getty Images | Photo by Joe Raedle)

Alyssa Ostroff, a young woman living in an apartment close to the shooting scene said how there were “FBI agents and SWAT all over the place” and law-enforcement personnel was asking the suspect to surrender through a megaphone. “It got really quiet after that,” she added.

The agents who lost their lives that day were both veterans who had spent more than six years investigating child-exploitation cases and had been involved in high-profile cases, according to George Piro, special agent in charge of the Miami field office. The injured agents are now stable.

Both agent Daniel Alfin and agent Laura Schwartzenberger helped save the lives of hundreds of children involved in child pornography and sex trafficking over the years.

Law enforcement officers investigate the area where two FBI agents were killed and others shot as they served a warrant in a child exploitation case (Source: Getty Images | Photo by Joe Raedle)

Speaking of the late agents and their immense contribution in the fight against children exploitation, Nicholas Weaver, a computer security expert at the University of California at Berkeley said: “Their work speaks for itself: You just read the court cases and transcripts and it breaks your heart. I can’t even hope to estimate the number of children Agent Alfin and Agent Schwartzenberger’s investigations have rescued from horrific circumstances. The loss of both is a tragedy.”

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Both Alfin and Schwartzenberger were beloved spouses and parents.

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“Every day, FBI special agents put themselves in harm’s way to keep the American people safe. Special Agent Alfin and Special Agent Schwartzenberger exemplified heroism today in defense of their country,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said.

“The FBI will always honor their ultimate sacrifice and will be forever grateful for their bravery. We continue to stand by our FBI Family, and the families of these special agents, in the days to come, bringing every resource we can to get through this together.”

“The FBI is a family, and our chosen profession is fraught with danger. Today, this grim reality has taken two of our best from our family.”

She sacrificed her life to protect youth. From speaking to @rmsfalcons students about cyber safety, to fighting crimes against children, @FBI Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger was deeply devoted to her work. Our hearts go out to her family, as well as that of SA Daniel Alfin. pic.twitter.com/2Ev4gJyIsb

— Alberto M. Carvalho (@MiamiSup) February 2, 2021

Rest in peace.

Trump’s son Eric says his dad is the “most beloved political figure in U.S. history”

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Former president Donald Trump is the only U.S. president or other federal official to be impeached twice. The second impeachment trial against him is to commence on February 9, 2021. The New York Times reported that The House adopted one article of impeachment against Trump: incitement of insurrection, and charged him with “high crimes and misdemeanors” for inciting the storming of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

According to his children, however, this whole thing is an unjust by those who want see their dad fail.

Eric, Trump’s son, has been under the spotlight these days after his claims that his father is the most beloved political figure in history reached Internet and magazines.

Eric Trump: I think people are going to miss Donald Trump really quickly pic.twitter.com/Wkd4ja6bvV

— Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) February 3, 2021

Speaking with Fox News pro-Trump commentator Sean Hannity, Eric claimed his father had nothing to do with the Capitol riots and accused the democrats of “manufacturing everything under the sun against my father, against all of us. They do it every single day.”

“They continue to do it. Even when he’s a private citizen, they’re still trying to impeach him,” Eric added.

House impeachment managers laid out their case against Donald Trump in an 80-page brief on Tuesday, asserting that he was “singularly responsible” for the deadly assault on the Capitol and that he must be convicted and barred from holding public office. https://t.co/cDrceS0E8e pic.twitter.com/L8RtxBx8tv

— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 3, 2021

Of course, a son standing for his father isn’t something strange or unusual, but Eric presenting Trump as the most beloved political figure is unjustified based on the number of polls that emerged during his one-term presidency. According to reports, Trump is the first president since before World War Two not to manage an average rating of over 50%.

However, Trump remains a very popular figure among the Republican Party with many being convinced he will run again for president in 2024.

Trump lawyer to make First Amendment case at impeachment trial https://t.co/c8bpBOmdZr pic.twitter.com/bQEPn1byrd

— The Hill (@thehill) February 2, 2021

Recently, Eric took a trip to Scotland after The Scottish Green Party attempted to probe the Trump family golf courses. Speaking of this matter, Eric said: “At a critical time when politicians should be focused on saving lives and reopening businesses in Scotland, they are focused on advancing their personal agendas.”

“The Trump Organisation has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the Scottish economy, rescued Turnberry, and rebuilt it into one of the finest resorts anywhere in the world.

“In both Aberdeen and Turnberry, the Trump Organisation has created thousands of jobs and has made an overwhelming contribution to the leisure and tourism industry,” Eric added.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe Trump deserves to be considered a beloved history figure?

GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed she had Trump’s support after phone call with her “all time favorite POTUS”

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The House voted Thursday evening to remove GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from the Education and Budget committees after controversial statements she has given in the past have triggered backlash.

Greene who was elected in November, representing a district in the southern state of Georgia, had claimed before her election that school shootings including the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School as well as the Las Vegas music festival shooting in 2017 and the 9/11 attacks were staged.

She is also a well known believer in the disproven and discredited QAnonfar-right conspiracy theory alleging that “a secret group of Satan-worshipping, cannibalistic pedophiles is running a global child sex-trafficking ring and plotting against former U.S. president Donald Trump.”

Recently, she tweeted saying how she and her “all time favorite POTUS Trump” had a phone call and claimed she had his support.

I had a GREAT call with my all time favorite POTUS, President Trump!

I’m so grateful for his support and more importantly the people of this country are absolutely 100% loyal to him because he is 100% loyal to the people and America First.

Cont’d…

— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) January 30, 2021

“You can never beat him because We The People have his back. The blood thirsty media and the socialists hate America Democrats are attacking me now just like they always attack President Trump. I won’t back down. I’ll never apologize. And I’ll always keep fighting for the people. For me, it’s America First!!! Any elected politician that isn’t putting America First doesn’t deserve their position or the people’s trust,” she wrote in a series of Tweets.

“I will never back down and will stand up against the never ending blood thirsty mob who has addicted their followers to hate, in order to everything I can to protect our freedoms,” she added.

“I’m so thankful to say the people have my back and I will always have theirs.”

Controversial Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will soon meet with former President Donald Trump as Democrats try to drum up support to remove her from Congress.

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Greene has supported social media posts calling for “political violence against the Speaker of the House, members of Congress, and former President Barack Obama,” California Congressman Jimmy Gomez stated.

She defended herself on the House floor saying the conspiracy theories she once supported and fought for were just part of her past and she no longer stood for any of it.

Recently, a video of Greene harassing David Hogg in 2018, then a 17-year-old survivor of the Parkland school shooting, emerged. “Why are you using kids as a barrier?” she kept asking him as he tried to ignore her while he was walking on Capitol Hill. You can see the video below.

Cancer-survivor teacher gets emotional after her students surprise her in the hallway of the school

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Great teachers change lives, and this isn’t something we say it just like that. Many times, when kids need that little push in life which helps them find their calling, their teachers are there to provide it to them.

The good thing is that most of the students never forget what these special individuals did for them. Just like the young people from Ms. Watson’s class. As it turns out, this choir teacher is truly exceptional. Many of those who have ever attended her classes say they would be nowhere near where they are today if it had not been for her. She has always made sure she helped her students succeed and showed she cared.

However, Ms. Watson took seven months off after she was diagnosed with cancer. Being the fighter she is, this incredible woman is now cancer free and ready to get back to her job.

Wanting to show her how much they missed her and how much they love her, her students decided to surprise her with a lovely rendition of Amazing Grace. Needless to say, she was touched to the core and happy she helped shape these young people into caring people.

Three people die in murder-suicide after an argument over snow shoveling in Pennsylvania

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15-year-old boy with autism was left orphaned after his mom and dad were shot dead by their neighbor who later ended his own life.

Plains Township Police Chief Dale Binker said the murder-suicide took place on Monday, February 1, around 9 a.m., following a dispute between the shooter, Jeffrey Spaide, and neighbors Lisa and James Goy, according to CNN.

It has been reported that Spaide had been shoveling the snow from his driveway and the Goys were doing the same in front of their own home across the road. Spaide then asked the couple to stop and the argument escalated quickly, after which Spaide entered his home, took a gun and injured Lisa and James firing multiple shots “at a close range.”

Authorities said Jeffrey Spaide shot and killed his neighbors, James Goy and his wife Lisa Goy on Monday morning as they were shoveling snow outside their home. https://t.co/kOKEsprWxU

— TribLIVE.com (@TribLIVE) February 3, 2021

But he didn’t stop there. He entered his home again, pulled out an AR-style rifle, and executed the couple. Binker told CNN how this wasn’t the first time for the shooter and the Goys to argue over snow shoveling, although the matter had never been brought up to the police.

Upon arrival at the murder scene, police heard another shot coming from Spaide’s home. After murdering his neighbors, he killed himself.

Binker said that Spaide didn’t have problems with the law or the police in the past.

As for the son of the Goys, his grandparents will assume custody.

We are so very sorry these people’s lives were lost in vain. Rest in peace.

Meghan Markle claims Archie’s birth certificate “snub” was “dictated by The Palace”

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Almost a year after The Duke and The Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their royal duties and headed to Canada and later to sunny California where they purchased a $14.65 million home in Santa Barbara, yet another move they made put them under the spotlight again. Well, it isn’t like they were ever out of it, as ever since their relationship went public, all eyes are on them.

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The birth certificate of Meghan and Harry’s only son and seventh in line to the crown, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, went public and everyone noticed a change in the mother’s name was made a month after the baby was born. Namely, ‘Rachel Meghan,’ the first and the middle name of Markle were removed. Instead, only the more formal ‘Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex’ remained.

Many saw this as a ‘snub’ to Prince William and Kate Middleton, as Kate’s name is on her children’s birth certificates. However, the spokesperson of the Sussex Royals said that the claim of a potential “snub” would be “laughable were it not offensive,” adding: “The change of name on public documents in 2019 was dictated by The Palace, as confirmed by documents from senior Palace officials.

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According to The Mirror, Meghan herself insisted the move was “dictated by the Palace.”

Meghan and Harry wanted to be financially independent and according to media, they have already signed multi-million contracts with Netflix and Spotify.

They also split from the non-profit organization they shared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and set up their own foundation, Archewell, which focuses on conservation, female empowerment and gender equality.

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Prince Harry is said to be stepping on British soil after almost a year for the celebration of his grandfather’s 100th birthday. He will also attend his grandma’s birthday and the unveiling of the statue that he and his brother commissioned in memory of their mother, Princess Diana, at Kensington Palace in July.

9 puppies and their mother abandoned at a church parking lot

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A family of dogs was abandoned at the parking lot of the North Side Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. The poor mother and her nine babies were scared and confused. The blue bin in which the little ones were placed was right beside them.

The sad sight caught the attention of a passerby who was kind enough to share a photo of the dogs on the social media asking for someone to step in and help.

The photo was soon re-shared by many. Among those who have seen it was Misty Boerger from Paw Angel Animal Rescue. She and the rest of the rescuers knew they had to do something for the family in need of help so they took the Boxer mommy and her bundles of joy at their shelter.

The two-week-old puppies wouldn’t leave their mommy’s side even while vets treated her open injuries and wounds. While still at the shelter, one of the puppies died, and Dory, the mother, and the rest of her puppies were taken to a foster family. Although they love it there because they get to spend their days by each others’ side, they will soon be put up for adoption.

Legally blind student graduates with top marks and receives a college scholarship

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The following story is a reminder that if we want something badly, nothing can stand on our way of achieving it. It is a story of dedication and motivation at its best.

Jalen Ballard is a young man who is legally blind. He was born with a condition known as Bilateral Microphthalmia and was forced to undergo cataract surgeries when he was just a three-month-old baby, according to FOX 13 News. On top of that, he struggled with glaucoma all of his life. His condition, however, didn’t prevent him from graduating from high-school as the best in the generation. Jalen was named valedictorian and graduated with a GPA of 4.638.

Being the best of the best, hard-working Jalen received the Lighthouse Guild Scholarship and will be attending The University of Michigan where he will major in computer science.

Speaking of Jalen’s achievement, the school’s spokesperson said: “Students like Jalen and others, give us that daily, gentle reminder to think of others first.”

We wish Jalen only the best in the years to come and we are certain he will achieve even greater things in life. Way to go, young man.

Baby brothers in diapers abandoned among bags of trash – pastor welcomes them in and changes their lives

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It was a day like any other for Mark Purcell, the executive chef at the Pasco Metropolitian Ministries, but nothing could prepare him of how his day would end. He was throwing the trash at the evening and was about to head home when he spotted quite an unusual sight.

Two tiny heads could be seen among the trash, and Purcell was sure someone threw dolls between the begs, but he still decided to get closer. To his surprise, what he believed were dolls were actually two babies wearing only diapers.

It was cold outside and Purcell was aware the children wouldn’t survive if he hadn’t found them. He rushed to take them and check whether they were fine. But then, he noticed the baby’s mother just around the corner, crying. She was homeless and she obviously couldn’t take care of the boys any longer. The little one was just six months old, and the older one was a toddler of around two years.

The mother said how living in a tent wasn’t much of a life for her babies so she thought if she left them there near the church someone would step in and provide them with a better life than she herself was able to give them.

Purcell wasn’t sure what to do next, so he called one of the church’s pastors, Krystal Stewart, who agreed to take the babies for the night.

Steward knew the babies from before as she has seen them and their mother at the church’s soup kitchen at several occasions. She even recalled offering the mother to give them a bath in her house.

The poor babies were in a very bad condition. Filthy and all covered in bugs, they needed a bath and some warm clothes.

A couple of days later, the Stewards and the children’s mother spoke and she asked them if they could take care of the kids while she took the time to find a job and a place to stay. The social worker who was there as well explained that in case Krystal and her husband didn’t take the boys in, they would enter into the foster system.

“This was not talked about, but we just looked at each other, and we knew there was no other option. Of course we said yes,” Krystal said.

As time passed by, the babies got used to their new life and were happy and thriving. The Stewards already had three children on their own so you can imagine the poops, the laughs and the fun under this family’s roof. They knew those kids belonged by their side so they started the adoption process.

This inspiring story has been shared on YouTube and has been seen by more than 1.5 million people who praised the Stewards for stepping in.

You can take a look at the whole story in the video below. Please share it with your family and friends.

Naomi Biden, granddaughter of President Joe Biden, is good friends with Tiffany Trump

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When Joe Biden was sworn in as 46th President of The United States, his children and grandchildren were there by his side.

President Biden is a father of four. Sadly, his daughter Naomi Christina “Amy” Biden and his first wife Neilia lost their lives in a car accident when Naomy was only 13 months old. They were going shopping for Christmas when a tractor-trailer slammed in their car. The boys, Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III and Robert Hunter Biden, were also in the car. They sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital, and thankfully, recovered completely.

Then, in 2015, Beau lost his battle to cancer.

In 1977, President Biden married his current wife, first lady Jill Biden. They have a daughter together.

President Biden’s five grandchildren describe him as a devoted granddad who calls them almost every day and reminds them just how much they all mean to him. Speaking of her “pop,” granddaughter Maisy told Today: “That’s something that I feel like some people don’t believe when we say that he literally calls, not just, like, one of us every few days. He calls me, then calls Naomi, then he calls Finn, then he calls Natalie, then he calls Ashley, and then he calls little Hunter.”

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Naomi Biden, the oldest of the President’s grandchildren, has been involved in her grandpa’s campaign and says how he always had the support from everyone in the family. Naomi, who is currently living in Washington, near her grandparents, and is working for the law firm Arnold & Porter, according to Wahintonian, is a good friend of former President Trump’s daughter Tiffany. Well, it looks like the hostility between the former and the current POTUS is no obstacle for these two young and beautiful ladies to get along.

In fact, both Naomi and Tiffany studied at the University of Pennsylvania and both Biden and Trump were in attendance at the girl’s graduation ceremony.

“This is about a dad and a grandfather here to see their daughter and granddaughter graduate,” one father attending the ceremony told Inquirer. “Of course, they come here with a big security posse. But it’s still about a dad and a grandfather.”

According to Guest of a Guest, the girls were partying at the Hamptons together back in 2018 and Tiffany shared a photo of them on her Insta story, along with a double pink and purple heart.

We so glad that both Tiffany and Naomi are successful in their own way.

This boy’s reaction to hearing he’s going to be a big brother is beyond cute

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The family growing and welcoming new members is always great news. Well, if there is already someone young who refuses to share things such as clothes and toys, the news of another baby coming in could be a huge deal, and this is normal.

When someone is the only child, they are used to getting all the love and all the attention not only from their parents but the rest of the relatives as well, and just the thought of having someone else who would “steal” all that can be devastating when someone is still pretty young.

However, the mommy from the video below doesn’t have these sorts of problems because her five year old son is over the moon when he gets the news that he’s being promoted to a big brother.

I guess no one can really assume what the reaction would be in these kinds of situations, but this mother is lucky to have her son being all smiles for the new bundle of joy. He keeps asking if the baby really is in his mom’s tummy and melts each time he hears a yes.

We are 100% positive that Ethan would make the best big brother there is. Congrats to the family!

3-year-old girl wins over judges with adorable ice skating routine

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Every child is a different kind of flower and blooms at different period of their life. For example, some start speaking and walking even before they turn one, and others do it at the age of 2 or even 3. But that’s okay, because just like grownups, kids are unlike, and possess different talents.

Brynn Cartagena was only three years old when she won her first medal at an ice skating competition. Her performance was pretty much flawless. What’s most impressive and most interesting of all is that she only spent overall eight weeks on ice skates before she took part in the Magnolia Open Ice Skating Competition

At first, she appeared a bit nervous, but once she took the floor, she showed her greatness and skated with confidence.

Brynn is all smiles and is so devoted to her routine that she makes us all fall in love with her and her passion.

And yes, why we love her skating even more is the song she chose to perform on. Having in mind she’s just three on the video, it doesn’t come as a surprise she opted for one of children’s most favorite, The Muffin Man.

With all her spins and all her cuteness, Brynn won our hearts, and she definitely deserved winning her first medal. Take a look at this cute little lady in the video below. Isn’t she a skater in the making?

Humpback whale goes out of its way to shield research diver from shark attack

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Whales are considered one of the most gentle creatures. Not only they are huge and magnificent, but they are very friendly too. That is why the strange behavior of a humpback whale left the 63-year-old biologist Nan Hauser and her crew puzzled.

As they were snorkeling near the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, the 50,000-pound creature approached the boat and left everyone mesmerized. Being so close to such a beauty wasn’t something these lovers of the nature experience that often. They were all eager to make some close-up photos of the whale’s textured skin. But then, all of a sudden, the creature started acting a bit strange. At first it resembled a violent behavior, or maybe what this gentle giant wanted was to play, unaware of how its strength could hurt Hauser.

What the whale did next was scary. It started pushing the woman through the water, lifted her up on its head, and then constantly tucked her under his pectoral fin. Hauser tried really hard to get away, but to no avail. She pushed it as hard as she could wanting to prevent it from hurting her, but she was simply powerless.

“I stayed calm to a point but was sure that it was most likely going to be a deadly encounter,” Hauser said. “I tried to get away from him for fear that if he rammed me too hard, or hit me with his flippers or tail, that would break my bones and rupture my organs. If he held me under his pectoral fin, I would have drowned.”

Everyone who witnessed this encounter was petrified. The team even stopped the drone footage fearing they could accidentally film Hauser’s death.

“I didn’t want to panic, because I knew that he would pick up on my fear,” Hauser added. “I feel a very close kinship with animals, so despite my trepidation, I tried to stay calm and figure out how to get away from him.”

But, it turned out things weren’t as they seemed. The reason behind this atypical behavior was a 15-foot-long tiger shark the whale tried to save Hauser from. First, the team though the creature was another whale, but later, when they noticed it was a shark they became aware of what was really going on.

Another whale that found itself close by slapped the water with its huge tail wanting to divert the shark from the human.

“I’ve spent 28 years underwater with whales, and have never had a whale so tactile and so insistent on putting me on his head, or belly, or back, or, most of all, trying to tuck me under his huge pectoral fin,” said Hauser.

She also says how she can’t be more grateful for what the whale did for her, although she admits she was scared during the whole time. Once she found her way to the boat, the whale who saved her life poked itself out of the water again just to make sure she was alright.

Hauser who spent her whole life working with whales says how she has seen this type of protective behavior at whales for those of their own kind or other creatures, but this is the first time she witnessed one to step in for a human being.

You can take a look at the chilling encounter in the video below.

Andy Griffith recalls last words in phone call with George Lindsey who played the legendary role of Goober Pyle

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No matter how much time passes by, the cast of the iconic TV show The Andy Griffith Show will always remain nothing less than legendary and will be remembered as a crew that left a deep mark on Hollywood.

After the show ended in 1968, large audiences expected from emerging shows to keep the same quality, but at the time, getting even closer to what The Andy Griffith Show provided to the fans was quite impossible.

Among the actors who practically made history, was George Lindsay, who appeared in season four and played good-natured but slow-learner Goober Pyle.

Playing alongside Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, Lindsay fit in the show just perfectly. Over the years, he spoke of his role and how he and the rest of the actors remained good friends after the show was over. He was particularly close to Griffith.

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Lindsay was born on December 17, 1928 in Fairfield, Alabama. In high school, he fell in love with acting and excelled in sports, which helped him get a scholarship and finish his studies later.

While studying at the American Theater Wing in New York, Lindsay had comedy gigs at nightclubs. During one of his performances, he was spotted by an agent who signed him, so Lindsay became part of the production All American and Wonderful Town at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre.

Before getting the life-changing role of Goober Pyle, Lindsay appeared in western movies including The Riflemen and Gunsmoke, as well as in several Disney productions and in three episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

Lindsay loved the role and the show. After it ended, he was part of the spin-off series Mayberry R.F.D for three years.

Speaking of working on set with Griffith, he told Huffington Post in 2010, “He was a great leader and the best script constructionist that I’ve ever worked with. And he was easy to work with. If you knew your lines, that’s all you needed… and I worked with another guy that was brilliant and that’s Don Knotts. They were terrific professional actors, and I was honored to be in their company.”

His fellow acting friends felt the same for Lindsay. “George often told me his fondest memories of his life in show business were the years he spent working on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ They were for me, too,” Andy Griffith said in a statement following Lindsey’s passing.

In the years following The Andy Griffith Show, Lindsay landed different roles in different movies, series, and projects, but he somehow believed he wasn’t hired for himself, but for Goober. “It was a nightmare,” Lindsey said according to AI. “Almost everywhere I worked, I insisted they hire me as George Lindsey, but what they really hired was for me to do Goober, even on ‘Hee Haw.’”

In 1955, Lindsay married Joyanne Herbert and they had two children together, George Lindsey, Jr and Camden Lindsey. Although he always said she was the love of his life, the couple divorced in 1991.

Lindsay was knows as a person with a heart of gold who cared for the well-being of other people. He was a supporter of the Special Olympics and helped raise $1 million for it. During the 90’s, this caring man visited patients as hospitals as Goober because he knew it would make them happy. “Maybe it takes a long time for me to catch on,” he said according to AI. “I finally caught on that Goober is a very nice person, and it’s OK to be him.”

Lindsay passed away in 2012, at the age of 83, of heart failure. He was buried in his hometown of Nashville where he spent most of his life.

Andy Griffith was there to honor his lifelong friend and said through an obituary, “George Lindsey was my friend. I had great respect for his talent and his human spirit. In recent years, we spoke often by telephone. Our last conversation was a few days ago. We would talk about our health, how much we missed our friends who passed before us and usually about something funny. “I am happy to say that as we found ourselves in our eighties, we were not afraid to say, ‘I love you.’ That was the last thing George and I had to say to each other. ‘I love you.’”

George Lindsey-warm intelligent lovable He generated lots of laughs & raised a lot of money for Special Olympics
RIP George

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 6, 2012

Lindsay truly was a very special actor and a person who made many laugh. There will never be another Goober Pyle!

The University of North Alabama awarded Lindsay an honorary doctorate and the state of Alabama have named a section of Birmingham’s Highway 78 as the “George Lindsey Highway.” Amazing tribute to even more amazing man.

Two cute twin boys go right to bed when their mom tells them to

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Unless you are a parent or you have babysat, you don’t have any idea how hard and demanding it is to put your kids to bed when they are still full of energy and sleeping is the least thing on their mind.

Well, it seems like there are also parents whose kids don’t fight and argue when it’s a bed time.

Kristine is a mom of two incredibly cute twin boys named Chris and Zac. Believe it or not, these two are so well-behaved that their mom only needs to tell them to go to bed once in order for them to actually do it.

In the video below, that Kristine took for her family, the twins could be seen siting in the hallway and wearing their pajamas. They also have their sippy cups with them. In one moment, Kristine says, “Go to bed! Go to bed, hurry!” and the boys run towards their room, climb on their cribs, and hop in.

When she shared the video on her YouTube channel, Kristine wrote: “I took this video for family who lives far away, so they could see how the kids were growing and becoming pretty athletic at a young age. We never taught them to do this. One day I told the Zac & Chris, identical twin brothers, to go to bed and they did it! They just ran to bed and hopped in! I was shocked, and now they do it on a regular basis. This is their favorite part of the day, when they get to parkour themselves into their beds together and see who makes it in first.”

Once they are all settled, Chris and Zac say “night night!”

Although comments are turned off, there were probably people who were a bit worried about the climbing part and the tents, or maybe Kristine just wanted to clarify things herself, so she wrote: “The crib tents are to keep them safe if they wake up while we are sleeping, because they tend to silently climb out and try to go in places that could be dangerous for them, and they help to keep bugs out of the cribs, just in case. They are also fire retardant, just in case anyone was worried :). and yes…we brush their teeth after they fall asleep–a fabulous recommendation by our dentist!”

You can take a look at these two cutie pies in the video below, and if you want to check more of the family, visit their channel.

His mom said how Joseph himself have been affected by the virus twice while in coma.

The hospital costs will probably be huge, so the family is raising money to help them cover the bills. So far, they raised nearly $45,000, although they are convinced it will all cost a lot more.

Juan Vaquero is the man who stepped in for a 6-year-old boy in need of help. The little one was found locked in his grandma’s filthy shed with his arms tied behind his back.

In the house, there were two other children as well.

Instead of lending her a helping hand, her neighbors did things even harder for her as their complaints made poor Agnes face a fine of around $2,500.

After the encounter, the officers had to get back to work, but they couldn’t stop thinking of the family of seven that was living so poorly.

At the end of their shift, one of the officers said, “So, we’re coming back aren’t we?”

As this baby girl’s survival was a real miracle, the staff at the hospital decided to name her Esperanza, which stands for Hope in Spanish.

Hollywood paid tribute to one of the best and most versatile actors, Canadian-born Christopher Plummer who died on Friday at the age of 91.

His wife, Elaine Taylor, said the actor died peacefully in their family home and stated the cause of death was a blow to the head as a result of a fall.

Sadly, things took different turn when the suspect began shooting and barricaded himself inside the complex.

Both agent Daniel Alfin and agent Laura Schwartzenberger helped save the lives of hundreds of children involved in child pornography and sex trafficking over the years.

Both Alfin and Schwartzenberger were beloved spouses and parents.

According to his children, however, this whole thing is an unjust by those who want see their dad fail.

However, Trump remains a very popular figure among the Republican Party with many being convinced he will run again for president in 2024.

Recently, she tweeted saying how she and her “all time favorite POTUS Trump” had a phone call and claimed she had his support.

She defended herself on the House floor saying the conspiracy theories she once supported and fought for were just part of her past and she no longer stood for any of it.

15-year-old boy with autism was left orphaned after his mom and dad were shot dead by their neighbor who later ended his own life.

As for the son of the Goys, his grandparents will assume custody.

According to The Mirror, Meghan herself insisted the move was “dictated by the Palace.”

Purcell wasn’t sure what to do next, so he called one of the church’s pastors, Krystal Stewart, who agreed to take the babies for the night.

Then, in 2015, Beau lost his battle to cancer.

In fact, both Naomi and Tiffany studied at the University of Pennsylvania and both Biden and Trump were in attendance at the girl’s graduation ceremony.

Brynn is all smiles and is so devoted to her routine that she makes us all fall in love with her and her passion.

Everyone who witnessed this encounter was petrified. The team even stopped the drone footage fearing they could accidentally film Hauser’s death.

Among the actors who practically made history, was George Lindsay, who appeared in season four and played good-natured but slow-learner Goober Pyle.

Lindsay loved the role and the show. After it ended, he was part of the spin-off series Mayberry R.F.D for three years.

In 1955, Lindsay married Joyanne Herbert and they had two children together, George Lindsey, Jr and Camden Lindsey. Although he always said she was the love of his life, the couple divorced in 1991.

Lindsay passed away in 2012, at the age of 83, of heart failure. He was buried in his hometown of Nashville where he spent most of his life.

Lindsay truly was a very special actor and a person who made many laugh. There will never be another Goober Pyle!

Well, it seems like there are also parents whose kids don’t fight and argue when it’s a bed time.

Once they are all settled, Chris and Zac say “night night!”

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