We caught my father-in-law stealing our wedding gift — but the truth shocked me

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My wedding to Finn Hartwell, the most loving and caring man, was a dream come true. We’ve been together for a couple of years, and our wedding was about to be as mesmerizing as our love for one another has been.

Our relationship has always been an uncomplicated one. No drama, no games, just two people madly in love, so nothing spoke trouble on our most important day, until the photographer showed me a video that left me in complete shock.

The preparations took almost a year, and Finn and I agreed on everything, including the venue, the flowers, the guest list… The only source of tension was his mother, Vivian.

We caught my father-in-law stealing our wedding gift — Pexels

She and Finn have always been very close, and now that he was about to get married, she felt like she needed to have say in everything. And somehow, she felt like I was stealing her son from her.

Luckily, my father-in-law, Gerald, has been the complete opposite of his wife.

He has always been the one to balance everything out.

The wedding day started just as I had imagined it. Me walking down the aisle along with my father, all of the important people being present to witness our love, and the moment I said “I do” to the man of my dreams.

Our photographer, a friend of a friend, made sure to capture the most brilliant photos. However, he seemed to also capture something I wasn’t supposed to see.

In the middle of the wedding reception, he approached me and said there was something he needed to show to me.

And there he was, my father-in-law, the man that I adored and respected so much was caught on tape going through our wedding gifts – then at one moment, he took one gift and left.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Could Gerald be stealing from me and his own son?

I knew I needed to tell Finn as soon as possible. However, as expected, he wouldn’t believe until he saw the video himself.

We decided to let it go for the night, but we confronted Gerald the following morning.

Of course, when we asked him why he took our wedding gift, he denied at first, but when we told him we had everything on tape, he started crying.

“I was saving your life,” he said.

We were confused and couldn’t understand what was going on.

When he finally collected himself and explained everything, my blood ran cold.

“You know, Vivian’s jealousy of you escalated… she… she tried to prevent you two from going on your honeymoon,” Gerald said.

It turned out that he saw her rubbing orange peels on the wedding gift knowing I am severely allergic to oranges. She hoped an allergic reaction would prevent me from traveling.

In order to save me, Gerald took the gift, cleaned it, and then returned it back.

Finn and I were furious. We knew his mom was obsessed with him, but weren’t aware of the extent of her obsession until that point.

We did go to our honeymoon, and only confronted Vivian when we returned.

We tried to explain to her that our marriage didn’t mean I “stole” her son from her. She simply needed to understand that he now had his own family.

Vivian gradually started accepting the reality. However, I could never trust her completely after everything she had done.

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Two cancer warning signs that can only be detected at night

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, as per WebMD. The only health issue with a higher death toll is heart disease.

The number of people who lost their lives to cancer in 2021 was almost 10 million.

As per the American Cancer Society, the number of people diagnosed with this disease in 2025 would be 2 million.

Behind these numbers are individuals whose lives are affected forever. And not only theirs but also of those around them, their families and their friends.

In the fight against this deadly disease, key factors are raising awareness and early prevention.

Sadly, cancer can affect everyone, regardless of age, race, or nationality. While we believe that certain people, like those who smoke and drink excessively, or those that are overweight and lead unhealthy lifestyle, are the only ones who are faced with a cancer diagnosis, this isn’t true. People who seem healthy and take great care of what they eat or drink can also be blindsided by cancer.

This is why staying informed and being aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer can be crucial for taking timely action.

One symptom reported by a number of people diagnosed with cancer is hot flashes of sweating, especially during the night.

These night sweats are often overlooked and not taken seriously, but as per Express, they can be a red flag.

The reason for these hot flashes and sweats during the night can be the body’s way to cool down in case it experiences cancer fever or a reaction to the shift of hormones.

They can also appear as a result of the hormone therapy against breast, prostate, and endometrial cancers.

A study from 2003, states, “The true incidence of flushing and sweating in advanced cancer is unknown, but on the occasions when it does occur, this symptom is the most troublesome and exhausting to the terminally ill patient.”

At women with breast cancer, these hot flashes are often caused by estrogen deficiency, whereas in men with prostate cancer they are often a result of androgen ablation therapy.

Another of the signs reported by cancer patients is insomnia.

Although insomnia, or inability to sleep, can be a result of a number of things, including stress, it can also be a sign of a presence of cancer.

According to Cancer Research UK, “If you often have insomnia, it can interfere with everyday life. You may feel very tired and have low energy.

“You might also have poor concentration, and irritability, and may feel you cannot cope.”

The charity adds: It’s important to be aware of what is normal for you and speak to your doctor if you notice any unusual changes or something that won’t go away. This can help to diagnose cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more likely to be successful.”

If you experience hot flashes and excessive sweating during the night that are paired with weight loss, fevers, insomnia or other symptoms, seek medical advice.

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Terri Irwin makes heartbreaking admission 19 years after Steve’s death

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It’s been nearly 19 years since the world lost one of the greatest conservationists, Steve Irwin.

Steve’s love for the animals of any kind was enormous. He introduced many species to the wide public and always spoke of the natural world with much affection. What’s more, he passed on that love to his children who followed into their dad’s footsteps and are keeping his legacy alive.

Steve lost his life in 2006 during filming at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. He was pierced through the chest by a stingray.

“He was having trouble breathing. Even if we’d been able to get him into an emergency ward at that moment we probably wouldn’t have been able to save him, because the damage to his heart was massive,” Justin Lyon, an underwater cameraman and Steve’s close friend told Australia’s Network Ten television.

“As we’re motoring back I’m screaming at one of the other crew in the boat to put their hand over the wound and we’re saying to him things like, ‘Think of your kids, Steve, hang on, hang on, hang on.’ He just sort of calmly looked up at me and said, ‘I’m dying.’ And that was the last thing he said.”

The Crocodile Hunter star is still missed by many, especially his wife, Terri Irwin, and his children, Bindi and Robert.

Steve and Terri met in 1991 and were married for 14 years. He once shared during his show that the moment he first laid eyes on Terri, he knew she was the one. Steve called it “love at first sight.”

Following Steve’s tragic passing, Terri has done everything in her power to keep his legacy alive. Over the years, she has often confessed that she still misses her husband.

In an interview with Stellar Magazine in April 2025, Terri confirmed she’s still single.

“I’m sure there’s a lot of lovely people out there in the world, but I did find my happily ever after, and I think I still have a lot of love in my life.”

She went on to admit: “So I’m lonely for Steve, but I’m not lonely. I never mourn being on my own and not being in a relationship. I think we need to say that.

Terri added, “I think women are still amazing, fulfilled, incredible people – even if you never marry, if you have four kids, or two kids, or no kids.

“There are no rules.”

In the past, Terri Irwin was rumored to be dating actor Russell Crowe.

However, she denied it and claimed the award-winning actor was a close family friend.

“In all honesty, he and Steve became friends many years ago, and after Steve passed, you find out who your true friends are. And Russell has been very loyal as a great friend,” she told Access Hollywood.

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Babysitting my grandson was pure joy — then came the bill

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When my son Marcus married Jenna, his high-school sweetheart, I welcomed her with arms wide open, but somehow, she did all in her power to build a wall between us. When my grandson Tommy was born, I barely visited because any time I wanted to stop by their place, they found a bunch of excuses.

Because of some reason, Jenna considered me intrusive although I never interfered in any of their decisions.

And then, one day, I got a call from Marcus.

“Hey, mom,” he said. I could sense in his voice that he was calling because he needed something.

“I’m taking a business trip, a very important one,” he said. “It’s Friday to Sunday, but Jenna had been planning this spa weekend with her sister for so long, and it’s on the same date. So… I was wondering if you could help out with Tommy.”

At that moment, my heart skipped a beat. Babysitting my grandson was something I could never say no to. On the contrary, I was over the moon I could spend three days with him.

“Of course, Marcus, I’ll be there,” I said, and started packing right away.

On Friday morning, I was 15 minutes early. Marcus and Jenna left, leaving me with my loving grandson.

However, once I stepped foot in the house, I noticed a bad smell. When I looked around, I noticed piles of dirty dishes in the sink. There was also a box of takeout food that seemed to be there for way longer than it should. Piles of laundry were waiting to be done and Tommy’s toys were scattered all over the place.

“Well, Jenna’s still young and she still struggling with her commitments,” I though to myself.

When I tried to make something for Tommy to eat, I noticed that the fridge was nearly empty.

“Tommy, let’s go some grocery shopping,” I said.

We went to the nearest store and bought everything Tommy needed — milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables, and a bunch of other things.

The rest of the day was filled with plenty of fun activities. I took Tommy to the park where we built a fortress from the sand, then raced each other on the swings until we were out of breath.

When he went to sleep, I decided to clean the place — I washed the dishes, did the laundry, and cleaned every corner of the house.

The following day, Tommy and I had even more fun. We made cookies, and he loved them.

Babysitting my grandson made me feel needed and appreciated, even if just for a weekend.

When Sunday arrived, I was sad to leave, but I was glad I got to spend time with Tommy.

Marcus and Jenna thanked me for stepping in at such a short noticed, but I felt like I was the one that needed to thank them.

A couple of days later, I received a message from Jenna.

At first, I thought it was a joke, but I realized she was serious.

“Eggs – $8, Water (3 bottles)- $3, Electricity – $12, Toilet paper – $3, Laundry detergent – $5, Toothpaste – $4. TOTAL: $40

“Please Venmo by Friday. Thanks!! ❤️”

My daughter-in-law sent me a bill for the things I used during the three days while I was babysitting my grandson.

At first, I thought about telling Marcus about it, but then I decided to handle the matter myself.

If she wanted to play dirty, I was going to do the same.

I opened my computer and made an invoice myself.

INVOICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED Weekend of [Date]

CHILDCARE SERVICES: 60 hours of care @ $17.50/hour = $1,050.00

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: Kitchen deep clean = $75.00 Bathroom cleaning = $50.00 Laundry service (3 loads) = $45.00 General tidying and organizing = $100.00

MEAL PREPARATION: 5 meals for child = $50.00 Baking activity (educational) = $25.00 Meal for parents (casserole) = $30.00

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Trip to grocery store = $15.00 Trip to park = $10.00

GROCERY SHOPPING: Personal shopping service = $30.00 Groceries purchased for household = $127.84

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Educational activities = $50.00 Bedtime routine management = $25.00

SUBTOTAL: $1,682.84

FAMILY DISCOUNT (Because I love Tommy): -$1,642.84

TOTAL DUE: $40.00

I printed it, and before sending it to Jenna, I wrote that her bill was paid in full.

It didn’t take long before my invoice was delivered and I got a call from my son.

“Mum, what is going on. Jenna’s upset. She says you sent her an invoice for babysitting Tommy. How could you?”

With a serious voice, I said, “Did she tell you she sent me a bill herself first and wanted to charge me for the toilet paper I used while babysitting my grandson?”

Marcus was shocked. I could hear him asking his wife if that was true. He then told me he needed to hang up and that he would call me later.

The following day, Marcus asked me to go to their place. I agreed unaware of how everything would unfold.

When I arrived, Jenna greeted me at the door.

She couldn’t look me in the eyes. “I’m really sorry,” she said. “I knew what I did was very wrong. You are an awesome grandma, and Tommy loves you endlessly.”

She even thanked me for cleaning the house and stocking the fridge with food.

I knew her apology was genuine, so I accepted it.

The incident only brought us closer. From that day on, Jenna started inviting me over more often. I sometimes helped her with her chores, but as time passed by, there was no longer need for that. Her house was spotless.

I became more involved in my grandson’s life and the barrier between me and Jenna was replaced by mutual respect.

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My daughter dropped off my grandson and vanished – three weeks later, a call shattered my heart

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I didn’t expect any visitors that day, so when I heard the doorbell ring, I wondered who it might be. To my surprise, I saw my daughter, Jane, and my grandson, Tommy.

“Mom, I need a favor,” she said. “I need you to take care of Tommy for a few weeks. Maybe a bit more than that.”

When I noticed she carried a huge suitcase, I knew something serious was going on.

Jane wasn’t someone who asked favors lightly, so this was a bit strange. But I didn’t ask any questions. I just gave her a hug and made her promise she would stay safe.

Worry was written all over her face, but when she told me she would be on a work mission, I decided to trust her.

My grandson was a ball of energy. He was lovable, curious, and easy to entertain, so I wasn’t bothered by the fact he would be staying with me for a couple of weeks.

We played games, read stories, and enjoyed his favorite food. At one moment, he spilled the juice all over his t-shirt, so I went upstairs to grab a new one from the suitcase my daughter left.

When I opened it, my heart raced faster than ever. Inside were clothes for all seasons. Jackets and gloves on the top, and then shorts and flip flops underneath. At the bottom, there was an envelope with my name written on it. It was full of cash; more money than I have ever seen in my life.

This only meant one thing, Jane wasn’t coming back any time soon, maybe ever.

I tried to reach her on the phone but failed each time.

Days went by and my grandson started wondering where his mom was.

I contacted her colleagues, her friends, and even her former roommate, but no one heard from Jane. It was as though she vanished into thin air.

Then, one day, my phone rang. It was my daughter asking to speak to my grandson. She avoided answering any of my questions. She just asked from me to trust her and that she would be back. I tell her to promise to me that she would return safe and sound. After she talked to Tommy, she hang up. When I tried to call her back, she didn’t answer.

Jane’s story…

Whenever someone asked about my son’s father, I would say he was the product of a fling that wasn’t meant to last. But the truth was much darker than that.

Tommy’s father was a very dangerous man who was involved with the mafia and some of the most notorious criminals. When I dated him, I had no idea how dangerous he was. Following our split, I never told him I was carrying his child. To be honest, I hadn’t even heard from him until one day when he called and told me he was in town again.

The thought of him learning that he had a son was terrifying all by itself. I knew he would want to take him from me, so I had to hide him.

That’s why I packed all of his clothes and belongings. I even got rid of every photo of him from my house in case Alex appeared out of the blue.

What I knew was that Tommy would be safe with the only person I ever trusted, his grandma.

I prayed Alex leave town as soon as possible, so that I could be with my son again.

When my daughter returned to take my grandson, she looked extremely exhausted.

It was as though she aged in a matter of months. I never questioned her decision, I was just glad she returned safe and sound.

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End-of-life nurse shares one movement people make when they near death

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Katie Duncan, an end-of-life nurse and a a ‘death care coach’ who has witnessed many deaths throughout her career, shares insights of what happens when someone nears death.

Duncan has worked across intensive care units, home hospices, and long-term care facilities. Over the years, she has noticed patterns at her patients that she describes as both inexplicable and deeply touching.

Her TikTok videos are very popular and in the most recent ones, she spoke of a “mystical” phenomenon that is part of the dying process.

Katie Duncan shares one movement people make when they near death. — Katie Duncan shares one movement people make when they near death – TikTok/@death.care.coach

Duncan observed that as they shuffle off this mortal coil, many patients reach upwards, as though trying to grasp something above them.

“In my experience, it’s very common,” she said in the video. “You’ll literally see someone reach up, like they’re trying to hold someone’s hand or touch something in the air.”

These movements are sometimes accompanied with what she describes as end-of-life visions.

“People often say they’re seeing someone, a loved one, a pet, even an angel or a bright light,” she explained. “Other times, they don’t speak at all, but still reach up, as if sensing a presence.”

While they do so, the patients are not in distress. On the contrary, they seem to be at ease.

“If anything, they seem comforted,” she said. “These visions, whatever their origin, often bring people a deep sense of calm.”

Duncan adds, “It’s one of the more mysterious aspects of death that we’re lucky enough to witness as caregivers. It’s humbling.”

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As with any of her videos, people reacted to this one too, sharing their personal experiences of their loved ones doing the same movement as they were near death.

“My dad reached up with both arms. Prior to this, he couldn’t lift his arms at all,” one person shared.

“When I witnessed this I didn’t want to disturb him at all. It was a really special experience,” another added.

“This is the in-between. What a privilege to witness,” a third wrote.

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Jeanine Pirro announces first criminal sentences

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President Donald Trump has appointed former Fox News host and New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro the interim US attorney for Washington, DC.

Taking to Truth Social, the POTUS wrote, “I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” dubbing her a “powerful crusader for victims of crime.”

“She excelled in all ways,” Trump went on, praising her career as a TV host. “In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television,” the president added.

Fox News also praised Pirro’s work. A spokesperson for FOX News Media said in a statement, “Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.”

On the same day she was sworn into office, Jeanine Pirro announced the sentencing of two individuals involved in a dangerous daylight drive-by shooting near an elementary school in Washington, DC.

The two men, Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Josiah Warfield, 24, received federal prison sentences of over seven years. They both pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder while armed.

The incident took place in April 2024 and caught the attention of the public because it happened near a school.

Pirro’s office made an announcement of another indictment on Thursday, confirming that Te’Vaughn Brown, 20, was charged with felony assault on a senior citizen before a Nationals baseball game last August, with the trial set for July 14.

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Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch, dies at 79

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Phil Robertson, star and patriarch of Duck Dynasty, died aged 79, his family said in a statement.

“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, wife of Willie Robertson, posted on Facebook.

“Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, by his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again,” the post continued.

Phil Robertson rose to fame after founding the Duck Commander hunting company that turned into a multi-million dollar business.

The reality series Duck Dynasty, which ran from 2012-2017, followed the lives of the members of the Robertson family, turning them into a much loved celebrities. In fact, the show became the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history just a year after it first aired.

Before becoming a TV personality, Phil Robertson played football at Louisiana Tech.

The school, where he was a starting quarterback, paid their tributes with a post on the social media.

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former LA Tech quarterback, Phil Robertson,” they said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Robertson family during this time.”

My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed but we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again! #PhilRobertson #Jesus

— Jase Robertson (@JaseDuckman) May 26, 2025

His grandson Will Robertson posted a photo from his childhood and wrote, “my Papaw Phil went home to the Lord today. His life, his testimony, and his devotion to God was so powerful [sic].”

“i’m forever grateful for his time spent on earth, and i’m thankful to know he’s sitting in his recliner talking to Jesus. love you Papaw 🩶[sic].”

Robertson’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis was disclosed with the public during an episode of Unashamed with the Robertson Family in December.

At the time, his son Willie told Fox News Digital that his father was “battling a lot of different things right now.”

“He’s got a blood disorder, and then he’s got the mental issues that could be early [on-set] Alzheimer’s … and probably some ministrokes because of his blood,” Willie told the publication. “And so, it could be some stroke stuff happening, that has happened. So, we’re still checking on all that.

“But then he also has a back issue. He’s fractured his back and that’s where the pain’s at. So, he’s kind of battling many different things at the same time.”

The Robertson family will be back on TV with the series Duck Dynasty: The Revival that will air this summer. It will feature the lives of Willie and Korie Robertson, their adult children, and their grandkids as they continue the family’s legacy.

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The flight that changed everything

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When I took that flight to LA, I never assumed it would change everything for me, yet, my life was never the same from that day on.

As I took my seat, I immediately started going through the bunch of papers I had revised over and over again and the presentation that was about to secure me a new job position as an architect at a high-profile company.

However, almost an hour into the flight that changed everything, a flight attendant approached and asked to see my passport.

“Is something wrong with my reservation?” I asked, surprised and a bit worried.

“No, miss,” she said. “It’s just… the captain would like to see you once we land.”

“The captain!?” I asked, my confusion only getting worse.

But before I could ask more, the flight attendant turn around and left.

For the rest of the flight that changed everything, I couldn’t help but wonder why a captain would like to speak to me.

Could it be someone I knew? Perhaps and old friend?

When the plane finally touched down and all of the passengers left, I remained at my seat as I was told.

At that moment, the captain, a man in his 50s, approached me and called me by my name. “Hi, Courtney,” he said.

“I’m sorry, but do I know you?” I asked, barely able to utter a word.

He looked at me for a couple of seconds before he said, “You don’t. But I am your father.”

“My father?” I asked, shocked. “But my mom told me my father passed away before I was even born,” I said.

“You see… your mother and I dated for some time, and then she suddenly vanished from my life. I had no idea where she was, but then a relative of hers told me that she had given birth to a girl. And I knew deep down that you were mine.”

It turned out he knew my name and my birthday, and that was it. He tried finding me, but he wasn’t sure if we wanted him in our life.

When he saw the passengers’ list, he could feel deep down that I was his Courtney, and the birth date the flight attendant saw in my passport only confirmed what he suspected.

At that moment, I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Tears started rolling down my face. I gave my father a hug and I was happy I met him, but at the same time, I felt anger because my mother hid the truth from me.

Steve and I stayed in touch.

When I finally found courage to confront my mother, she broke down in tears. She said that when she learned she was pregnant, she got scared. She wasn’t sure if my dad wanted a child, so she decided to vanish from his life.

Eventually, she and Steve met. It felt to both of them as though they never split. Their feeling for one another emerged, but still, they decided to take things slowly.

It’s incredible how life works sometimes.

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Melania Trump reveals shocking claim about Obama administration

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Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States, returning to the White House for the second time. In his address, he said “The golden age of America begins right now.”

He added that the country will “flourish and be respected” under his leadership as a “peacemaker and a unifier.”

The president stated that God had saved him from the assassination, allowing him “to make America great again.”

Melania Trump's claim about Obama administration withholding information from the Trumps when Donald first became president. — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 20: Former President Donald J. Trump and Melania Trump exit the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

When it comes to the First Lady, Melania Trump, reports are she won’t be living full-time at the White House.

In fact, she would be splitting her time between various locations.

With the couple’s son, Barron Trump, starting university in New York, the Slovenian former model-turned First Lady would be spending some time there, as well as at their Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

That Trump has been eager to serve as a president again was more than evident, but the same couldn’t be said of his wife.

In an interview to discuss her memoir, titled Melania, she was asked whether there would be any differences in how she and Donald moved into the White House this time, compared to their move after the Obama administration.

“The difference is I know where I will be going, I know the rooms where we will be living. I know the process,” Melania told Fox & Friends.

“The first time was challenging, we didn’t have much of the information, the information was upheld (withheld) for us from previous administration.”

According to her, things will be smoother this time around. It will be partly because she and her husband are not relying on their predecessors for key pieces of information.

“But this time I have everything, I have the plans. I could move in, I already packed – I already selected the furniture that needs to go in.

“So it’s a very different transition this time, second time around.”

Former First Lady Michelle Obama did not join her husband at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.

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Dangers of 36-hour fasting revealed in shocking simulation

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Many people struggle to lose weight and achieve their ideal appearance, but the truth is, it’s rarely easy or straightforward. In fact, weight loss requires time, patience, and persistence.

In order to reach their goal, people try different diets, use various shakes and pills, and go to even greater lengths — often at the expense of their health and overall well-being.

Most recently, intermittent fasting has been promoted as a healthy way of losing and maintaining weight, with a number of celebrities and athletes swearing by it.

In fact, intermittent fasting has been around for centuries before becoming a global trend.

This method doesn’t focus on the food you consume, but the timing of your meals.

If done correctly, intermittent fasting can help stabilize blood sugar and boost how your body responds to insulin.

However, it is not for everyone.

Recently, a popular YouTube channel shared a 55-second-long video that shows what happens with the body during a 36-hour-fast.

During the first four hours of not consuming any food, the body stars burning fat, which certainly leads to weight loss, but what happens next is rather shocking.

Just like with any restrictive diet, intermittent fasting can have side effects.

According to The Emily Program, some of the side effects — that don’t apply to everyone — are excessive hunger, headaches, dizziness, digestive issues, mood changes, bad breath, sleep disturbances, dehydration, excessive urination, and nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition among the rest.

The benefits, however, are impressive.

After eight hours of not consuming any food, the blood sugar levels drop. The body then starts using stored glycogen for energy.

After twelve hours, the body runs out of glucose and begins to break down fat stored in the liver, producing fatty acids known as ketones, a process known as “metabolic switching.” This is the reason why weight loss starts to take place.

Sixteen hours without food triggers the process of autophagy, your body’s process of reusing old and damaged cell parts.

According to the YouTube video, after twenty-four hours of fasting, the body goes in a full fat-burning mode. Inflammation is reduced and insulin sensitivity is improved.

Thirty hours into fasting is when the “deep cleaning” begins, and after thirty-six hours, the body reaches maximum autophagy during which body regenerates tissues and boosts your metabolism.

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Trump’s niece warns he’ll want to be ‘president for life’ if re-elected

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Donald Trump’s niece, Marry Trump — the daughter of his late brother Frank who died of heart-attack in 1981 — has been a vocal critic of her uncle.

In 2020, she published the all-tell book Too Much and Never Enough in which she wrote about Donald and the Trump family.

Among the rest, she wrote in the book that the president is “utterly incapable of leading this country and it’s dangerous to allow him to do so.”

Trump’s niece dubbed his return to Office for the second time “uniquely dangerous times.”

During a recent interview with The Telegraph Marry expressed her fears of her uncle aiming to remain president for life. She believes he would intend to do so in case he’s given the opportunity to run for the third time, which is currently not allowed based on the Constitution.

Trump’s niece, Marry Trump/ Getty Images

Regardless of what the law states, Trump recently claimed there was a “loophole” that he could use.

So far, Donald Trump has opened up about the idea of a third term a number of times, but not many believed he was serious – unless not until recently, when he clearly hinted there are ways for him to continue his presidency beyond 2028.

“A lot of people want me to do it. But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration,” he explained. “I’m focused on the current.

“I like working. I’m not joking. But I’m not – it is far too early to think about it,” he said, adding “there are methods which you could do it.”

Speaking of this possibility, Marry Trump said of her uncle that “It’s not about whether or not he’ll run. It’s about whether or not he’ll leave. It’s more likely that he’ll just say, ‘I’m president for life and I’m not going anywhere’. And he’ll challenge people to get rid of him.

“What enforcement mechanism is there to drag the guy who just lost the election but is in the Oval Office? How do you get rid of him? We don’t know, because we’ve never had this problem. I think he’s willing to challenge that.”

She added: “America is a deeply broken country and it has been for a long time. Donald is not an anomaly. He is, I think, the logical conclusion to the last 40 years of Republican degradation.”

She has also criticized the Democrats for failing to prepare better for the elections.

“The Democrats continue to not just fail to meet the moment, they fail to understand the moment… And one of my biggest criticisms of the Biden administration is that they didn’t see a second Trump term coming and they failed to prepare adequately.” she said.

“Part of it was complacency, part of it was just a failure of understanding where people in this country were. Part of it was honestly just failing to recognise what was happening globally.

“Incumbents in every single country, regardless of political affiliation, were losing by massive margins.”

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Barack Obama’s name mentioned in Diddy trial

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Barack Obama’s name surfaced during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial when the singer’s former personal assistant David James testified that A-list guests at the rapper’s infamous parties took various drugs, including “pills in the shape of the former president’s face.”

According to James — who recalled being told his job was to please the mogul when he was hired by a Bad Boy Entertainment executive — Diddy used narcotics excessively throughout the day. He travelled with a bag full of drugs, including “some advil, tylenol.”

“He had water pills to help him lose weight, viagra, pills that helped increase his sperm count,” James said of his former boss. Further, he added Diddy would take Percocets during the day and ecstasy at night.

Barack Obama's name surfaced during Diddy trial when David James testified guests took “pills in the shape of the former president’s face.” — Via Daily Mail

As he went on to explain how he was frequently told to arrange the “freak off” s*xual performance sessions, James broke down in tears.

He also said that he had taken ecstasy once during a party when Diddy filmed him blackmailed him.

As witnesses take the stand, several celebrities have been dragged into the trial, including singer Usher.

According to the testimony of Dawn Richards — a former member of girl group Danity Kane that was signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records label and a close friend of Diddy’s ex Cassie Ventura — Usher was present at a restaurant when Diddy assaulted Cassie by hitting her in the stomach, the Daily Mail reported.

Rapper Ne-Yo and Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine were also present, according to Richards.

However, while many witnessed the assault, no one did anything to defend Cassie.

He then asked Cassie to leave the place. On the way out, he grabbed her “by the neck and popped her, slapped her in the mouth.”

This wasn’t the first time Richards witnessed the disgraced rapper punching, choking, and slapping his girlfriend in the mouth.

During the trial, she recalled Diddy assaulting Cassie with a skillet of eggs in 2009. He then warned her she could go missing.

Diddy is on trial for s*x trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. He pleaded not guilty.

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Boxer Georgia O’Connor, 25, said doctors ‘gaslit’ her on cancer concerns for months before tragic death

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British professional boxer Georgia O’Connor died of cancer aged 25. She was a decorated Team GB, winning the Commonwealth Youth gold in 2017.

O’Connor was a five times National and Commonwealth Champion, as well as a two-time World and European Medalist.

She went pro in 2021, going 3-0.

Her last fight as a professional took place in October 2022, outpointing Joyce Van Ee on an all-female card at London’s O2 Arena.

Boxer Georgia O’Connor shared her cancer diagnosis on January 31 and died just four months later, on May 22.

Days before her passing, she married her boyfriend, Adriano, whom she called her hero.

Boxer Georgia O’Connor married her husband days before dying of cancer.
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Posting a photo of her ring, O’Connor wrote, “The day I married the love of my life.”

In a social media post, O’Connor blasted the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system.

“For 17 weeks since the start of October, I’ve been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,” O’Connor wrote. “I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did.”

In the same post, she accused doctors of not taking her condition seriously and failing to diagnose her because they refused to run tests.

“Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony. Instead, they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting,” she wrote. “They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen.”

The young boxer shared that not only her cancer spread, but doctors also found potentially fatal blood clots in her lungs.

“And now? Now the cancer has spread. And if that wasn’t enough, throughout this whole time there’s been BLOOD CLOTS all over my lungs. That ALONE could have killed me instantly.”

She condemned the National Health Service of being a “broken system.”

“They could have done something before it got to this stage. But they didn’t. Because this is the state of the NHS – a broken system that fails young people like me over and over again.

“A system that makes people suffer, that sends them home in agony, that lets cancer spread whilst the thick, stupid, mindless ‘doctors’ shrug their shoulders.”

We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O’Connor. A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.

Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts… pic.twitter.com/iBNWlObalL

— BOXXER (@boxxer) May 22, 2025

On their website, NHS states that ulcerative colitis — a chronic inflammatory bowel disease O’Connor suffered from — can significantly increase the risks of developing cancer.

O’Connor passing has been announced by her promotion company BOXXER.

“We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O’Connor,” BOXXER said in a statement on X. “A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.”

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Doctor who worked with Joe Biden says he had cancer ‘while president’

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Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis caused a stir among the public. While many shared their support, others — mainly MAGA supporters — accused him of keeping his diagnosis a secret due to the fact that prostate cancer usually takes time to spread and Biden’s has been aggressive and already spreading to his bones.

President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance were among those who questioned Biden’s transparency regarding his health while serving as the head of the country.

Now, a top oncologist who used to work with Joe Biden says he has probably had the cancer for “a decade.”

Dr Ezekiel Emanuel, who took part in crafting the the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, shared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that Biden likely had cancer while serving as a president.

Host Joe Scarborough asked the doctor, “I just want to stop you here. So, this is not speculation. If you have prostate cancer that has spread to the bone, then he most certainly–you are saying had it when he was president of the United States.”

Dr Emanuel replied, “Oh, yeah. He did not develop it in the last 100 to 200 days.

“He had it while he was president. [Biden] probably had it at the start of his presidency in 2021. Yes, I don’t think there’s any disagreement about that.”

Although guidelines recommend against prostate cancer screening for men 70 and older, Dr Emanuel stated that both Presidents Obama and George W. Bush underwent prostate cancer tests, and that “it is a little surprising that the doctor didn’t take it” when Biden was at the White House.

He also added that it is very surprising doctors didn’t diagnose Biden earlier.

In light of the former president’s diagnosis, a 2022 video of Biden in Massachusetts resurfaced on social media, showing him speaking about the effects of pollution on health.

At one moment, he could be heard saying, “That’s why I—and so damn many other people I grew up with—have cancer.”

Dr Ezekiel Emanuel shared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that Biden likely had cancer while serving as a president. — Susan Walsh, File/AP Photo

According to the White House, Biden’s off-script comment was about his past non-melanoma skin cancer that had been removed at the time of his speech.

Trump and many of his supporters accused Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, of being aware of her husband’s health condition and still encouraging him to run for a second term.

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Man who consumed 7 liters of soda daily for a decade suffers severe health consequences

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What started as a sugar craving became a dangerous addiction with health consequences for a man who consumed 7 liters of soda for an entire decade.

The case of the man, known as BA, has been featured in an episode of the YouTube channel Chubbyemu that spreads awareness by sharing medical incidents.

BA, 48, was sent to the ER “with sudden onset weakness.”

Until the age of 30, he was leading a rather healthy life but he then took a new job at a company where there was “free, unlimited soda for employees to drink.”

Over time, he got addicted to the sugary drink and the more he had it, the thirstier he got. What’s more, he would always wake up feeling extremely thirsty and instead of having water, he would drink more soda.

A sugar craving became a dangerous addiction with health consequences for a man who consumed 7 liters of soda for an entire decade. — Pexels

Eventually, he developed “short of breath,” stomach ache, and brain fog that ultimately led to “stuttering and slurring his words.”

One day, he was found unconscious at his desk at work and rushed to the hospital where they discovered his sugar levels were so high that he entered a diabetic coma.

At the time, he didn’t tell the doctors about his soda drinking habit because he thought it was irrelevant.

He was sent home with proper medications for his high blood sugar, his high blood pressure, and his cholesterol.

On the way home, he got himself a few cans of soda, unaware it was what made him sick in the first place.

Soon after, he collapsed again.

Doctors discovered his potassium levels were extremely high, his muscles were “spilling their contents out,” a condition known as “rhabdomyolysis,” and his kidneys were also “shutting down.”

Feeling unwell, he called his wife to bring him some soda to help him with his thirst and his massive headache. Looking at him drinking the soda, a student realized the consumption of the drink could be behind BA’s condition.

“In the kidneys, huge excess sugar from drinking one to two gallons of soda every day for 10 years can make it harder to absorb water because the water will want to stay with the sugar,” his doctor explained.

The caffeine in the soda interfered with blood flow and water balance, causing BA’s body to dehydrate and his kidneys to fail.

He was told to stop drinking the soft drink, and once he was able to break his habit, his potassium levels returned to normal, his renal function improved, and his muscle weakness disappeared.

Speaking of BA’s case and the health consequences of drinking too much soda, the doctor explained, “So take the study results with what you will. Type 2 diabetes and all its comorbidities like heart problems and nerve damage. Hypokalemia and all its consequences and kidney stones are what we’re thinking of when we’re speaking of excess chronic soda ingestion.”

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5 foreign countries tightening rules for Americans living and working abroad

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For a huge number of Americans, holding a US passport felt like owning a golden ticket to any place around the globe. For decades, a number of countries have welcomed US citizens to live and work abroad with open arms, but that seems to be changing.

Due to politics and fears of foreigners taking local jobs, many countries are reconsidering their immigration policies. From introducing tougher visa requirements, to stricter implementation of existing laws, nations are sending message to Americans that their privileges are no longer guaranteed.

The reasons why more and more Americans are choosing to move permanently to foreign countries are varied. Among the rest, they are looking for places with more affordable healthcare, lower living costs, safer communities, and political stability.

Among the foreign countries that started implementing changes is a popular destination for travel and living for many Americans — Japan.

Japan launches JESTA for Visa-Exempt Visitors

This country has been known as a welcoming place for tourists from visa-exempt countries. However, Japan’s Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki announced that “the country’s electronic travel authorization system, provisionally called “JESTA” (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization), will be implemented by fiscal year 2028.”

In order to receive approval to enter the country, visa-exempt visitors will need to submit key information online in advance, including the purpose of the travel and accommodation details.

Canada: From Welcoming Neighbor to Shutting the Gates

For a number of Americans, Canada has always been an attractive destination both for travel and living. Not only does it feel like home because of the similarities between the two cultures, but it also offers a high standard of living

However, our north neighbor is now applying stricter protocols for asylum seekers, workers, and other categories.

In general, they are slowing down the pace of immigration and that also applies to temporary foreign worker programs and student visas.

Although there are no bans, there certainly will be delays.

The UAE: Strict Enforcement of Laws

For any American seeking a tax-free job, the UAE, especially Dubai, has been number one choice. In 2025, however, the country enforced stricter residency rules. Unless you’re in a high-demand field like tech or healthcare—or you own a large business—your visa will likely not be extended.

The recent implementation of a 9% corporate tax has also pushed away Americans who saw UAE as a low-tax paradise.

In a nutshell, if you don’t contribute big, you are asked to leave.

Russia: Diplomatic Tensions

The list of “unfriendly countries” that Russia first established in 2021 sees the States as part of it.

Despite this, the number of Americans applying for visas rose in 2024.

The process of application and approval is now much longer than it used to be.

The country can impose bans or travel limits as a reaction to political developments.

Fewer and fewer US citizens are having their residency renewed, and many business owned by Americans are forced to shut down due to sanctions and government restrictions.

China: Persistent Risks

China’s treatment of foreigners has never been a consistent one. Most recently, however, many American’s are denied visa renewals. What’s more, they are only given a few days notice to leave the country.

Things became even more difficult for US citizens and American businesses in China following the decision by Trump’s administration to impose high tariffs.

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Jill Biden accused of ‘elder abuse’ amid growing concerns over Joe Biden’s diagnosis

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After they posted message of support and expressed their sadness over Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, Donald Trump, JD Vance, and a number of their allies and supporters, accused the former president and his wife, Jill Biden, of hiding his diagnosis.

Leo Terrell, who works in the Justice Department’s civil rights division, posted on the social media, “Elder Abuse! Criminal Charges??”

In another post he published, which included a photo of Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, taken at the Oval Office during her husband’s presidency, Terrell wrote, “She knew about President Biden’s health problems. But still wanted him to run for President. Evil.”

Terrell, a long-time contributor to Fox News and senior lawyer to the assistant attorney general, posted the message from his personal X account.

He then reshared the letters his followers had sent to him, in which they also accused Jill Biden over keeping Biden’s diagnosis a secret.

“Elder abuse is a form of domestic violence and Dr. Biden has a lot of explaining to do about her part in defrauding the American people and taxpayers,” the letter from one of Terrell’s supporters read. “I would never wish Joe Biden physical harm despite my personal political views; too bad his own family compromised his wellbeing.”

“His medical team should have caught this years ago! Shame on Jill & all who turned their heads & ignored this!” wrote another supporter reposted by Terrell.

After expressing sadness over Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, Maga supporters accused Jill Biden of hiding her husband's diagnosis. — Shutterstock

“Imagine if you will, a woman so power hungry and evil that she would submit her husband, suffering w/ dementia to ridicule, jokes, and humiliation,” read another message.

“She is GREEDY,” another Terrell follower wrote. “She wanted the prestige. I’m sure someone paid her well, you know a slush fund. Someone knew he would be able to call the shots, hmmm 3rd term.”

“It’s always the cover-up! Americans do not like liars!” Terrell added.

More and more MAGA supporters believe that the Bidens hid the truth from them, claiming Biden knew about his cancer even while still in office.

Donald Trump Jr. was among those who pointed a finger at Jill Biden.

“What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???” he posted on X after he previously wished Biden a speedy recovery.

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The hidden flaw in cancer screenings that let Biden’s diagnosis slip through

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Former President Joe Biden is not only facing a battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has since spread to his bones, but also accusations by the MAHA of keeping the diagnosis a secret until recently.

According to a statement issued by Biden’s office, the 82-year-old received the cancer diagnosis after experiencing urinary issues. The tests doctors ran showed the presence of a lump in his prostate.

Current President Donald Trump posted on the social media that he and First Lady Melania are saddened by Biden’s diagnosis. Vice-President JD Vance also shared the same sentiment.

However, their allies and supporters started sharing conspiracy theories that Biden in fact knew of his condition while still in office, claiming prostate cancer is the easiest cancer to diagnose and that it takes around 5-7 years before this form of cancer spreads to other organs.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said, “I think it’s very sad, actually. I’m surprised that… the public wasn’t notified a long time ago because to get to stage nine [the stage of disease that Biden faces is] that’s a long time.”

He added that “somebody is not telling the facts. … It’s a big problem.”

Vance said he hoped Biden “makes the right recovery” and added, “We really do need to be honest about whether the former president was capable of doing the job.”

Donald Trump Jr. also made a comment about Biden’s diagnosis that many dubbed “savage.”

Biden didn’t speak of his diagnosis except for thanking everyone for their love and support in a social media post.

According to a statement issued by Biden's office, the 82-year-old received the cancer diagnosis after experiencing urinary issues. — *Flickr*

According to medical specialists, it is not unheard of for this form of cancer to be diagnosed at its late stage, just like in the case of Biden.

“We can’t rule out the possibility that it was an aggressive form that developed quickly,” Natacha Naoun, an oncologist with France’s Gustave-Roussy Institute said.

Annual PSA screening isn’t recommended for people aged 70 and above.

According to the US Preventive Services Task Force, the reason for this is that the risks of false positives may lead to tiring biopsies and treatments that outweigh the benefits.

“It could be they decided to stop checking PSA annually, and then he had urinary symptoms,” Russell Pachynski, an oncologist with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, explained. He added that prostate cancer patients do not always experience telltale pains or signs.

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, which measures the quantity of proteins produced by the prostate gland, is used to screen for prostate cancer.

Biden likely didn’t get tested after 75, but even if he did, cancer might have escaped detection.

“Aggressive prostate cancer can occur at low PSA levels,” Yale Cancer Centre chief of genitourinary oncology and medical oncologist Dr. Daniel Petrylak told the Daily Mail.

“Higher grade tumors tend to make less PSA per cancer cell than low grade tumors, so it is possible that this tumor may have been missed by PSA.”

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Defrocked priest accused of abuse makes shocking Pope claim

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Chicago-born Robert Prevost became the 267th person to become Pope. He is the first Augustinian pope and the second Roman Pontiff — after Pope Francis — from the Americas.

He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Weeks into his reign, Pope Leo is facing accusations by a defrocked priest accused of s**ual abuse of children.

The former priest, James M. Ray, claimed that it was Pope Leo himself — who at that time served as the head of the Midwest province of the Catholic Church’s Augustinian order — signed an order that let him live at a Hyde Park monastery by a Catholic primary school. Ray added that Prevost was well aware of the claims made against him about abusing at least 13 children, the Mirror reported.

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“He’s the one who gave me permission to stay there,” Ray revealed.

Despite the allegations, Ray moved less than a block from St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School. The school was not informed of his presence near their facility. What’s more, there was also a daycare center just across the alley.

When they let Ray settle next to the school, archdiocesan officials wrongly stated there were “no schools in the immediate area.”

While a 2020 memo states that Prevost was informed of Ray’s history of abuse, he still approved his stay.

However, a lawyer for the Augustinians claimed that Prevost was only “accepting a guest” and wasn’t responsible of daily oversight of Ray. According to the lawyer, it was a responsibility of the now-deceased Rev. James Thompson.

After spending two years at the monastery, Ray was removed and in 2012 he was defrocked by the Catholic Church. Despite the accusations against him, he was never convicted and is not on any government s*x offender registry.

“I felt abandoned by the church, but never felt abandoned by God,” Ray said. “My faith is still strong. I live out my life each day the best I can. When this comes up, there’s a pain in my chest.”

In the face of the Church’s global abuse crisis, Pope Leo asks for transparency and healing.

“Silence is not the solution. We must be transparent and honest. We must accompany and assist the victims, because otherwise their wounds will never heal,” Prevost told Vatican News in 2023.

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Senator delivers reflective farewell, urges unity and civic responsibility

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After serving just one term in the Senate, Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney decided not to seek reelection.

Before becoming part of the Senate, Romney served as the governor of Massachusetts. In 2012, he was the Republican presidential nominee.

Just before Senator Romney started his speech, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised him for a “long and honorable career on the national political stage.”

“On the bingo cards of American politics, the ‘governor of Massachusetts, senator from Utah’ combination isn’t known to be hit very often,” McConnell said. “But Mitt Romney’s repeated success in public office is attested to the transcendent appeal of his character.

Addressing his colleagues, who he said will miss more than he’ll miss the Senate, Romney said, “During my life, I have rarely been truly alone — maybe taking tests at school or running cross-country or on my uncle’s tractor cultivating corn.

“My life’s work has been a group affair, and its center is my wife, Ann. She is my most trusted adviser, my indefatigable ally, the love of my life.”

His farewell address from the chamber floor reflected his accomplishments and his hopes for the future of the nation.

“God has blessed America because America is good. There are some today who would tear at our unity, who would replace love with hate, who deride our foundation of virtue, or who debase the values upon which the blessings of heaven depend,” he said. “A country’s character is a reflection not just of its elected officials, but also of its people.

“I leave Washington to return to be one among them and hope to be a voice of unity and virtue. For it is only if the American people merit his benevolence that God will continue to bless America. May he do so, is my prayer.”

Following his speech, senators from both sides came up to shake his hand or give him a hug.

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Terrifying moment theme park ride detaches mid-air

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Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio, features an exquisite collection of 18 world-class rides, including Top Thrill 2, Steel Vengeance and Millennium Force, and is dubbed “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World.”

Recently, the theme park announced yet another thrill for excitement addicts — Siren’s Curse, the “tallest, longest and fastest” tilt coaster in North America — that will leave even those living on the edge hesitating whether or not to take a ride.

Inspired by folk legends of mysterious creatures said to dwell in the depths of Lake Erie, where the park is located on a peninsula, the ride ascends 160 feet before pausing on a segment of track that tilts to a full 90 degrees, creating the illusion of a “broken” track.

Riders are then plunged through 2,966 feet of twisted track at speeds of up to 58 mph. They experience 13 airtime moments and two 360° barrel rolls.

“Come face-to-face with 13 weightless airtime moments, two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a high-speed ‘triple-down’ element with twisted and overbanked track,” the website of Cedar Point writes of their newest attraction.

They also include health and safety advice. “Riders will experience changes in speed and direction, weightlessness, and rapid movements from side to side.

“A shoulder harness with a between-the-legs safety belt secures each rider over the head and across the chest.”

After the theme park shared a video of the terrifying tilt coaster, many were quick to compare it to scenes from the horror film Final Destination.

“I don’t ever get scared on roller coasters. But this one would have my heart pumping. Especially that back row,” one person commented.

“I love roller coasters and I love Cedar Point, but I’m not doing a disconnected track,” another added.

A third commented, “I prefer the tracks to be attached at all times.”

Siren’s Curse will be greet its first wave of brave riders by mid-June 2025.

Would you give this tilt ride a try?

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Trump has savage 5-word response to reporter after learning where he worked

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Following a Capitol Hill meeting with GOP lawmakers, President Donald Trump took time to speak to the reporters and take questions about his proposed trillion-dollar tax bill, which seeks to increase the limit on Trump’s 2017 tax cuts from $10,000 to $30,000 for Americans making less than $400,000 annually.

During the press, a reporter asked him about his thoughts regarding the comment made by Rep. Andy Harris, chair of the House Freedom Caucus, who said Trump didn’t adequately convince enough people to vote for the bill.

Initially, Trump started to respond to the question when he stopped to ask what publication the reporter worked for.

When he responded it was NOTUS, Trump said, “Who? I don’t even know what the hell that is. Get yourself a real job.”

TRUMP: Who do you work for?

REPORTER: NOTUS

TRUMP: I don't even know what the hell that is. Get yourself a real job. pic.twitter.com/pzyw54LAB5

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 20, 2025

NOTUS is a Washington-based nonprofit media outlet that describes itself as “a new Washington publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute.”

His remark, which has since gone viral, was described as “savage” by many.

“Another banger, I fear,” one person commented.

“Trump’s dismissal of the NOTUS reporter shows his contempt for smaller media outlets. It’s a petty jab that undermines press freedom and distracts from real issues. He should engage with questions, not mock journalists’ jobs,” another added.

“Classic Trump,” a third remarked.

“Trump just ended that reporter’s career in one sentence,” someone else added.

Trump has savage 5-word response to reporter after learning where he worked. — *Credit: Tasos Katopodis / Getty*

This isn’t the first time the president to get into “conflict” with journalists.

In February, the White House barred all Associated Press journalists from access to locations such as the Oval Office and Air Force One after the outlet refused to comply with the Trump administration‘s request to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on federal maps, websites, and documents.

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The ring you pick will reveal your truest trait

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The jewelry we wear can say a lot about us because it not only reveals our preferences, but also our style, culture, and even our emotions and traits.

While some opt for simple, elegant items, other prefer bold eye-catching pieces.

This fun personality test will reveal your truest trait based on the ring you choose.

1. The Free Spirit

If the ring number one is your first choice, it means you are a free spirit who longs for adventures. You are someone who admires the nature and loves being outdoors. Also, appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Your presence brings calmness at those around you.

2. The Classic Sophisticate

The second ring is associated with people who are sophisticated, graceful, and elegant. This choice speaks of your appreciation of timeless beauty. You are wise and always leave a lasting impression. Your refined taste extends far beyond fashion and is an important part of who you are.

3. The Romantic Dreamer

You wear your heart on your sleeve and aren’t afraid to show your emotions and share your feelings with your friends and your loved ones. You always look for deep and meaningful connections.

4. The Bold Leader

The fourth ring shows you are confident and fearless. For you, the sky is the limit and you never back down from your dreams no matter how unreachable they seem. You are destined for great things because you are willing to work hard to achieve anything you set your mind to.

5. The Social Butterfly

If ring number five is your first choice, it means you are optimistic, outgoing, and make friends easily. Your social life is very important to you and you radiate positivity wherever you go. Your vibrant personality inspires others to be their best selves.

6. The Mysterious Enigma

Ring number six shows that your truest trait is your intuition that almost never fails you.

Your perspective on life is rather unique because you spot things that most people miss. People are attracted to your intriguing presence and your wisdom.

7. The Luxurious Visionary

You are one of those people who aspire for greatness and success. You are attracted to luxury and sophistication, but you know how to stay grounded and practical. Balancing between refinement and logic is what makes you stand out.

8. The Unique Trailblazer

Your independence is your most valuable trait. Choosing ring number eight means you are unique and never tend to follow the crowd. On the contrary, you want to be original and unique and always seek for ways to express yourself and your creativity.

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