Richard “Kinky” Friedman, the provocative and flamboyant Texas satirist, singer, humorist, columnist, and all-around provocateur, has died at the age of 79.
Known for his boundary-pushing music with his band The Texas Jewboys, his deep love for animals, and his spirited campaign for governor in 2006, Kinky Friedman left an indelible mark on Texas culture and politics.
“Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends,” a post on his social media read. “Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit. Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung.”
The self-proclaimed “governor of the heart of Texas,” renowned for his eccentric and unique take on country and Western music, released a series of albums starting with the influential Sold American in 1973. He toured with Bob Dylan on the Rolling Thunder Revue and was notable as the “first full-blooded Jew” to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
Originally hailing from Chicago, Friedman moved to Texas with his family during his childhood and grew up in a ranching community near Kerrville.
During his college years, he immersed himself in the folk music scene, drawing inspiration from country, blues, and Jewish cultural themes to form the band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys in the early 1970s. The band gained fame for its satirical and often provocative humor, with tracks like They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus Anymore and Asshole from El Paso known for their biting satire and social commentary.
Throughout his music career, he released a total of 18 albums, with his most recent one, Circus of Life, released in 2018.
Besides being a famous musician, Friedman also pursued a writing career. Seeing himself as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, he offered his readers journeys to New York City fictionalizing versions of himself and incorporating lyrics from his songs into his stories.
From 2001 to 2005, he wrote a regular column for Texas Monthly, which he paused during his 2006 gubernatorial run. His column was later reinstated on a bi-monthly basis, reflecting his enduring passion for storytelling and humor.
Friedman’s inspirational work in the world of music and literature will continue to live on through his songs and books. He truly was one of a kind, may he rest in peace.
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Born Demi Gene Guynes on November 11, 1962, actress Demi Moore, who changed her surname after marrying her first husband, Freddy Moore, at the age of 18, has had a tough upbringing that profoundly affected her life and helped shape her identity.
Moore’s father left before she was born and she was raised by her mother, Virginia King, and her step-father, Dan Guynes.
Her childhood was traumatic because her mother battled substance abuse most her life. In fact, their relationship was strained and rocky from the start. Her mother attempted suicide multiple times, and Moore, although a young child, took the role of a caregiver at times and was there to save her mother. One time, she was forced to dig the pills her mom had swallowed out of her mouth.
In her book Inside Out, the Ghost star opened up about her dark past, writing that after her parents’ split, her mom would often take her to bars for men to notice her. Heartbreakingly, one of those nights ended in rape.
Moore was just 15 when she was sexually assaulted by a man whom her mother knew. Speaking to Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America, the actress revealed that after the assault, he asked her how it felt like “to be wh***d by your mother for $500.”
Asked if she believed the man’s words were true, Moore told Sawyer, “I think, in my deep heart no. I don’t think it was a straightforward transaction.
“But she still – she did give him the access and put me in harm’s way.”
Despite the struggles and the challenges she had faced because of her mother, Moore tried to reconcile with her multiple times throughout her life. Eventually, Virginia King passed away in 1998 due to cancer.
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Moore was able to distance herself from her mother during her teenage years and to protect herself from her destructive behavior.
Eventually, she made a name for herself and became an A-list actress with a number of famous movies under her belt.
In 1987, she married actor Bruce Willis with whom she has three daughters. Their union lasted for 13 years. However, the divorce affected her relationship with Willis and her daughters, and with that, her physical and mental health.
“I guess the fundamental question that came forward for me was, ‘How did I get here?'” Moore told Sawyer. “I mean, from where I started to what I’ve experienced, where I’ve been, like, how did I get here?”
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Just like Moore’s relationship with her own mother, her connection with one of her daughters, Talullah Willis, has also been a troubled one at some point. This was influenced by various factors, and Moore’s high-profile marriage to actor Ashton Kutcher, who was 15 years her junior, added another layer of complexity to their relationship.
Though they have faced difficulties, they have strived to improve their relationship and have shared moments of reconciliation.
Both have expressed a commitment to backing each other and have openly admitted their efforts to foster a more profound connection.
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Dolly Parton knew music was her calling from early age. She first started performing at the age of 10, and just three years later she debuted on the Grand Ole Opry making $20 a week.
Most of the family members on her mom’s side were very musical and played instruments, so music was a fundamental part of her life from the moment she was born. Her love for music grew even deeper when her uncle Lewis gave her his cherished little Martin guitar.
Soon after graduating high school, Parton moved to Nashville and quickly rose to fame. Throughout her career, she has written over 3,000 songs, sold more than 100 million albums, topped the country charts 25 times, and won eight Grammy Awards.
She and her husband of many years, Carl Dean, never had children, and according to Parton it was a decision they made together, although they sometimes wonder what their children would have looked like if they had any.
Speaking on the topic, she shared with Today the reason behind that decision.
“I’ve made sacrifices, but I think, like I said, I believe what I know I’m supposed to do,” she said. “I’ve made the sacrifice of time… and not having time to spend with family, and you give up family and friends, vacation, and work without end, 24/7, 365, but you got to make the sacrifice.”
However, this decision wasn’t entirely hers. Actually, she experienced heath struggles.
In 1985, Parton was diagnosed with endometriosis, which led to the country singer’s partial hysterectomy.
In her book Dolly on Dolly: Interviews and Encounters with Dolly Parton, she wrote, “I wasn’t conscious of nutrition, I wasn’t taking care of myself…I was working hard, and underneath I was a pile of personal and emotional problems. All at once, I fell apart. It was stomach problems and female problems—all over health problems, actually.”
The condition affected her life and led her to severe depression. Sadly, the realization that she couldn’t conceive children naturally was a heavy burden for her. “Suddenly, I was a middle-aged woman. I went through a dark time until I made myself snap out of it,” she said.
Although Dolly Parton doesn’t have children of her own, she is ensuring that millions of kids receive high-quality books through her program.
Being loving and caring as she is, Parton is adored by millions.
She’s an advocate for women’s empowerment, animal welfare, arts and culture, and a lot more.
As she inspires countless others with her music and determination, Dolly Parton’s legacy will be cherished for generations to come.
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Even in the face of adversity, the faith in God remains unwavering. Living with the thought that there is something greater than life that provides comfort, strength, and endurance when we need it the most is a reassurance that we are not alone, that God is there to guide us through the challenges and the obstacles we face every day.
Kevin Mullins, a former Baptist pastor, a former teacher at a Christian school, and a former church planter with the North American Mission Board posted a video of his daughter being involved in a car crash, proclaiming “My God is an amazing God!”
The video, which has since gone viral, shows his daughter’s car being pierced by a guardrail, yet she has been left with minor scratches only.
Followers and believers have been re-sharing the video on TikTok with the hashtag #Godisgood.
“My daughter called me this morning. And she was just saying over and over again, ‘Dad, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Dad, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” the pastor could be heard saying in the video. “As bad as this looks, as bad as this is, I want you to see something. You’ve gotta see this…This is my daughter. She was in this car. My God is an amazing God.”
“I serve an amazing God. If you don’t believe in him this morning, you can look at this.” Shifting his focus back to the wreck, he went on to say, “That guardrail is on the driver’s side. She crawled out the back window. And she was in the road when I got here.
“My God is amazing. He is amazing. If you don’t know him, contact me. Ask me. I will tell you about an awesome God that not only saved my daughter from this wreck but will save you from your sins and eternity in hell. That’s why he came to this earth. To die for you.”
“Please worship him this Sunday morning,” the pastor told his followers. “Please. Worship him. If you are a lukewarm Christian, remember how big a God you serve and get on fire for him.”
In addition to the video of the car wreck, he also posted a video of his daughter singing at the church some weeks ago before he started his service.
His daughter, Kenzie, also spoke of the accident, writing, “i want everyone to know i’m good [just] a few bruises and scratches.
“I want to thank everyone that has prayed for me it means a lot to me!! GOD IS AMAZING that’s all i can say there’s no other reason i got out of this [wreck] without him!”
People were quick to send their well wishes, share similar stories, and speak of their faith in God.
“She definitely had a guardian angel looking over her shoulder,” someone wrote. Another person commented, “That is ONLY GOD! He had her in His righteous right hand!!”
We are glad Kenzie was left unharmed.
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16-month-old Jamal Allen Bryant, Jr. lost his life in a tragic incident after chocking on a piece of watermelon while at daycare. The toddler was attending Brunswick’s The Kids Nest Learning Center that has since been temporarily closed.
According to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, or DECAL, the staff waited nearly two minutes after alerting emergency services.
The grieving family claims that their son, along with the rest of the children who attended the same facility, has been neglected.
Reports are that at the time of the accident, the staff gave the children the food but didn’t stay with them while they ate.
“JB tragically lost his life when The Kids Nest Learning Center failed to have staff trained in CPR, gave the 18 month a large piece of watermelon, didn’t require kids to be seated while eating and the staff weren’t seated within arms reach of the children as mandated by Georgia’s Dept of Early Childhood and Learning (DECAL),” the GoFundMe page started by the toddler’s family stated.
The tragedy took place on May 21, and the owner of the daycare, Charles Grant, testified at court saying that only one of the two staff members who were supposed to take care of the children was certified in CPR. He acknowledged that the staff did not adhere to the center’s or state’s regulations, as they were not supervising the children while they were eating.
The mother of Jamal said the daycare failed her baby boy as surveillance cameras showed that instead of administering CPR as required, the staff repeatedly patted the child on the back.
“We depend on you all to take care of our children to the best of your ability and if that was one of the rules, I feel like obviously you should have followed them,” she said. “I trusted you all to do your job. And now I blame myself and I wish I never dropped him off that day. And I don’t wanna hear anything from them because they should’ve called. Nothing’s gonna fix this, other than them being done.”
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Considering the serious breaches of rules that “seriously affected the health and safety of children and demonstrated the intentional and reckless disregard for the physical and mental health and safety of children,” DECAL has initiated steps to permanently shut down the daycare.
The owner appealed the decision, but later reconsidered and withdrew his appeal.
“Notice has been sent to the Office of State Administrative Hearings so that the case can be dismissed and court canceled. Since there is no longer an appeal, the center has officially been closed in our system due to the revocation of the license,” the statement read.
We are so very sorry for this devastating loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family.
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The relationship between family members can get tricky at times, especially if some of them feel they are not treated as equal.
A woman shares a story of how her mother-in-law gave her and her sister-in-law jewelry as presents with the difference that the SIL got a diamond necklace and she received a pair of plastic earrings. What the woman didn’t know, however, was that there was more to the present than she believed.
This is her story.
My mother-in-law gifted me plastic earrings, while my sister-in-law received a diamond necklace, creating a palpable gift disparity. My husband’s reaction was one of outrage, but a surprising twist awaited. The seemingly tacky earrings held a secret key, part of a longstanding family tradition.
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In my mother-in-law’s dusty basement room, the key from the earrings unlocked a small chest, revealing an old diary and vintage gold jewelry belonging to my husband’s great-grandmother. The diary chronicled her immigrant journey, and the jewelry was a cherished family heirloom, passed down through generations.
This revelation reshaped my understanding. The plastic earrings weren’t a thoughtless gift but a part of a unique tradition embedded in family history. The real gift was the responsibility of safeguarding the family legacy.
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A diamond necklace given to my sister-in-law was a clever distraction, concealing the true tradition until the opportune moment. Surprisingly, she was gracious, and together we laughed at the unusual turn of events.
This incident strengthened my bond with my husband’s family, offering a newfound appreciation for my mother-in-law as a guardian of a rich family heritage. It taught me the value of humility, respect for the past, and the distinctive ways traditions bring families together.
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It is not rare that families fracture over a loved one’s assets. It sometimes goes to the extent that those set to inherit may not see eye to eye.
A woman shared a story of her mother and the inheritance she left after her passing.
The woman started her story saying how she was the one who took care of her mother who battled cancer. “Mom was always my best friend, so naturally, I was going to be there every step of the way while she battled this illness,” the woman wrote.
However, as she was always there for her mother, her greedy brother and her aunts were only around when they needed something, usually when they wanted their bills paid.
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“one aunt (while my mom was on a steady decline), she wanted mom’s “contacts” to sort out a new house for her. Because my mom owned a real estate agency. The audacity was unbelievable,” the woman wrote.
Sadly, her mom passed away.
The woman then recalled the day her mom’s will was to be read. All of her family, including her brother and her aunts, as well as her late mom’s lawyer were sit in the room that resembled a scene from a Hallmark movie.
“I was sipping a cup of weak tea from one of the chipped teacups when the lawyer dropped the bomb. Mom’s savings, about all $5 million of it, was to be split between my brother and my aunts. I choked back the tea, thinking what was happening in the name of heaven. Because I got nothing. Zip. Nada.
At that moment, tears started rolling down her face and mascara drops stained her skirt while her brother and her aunts had a hard time hiding the smirk on their faces.
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“‘How on earth could my mom have done this to me?‘ I thought, wiping my nose with the face of my hand. And then, as a classic overthinker, I began to wonder whether I cared enough for her during those final months,” the poor woman kept wondering.
Next, she could see the lawyer approaching her and handing her an envelope.
When she opened it, the woman saw an address written on a piece of paper. She had no idea what was going on.
At first, she thought it could be a location to a storage her mom wanted her to clear out. The lawyer, for one, stayed tight-lipped. He only reminded the the woman that she was the person her mom loved the most.
When she got to the address, the woman realized that her mom left her a gem of a home. The house in front of her was so beautiful it resembled one from a fairytale. Even the woman’s favorite flowers were planted in the yard.
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“It turns out my mom knew all about how my brother and aunts were the biggest money drains. But she wanted me to have a place to build a future and a family. To make new memories in a place that clearly has her spirit,” the woman continued her story.
Another letter on the kitchen table in this new home explained that the mom left the money to her son and her sister fully aware they would waste it the moment they put their hands on it, but she wanted to teach them the value of family, which would likely come as a lesson once they spent all the money they inherited.
“But now, I’m standing in my new kitchen, drinking coffee from the coffee machine I always wanted, and I realize that mom’s love was never in the money — no. It was in this home, and I knew that this gift would be more valuable to me than anything else.
“Hey, Mom? You still know the best.”
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Phil Donahue, the “king of daytime talk” in the US, has died aged 88 in his Manhattan home on August 18.
In a statement to Today, his family confirmed the news, stating that the talk show host died following a long illness. During his final hours, he was surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife of 44 years, actress Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, Michael, Daniel, Kevin, and Mary Rose, his grandchildren, and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie.
The exact caused of death hasn’t been revealed.
Donahue hosted The Phil Donahue Show, later renamed Donahue, for nearly three decades, interviewing celebrities, politicians, and many of the iconic figures of his time, Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and Dolly Parton among the rest.
Throughout his career, he hosted more than 6,000 episodes and often took on controversial social issues, inviting the audience to take part in the discussions and setting a new format for daytime talk shows.
Donahue was also known as a prominent feminist and supporter of women’s rights since the late 1960s.
He was born in Cleveland in 1935 and started his media career in the late 1950s, initially working both in talk radio and television. He launched his namesake talk show in 1967. The show moved from Ohio to Chicago in 1974, rebranding as simply Donahue.
His wife took to Instagram to thank her followers “for the beautiful messages of love and support that have been coming in all day, and for the wonderful and generous way that you’ve let Phil and me share our life adventure with you over the years.”
She wrote she would be stepping away from her page for a while in order to take some time and to take care of herself after losing her dear husband.
Celebrities, among which Oprah Winfrey, paid their tributes to the man who helped pave the way for other talk-show hosts.
“There wouldn’t have been an Oprah Show without Phil Donahue being the first to prove that daytime talk and women watching should be taken seriously,” Winfrey wrote alongside a black and white photo of her and the late host. “He was a pioneer. I’m glad I got to thank him for it. Rest in peace Phil.”
Our thoughts and prayers go to Phil Donahue’s family.
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In his book Battle of Brothers, royal historian Robert Lacey revealed that late Princess Diana asked from her boys to promise her to be best friends forever.
Quoting Simone Simmons, a psychic who is notably known for her close relationship with Princess Diana, Lacey writes: “You must promise me that you will always be each other’s best friends,” Diana told her sons. “And never let anyone come between you.”
“Both boys promised they would keep to that,” Simmons recalled. “They high-fived each other and gave their mother a big cuddle.
“‘Anybody would have melted at the sight,’” she was reported saying. “Then they went out to play soccer.”
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Fast forward to the present day, the relationship between the brothers is at its lowest point. Ever since Harry decided to step down from royal duties along with his wife, Meghan Markle, and has given numerous interviews about his family and the events happening behind closed doors, he has burned many bridges. Making amends with members of the Firm, including his father and brother, now seems unlikely.
Among the rest, in his all-tell memoir Spare, Harry detailed a meeting with William during which he had called his wife, Meghan, “abrasive,” “rude,” and “difficult,” something Harry referred to as to “parroting the press narrative.”
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Allegedly, things escalated and Harry described how William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and … knocked me to the floor.”
“He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out,” Harry wrote.
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Harry also included information about William’s wife, Kate Middleton, more precisely, he shared private text messages between her and Meghan.
It seems that the brothers won’t be seeing each other any time soon having in mind the fact that they haven’t seen each other almost two years, which a friend of William considers “dreadfully said.”
“Things probably have never been worse between the brothers than they are now. William and Charles have pretty much made the joint decision to effectively cut Harry out of their lives, at least for the time being. There is no sign of a reconciliation on the horizon, and everyone involved seems to have pretty much come to terms with that,” royal expert and author Christopher Andersen told Fox.
“That being said, we have to remember that William is carrying a very heavy psychological burden at the moment,” the royal author continued. “He is deeply upset that his wife and his father are battling cancer at the same time. He must keep a brave face not only for his three young children but also for the sake of the monarchy.”
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A friend of William believes that the brothers would eventually meet in case of their father’s passing.
“I believe it 100 percent. Why would William and Kate want all the distraction and circus that his presence would bring? I suspect that William will see Harry one more time in his life in the flesh—at their father’s funeral,” the friend said.
“Things are totally frozen between the two of them. It is hard to overstate how utterly William feels betrayed and hurt on a very personal level. The two brothers were so close growing up that they would finish each other’s sentences. Amid all the trauma of their mum dying and their dad being quite distant, it was an amazing thing to witness,” the source continued.
The friend said that he was struck by Harry’s words in his book about how deep his relationship to his brother was when they were younger, which made it even more puzzling when Harry decided to betray his family “for a bumper payday.”
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When the world learned of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, well-wished came pouring in from every corner of Earth. Among the rest, many believed that the sad news would bring him and his estranged son, Prince Harry, and his daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, closer together. Yet, that’s not what happened.
The Sussexes did reach out to the king and expressed their sadness over his diagnosis and offered their support, but the relationship between them not only didn’t improve, but it is at its lowest point ever.
Harry visited Britain and had a short meeting with King Charles. During his visit, however, he enraged some of the members of the Firm, including Camilla. “Her Majesty was furious Harry flew in from his ritzy California home without getting palace approval — and came with an attitude,” a source told the National Enquirer at the time.
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The same report stated that Harry asked from Camilla to leave the room because he wanted to talk to his father in private.
“I’m told Camilla was outraged,” the source went on. “She’s taken a lot of bile from Harry for years and couldn’t wait to let him have it.”
The relationship between Harry and Camilla has been a rocky one from the start. He spoke of her in the past, and she wasn’t spared in his memoir Spare either.
Harry revealed in his memoir that he and his brother had pleaded with their father not to marry Camilla.
“Despite Willy and me urging him not to, Pa was going ahead. We pumped his hand, wished him well. No hard feelings,” Harry wrote in Spare. “We recognized that he was finally going to be with the woman he loved, the woman he’d always loved.”
He even wrote that he had asked himself if Camilla would be “just as cruel to him as all the wicked stepmothers in storybooks,” adding that William “long harbored suspicions about the Other Woman.”
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Following Harry’s visit, there were rumors that he offered his help in terms of performing certain royal duties in his father’s absence, but the King refused the offer.
“Whatever has been discussed between William and the King is private, but it is absolutely and categorically clear that he (William) would not allow Harry to return. He thought it was a bad idea at the time and he’s even more clear now,” the source said.
When Prince Harry returned to the UK to briefly see his father, the royal expert stated that William had “got used to Harry being rude, unkind, and attacking his wife.”
Charles’ poor relationship with Harry has sadly affected his relationship with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, as well.
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In his book OUR KING: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch, royal author Robert Jobson describes Charles’s anguish over Archie and Lilibet, who are sixth and seventh in the line of succession.
Jobson writes that Archie and Lilbet are “always in Charles’ heart,” though the rift between Harry & Meghan and the royals has made things challenging.
“Unfortunately, due to the poor relationship with his second son, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan, Charles has spent hardly any quality time with his other grandchildren, Archie and his sister, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor,” Jobson wrote in his book.
“But those close to him say they are always in his heart. It is one of the reasons he finds the estrangement from his second son so difficult to cope with.”
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On May 10, the Duke attended a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a competition in which wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans, compete for their country. However, despite the fact that he and his father were miles away, they didn’t meet due to King Charles’ busy schedule.
When Harry and Meghan spent a few days in Nigeria recently, many saw it as a royal visit, and it certainly felt like one. Shortly before the trip during which the couple was to further their work surrounding the Invictus Games, Meghan opened up about the results of a DNA tests she had taken, sharing that she was 43 percent Nigerian, making the trip to the country rather personal.
The Nigeria visit sparked different reactions in the UK. A royal insider told the Mirror that King Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton are “furious” about Harry and Meghan’s trip.
“William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in the future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him,” royal expert Tom Quinn told the Mirror, adding that William is upset that the Nigerians “treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour.”
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“It’s as if Harry and Meghan have gone rogue—their Nigeria trip is a bold statement that they refuse to accept they are no longer working royals. William and Charles are scratching their heads and thinking, ‘How are we going to control this nightmare situation?’”
Quinn said that Harry and Meghan Markle were received with all the elements typical of an official royal visit and noted that their speeches in the African country “gave the impression that they are still fully paid-up royals.”
“For Charles and William, it’s as if Meghan and Harry are saying, ‘We don’t need your permission to be working royals – we will do it on our own terms whenever and wherever we like,’” Tom Quinn told the Mirror.
The truth is that neither Charles nor William can do anything to prevent these visits by Harry and his wife, but it looks like Charles has a plan.
Tom Quinn argues that King Charles has been discussing stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their titles.
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Harry and Meghan use their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and it wasn’t any different during one of their latest trips. Their titles were labeled on chairs during their Nigeria trip, and their website also reads “The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke & Duchess of Sussex.”
King Charles and Prince William have engaged in lengthy discussions about stripping Harry and Meghan of titles. However, Quinn points out that this move also involves considerable risk.
“They are terrified this would backfire and make the situation worse,” Quinn told the Mirror.
“The last thing they want is to give the renegade royals something else to complain about. William and his father know that even without their royal titles, Meghan and Harry would carry on travelling the world as if they were royals and most people in the world will still welcome them.”
Following their trip to Nigeria, Harry and Meghan visited Colombia, yet another trip that caused a stir and resembled an official royal visit.
If the Sussexes continue acting as working royals, which they are certainly not, the King may get revenge on his younger son by removing him from the line of succession, although that’s something that can be done by an Act of Parliament, not the monarch himself, as per Robert Blackburn, professor of constitutional law at King’s College London.
“Like Edward VIII, Prince Harry does not wish to perform the role of royalty expected of him and has withdrawn to live abroad. Presumably therefore Prince Harry would be agreeable to abdicate his place in succession if for any reason this became an issue in royal affairs being legislated upon,” Blackburn explained.
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“The order of succession can be altered by statute if a member of the Royal Family permanently resides outside the UK and no longer undertakes royal duties,” a source stated, as per Daily Record. “If that were to happen, Harry’s children could also be removed from the line of succession.”
Allegedly, the subject of Prince Harry being removed from the line of succession was brought up at the Royal Family’s summer summit at Balmoral that takes place in August.
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Jacoby Jones, a former Ravens wide receiver who played a key role in Baltimore’s Super Bowl XLVII victory, has passed away at the age of 40, his family announced Sunday.
The news was confirmed by the Ravens, the Houston Texans, and the NFL.
The cause of death has not been disclosed, but the NFLPA released a statement from his family, indicating he “passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans.”
Following the initial report by the Baltimore Sun, tributes have been shared for the former NFL star, who gained additional fame on Dancing with the Stars.
“We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens said in a statement. “Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he encountered. His charisma, joy and love created a one-of-a-kind presence that could light up any room or brighten any dark day. Jacoby will long be remembered not just for his success on the football field, but for the lasting personal connections he made with countless people in the Ravens organization, Baltimore community and every area he called home. We share our deepest condolences with Jacoby’s family as we all begin to process this devastating loss.”
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The statement by the Texans read, “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jacoby Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
Jacoby’s colleagues were among the first to mourn him. J.J. Watt, the Texans’ defensive end, shared a picture of the late athlete in action on X, writing, “Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around.”
Jacoby was one of the most fun-loving teammates and people I’ve ever been around. Always dancing and laughing, with a permanent smile on his face.
Torrey Smith paid homage to Jacoby with a series of throwback pictures on X. He called Jacoby his “brother” and expressed gratitude for their shared memories and Jacoby’s impact on the world.
Torrey described Jacoby as “1 of 1,” noting that his memorable plays and jokes will “live on forever!” He also assured that they would care for Emily and Jacoby’s son, admitting how much Jacoby’s passing affected him. Torrey concluded by saying Jacoby will be missed, ending with “Love you, bro!”
My brother! I thank God for the memories and your impact on this world. You were 1 of 1 ! Your play on the field and jokes will live on forever! We have Momma Jones a Lil Coby’s back for life! This one hurt me man! We are going to miss you!
Pat McAfee added: “Jacoby Jones was an absolute legend. He was beloved by literally everybody he met and lit up every room he walked into.”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh also released a statement, which read: “I loved Jacoby Jones. We all did. His spirit, enthusiasm and love for people were powerful. He was a light. He was the cherished son of his loving mom, Ms Emily. They were so close. He was a man of faith.
“My favorite football play was when Jacoby was talking to his mom in the end zone, just before a late-game kickoff return against the Vikings in a snowstorm shootout. Jacoby then raced to catch the ball and run it back for a touchdown.
“My favorite Jacoby personal moment was every time I saw his smiling face full of Joy. Rest in peace, Jacoby, in the arms of Jesus.”
Prayers up for the family, friends and loved ones of Baltimore Ravens Legend and Super Bowl Champion Jacoby Jones who passed away at the age of 40. He was a triple threat. Funny, fast and could dance. He will be missed and was taken from us way too soon. pic.twitter.com/ndBGXhwFCS
In 2018, Jacoby began his coaching career as the wide receivers coach at Lane College. He later coached the tight ends at Morgan State and the receivers at Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore. In 2022, he advanced to become the receivers coach at Alabama State.
Jacoby died just three days after his 40th birthday.
UPDATE: A month after his passing, the New Orleans coroner’s office revealed that the NFL star died from a heart disease caused by long-term high blood pressure, The Daily Beastreports. His death was listed as natural.
May he rest in peace.
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While on the road, chances are you have spotted the black cables on the road.
However, although they are common and perfectly safe to run over, most people don’t have a clue about their purpose.
These rubber cables, that are stretched across the road, serve the purpose of gathering data about the traffic. So how do they work? When a vehicle crosses over them, it causes pressure which is recorded and transmitted to a counting device.
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This information assists transportation agencies in keeping track of traffic flow, vehicle speeds, and volume, which is essential for urban planning, road maintenance, and safety upgrades, ultimately affecting the decisions on traffic management, road expansions, and the positioning of traffic signals or speed limits.
Rubber cables are often positioned in low-visibility areas to avoid drawing attention and to minimize any interference with traffic. This approach guarantees that the collected data is as precise as possible, representing typical traffic conditions without the effects of altered driving behavior.
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Ever since the telephone was invented, it gave people the opportunity to communicate from huge distances. Nowadays, it doesn’t matter if someone’s on the other side of the world, because reaching them is as easy as never before. Well, just a few clicks away.
But let’s get honest, talking to someone over the phone would never be as great as speaking to them face-to-face because communication goes beyond words and includes facial expressions too.
This story is just the example of that. What’s most, it will definitely put a smile on your face.
“Hello?”, “Hi honey. This is Daddy. Is Mommy near the phone?
“No Daddy. She’s upstairs in the bedroom with Uncle Paul.”
After a brief pause, Daddy says, “But honey, you haven’t got an Uncle Paul.”
“Oh yes I do, and he’s upstairs in the room with Mommy, right now.”
Brief Pause. “Uh, okay then, this is what I want you to do. Put the phone down on the table, run upstairs and knock on the bedroom door and shout to Mommy that Daddy’s car just pulled into the driveway.”
“Okay Daddy, just a minute.” A few minutes later the little girl comes back to the phone. “I did it Daddy.”
“Well, Mommy got all scared, jumped out of bed with no clothes on and ran around screaming. Then she tripped over the rug, hit her head on the dresser and now she isn’t moving at all!”
“Oh my God!!! What about your Uncle Paul?”
“He jumped out of the bed with no clothes on, too. He was all scared and he jumped out of the back window and into the swimming pool. But I guess he didn’t know that you took out the water last week to clean it. He hit the bottom of the pool and I think he’s dead.”
***Long Pause***
Then Daddy says, “Swimming pool? …. Is this 486-5731?”
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Singer Mariah Carey faced heartbreak as her mother Patricia, 87, and her sister Alison, 63, died on the same day over the weekend.
“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” the Always Be My Baby songstress shared with People.“Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” she added.
“I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” Carey told the magazine. “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
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Carey’s relationship with her mother, who she inherited the singing talent from, had been a rather complex one throughout the years.
In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the singer opened up about the profound emotional distress that arose from this relationship, describing the anguish and the confusion of what she believed was jealousy that her mother felt. “It’s particularly painful when the person is your mother and the jealousy is revealed at such a tender age.” She, however, never questioned her mother’s her mother’s efforts to guide her through the path she chose in life; that of music.
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Carey told People that she felt blessed she could spend the last days of her mom’s life by her side.
Carey’s relationship with her sister Alison was as complex as that with her mother. According to the singer’s memoir, she made a conscious decision to distance herself from both Alison and their brother Morgan because she believed it was “emotionally and physically safer for me to not have any contact.”
Their relationship turned even more strained when Alison filed a lawsuit against her sister for $1.2 million after the memoir’s release, accusing her of “immense emotional distress.” Based on online court records, Carey never submitted a legal response to the claim.
Carey failed to share any details regarding the loss of her two closest family members, but according to a friend of Alison, her health deteriorated before her sudden passing. Speaking to The Sun, the friend, Dave Baker, revealed she experienced issues with her internal organs and spent the last three weeks of her life receiving hospice care at home.
“Beneath a tough exterior Alison was a highly intelligent, warm, and sensitive person,” Dave told the paper.
“I have known her for nine years and as her friend and in recent months her carer I will miss her greatly. Farewell Alison. May you now find peace, your tortured soul forever free from earthly pain.”
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A commoner marrying into royalty must navigate a world of tradition and high expectations, but also face unique challenges and intense public scrutiny.
This is something Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle know well. However, unlike Camilla and Kate, Meghan appeared to have crumbled under the pressure from the media, which was one of the reasons why she and Harry decided to step down from their royal duties and leave Britain behind.
But could things have turned out differently if Meghan had followed Camilla’s advice before marrying the young prince? The truth is, we can never know. What we know, however, is that despite Meghan’s claims that “Not many people have asked if I’m OK,” she did got a helping hand from Camilla who invited her to lunches and gave her valuable advice on how to cope with the pressure of becoming a royal.
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Speaking to the Daily Mailat the time, a friend of the Duchess said, “Meg was really grateful to Camilla who was very supportive and invited her out for private lunches, particularly around the time of her marriage.
“She listened to her and understood that it’s really difficult joining the Royal Family from an otherwise ‘normal’ life.
“Much like Meghan, Camilla had experienced a lot of negative press and hostility from courtiers due to her relationship with Charles when he was still married to Diana.
“She was very sensitive to Meghan and provided her with support, advising her to ride out the storm and that it would all pass – but ultimately Meghan didn’t listen.”
ARMAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND – MAY 25: Queen Camilla visits Armagh Robinson Library on May 25, 2023 in Armagh, Northern Ireland. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Northern Ireland for the first time since their Coronation. (Photo by Tim Rooke – Pool /Getty Images)
Meghan wasn’t spared from the British media. She was under constant scrutiny and her husband stood up for her, asking from his father to fight the British tabloid papers.
“Meg, meanwhile, reached out to Camilla, who tried to counsel her by saying this was just what the press always did to newcomers, that it would all pass in due time, that Camilla had been the bad guy once,” Harry wrote in Spare.
“The implication being what? Now it was Meg’s turn? As if it were apples to apples.”
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Despite Meghan’s good relationship with Camilla at the time, Harry wrote that his father’s wife suggested that he be appointed as governor of a distant location, a suggestion that was met with a negative response.
“Camilla also suggested to Meg that I become Governor General of Bermuda, which would solve all our problems by removing us from the red-hot center of the maelstrom,” Harry wrote in his memoir.
“Right, right, I thought, and one added bonus of that plan would be to get us out of the picture.”
Since Megxit, the Sussexes haven’t met with Camilla a lot. In fact, Meghan only met her at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
If there would be any future meetings between the two uncertain, especially now that Harry and Meghan have angered the royals yet again with their visits to Nigeria and Colombia, which resembled official royal visits.
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During the Colombia trip, Meghan wore stunning outfits, but it was one detail that stood out as especially intriguing because it revealed that she has drawn significant inspiration from Queen Camilla.
“She was wearing white and could be taking inspiration from Queen Camilla, who often opts for white during engagements,” body language expert Darren Stanton said.
“The color white attracts positive energy and calmness, but also makes a statement. Meghan has proved she feels self-assured, competent and able to assert herself.”
Was the choice of white sort of a tribute to Camilla? Who knows, but it is clear that the two ladies love this color.
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Meghan wore white at the Afro Women and Power Panel in Colombia and felt “at ease,” Stanton argued.
“When we saw Meghan speaking on the panel, she came across as calm and collected while being completely authentic. It’s probably been the most honest and open display we’ve seen from Meghan for a long time. All the way through, she’s congruent with her body language and facial expressions. We’ve been exposed to a very confident side to Meghan, as she displayed no signs of hesitation or feeling tension,” the body language expert continued.
Stanton concluded: “Meghan feels at home on this stage. She’s speaking so openly. When we analyze her tone of voice, it’s steady, consistent, and low. It doesn’t change too much, telling us she’s comfortable and at ease.”
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What was supposed to be a celebratory trip for British billionaire and tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his family and friends turned into a tragedy when the Bayesian yacht, flying a British flag, they were on sank off the coast of Sicily.
At about 3:50 am local time, a fierce storm unleashed winds strong enough to send chairs and tables flying onshore. It is believed that a waterspout, a type of mini-tornado, tore through the Bayesian, resulting in the yacht’s sinking, Sky Newsreported.
Fifteen of the 22 passengers and crew members were taken to safety in a small fishing village in Porticello, but the rest of them, including Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, International Bank Chair of Morgan Stanley Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, New York lawyer Christopher Morvillo, his wife Neda Morvillo, and Canadian-Antiguan chef Recaldo Thomas, all lost their lives.
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Hannah’s body wasn’t located until five days later.
After extensive search and rescue efforts, divers managed to locate the bodies of five victims earlier in the week, leaving Hannah as the only person still unaccounted for. On Friday, her body was finally discovered, marking the end of a desperate search.
Hannah’s mother, Angela Bacares, was among the survivors as she was able to escape onto a lifeboat before the yacht was completely submerged.
At the time of the tragedy, Mike Lynch was celebrating his recent acquittal of fraud charges in the United States.
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Overcome with sorrow, Esme Lynch, Hannah’s sister, spoke fondly of her late sibling. Esme remembered how Hannah would often burst into her room, bringing an overwhelming sense of love and joy with her.
“Sometimes beaming with a smile, sometimes cheeky, sometimes for advice. No matter what, she brought boundless love to me.
“She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing, supportive and joyful sister and best friend to me.
“And on top of all this, she had even more love to give endlessly to all her friends and passion to give to her incredible studies and goals.
“She is my little angel, my star.”
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Italian authorities are now investigating the accident.
According to the prosecutor, there “could be a question of manslaughter” and announced the launch of a shipwreck investigation, which does not target any specific individual. Ambrogio Cartosio indicated that the incident might have been caused by “behaviours that were not in order” and added that other lines of investigation have not been ruled out and noted that investigators are not ruling out other potential leads.
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Roberto Cavalli, the celebrated Italian fashion designer known for his extravagant style, has passed away at 83 at his Florence home, following a long illness that had recently deteriorated, according to the Italian news agency ANSA.
Cavalli’s career, which began in the 1970s, was marked by his signature animal prints and use of vibrant colors.
His work was adored by the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift. In 2010, he was photographed with Jennifer Lopez, who turned heads in one of his leopard-print dresses at the World Music Awards.
The designer’s brand, known for luxury clothing, handbags, shoes, and perfumes, expressed their grief on Instagram, celebrating Cavalli’s lasting influence and inspiration. “It is with great sadness that today we say our final goodbyes to our founder Roberto Cavalli,” the company’s post read.
Fausto Puglisi, the creative director since October 2020, shared his heartfelt sorrow and admiration, highlighting Cavalli’s enduring impact on fashion. “Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always,” he wrote in a social media post. “Your name will continue on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me.”
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Global tributes have poured in. Brazilian model Adriana Lima called Cavalli a “legend,” while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham referred to him as an “icon,” sharing a poignant photo on her Instagram stories. Florence’s mayor, Dario Nardella, also paid tribute, acknowledging Cavalli’s major contributions to Italian fashion and his strong ties to the city.
Cavalli’s creative use of vibrant colors, patchwork techniques, and animal prints, combined with his signature tinted glasses and cigar, made his fashion statements bold and memorable. From his early innovations with leather and denim to his global acclaim in high-end denim, Cavalli’s impact on fashion remains unmatched. His funeral took place in Florence, as the world said goodbye to a true fashion pioneer.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have undertook the venture of visiting different countries and responding to invitations from presidents and other high-power people, including Nigeria and Columbia.
Both these trips caused a stir because they resembled official royal tours.
“William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him. What’s really upset the applecart is the fact that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour – all the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities,” royal author Tom Quinn told the Mirror of the Sussexes’ three-day tour to Nigeria.
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Their trip to Colombia was also met with backlash, this time from the public. Given that the Sussexes have been outspoken about the security concerns of bringing their children to the UK after losing taxpayer-funded protection following Megxit, their decision to visit Colombia has raised many eyebrows.
“Correct me if I’m wrong, but is Colombia not one of the most dangerous countries in the world? Yet Harry and Meghan, who are so worried about their safety and security, willingly go there? Make it make sense,” a netizen that goes by the name @Clare_C posted on X.
Royal author Tom Quinn suggests that this trip will further strain the relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the Firm, as it signals that they intend to continue acting as royals, despite any objections from the royal family.
Speaking to Mirror,Queen added that whenever Harry and Meghan respond to an invitation from a sovereign state, it will look as though they “are somehow acting in an official royal capacity.”
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Sadly, these trips only added fuel to the fire and widened the gap between Harry and his family.
It is uncertain whether Harry would try to make amends with his father, but according to royal experts and some of Harry’ friends, the King is unavailable when Harry tries to reach out to him.
“He gets ‘unavailable right now,’” a friend of Harry’s told People Magazine. “His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”
The reason for this might be that King Charles has lost his trust in his younger son, according to a friend of the monarch who spoke to Sunday Times. “The problem for the King and other members of the family is the worry that if they have a chat with Harry, it will appear in Spare volume two. How do you regain the trust?” the friend said. “I don’t think Harry ever can. But from the conversations I’ve had with the King, I would never say their relationship is irreparable. The King’s capacity to forgive his son is undimmed. There are other members of the royal family who are much more weighted against Harry, that’s the problem.”
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This isn’t the first time someone speaks of the King’s fear of Harry publishing another book.
“I can’t imagine that Harry would contemplate a follow up to Spare. He has indicated that he wants to move on: he has said his piece, vented his anger and faced the consequences,” BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said. “I don’t believe for a moment that he will revisit his grievances in a second book. There might be one about his work, or Invictus or the joys of parenthood but not about his issues with the past.”
She added: “If he did go there, then I am sure the response would be a continued dignified silence and a resounding crash as the Palace doors slammed on any hope of future reconciliation.”
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On the other hand, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield believes that Harry is in fact capable of publishing a new book, one similar to Spare. On her program Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, she said she believes that Prince Harry plans to release a second book when his father “inevitably” passes away and his brother, Prince William, ascends to the throne.
“I do think he would write about his family again. He was waiting to publish a book after [Queen Elizabeth died]. Originally they were saying there was going to be another publication after the [late] Queen died,” Schofield said.
“I suspect that maybe he would release a book after his father passed away. Especially if Prince William continues to keep him at arm’s length. Because what would the repercussions be if Prince William pushed you out of the fold?”
Only time will tell if Harry will make amends with his family.
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Sally Jessy Raphael, best known for hosting The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, later titled Sally, from October 1983 until 2022, says Instagram refuses to very fer her account despite the number of evidence she handed in.
Further, she explained that there is already a verified account under the name ‘realsallyjr’ which doesn’t belong to her. In the fight for her ‘identity,’ she asked from her fans to help her get the social media site fix the mistake and give her the blue check.
“So, @Instagram doesn’t seem to want to give me my blue check – no matter what proof I send them! 😡🤯 AND there’s a fake account called “realsallyjr” and that’s NOT ME!” she posted on the social media. “Help me let instagram know, so we can fix this!” she added.
Sally’s show was a pioneer in audience participation and set the stage for future female hosts like Oprah, who debuted her show three years after.
Over the course of the 20 seasons she hosted, Sally welcomed a number of celebrities, politicians, and influential people, but until this very day, Audrey Hepburn remains her most favorite person to host.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Sally said of Hepburn, “I was so awestruck, I could hardly ask a question. Everything she did, I admired. Everything she had done in her life I found to be exemplary.”
Raphael’s signature look featured distinctive red glasses, which she started wearing after needing a new prescription early in her career.
With the only available color being red, she initially faced resistance from her producers but made the red glasses her trademark and has since accumulated over 200 pairs.
Since starting her unverified account in April, she has only attracted around 600 followers.
Sally has been posting images depicting memorable moments from her personal life and her rich career as a talk-show host. Recently, she posted a throwback photo of herself and late fitness guru Richard Simmons, paying her tributes to him.
Sally, who has always worn red reading glasses, eventually dyed her hair to match her bold fashion statement and continues to showcase her vibrant look.
Her fans were quick to support her in her intention to get the blue check on Instagram, with one of them writing, “@instagram The Icon, the Legend of daytime TV, Ms. Sally Jessy Raphael needs her Blue Check Mark 💙 Hello!!!!!”
Another wrote, “That’s pretty crazy that someone as famous as you are is having trouble with being recognized. I’m trying to understand what the issue is though 🤷🏻♀️ Is it because you have a low amount of followers on this platform? Keep, sharing the link to your IG on Facebook and hopefully Meta catches on! 🤞 Loved watching you growing up & Still do.”
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The decisions we make and the way we behave hold significance. Whether it’s the positive effects of our acts of kindness that extend beyond ourselves or the repercussions of our wrongdoings, karma acts as a guiding principle, directing us towards responsibility and fairness.
The following joke is a perfect example of how karma works and how the consequences of our misdeeds would eventually returning to haunt us.
An elderly lady was walking her dog and minding her own business when a young man passing by her grabbed her bag and started running.
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A couple who witnessed the incident from across the street approached the elderly lady, making sure she wasn’t hurt during the act. They also told her that they called the police and that they were on their way.
The lady, however, didn’t seem to be disturbed. On the contrary, she had a smile on her face, which confused the couple. When they asked her if she had anything valuable in her bag, she told that them that she had only used it to store her dog’s poop until she goes home and disposes of it.
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Imagine the thief’s face when he realizes he stole dog’s poop. Priceless, I guess.
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In certain pseudoscientific theories, particularly those related to palmistry or hand analysis, it is believed that one’s personality traits are ‘defined’ by the length of their fingers.
Personality is influenced by a complex blend of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors, and can’t be precisely determined by physical characteristics like finger length. Yet, there are those who think otherwise.
Based on a pseudoscientific concept called the “digit ratio,” particularly focusing on the ratio between the index finger (2D) and the ring finger (4D), certain aspects of person’s personality can be easily determined.
Some of the interpretations are as follows:
Longer Ring Finger (Low 2D:4D Ratio): Having longer ring finger is often associated with people who are believed to be risk-takers, assertive, and have high self-esteem. Further, these people are believed to be competitive, ambitious, and outgoing.
Longer Index Finger (High 2D:4D Ratio): Having longer index finger is associated with people who are compassionate, emphatic, communicative, and nurturing. These individuals tend to avoid conflicts.
Equal Length: These individuals might display a combination of assertiveness and empathy, showing both competitive and cooperative behavior depending on the circumstances.
According to Science, the idea that finger lengths reveal significant personality characteristics comes from evolutionary biologist John Manning, now at Swansea University. His work has inspired over 1,400 studies in just over 20 years, linking finger ratios to personality, cognitive abilities, and disease risks. Some researchers have even used these ratios to speculate on the gender of ancient cave painters.
Further, the magazine writes that finger ratios emerged as a solution in the late 1950s when researchers linked prenatal testosterone to brain development and behavior. With fetal hormone sampling being risky, scientists use finger ratios as a non-invasive way to study traits influenced by prenatal hormones, like aggression and sexual orientation.
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When hungry and in a hurry, the closest fast-food restaurant seems like the perfect option to have your meal for the day. That’s exactly what a mom did when she and her 4-year-old daughter were in for some cheesburgers.
However, when Tiffany Floyd stopped at a Burger King drive-thru near her home in Western New York, she didn’t expect it to turn into an unpleasant experience.
Sharing a TikTok video, she said, “Today I went to Burger King by my house,” and explained that she ordered a cheeseburger for herself and her daughter, requesting it to be without ketchup, which her daughter isn’t a fan of.
However, once having a couple of french fries and taking a bite of the cheeseburger, the girl said, “Mom, I don’t want ketchup.”
Believing that they messed up the order, Tiffany took a look at her daughter’s meal and noticed blood all over it. She was quick to contact the chain and explained there was blood on her daughter’s sandwich and to her surprise, the manager nonchalantly told her than an employee had cut their hand previously and that was how the blood got there. He then told her they would give her a refund if she returned to the restaurant.
Tiffany was shocked by the response and realized the manager thought the blood on the cheeseburger wasn’t much of a deal.
“Now I did reach out to our local health department. They did a report, there’s not much that they can do,” she said, and added that she wants her video to serve as a warning because there were plenty of people purchasing food from the place that day.
Burger King confirmed to People that it temporarily closed its Gettzville location, where the incident took place, for a few days to conduct a thorough cleaning and provide retraining for the staff.
“Every time you get food through a drive-thru, you open the bag up and start eating without even looking. I just want other people there to check to see if they ate it, too.”
Tiffany also added that she now needs to wait a month to have her daughter tested for any blood issues.
The video, which has been seen more than six million times, was commented on by a number of people who were concerned over Tiffany’s daughter’s health.
“omg imagine if the baby did in fact like ketchup?!?!??!!” one person wrote. “thank you so much for spreading your story. I am so very sorry this happened to you and your daughter,” another added.
There were also those who believed they would address the matter differently. “You can totally do more than that! Contact an attorney! I also live in NY and know first hand of an incident on the thruway w/something on a burger that was not a burger…state police were notified etc,” someone commented.
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While Ohio Senator JD Vance (R) remains silent on the newly emerged drag photos, former Rep. George Santos has been vocal on the matter.
On Sunday, a photo of the Republican vice presidential nominee in a blonde wig and a long dress went viral, drawing attention due to its clash with the GOP’s frequent stance against drag and LGBTQ+ rights.
The photos that caused a stir on the social media were posted on X by Matt Bernstein with the caption, “new: i have obtained a photo of jd vance in drag while at yale law school.”
The authenticity of the photos was confirmed by Travis Whitfill, who provided them, stating, “This was taken in 2012… Photo was taken by a classmate and sent to me.”
As expected, people reacted to the photo, with one person writing, “Ladies and gentleman, a picture of JD Vance in drag while attending Yale Law School. I don’t share this to shame those who do drag, but rather to shame those who attack drag while having a history of enjoying the art form themselves.” Someone else commented: “Feelin’ cute. Might run for Vice President later.” A third added: “Don’t call JD Vance weird because he wore drag. Call him a hypocrite and a bigot for demonizing others who wear drag.”
There were also those who stood for Vance, including Republican U.S. representative from New York George Santos who said Vance’s photos were more of a goofy costume from a college house party than drag, as reported by TMZ.
“To call that drag is disingenuous and I think most dudes at some point in their lives have played around with costumes that are gender bender. Couples do that all the time. The wife will dress up as a guy, the husband will dress up as a woman. It’s definitely not drag,” Santos said.
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Being in pain is debilitating because it often limits one’s ability and willingness to engage in various everyday activities and affects their quality of life in general.
When a person experiences pain, they do everything in their power to relieve it. When conventional medicine is not very helpful, they often turn to traditional remedies, trying the methods their grandparents once used to alleviate any discomfort.
One such method is wrapping your feet in aluminium foil. And no, this doesn’t only help with discomfort in your feet, but also to treat various health conditions.
Reduces Fatigue and Muscle Pain: If you experience fatigue or muscle pain, try wrapping your feet in aluminum foil. It is believed that the foil reflects the body’s energy back into the muscles, offering relief from soreness. This belief, however, isn’t supported scientifically but plenty of people swear by it.
Eases Joint Pain: Aluminum foil can help reduce joint pain, particularly in the feet, by lowering inflammation and enhancing circulation. Those suffering from autoimmune conditions affecting the joints, such as arthritis, say this method helps relieve their pain temporarily.
Helps with Cold and Flu Symptoms: In the past, people used aluminium foil when they had a cold because they believed the thin sheet made of aluminum metal wrapped around the feet drew out the toxins from the body and helped fight the flu. People still practice this method for the same reason.
Promotes Better Sleep: Another claim is that wrapping your feet in aluminum foil can promote better sleep by keeping your feet warm. The foil’s reflective properties are said to retain heat, creating a comforting sensation that may promote better sleep.
The materials needed for this remedy are: Aluminum foil (large enough to wrap around your feet); Bandages or cloth to secure the foil (optional); Socks (for added warmth and comfort).
Prepare the Foil: Cut a piece of aluminum foil big enough to wrap around each foot. For focused relief, use smaller sections for specific areas like the toes or heels.
Wrap the Feet: Position the foil around your feet with the shiny side facing inward.
Secure the Foil: Use bandages or a soft cloth to keep the foil secured, or simply wear socks over the foil to keep it in place.
Duration: Keep the foil on your feet for 1-2 hours for the most benefit. You may choose to do this before sleeping or at a convenient time during the day.
Aftercare: Once the time is up, remove the foil and massage your feet lightly to enhance blood flow. You may feel a sense of relief or warmth in your feet.
Potential benefits and considerations:
Affordable and Accessible: Aluminum foil is an inexpensive and readily available material, making this remedy easy to try.
Safety: There are no widely recognized side effects associated with using aluminum foil on your feet, assuming no allergy to the material.
Limited Scientific Support: Although many individuals report benefits, the method lacks strong scientific backing, and results can be highly individual.
Short-Term Relief: This technique may offer temporary relief from discomfort but is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
If you experience any discomfort such as the ones discussed in the article, give this beneficial method a try and let us know if you found it useful.
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