Michigan State

Cedar Springs, MI

The man she was found with isn't expected to face any charges, despite authorities saying the pair were "actively trying to evade detection." Nearly two months after a 17-year-old girl walked out of her Michigan home and vanished, she's been found. And, according to the teen, she's now "engaged" to the 44-year-old man with whom she's been living.

Missing Michigan Teen Found Two Months Later -- 'Engaged' and Living with 44-Year-Old 'Stranger'

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

The Independent

 An Afghan mother has become the first person jailed under Australia's forced marriage law for coercing her daughter into a marriage that led to the 21-year-old’s murder. Sakina Muhammad Jan, in her late 40s, was found guilty of forcing her 21-year-old daughter, Ruqia Haidari, to marry 26-year-old Mohammad Ali Halimi in 2019 in exchange for a small payment. Six weeks after the wedding, Halimi murdered Haidari, eventually getting sentenced to life in prison for the crime.On Monday, Jan was sentenced to three years in jail under the law, becoming the first person to be sent to prison under the...

An Afghan mother forced her daughter into marriage. Six weeks later the 21-year-old ended up dead

Massachusetts State

Frederick, MD

New York Post

A woman came out as gay in later life and married a woman 19 years her senior — just three months after they met.

Olivia Reed, 34, had only dated men previously when her six-year relationship naturally ran its course.

She decided to give dating women a try and met Kelly Reed, 53, who works for a veterinary practice, on dating app Bumble in February 2023.

The pair hit it off and Kelly drove the seven-and-a-half hours to Frederick, Maryland, from Massachusetts to meet Olivia in early March 2023.



Kelly moved in with Olivia two weeks later and she got down on one knee...

I came out as gay in later life — and got married to a woman three months later who’s 19 years older than me

THE mum of an aspiring actress who died suddenly on a cruise ship says more must be done to solve crimes at sea. Ashley Barnett died in October 2005 on a cruise while celebrating her 25th birthday with her boyfriend and friends. Nearly 20 years later, Ashley's heartbroken mum, Jamie,...

My daughter died suddenly on a cruise on her 25th birthday – I still have no answers 20yrs on after cops missed key clue

Editor's note: This article was originally published on January 24, 2020. It has since been updated. Everybody loves a story about an underdog who makes it in the end. While those stories are plenty in movies or books, they are so rare in real life. Sometimes, however, a story comes by that gives you hope again. This is one of those stories. When Jayvee Lazaro Badile II was just a baby, he was adopted by a rather poor couple in the Philippines. He didn't really have much to call his own when he was growing up, but he was thankful to have a loving family. They gave him a real chance at life. Now all grown up, he's become a successful businessman. So he decided to repay his parents with the life they'd always dreamed of.

A poor couple adopted him when he was a baby. Now, he's repaid them with their dream life

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Horoscope for Sunday, August 18th

A teen who said she became a millionaire at 10 has revealed what her reality is like now — and it’s not what you think.

Isabella Barrett, now 17, was thrust into the spotlight at age five when her parents entered her into the show Toddlers and Tiaras. 

The teen millionaire

After that, she competed in beauty pageants across the US and became a model in her teens for brands such as Toys ‘R’ Us and Bergdorf Goodman. 

At just nine-years-old, Isabella launched a jewelry brand, Glitzy Girl, which turned her into one of the youngest self-made millionaires in the US.

As billionaires snap up Miami’s waterfront, priced-out millionaires flock to Fort...

Teen model who became a millionaire at 10 says her life is not what you imagine

Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast

A TEENAGER has revealed how she got engaged on her 16th birthday - after her partner blind-sided her. Sarah Preston, now 19, had been with her previous boyfriend for just six months when he popped the question. After celebrating with a birthday meal and presents, the day ended with a...

My boyfriend proposed on my 16th birthday – I said yes but my friends were fuming

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Boone, NC

NBC News

College move-in day is an emotional roller coaster ride for incoming freshman — and their parents. North Carolina mom Lori Miggins knows the feeling well. She recently dropped off her daughter Taylor, 18, at Appalachian State University. Only Lori didn’t get in her car and drive away after the last box was unpacked. Instead, she spent the night in Taylor’s dorm room.

Mom sleeps over in daughter’s dorm room on her first night in college: Sweet or selfish?

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	With Brat Summer in full swing, Billboard and SheKnows are teaming up to see just how wide the reach of Charli XCX’s latest album is.‘Brat’ Unfiltered: Charli xcx on How She Stole the Summer (And Worked It Out With Lorde on the Remix)




	In a new video posted Monday (Aug. 12), a group of teen boys answer what the term means to them. While the vast majority of participants admit that they’ve “never heard of [Brat Summer] in my life,” there were a few who gave thoughtful responses.






	“Brat Summer to me is kind of just this movement of individuals living freely however...

Watch a Series of Teenage Boys Explain What ‘Brat Summer’ Is

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It has been 44 years since Lisa and Louise Burns played the Grady twins in Stanley Kurbrick’s horror film The Shining, and fast forward to now, you can hardly recognize them. The 55-year-olds recently shared a snap to their joint Instagram page, posing with police officers in the UK.

Creepy Twins From ‘The Shining’ Look Unrecognizable 44 Years Later

78-year-old Bette Midler has spent four decades married to Martin von Haselberg, as of 2024. She’s a singer and actress who’s been dubbed the Divine Miss M; he’s one half of the comedic Kipper Kids group. There’s some overlap that would promote a decent marriage, but the real trick, Midler revealed, is that they’ve shared neither bedroom nor bed.

Bette Midler Calls 40 Years Of Not Sharing A Bed Secret To Successful Marriage

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Sean Kernan

I was teased by multiple kids throughout my childhood.David was my peaknemesis, a never-ending source of pain, who repeatedly shoved me and randomly punched me in the stomach at will. The physical pain wasn’t the only problem. It was the constant feeling of powerlessness and isolation that hurt more.

I Bumped Into My Childhood Bully 10 Years Later

BuzzFeed

A new study found that this grandparent's positive influence on a child who had experienced trauma can extend for years.

Out Of The Four Grandparents, A Study Has Shown This One Has The Deepest Impact On Their Grandkids

While watching The Rental might make you never want to rent an Airbnb ever again (or maybe never even leave your house), chances are you’re still going to use the service as it’s so convenient. While you might have heard some terrible tales of truly gross and dangerous properties or getting charged way too much money, there seems to be no end to what could go wrong.

‘Gut feelings are there for a reason’: Woman is left freaking out after she discovers possible camera in the bathroom of her Airbnb

960 The Ref

PARK CITY, Utah — (AP) — Angela Patton has devoted her career to listening to the needs of young girls. Over a decade ago, the CEO of the nonprofit Girls For a Change and founder of Camp Diva Leadership Academy helped start a program in Richmond, Virginia, that created a daddy daughter dance for girls whose fathers are in prison. The "Date With Dad" idea wasn't hers, however. It came from a 12-year-old Black girl.

Incarcerated fathers and daughters reunite at a daddy-daughter dance in Netflix documentary

Age is just a number and that stands true for Anne Flanagan. She landed a modeling career at the age of 70 after a photographer, Christopher Ward–who goes by @modelstrangers–shot a video of her on the streets of Belfast, UK, and posted it on Instagram in January. The post garnered over 42 million views and attracted the attention of many. In an interview with Good News Network, Flanagan said her new career proves that life does not end at 70.

70-year-old woman lands a modeling career after street photographer posts her video online

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Girlhood Studies: Exploring the Last Day of High School on Screen

Lead ImageDazed and Confused, 1993(Film still) There’s something about summer that always brings back the feeling of being a teenager. For the fourth season of Girlhood...

Girlhood Studies: Exploring the Last Day of High School on Screen

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