Columbus, OH

What to Expect research helps paint a clear picture of the mental health crisis that parents are dealing with right now. The U.S. Surgeon General issued a new advisory on the mental health and wellbeing of parents. Almost half of parents (48%) say that their stress is completely overwhelming most...

Parents Are so Stressed That It’s Now a Public Health Issue, Says Surgeon General

Fortune

An X post from a beloved Muppet gave rise to an inaugural survey on well-being in the U.S.

COVID is negatively impacting Americans’ mental health, reveals Elmo-inspired survey

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Shin

In a remarkable medical case back in 2013, a 28-year-old housewife endured a staggering 45 days without a bowel movement before undergoing a critical surgery that saved her life.

Woman Constipated for 45 Days Needed Surgery to Remove Feces Large Enough to Tear Intestines

Can unaccompanied minors travel alone, and what are the exact policies? — British TV presenter Kirstie Allsoppfaced scrutiny after sharing that her 15-year-old son, Oscar Hercules, embarked on a three-week European tour without adult supervision. Traveling with a 16-year-old friend, Oscar visited major cities by train, including Paris, Brussels, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Allsopp confirmed that he returned home safely.

Woman Reported to Social Services for Allowing 15-Year-Old Son to Travel Europe Alone

K.D. Lewis

Recognizing a harmful female narcissist involves understanding the toxic behaviors that define her. These behaviors can disrupt your life, harm your emotional well-being, and leave lasting scars.

Toxic Behaviors That Indicate a Harmful Female Narcissist

Parade

Discover how this experience can manifest as traits in adulthood.

People Who Felt Constantly Overlooked as Children Usually Develop These 13 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

The US Sun

A SPIRIT Airlines passenger was furious after discovering the front row seat she paid extra for had been taken by someone else who was reluctant to move. The woman had booked seat 1A but was greeted by another passenger who would not get up until a flight attendant offered to look for their original seat. […]

I paid to sit at front of plane but a woman was in my seat – a polite offer from flight attendant sent her scampering

Now in full remission, a man looks back at his cancer experience.

'I Was Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer at 64—This Is the First Unexpected Symptom I Noticed'

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

“This feels like the safest spot in America, and I just nearly got killed for getting a soda and a bag of chips,” one shopper said.

‘Gun, gun, gun! Run, run, run!’ Grocery store witnesses describe the deadly rampage in Colorado

They are 10 people who went to the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, on March 22, 2021, and never returned. They were victims of yet another mass shooting in the United States, whose lives are still remembered by family and friends.

These are the victims of the Boulder grocery store shooting

Los Angeles County, CA

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Utah State

Park City, UT

Kouri Richins, the Utah widow accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and later writing a children’s book about grief, has been ordered to stand trial on murder and other charges, Utah District Court Judge Richard Mrazik ruled Tuesday.

Judge rules Kouri Richins, Utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, will stand trial

New York City, NY

Picking a place to rent is mostly a straightforward process. With that being said, there are some finer details one should always look out for to avoid getting cheated. Carla Mia (@thanks_management) shared a video revealing how her landlord overcharged her for months and how she dealt with it. The video, which has amassed 2.9 million views and is stitched with a clip by @openigloo_nyc, shows her talking about the importance of requesting one's rental history from the state. Mia starts the video by saying, "This woman is 110% correct."

Woman reveals how she found out her landlord was deviously making her overpay her rent for months

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

William Taggart MD, a respected child psychiatrist, often speaks to the quiet strength within children. He understands that resilience is not just an innate quality but something that can be nurtured and developed, especially through the power of supportive relationships. Resilience in children is essential for navigating life’s inevitable challenges, and while some children may seem to possess it naturally, it’s the environment and connections they have that truly shape and strengthen this trait.

William Taggart MD: Resilient Hearts – How Children Overcome Adversity and the Role of Supportive Relationships

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Emotional deprivation is an extreme absence of emotional connection from a parent, often accompanied by abuse. In contrast, emotional neglect is a shortage of emotional connection. It often happens in non-abusive homes. Each of these childhood experiences does harm to the child. That harm can last a lifetime or can...

Emotional Deprivation or Neglect? How to Tell the Difference

Capital Chronicles

Disclaimer: This content aims to entertain and inform, drawing from research and detailed observation of astrological patterns to offer valuable insights. Parenting is a unique journey that requires patience, consistency, and the ability to nurture and guide children through their development. While some zodiac signs naturally thrive in this role, others may find the demands of raising children particularly challenging. Here, we explore four zodiac signs that might struggle with coping up with kids and offer some tips to help them navigate the parenting path.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Struggle with Parenting

A FACEBOOK user highlighted a policy at Waffle House that has stirred significant debate among customers. The policy forces a 20% service fee for to-go orders — and it has been in effect at the restaurant since 2018. The photo posted by user Herbie Davis shows a sign in...

‘Out of control,’ rages Waffle House diner after spotting sign with 20% surcharge – customers slam it as ‘junk fee’

Coxsackie, NY

Mariah Carey is grieving the recent deaths of her mother and sister, who the singer says died “on the same day.”

Mariah Carey mourns the deaths of her mom and sister, who died ‘on the same day’

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Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory

Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and it’s a public health concern, according to a...

Parental stress is a significant public health issue, surgeon general says in new advisory

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