According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is the first US bird flu case linked to a backyard flock. A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”) in the US. CDC confirmed the presence of the virus on … Read more
My heart sank, and alarm bells went off in my head. When he reached out to brush her hair back, I saw red. I bolted from the car, yelling, “Don’t touch her!” The man backed up, and as I got closer, my breath caught. It was her father—my ex-boyfriend who disappeared when I told him … Read more
I’m not one to run to the doctor for every ache—I usually assume they’ll pass on their own. But when I read about using clothespins on the ear to relieve mild pain, I was intrigued. It’s based on acupuncture, which links parts of the ear to different areas of the body through nerve connections. According … Read more
Danielle Colby, star of American Pickers, has lost someone very close to her just days after her dream wedding to Jeremy Scheuch. Last weekend, the History Channel star got married in Puerto Rico in a ceremony straight out of a fairy tale. Danielle, 48, wrote an emotional post on social media Tuesday to say that … Read more
When you’re on a record-breaking world tour, the show must go on—even if you’re battling a cold. Over the weekend, Taylor Swift proved her dedication and professionalism during a chilly performance in Edinburgh, where she was seen managing a runny nose on stage. Despite the brisk 46.4°F weather, Swift powered through her set, performing her … Read more
Have you ever had the past unexpectedly crash into your present? That’s exactly what happened to me while wiping tables at the restaurant I own. It was an ordinary day, and I was covering for a pregnant waitress who wasn’t feeling well. As I worked, laughter rang out—sharp and familiar. I froze, recognizing it instantly. … Read more
Life’s unpredictability can be both beautiful and cruel. At just 18 years old and 17 weeks pregnant, Brianna Rawlings faced a heartbreaking diagnosis: rare NK cell leukemia. Doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as pregnancy-related, leaving her with an impossible choice—begin life-saving treatment or carry her baby to term, risking her own life. Brianna chose to … Read more
The 1987 film Dirty Dancing is revered as iconic, particularly for the electrifying dance performance delivered by Patrick Swayze and Cynthia Rhodes. Swayze’s portrayal of Johnny, a seasoned dance instructor, alongside Rhodes as the talented dancer Penny, collaborate at a summer resort to mentor Baby in the art of dance. Their routine is a mesmerizing … Read more
The bond between father and daughter is something very special. It’s not for nothing that boys fear meeting their girlfriend’s father for the first time. They often do so with good reason – something this hilarious story goes to show! I laughed out loud when I read the last line, and I just had to … Read more
It seems like yesterday to me. This photo, which was taken thirteen years ago, documents an event that permanently altered my life. My daughter Sophia, who was still a baby at the time, is holding me in the picture. At the age of 15, she is maturing into a young lady every day. The immense … Read more