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Author: Catherine Vercuiel

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5 min read Entertainment

Tula Ellice Finklea, born on March 8, 1922, was just 6 years old when polio struck. The disease left her right side slightly weakened, and doctors worried about her future mobility. Her father, Ernest, had an interesting plan. He encouraged her to start ballet lessons to build up her strength. “I was this tiny, frail...

5 min read Faith & Spirituality

Grief can bring on experiences that people often interpret as signs from loved ones who have passed. You catch your grandmother’s perfume drifting through an empty house. Your father’s presence seems to fill his garage while you’re sorting through his tools. You spin around expecting to see your spouse because you’re certain someone just walked into the room. The pain of...

5 min read Home

Dementia begins long before obvious memory loss. You might struggle with a familiar recipe, get lost on drives you once knew, or find words slipping from your mind when you need them. These changes feel small at first, and family members notice the pattern before you do. If any of this sounds familiar, talk to...

5 min read Entertainment

Royal news reports that Prince William and Princess Kate have announced they’re moving their family to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom Georgian mansion in Windsor Great Park. The Wales family, including 12-year-old Prince George, 10-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 7-year-old Prince Louis, will relocate from Adelaide Cottage by Christmas 2025. The move comes after a difficult period...

5 min read Inspiration

Families are meant to be a source of comfort, but not every family feels safe and supportive. If you’ve ever left a family gathering questioning whether you are the problem, you’re not alone in this experience. According to family therapy experts, toxic family members often shift blame onto the healthiest ones in the group, leaving...

5 min read Entertainment

President Trump made some bold claims this spring about his Oval Office renovations, he reportedly told the Canadian prime minister the work used “24-karat gold” and spoke about his love for costly materials. But as more decorations appeared across the office since February, people began noticing something about those repeating medallion patterns. They looked familiar…...

5 min read Kids

Families hold different views about whether you should kiss your child on the lips. Some parents see kissing their kids on the lips as normal affection that builds close bonds. Others worry about setting proper boundaries and spreading illness. In the past, celebrity social media posts have caused heated public discussions about these family practices....

5 min read Entertainment

Surrey Police arrested 18 people after female officers went undercover as joggers. The officers faced harassment from men within minutes of starting their runs. The month-long “Jog On” operation targeted areas where women regularly reported catcalling, following, and sexual advances while exercising. The abuse started almost immediately during evening rush hour patrols when incidents typically...

5 min read Kids

An 18-year-old pregnant woman was found buried on her ex-boyfriend’s property in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, after he confessed to police that he stabbed her to death. Gregory Groom, 22, now faces murder charges and is being held without bail. Kylee Monteiro, an Attleboro High School graduate, was 11 weeks pregnant when she disappeared on August 7....