On a summer evening in July 2023, 17-year-old Kiea McCann and 16-year-old Dlava Mohamed were on their way to their school formal, dressed in beautiful gowns and full of excitement. They never made it. The girls were passengers in a car driven by 61-year-old family friend Anthony McGinn. Also in the vehicle were Dlava’s older sister, Avin, and 18-year-old Oisin Clerkin. According…
When my sister found this strange silvery bug crawling inside her cupboard, she thought nothing of it — until she felt a sharp sting on her hand and realized these things weren’t as harmless as they looked. Over the next few days, she spotted more of them around the neighborhood, hiding in corners, bookshelves, and…
When Dr. Thomas Spellman’s sister, Leah, passed away while giving birth to triplets, his world changed forever. Determined to honor her memory, he took legal guardianship of the boys — Jayden, Noah, and Andy — after proving their biological father, Joe, was unfit to raise them due to a history of neglect. Around the same…
Sugar is one of the most common ingredients in modern diets. From breakfast cereals and soft drinks to sauces and snacks, sugar is everywhere. While it provides a quick burst of energy, excessive sugar consumption can have serious effects on your health. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize how much sugar they’re eating every day. Here…
Minnesota is mourning the loss of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who were found deceased in their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday morning. Authorities have confirmed that the couple’s deaths are connected to a series of targeted attacks that also left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife injured. Law enforcement…
Starting over in life takes courage, and Bethany Provencher proved she had plenty. A single mom to an 11-year-old boy, she made the bold decision to leave Miami after 18 years and begin anew in St. Charles, Illinois. Determined to provide a better life for her son, Bethany packed up her belongings and embraced a…
I was in a cozy, cabin-like living room—wood paneling, warm lighting, the faint scent of vintage books—when my eyes landed on a curious table. Round top, three thin legs, and a single vertical “handle” jutting up like a bird stretching its neck. I had to ask, “What is that?” It was the Franco Albini Cicognino…
Fifteen years ago, Emily was left with nothing but her newborn twin daughters and the will to survive. With nowhere to go and no support from her husband, she found shelter in a rundown trailer and worked long hours just to afford food and care for her girls. What began as a struggle slowly turned…
Authorities in Colorado have confirmed that two young hunters tragically lost their lives after being struck by lightning during an elk hunting trip. Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin stated that preliminary findings indicate Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, were killed while in the Rio Grande National Forest. The incident underscores the…
T-Pain won’t stop being, like, the coolest guy ever, apparently. On October 15, the rapper gave his upcoming single its live debut before it drops on Friday. “Club Husband” started as an unreleased snippet of a song several years ago, but was never finished. However, in recent months, “Club Husband” has taken off on social media, and…