Credit / Traub Funeral Home A 12-year-old girl from New York died just days after she was struck by a vehicle outside her middle school, sparking grief, outrage, and growing calls for better traffic safety in the area. On May 16, 2025, Ashley Bratcher shared a heartbreaking Facebook post of her daughter Aunamarie Mankhen, wishing her a…
Six Killed After Private Jet Flips and Explodes During Takeoff in Maine Six people were killed Sunday evening when a private jet flipped over and burst into flames during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine, authorities confirmed. The aircraft was attempting to depart amid heavy snow from Winter Storm Fern when the crash occurred….
The little girl in this photo grew up to become the richest actress in the world — can you guess who she is? If you asked most people to name Hollywood’s wealthiest actor, guesses would likely include George Clooney, Meryl Streep, or Angelina Jolie. They’re big names, of course, but none come close to the…
Jo Dee Messina Mourns the Loss of Her Father, Vincent Messina, at 95 Vincent Messina, the father of country music star Jo Dee Messina, has passed away at the age of 95. Portable speakers Jo Dee shared the news on Saturday, January 24, through a heartfelt post on social media. Alongside the announcement, the “Heads…
Old man smiling. Credit / Shutterstock Today we’re going to offer you a little break with a funny story explaining how a quiet truck driver handled three heartless bikers who interrupted his break at a diner. At a bustling truck stop, an elderly man sat quietly at his table, enjoying a slice of pie and…
Few actors instantly evoke the rugged spirit of the American West like Sam Elliott. With a voice as deep as canyon walls and a look carved from granite, Elliott has become a Hollywood icon whose presence commands attention both on and off screen. From Portland to Hollywood: A Journey of PersistenceBorn on August 9, 1944,…
As the Palisades Fire tore through his neighborhood, Casey Colvin faced every pet owner’s nightmare. Trapped miles away by road closures, he knew his dogs—Oreo and Tika Tika Tika—were inside a home directly in the fire’s path, with flames and smoke closing in by the minute. When Casey finally reached the area on a rented bike, chaos…
Ashley McBryde Is Entering Her Next Era — And Her Redemption Residency Is Already Legendary It’s a great moment to be an Ashley McBryde fan. At the end of December, the One Night Standards singer shared an emotional Instagram video that caught fans’ attention immediately. Sitting in her car after listening to rough mixes of…
Meghan Trainor is officially a mom of three — but instead of universal celebration, her baby announcement has sparked a heated online debate. The All About That Bass singer and her husband, actor Daryl Sabara, revealed they welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy, sharing the joyful news on social media along with photos of their growing…
The question of what happens after we die has fascinated humans for centuries. Many religions teach that the soul experiences consequences for the life we lead: good deeds lead to Heaven, wrongdoing leads to Hell. Yet, for all our beliefs, none of us truly know what lies beyond. For Brian Miller, a 41-year-old trucker from…