Tuberculosis (TB) has overtaken COVID-19 as the world’s deadliest infectious disease, according to the World Health Organization. In 2023, TB claimed 1.25 million lives and infected 10.8 million people globally. Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily affects the lungs but can also harm other organs. It spreads through the air and disproportionately impacts low-income countries. Symptoms…
The countdown to a baby’s arrival is a unique experience, one that combines a whirlwind of emotions, a fluttering sense of anticipation, and an endless stream of dreams about what life will look like once that tiny miracle finally comes into your arms. For expectant parents, every day, every hour, every moment leading up to…
Cream and Berry Pastry Bites are desserts that quietly signal elegance even before the first bite. Light, golden pastry shells hold a smooth mascarpone cream, topped with a jewel-like berry compote that balances sweetness and tang perfectly. These refined pastries suit holiday dessert tables, luxurious brunch spreads, or upscale finger food at special events. They…
At fourteen months old, Keith Edmonds came closer to death than most people will in a lifetime. In 1978, in an act of unimaginable violence, his mother’s boyfriend pressed the toddler’s face against an electric heater, causing catastrophic third-degree burns that destroyed nearly half of his face. Doctors warned his family to prepare for…
For months, everything felt like a dream. My dad and Teresa were deeply involved in the wedding planning, and while Teresa occasionally crossed lines with “suggestions” that sounded more like commands, I let it slide. I didn’t want to come off as ungrateful or difficult. Then, four days before the wedding, everything shifted. It was…
For as long as people have studied the lines on their palms and asked what they might signify, the “M” formation has been one of the most frequently discussed symbols. Palmistry has never been a science — and it doesn’t pretend to be — yet it has endured through centuries because it speaks to something…
A woman who had been openly sharing her hopes of finding a genuine boyfriend in an online group became the center of unexpected attention after her story took an unplanned turn. What began as a simple, hopeful search for companionship soon grew into something much larger, drawing reactions from people who followed her posts. Many…
American singer Carl Carlton has passed away at the age of 72. Best remembered for his infectious disco-era hits, Carlton first captured widespread attention with his 1974 cover of “Everlasting Love,” a soaring, strings-driven track that climbed to No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and became a timeless classic. His bright, flexible vocals often drew…
Alabama is reeling after the heartbreaking news that former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers and her husband were found dead in their Hoover home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Authorities say the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide, though the investigation is ongoing. Miraculously, the couple’s 3-year-old child was unharmed. Gunshot wounds According to the Hoover…
In the early ’90s, he was everywhere — on movie posters, TV screens, and bedroom walls. He had the look, the quiet intensity, and the kind of presence that made audiences lean in. Even if his name didn’t instantly ring a bell, his face absolutely did. Decades later, fans scrolling past his recent photos are…