After Doctors Misdiagnosed Her with a Cold, a 5-Year-Old Girl Died from a Treatable Illness Common in Children
Five-year-old Cassie was a bright, energetic child when she developed a sore throat and raspy voice. Doctors said it was likely a viral infection and sent her home without testing for bacterial causes. But within days, Cassie lost her voice entirely, and her breathing became labored. Despite growing concerns, her parents, Jasmine and Justin, were…
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All I Wanted Was Time, Not Money
My ex-wife’s grandfather, Orville, was a quiet millionaire who most of his family saw as a bank account. I never wanted his money—just for my kids to know him while they still could. One spring, he called unexpectedly and invited me and the kids to spend the summer at his lake house. My ex was…
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Never keep these 4 family heirlooms after a d3ath. They could bring back more than just memories!
Across various cultures—from the deserts of the American Southwest to the heartlands of Central Mexico—there’s a shared belief that the personal belongings of someone who has passed carry more than just memories. Many spiritual traditions suggest these items may retain a kind of lingering “energy,” especially those closely connected to the person in life. Even…
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Trump Administration Identifies Fentanyl and Cartels as Top Threat to U.S. National Security
Top officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have identified fentanyl and transnational drug cartels as the most urgent threats to U.S. national security, according to a new report presented to the Senate Intelligence Committee. During a hearing on Tuesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard highlighted that more than 54,000 American lives were lost to…
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Red Tape of Freedom: How My Heartbreak Led to a New Beginning
When my ex-husband and his new wife Abby returned from their honeymoon, they expected to settle into the house I had built with him. But red tape greeted them—stretched across doors and staircases—a boundary I set to reclaim what was mine. “You have two weeks,” I said, calm and clear. “What’s beyond the tape stays…
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Former Biden State Dept. Staffer Pleads Guilty In Fraud Scheme
A former State Department budget analyst who served under the Biden administration has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $650,000 from the agency over two years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., announced. Levita Almuete Ferrer, 64, admitted to misusing her signature authority over a State Department checking account between March 2022 and April…
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Out of Can Openers? This Simple Spoon Trick Might Save Your Day
Opening a can without a can opener can feel like a small disaster, especially when you’re hungry, camping, or facing an emergency. But there’s a surprisingly simple workaround using a regular metal spoon. It might sound like a wilderness survival trick, but it’s an effective and safe method that works well when you’re out of…
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Campus Protests
A new executive order recently signed in the United States introduces measures affecting international students who take part in demonstrations deemed to be anti-Israel. The order allows for the possible deportation of non-citizen students who participate in protests perceived as supportive of designated terrorist organizations. It directs federal agencies to identify foreign students involved in…
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Why some older homes unexpectedly feature a basement toilet
Growing up in a century-old house came with all the classic quirks—creaky floors, drafty windows, and a basement that always felt a bit spooky. Ours was no exception, with its dim lighting, damp air, and unfinished stone walls. But what truly puzzled me, even as a kid, was the lone toilet sitting out in the…
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Her Official Duties
Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has been temporarily suspended from her judicial duties following federal charges related to an ongoing immigration case. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an administrative order stating that Judge Dugan is “temporarily prohibited from exercising the powers of a circuit court judge in the State of Wisconsin.” The…
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