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At the end of May, TikTok lost one of its brightest young stars, 19-year-old Anna Grace Phelan, who bravely shared her journey with an aggressive brain tumor. Anna Grace passed away on May 23, 2025, just months after her diagnosis. Her family announced the news on her TikTok account, honoring her courage, faith, and the…

Flirting isn’t just cheesy lines or big gestures—often, it’s silent signals like a touch or a meaningful glance. Experts say knowing the difference between friendly and flirty helps you read the room better. Here are some signs to watch for: Touch Means More: A gentle, lingering touch on your arm or hand usually shows someone…

President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban effective June 9, restricting entry to the U.S. for citizens of 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, and others. Immigrant visas and some non-immigrant travel options will also be limited for citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, and several other nations. Following a terror attack…

Twin toddlers, Locklyn and Loreli, tragically drowned in their family’s backyard pool in Oklahoma City after their great-grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, reportedly left a door open. The 18-month-old siblings slipped outside unnoticed and were later found by their mother, Jenny Callazzo, in the murky pool. The family, including six children and other relatives, lives…

On May 31, 17-year-old transgender athlete Verónica Garcia won the Class 2A 400-meter race for the second year in a row at Mount Tahoma High School in Washington. Despite being jeered by a man wearing a “Save Women’s Sports” shirt before the race, Verónica stayed focused and won with a time of 55.70 seconds. After…

Fifteen-year-old Alisa Petrov from South Jordan, Utah, was found safe on June 1, 2025, after walking into a police station in Colorado Springs and identifying herself. She had been missing since April 21, when she left her school and was later seen taking a train to Provo. Police believe Alisa had been using social media…

Rhys Russell was just 18 when he tragically died from an aggressive, fast-moving melanoma. It began as a small red patch on his scalp—painless and easily overlooked. By the time it was diagnosed in late 2021, the cancer had already reached stage four, spreading to his organs despite treatment. His father, Oli, a nurse, now…

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr is set to meet with members of the Republican Study Committee this week to discuss regulatory concerns involving a major investment in local radio stations. The closed-door session is expected to focus on media consolidation and the recent acquisition of a significant number of radio assets by a…

On May 7, acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton testified before Congress, rejecting former President Trump’s idea of dismantling FEMA. Just before the hearing, DHS officials prepared to fire him—revoking his credentials and nearly escorting him from the building. He was allowed to testify, but was dismissed the next day, in what many saw as retaliation.…

When Prue finds a hidden gift that mysteriously disappears, her quiet suspicions start to unravel a truth far more devastating than forgotten birthdays. At her husband’s party, a single whispered sentence from her son turns the evening into a reckoning. Some betrayals wear satin… others wear aprons and smiles. I found the box a few…