oyda Cordero Faliero, a 39-year-old mother from New York, switched from smoking cigarettes to vaping, thinking it was a healthier choice. However, less than two years later, she was rushed to the emergency room with severe lung damage called bullous emphysema—air pockets had formed in her lungs, and one burst, causing her lung to collapse….
The 1972 Oscars captured the golden era of Hollywood with genuine celebration and glamour. The French Connection won five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Gene Hackman, whose surprise win was unforgettable. Other notable films were A Clockwork Orange, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Last Picture Show. The ceremony featured elegant vintage…
Less than a minute before a powerful earthquake hit Palu, Indonesia, pilot Ricosetta Mafella heard a voice urging him to “depart early,” which helped him take off with 148 people on board just in time to avoid disaster. Despite delays caused by heavy winds, Mafella sped up boarding after feeling this divine warning. The earthquake…
Kyrstyn Johnson loves being a mother. She had twin girls in 2015, born premature and at risk for SIDS, but they grew up healthy. In 2017, she gave birth to a son, Mayson Michael, who was healthy, happy, and reaching milestones. Just days before his 8-month birthday, Mayson suddenly stopped breathing and passed away from…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, faces five serious felony charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His trial is ongoing in New York, with testimonies from his ex-girlfriend Cassie, rapper Kid Cudi, and others. At a recent press conference, when asked if he would consider pardoning Diddy if found…
Trump Clashes with Reporter Over “T.A.C.O.” Nickname During a May 28 press conference, President Donald Trump grew visibly irritated when CNBC reporter Megan Casella asked about a new Wall Street nickname mocking his trade tactics: “T.A.C.O.” — “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The term, coined by a Financial Times columnist, refers to Trump’s pattern of making…
Loretta Swit, Beloved MAS*H Star, Dies at 87 Loretta Swit, best known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on MASH*, has passed away at 87 at her home in New York City. Her publicist confirmed she likely died of natural causes. Swit and Alan Alda were the longest-serving cast members of MASH*,…
Teen’s Hard Work After Graduation Inspires Thousands While most graduates were celebrating, 18-year-old Mykale Baker went straight from his high school graduation at Mill Creek High in Georgia to work a shift at Burger King—still wearing his gown and medals. Maria Mendoza, the mother of a fellow graduate, saw him working at the drive-thru around…
Sophie’s Story: A Mother’s Tribute to Nurses Sophie was a happy, healthy 2-year-old until May 18, 2017, when she began having trouble breathing. Initially thought to be allergies or asthma, doctors soon discovered a softball-sized mass in her chest—Sophie had T-cell lymphoma. Despite aggressive chemotherapy, Sophie’s condition worsened. She lost the ability to walk, talk,…
During a May 30, 2025, press conference, former President Donald Trump made a light joke about a viral video of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, during their arrival in Vietnam. Referring to what looked like Brigitte pushing Macron’s face as he exited the plane, Trump quipped, “Make sure the door remains closed,”…