Month: May 2025

What was supposed to be a heartfelt Mother’s Day dinner turned into a high-priced ambush — and I was the one left holding the bill. I’m Sherin, 32, a full-time working mom of two, wife, project manager, lunch-packer, boo-boo kisser — and, apparently, a walking wallet. Last Sunday, I learned just how far some people will go when they see generosity as a weakness. Lucas, my husband, and I had planned the evening weeks in advance. We wanted to treat our mothers to a luxurious dinner at Bellini’s, a place we’d always admired but rarely visited. With a recent promotion… CONTINUE READING…

When my dad called to invite my 12-year-old brother and me to his wedding, I thought the worst part would be watching him marry the woman who tore our family apart. I had no idea my quiet little brother had been planning something that would make their “special day” unforgettable. My name’s Tessa. I’m 25, a marketing coordinator just barely holding together a version of adulthood I didn’t feel ready for—especially after our family blew up. My little brother Owen is 12. Or at least, that’s his age. Life made him grow up too fast. He used to be sunshine… CONTINUE READING…

Donald Trump’s desire for a third term in the White House has sparked fresh scrutiny—not just over constitutional limits, but over his own physical and cognitive condition. According to political analyst Timothy L. O’Brien, the former president is “haunted” by fears of suffering the same cognitive decline that impacted his father, Fred Trump Sr. During an appearance on The Weekend: Primetimeon MSNBC, O’Brien—senior executive editor at Bloomberg Opinion—delved into Trump’s recent controversial remarks hinting at a potential third term, despite the clear constitutional limit of two. The analyst, a longtime Trump biographer and critic, offered a candid breakdown of what might really be driving… CONTINUE READING…

President Joe Biden addressed the American people Wednesday in a rare appearance in the Oval Office about his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential contest and what to anticipate from him in the upcoming six months. The speech’s complete transcript can be found below. THE PRESIDENT: To my fellow citizens, Tonight, I’m talking to you from the Oval Office behind the Resolute Desk. I am surrounded by portraits of notable American presidents in this hallowed area. Thomas Jefferson, whose timeless words serve as this country’s compass. We learned from George Washington that presidents are not kings. Abraham Lincoln,… CONTINUE READING…

One year after his 10-year-old son lost his battle to the bullying that inspired his suicide, the father of Indiana’s Sammy Teusch said it’s “disgusting” and “devastating” that there’s been no accountability from the educators who failed to help the tormented young boy. While leaving his brother’s soccer game On May 4, 2024, 10-year-old Sammy Teusch pointed toward a boy on the field and quietly told his parents, “That’s him,” recalled his father Samuel, with a heavy heart. The boy Sammy pointed out was one of several classmates who tormented him at school. And this boy, only one week before,… CONTINUE READING…

I have a clear memory of noticing a distinct scar on my mother’s arm when I was a child. It sits high up, close to her shoulder, taking the appearance of what looks like a ring of small indents in her skin around a larger indent. Don’t ask me why that specifically attracted my attention all those years ago; I don’t remember. I recall only that it did, but as is so often the case, I sort of forgot it existed over the following years. Well, obviously I didn’t forget it existed (it’s still in the same place it always… CONTINUE READING…

In a jaw-dropping moment that has sent shockwaves through social media, Elon Musk found himself at the center of a heated controversy following a recent episode of The View. During a live broadcast, the show’s hosts made a series of biting comments about Musk’s 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, which prompted a fierce and unexpected response from the billionaire entrepreneur. The drama unfolded when co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin began discussing Musk’s parenting style in an unflattering light. “What kind of father lets his child be in the spotlight like this?” Behar scoffed, while Goldberg added, “It’s just… CONTINUE READING…

  Being a dad means protecting, providing, and making sure your kids feel safe. But what happens when the system you rely on fails?  Phillip Herron’s story isn’t just heartbreaking — it’s a shocking reminder of what can happen when a struggling parent is left alone with debt, anxiety, and silence from those who were supposed to help.  A source of hardship Phillip Herron, a factory worker and devoted single father of three from Durham, England, had just $6 in his bank account when he took his own life in 2019.  He was only 34 years old. You May Like… CONTINUE READING…