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Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world. Food and style were also areas in which he excelled (blue suede shoes, anyone?) What some people may not know, though, is that the rock star was also a design wizard. To exemplify this point, consider the King of Rock’s famous personal airplane. Elvis Presley bought his own plane in 1962 and had it modified to his specifications. You can tell the place is fancy just by looking at the carpet, hardwood panels, and crimson velvet chairs. After… CONTINUE READING…

Pregnancy and labor are undoubtedly among the most emotional and challenging experiences a mother can face. The fear and uncertainty during this time can be overwhelming, as all a mother hopes for is to deliver a healthy baby—a baby that’s born kicking, screaming, and breathing. However, for one family, what began as a joyful expectation quickly turned into a nightmare. Lisa Hough, a mother of three and grandmother of two, shared the heart-wrenching journey of her daughter, Chelsea, and her newborn son, Karson, who was born facing some of the most severe medical challenges imaginable. A Difficult Beginning: Karson’s Birth… CONTINUE READING…

It has now been eight years since Tanzania faced one of its most heartbreaking tragedies—the Karatu school bus accident that claimed the lives of 32 innocent children, along with two dedicated teachers and their bus driver. On May 6, 2017, what began as a hopeful day for students quickly turned into a day of national mourning, leaving an indelible mark on families and communities across the country. The students, all enrolled at Lucky Vincent Primary School in Arusha, were on their way to take a crucial mock national exam, an important milestone in their educational journey promising new opportunities. Tragically,… CONTINUE READING…

KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring and Kerr County Judge Rob Kell have released the names of those who died in the devastating July Fourth floods that swept through the Hill Country. On Friday, the Texas Rangers confirmed the identities of the victims from the deadly holiday weekend flooding. “These names are not new to our community; they are our family, friends and neighbors, and they are forever engraved in our hearts,” the City of Kerrville said in a statement. Officials noted that two families are still searching for missing loved ones, holding out hope of bringing them home. The… CONTINUE READING…

Sometimes you’re met with an image or a post that raises some questions. Whether it’s a “blink and you’ll miss it” sort of situation or hidden in plain sight, either way, they all fill you with the same odd questions about the implications of the image itself. This is where Reddit’s /r/holup shines, providing a boatload of photos, tweets and posts that all give you the initial “Wait a minute…” reaction. Each post here has a minor caveat that makes it a lot more interesting once you notice it, telling you that not everything is exactly as it may seem…. CONTINUE READING…

We feed street animals every day. Over time, we’ve seen it all — the weak, the hungry, the abandoned, and the forgotten. Many of these encounters never make it to YouTube. Some stories, like Simba’s, Coco’s, and Lusi’s, we keep for Instagram followers who want to see the other side of our rescue work. But this particular Tuesday morning was different. I was running late. My latte, still warm in its cup, was balanced in one hand as I hurried toward my car. The air carried a light chill, the kind that wakes you up before the coffee does. That’s… CONTINUE READING…

When Oksana Kobletskaya, from Ukranian town Odessa, fell pregnant, she was overjoyed. The 36-year-old woman was already mom to a three year old daughter, and she and husband Sergey were looking forward to welcoming one more family member. But what they thought would be a normal pregnancy would develop into a shocking twist that left people around the world speechless. Oksana and Sergey had never planned to have a big family, they had agreed that two children would be perfect. They simply didn’t have the means to support more children, the couple agreed. But even in the earlier stages of… CONTINUE READING…

After nearly 60 years in Hollywood, the legendary Michael Douglas, 80, recently shocked fans by announcing that he has “to stop” acting before he drops “dead on the set.” Before establishing himself as a charismatic, often ruthless on-screen presence in the 1980s and ’90s, Michael Douglas – 31 at the time – won his first Academy Award in 1976 as a producer for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Over his career, the 80-year-old Douglas – the son of the legendary Kirk Douglas – has redefined the image of the complex male lead with roles like the morally ambiguous Gordon Gekko in Wall Street, which earned him his… CONTINUE READING…

After an intense and unwavering search lasting several weeks following the catastrophic floods in Texas, officials have officially confirmed the recovery of the final missing camper from the well-known Camp Mystic. This discovery brings an end to the painstaking efforts to locate all those lost in the disaster, yet it leaves the local community grappling with a profound sense of grief and many lingering questions about what transpired during those tragic days. The young girl, the last of 27 individuals swept away by the violent floodwaters, was found several miles from the initial site by a seasoned emergency responder. This… CONTINUE READING…

A father took his son to rehab, but the son stole his phone and called the police. Starting rehab for the first time can be very scary, especially when someone doesn’t want to go. Many people avoid treatment because they fear withdrawal, don’t understand the risks of addiction, or simply don’t realize they need help. A father, desperate to save his son from addiction, was driving him to a rehab center without his consent. Halfway there, the son suddenly grabbed his dad’s phone and called 911, saying, “I’m being kidnapped.” When Officer Mike Carpinelli arrived, instead of reacting with force, he… CONTINUE READING…