My Mom Canceled Christmas And Invented A New Holiday. We Doubted Her At First — But Now It’s Our Favorite Day

Ten years ago, Amy McHugh’s mother announced the family would stop celebrating Christmas and replace it with “Seagull Day.” Her brother immediately questioned it: “Does anyone else think this is kind of crazy?” The new tradition took place the day after Christmas on a Cape Cod beach. The family brought a bare branch to use … Read more

Major update as former Nickelodeon child star seen on streets helped by former co-star

Tylor Chase, a former star of Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, has drawn renewed attention after videos of him on the streets in Riverside, California circulated online. Authorities said they did not know how long he had been “experiencing homelessness,” though police described him as “cordial and cooperative” and said their engagement team contacts him … Read more

Moments from being ripped to pieces by polar bears… during trip to the zoo: Woman’s miracle survival after jumping in ‘to swim’ with the deadly animals, sparking desperate rescue as beast gnawed on her

One spring day in 2009, crowds at Berlin Zoo watched the polar bears fed when their excitement turned to horror. A 32-year-old woman climbed a low wall, jumped into the moat of the enclosure, and began swimming toward the bears. Most of the animals ignored her, but one bear noticed and jumped in. Photos showed … Read more

Expert Says Parents Should Ask Babies For Permission Before Changing Their Diapers

A childhood educator has ignited a nationwide debate after suggesting that parents should ask their babies for permission before changing their diapers. The comment, made during an ABC News discussion on consent, quickly spread across social media and divided public opinion. Promoting a “Culture of Consent” S*xuality educator Deanne Carson explained that her goal is … Read more

Boy, 13, Dies After Classmate Throws Piece Of Cheese At Him

A London school tragedy shocked families when 13-year-old Karanbir Cheema died after a classmate threw cheese at him. What seemed like harmless play quickly turned fatal. He suffered a severe allergic reaction and died days later in the hospital. His mother, Rina, shared the heartbreaking final moments. “We didn’t want to switch it off… but … Read more

Couple Who ‘Won Over $200 Million Jackpot’ Heartbroken After Being Told They Couldn’t Collect Money

A young couple’s dreams of winning over $200 million in a lottery turned into heartbreak when they were told they couldn’t collect the money. Rachel Kennedy and Liam McCrohan, both students at the time, were ecstatic when they thought they had won. Kennedy recalls, “I went on the app and it said ‘Winning Match’… So … Read more

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