Inside the car, they discovered a child in the backseat, lifeless, with an apparent gunshot wound. In the front seat was a man, also deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A handgun was found resting on his lap. Authorities later identified the man as 37-year-old James Lee Mayo and the child … Read more
Once hailed as America’s sweetheart and the embodiment of Olympic excellence, Mary Lou Retton is now back in the spotlight under far less triumphant circumstances. The 1984 gold medalist was arrested for driving under the influence in her West Virginia hometown, sparking a wave of concern—and reflection—on the complex chapters that have followed her athletic glory. From Olympic Icon … Read more
Retton declined a blood test and was charged with one misdemeanor count of DUI. She was later released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond, per magistrate court records. A Harrowing Health Battle Before the Headlines This latest development comes less than a year after Retton’s near-death health crisis made national news. In October 2023, her daughter, McKenna Kelley, revealed … Read more
Fourteen-year-old Mason Schermerhorn was one of four victims killed in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Moments before his death, Mason, who was autistic, texted his mother from a restroom, saying he was safe. Youth minister Ronald Clark, who rushed to the scene, helped Mason’s mother search for him. She believed … Read more
Other students also texted loved ones during the shooting, including one boy who wrote, “School shooting rn. I’m scared… Someone’s dead.” Mason’s sister, Alanna Wallace, remembered her brother as loving, energetic, and deeply protective. She is coping by honoring his positive spirit, supported by friends as she grieves the devastating loss.
When 9-year-old Emma Edwards was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, her parents, Alina and Aaron, were devastated. After months of treatment, doctors told them there was nothing more they could do. Determined to make her final days special, they asked Emma what she wanted most.Her answer? To marry her 10-year-old boyfriend, DJ. Unlike most kids … Read more
Emma wore a purple dress and was wheeled down the aisle by her parents. DJ called her the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen. The two exchanged rings, vows, and a kiss. Just weeks later, on July 11, 2023, Emma passed away at age 10. Her obituary remembered her as a joyful, kind-hearted girl who … Read more
Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump, may not be one of the most widely recognized first ladies in American history, but she certainly sparks significant interest. When she became the First Lady of the United States for two terms (a historic first), public attention on her grew immensely. During Trump’s first term, Melania was a … Read more
However, her style and appearance always caught the eye, keeping her firmly in the public conversation, especially among fashion critics and admirers.
Why Milk Comes in Bags in Parts of Canada In some parts of Canada—like Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes—milk comes in plastic bags instead of cartons or jugs. While unusual to outsiders, this packaging dates back to the late 1960s and has practical roots. The Shift to Plastic BagsBefore 1967, Canadians used glass bottles for … Read more