Sir Richard Branson is mourning an unthinkable loss. On Tuesday, the Virgin founder revealed that his wife of five decades, Lady Joan Branson, has died. ”My best friend” Posting a deeply emotional message on social media, he wrote: Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. “She was the…
Loraine Kelly & Sam Smith. Credit / YouTube & Getty Images In 2019, Sam Smith announced they were ending their war with gender and embracing the pronouns they/them. Despite the bold public declaration, the “Man I Am” singer is still routinely misgendered, and referred to as “that fella.” In September 2021, Sam Smith, the 33-year-old…
After her 4-year-old daughter bit into a squishy detergent pod that exploded on her face, an Australian mother is warning other parents of the terrifying medical emergency that left her curious child temporarily blind. On March 23, 4-year-old Luca de Groot was helping her mom around the house – something she’d done several times before….
Most people know the feeling: slipping into bed exhausted, only to find themselves wide awake at two or three in the morning, staring at the dark ceiling with a restless mind. It’s frustrating, it’s draining, and it can make even the simplest morning tasks feel heavier than they should. Yet these nighttime interruptions often have…
The Pentagon’s announcement dropped like a thunderclap — not because anyone expected calm politics in 2025, but because few imagined the U.S. military would be pulled so visibly into the immigration debate. Two hundred Marines were being deployed to Florida, not for combat, not for border operations, but to provide “logistical and administrative support” to…
The morning of my wedding was supposed to glow with joy. Sunlight streamed through the hotel curtains, soft and golden, brushing against the ivory folds of my dress hanging near the window. My bridesmaids buzzed around me—fixing curls, adjusting ribbons, chattering with excitement. On the outside, I smiled and nodded. Inside, my stomach fluttered with…
Finding out I was pregnant at 17 didn’t feel like a movie scene. It felt heavy. Quiet. Shame wrapped around me—not for the babies, but because I had spent years making myself small, fading into corners while the world moved on. I had learned to disappear. Evan—the boy who swore he loved me—walked through life…
Following his earlier efforts to restore order in Washington, D.C., Trump announced in early September that the National Guard would be deployed to Memphis. He also established a joint task force bringing together the FBI, ATF, and Department of Justice to coordinate a citywide crime crackdown that began on Sept. 29. As of Thursday, authorities…
Police confirmed that an active shooter opened fire inside a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, creating an immediate and terrifying situation for anyone present. The incident unfolded quickly, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement as reports of gunfire began circulating. The atmosphere would have been chaotic and frightening as people tried to understand what…
Keeping a glass stovetop spotless can be tricky once spills, splatters, or burnt on stains begin to build up. The good news is that you do not need harsh chemicals or expensive specialty cleaners to bring back its shine. With a few ordinary household items, you can clean the surface safely and effectively while protecting…