A family visiting a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Dallas was initially upset when they were denied the booth they desired. However, after discovering that the booth was reserved to honor five slain police officers—Sergeant Michael J. Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, and Mr. Brent Thompson—they felt privileged to be … Read more
Mariah Carey, the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, is mourning the devastating loss of both her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, who passed away on the same day. Patricia, 87, was a former opera singer and vocal coach of Irish-American descent, with whom Carey shared a complex and often painful relationship, as detailed in her 2020 … Read more
Magnesium is essential for numerous bodily functions, including calcium, potassium, and salt absorption. It regulates cholesterol and may help protect against type 2 diabetes, as studies show improved blood sugar management in diabetics who took magnesium supplements. This nutrient also supports bone health by working with vitamin D and calcium, potentially preventing osteoporosis. Additionally, magnesium … Read more
I’m 75 and met Peter in a nursing home. He’s given me the love and care I never had. When he proposed, I was overjoyed and shared the news with my daughter. She harshly replied, “Mom, you’re making a fool of yourself. You’re too old to play dress-up and pretend you’re a bride. At your … Read more
Gabby, along with her siblings Maya, Tasmin, and Robert, gathered in a lawyer’s office to hear their late mother’s will. While Maya, Tasmin, and Robert each received a one-dollar bill, Gabby found a letter inside her envelope. Maya quickly grabbed the letter and exclaimed, “What the hell, Gabby?” The lawyer was shocked as the letter … Read more
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of Telegram, was recently detained in France, drawing attention to the messaging platform and its policies. Durov co-founded Telegram with his brother Nikolai in 2013; it now boasts over 950 million users. Born in 1984 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Durov’s family moved to Italy briefly before returning to … Read more
A coastal town in Massachusetts, Plymouth, is closing parks, playgrounds, and fields from dusk to dawn due to the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. The precautionary measure, effective Aug. 23, follows state health officials reporting a rare human case of EEE in Worcester County, the first since 2020.With Plymouth’s EEE risk now classified as … Read more
Red Lobster is rejecting leases at unprofitable locations, including its Maplewood, Missouri restaurant, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, according to an Aug. 22 court filing. The seafood chain, which closed about 100 restaurants after its May 19 bankruptcy filing, will now shut down an additional 23 locations by Aug. 31. The Maplewood … Read more
Oregon’s “Camino a Casa” program, run by the Hacienda Community Development Corporation, offers up to $30,000 in down payment assistance exclusively to non-citizen homebuyers. Funded by taxpayer dollars through the Economic Equity Investment Program, this initiative has faced criticism for excluding American citizens amidst the state’s severe housing crisis.State Representative Ed Diehl and many Oregonians … Read more
Neil Diamond, known for hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “America,” stepped back from the spotlight after revealing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2018. This condition led him to stop touring and has impacted his daily life. Despite this, Diamond remains dedicated to music, writing and recording in the studio. He made a rare appearance at … Read more