One family did everything they could to prevent an innocent baby from having to endure foster care. Family isn’t just about blood—it’s about love, commitment, and stepping up when it matters most. That’s exactly what Christie and Wesley Werts did when they made the life-changing decision to adopt a baby who wasn’t biologically theirs. Their...
In a stunning turn of events, Abdul Aziz Khan, who was abducted at the age of seven and whose case was featured in Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries, has been found alive after seven long years. The story, which began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2017, had been a source of heartbreak and intrigue for many. Thanks to...
Did you know someone can get fired from giving away free school lunches to students who can’t afford them? What happens when someone tries to do the right thing but doesn’t follow the proper steps? For Avette Dunn, a longtime cafeteria worker at Shelby Elementary School in Alabama, the answer was losing her job. Dunn...
The internet has seen its fair share of funny parents, but few have mastered the art of online comedy quite like Chris Martin. No, not the Coldplay guy—this Chris Martin has become a viral sensation for hilariously recreating his daughter Cassie’s selfies. Instead of shaking his head at her trendy, confident snapshots, he decided to...
The unimaginable pain of losing a child is something no parent should ever face. For Quinn Blackmer, that nightmare has multiplied by four as he mourns his daughters following a horrific Wyoming murder-suicide. Seven-year-old Olivia Blackmer initially survived the shooting. She passed away on Saturday afternoon (February 15), five days after suffering a gunshot to...
Dominique McShain was in her third year studying psychology, still feeling the buzz from a trip to Asia and awaiting her 21st birthday. Her social media painted a picture of youth with smiling photos, travel memories, and peeks of an optimistic future. But behind all of that, something was quietly going wrong. She started feeling...
Warning: The following story contains details of a tragic incident involving a child’s death in a hyperbaric chamber, which may be distressing to some readers. At The Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, a tragic event occurred on the 31st of January when five-year-old Thomas Cooper sadly lost his life. The youngster was undergoing oxygen therapy...
Naming a baby is an exciting milestone, but in Texas, some names are off-limits. While parents love getting creative, the state has a list of banned names that might surprise you. Whether it’s to prevent confusion, avoid offensive terms, or maintain cultural sensitivity, Texas has drawn a hard line on certain monikers. Some names suggest...
Near Ronald Reagan National Airport, an incident where American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter had a mid-air collision on the 29th of January 2025. All 67 passengers on board the Washington plane crash perished in the tragic event. On board, several members of the U.S. figure skating community. The Livingston...
A proud father, Andy Beyer celebrated his daughter Brielle’s victory over cancer as an infant. He now faces unfathomable tragedy. On a fateful Wednesday evening, Andy and his son waited in a parking lot near Reagan National Airport. They were expecting to welcome home 12-year-old Brielle and her mother Justyna, 42, on an American Airlines...
If you grew up as an only child, you’ve probably heard every stereotype in the book. Some people assume you’re spoiled, overly independent, or even socially awkward. But the truth is, being an only child comes with both positive and negative traits, just like growing up with siblings. Whether you relate to all of them...
In the Netherlands, some schools offer gardening in their curriculum. In between math and literature classes, the children go outside to grow their own food and learn about plants while collaborating and communicating with their peers. They learn with all of their senses, and they are more likely to try the fruits and vegetables they...