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Birthday cake destroyed by 'spoiled kid' as one man stops it and now he's to blame

May 3, 2025

Birthday cake destroyed by 'spoiled kid' as one man stops it and now he's to blame

Should a small child be allowed to destroy a beautiful birthday cake presented to the grandmother of the family? Multiple Reddit users chimed in on the unusual food-focused drama.

Michael Bolton had strange symptoms before brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Something’s wrong’

May 3, 2025

Michael Bolton had strange symptoms before brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Something’s wrong’

A Grammy-winning singer who was diagnosed in December 2023 with glioblastoma—the most aggressive and rapidly progressing type of brain cancer—began showing signs that something was wrong the previous month.

Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this'

May 1, 2025

Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this'

Some married women are facing unexpected hurdles in obtaining their REAL ID due to marriage name changes, with many unable to provide their original marriage licenses as proof of identity.

Popular church will curb tourist crowds by creating separate 'selfie space'

April 17, 2025

Popular church will curb tourist crowds by creating separate 'selfie space'

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, will be adding more tourist attraction areas to curb overcrowding. It will create dedicated areas for tourists to snap photos of themselves.

Fisherman catches prehistoric-looking alligator gar in 4-hour ‘epic battle’

April 15, 2025

Fisherman catches prehistoric-looking alligator gar in 4-hour ‘epic battle’

An angler from Kentucky says he may have broken a record for a 153-pound alligator gar caught in Lake Livingston, Texas after a four-hour battle to reel in the massive fish.

One tasty food 'represents home' and family to former NFL player

April 13, 2025

One tasty food 'represents home' and family to former NFL player

A former NFL cornerback was inspired by his biological father to open a restaurant specializing in peach cobbler, given his personal connection to the food and popular dessert.

Birthday buddies and next-door neighbors turn 101 on same day

March 30, 2025

Birthday buddies and next-door neighbors turn 101 on same day

Luck, longevity and lots of activity: These are the qualities that two friends and next-door neighbors share as they celebrate their birthdays this year and turn 101 on the same day.

Travel do's and don'ts for DC cherry blossom season amid peak blooms: 'Pack your patience'

March 29, 2025

Travel do's and don'ts for DC cherry blossom season amid peak blooms: 'Pack your patience'

Peak bloom has been reached for the cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., as millions of travelers and tourists arrive. A National Park Service ranger shared tips for seeing the blooms.

Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says

March 29, 2025

Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says

A new Brigham Young University study explores parental favoritism, revealing that gender, birth order and personality traits all affect parenting — and how kids perceive it.

Man is buried in Snickers-themed coffin as he wished: 'I'm nuts'

March 21, 2025

Man is buried in Snickers-themed coffin as he wished: 'I'm nuts'

A man who joked in life about being buried in a Snickers-themed coffin got his wish upon death. The chocolate bar-branded box was emblazoned with a message that summed up his life: "I'm nuts."