A toddler recently received life-changing surgery after she suffered from droopy eyelids from the time she was born. Lily Etherton is a two-year-old from Salem, Oregon, who was born with blepharophimosis ptosis epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES). The condition meant she was not able to open her eyes fully, according to SWNS. As Etherton grew and began walking, her parents Ashley …
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Florida bride-to-be goes viral for sharing text from her fiancé's father after marriage proposal
A recently engaged woman from Florida is attracting attention on social media after she revealed the text message she received from the man who will become her father-in-law once she weds his son. Mia Amabile, 27, a content creator based in Miami, is set to marry the love of her life, Alex Rudolph, so she’s gaining a new family: her …
Read More »Mom of 5 chooses pregnancy one more time after fertility clinic asks about her leftover embryos
A family is continuing to grow 13 years after freezing some lucky embryos at an IVF clinic. Tanis Larson and her husband Dave Larson unsuccessfully tried to have a baby for two years — and in 2010, the Canadian pair ultimately elected to undergo an in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, SWNS reported. Through that process, Tanis Larson wound up with …
Read More »Woman rejects 'worst name ever' for her child, pleads with others for a 'sanity' check
In a post that’s gone viral — with over 6,300 reactions and nearly 4,000 comments in a matter of hours on Sunday — a woman on Reddit asked other people for their help in solving a personal dilemma. She titled her post, “AITA for rejecting the worst name ever for our offspring?” “So, my husband (38M) and I (36F) are …
Read More »California dog owners make ‘secret door’ for pet ‘best friends’ to have regular playdates
Two dog owners solved a big problem by creating a secret door for their furry friends to access for “playdates.” Miranda Stockton and Whitney Tipton are pet owners in San Francisco, California, who have dogs that have become quite friendly. Stockton and Tipton are next-door neighbors and often took their dogs over to each other’s backyards for playdates. Stockton, 45, …
Read More »You will inherit nothing, and the banks are to blame
Thelending institutionsaretaking advantage of senior citizens by squeezingtheir cash flowandpenalizingtheir kids by overchargingthem. Adults over 65 years old account for more than 17% oftheU.S. population, or closeto58 million.They enjoy a higher level of credit score at an average of 750 as comparedtomillennials (age of about 26to41) averaging a 687 scoreandGen X (age 42toabout 57) averaging 706. TheFICO score disparity indicates …
Read More »Texas woman discovers her $15 Goodwill gown was created by Jackie Kennedy's personal designer: 'Crazy'
One man’s trash may be another man’s treasure — but sometimes that treasure turns out to be a gown designed by none other than Jacqueline Kennedy’s personal dressmaker. Kansas Michalke, a content creator and mom of two in Austin, Texas, said she always had a knack for finding hidden gems while thrifting. “[My family] was not well off in any …
Read More »Short questions with Dana Perino for Lydia Hu
You’ve seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we’re like off-camera? For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What’s the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favorite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg …
Read More »Family reunions can be a source of conflict. Here's how to minimize drama.
For the past 11 years, Kathy Sudeikis has planned a yearly family reunion. Called “Nanapalooza,” the tradition began as a way to bring her six siblings and their families together to honor the memory of their mother. Held annually near Michigan City, Indiana, the event has doubled from about 40 people in its first year to 74 in attendance last …
Read More »Artificial intelligence helps predict seniors’ long-term care needs: ‘Critical next steps’
Could artificial intelligence predict when your aging loved one will need long-term care? Approximately 70% of adults aged 65 years and older will require long-term care at some point in their lifetime, statistics show — and the time leading up to that can be fraught with uncertainty. One California company is looking to change that with its new AI platform …
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