In May 1991, a boy named Ryan Hreljac was born in Canada. By all accounts, his childhood should have been ordinary—school, friends, chores, the small adventures of a suburban life. But at the age of six, Ryan’s path changed forever, sparked by a single lesson in a classroom that planted a seed of compassion far […]
To wake up during the night happens to most of us, and we can all agree it can be frustrating. However, when this happens, doctors warn that we should avoid doing one thing that prevents us from falling back asleep. Dr. Biquan Luo, CEO of LumosTech, spoke of this issue with The New York Times, […]
Stroke is among the leading causes of de:a:th and long-term disability worldwide — but the good news is, many strokes are preventable. What you eat plays a powerful role in protecting your brain and blood vessels. In fact, some foods have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and prevent the buildup of harmful […]
I’m Donna, seventy-three, widowed, and for years quietly invisible. After Joseph died, I kept busy with gardening, baking, and church, but the empty chair at holidays was a constant grief. One Sunday, I overheard whispers about a newborn with Down syndrome at the local shelter. “Too much work,” someone said. That afternoon, I was holding […]
After the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Robert Redford, his grandchildren shared an emotional tribute through never-before-seen family photos, offering a rare and intimate look into the private life of the Hollywood icon. Redford died at 89 years old on September 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in the place he cherished most, according […]
Motorists war:n:ed they could face fines if caught breaking the rules Following a wa:r:m and dry summer, the weather has taken a turn over the last couple of weeks. And when we head towards winter, drivers are urged not to leave themselves at risk of being caught out by the conditions. Brits may have already […]
Erika Kirk has touched the hearts of many by sharing an emotional video of her husband, Charlie Kirk, with their young daughter. The clip quickly spread across social media, showing a softer and more personal side of the conservative commentator that fans rarely get to witness. In the video, Charlie is seen spending tender moments […]
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in September 2012. In a deeply personal interview, Pattie Mallette, Justin Bieber’s mother, opened up about the life-altering challenges she faced as a teenager, from surviving abuse to making the decision to keep her baby despite overwhelming pressure to choose otherwise. Before becoming a […]
My husband’s been “job hunting” from our couch for two years. I’ve carried the weight, the bills, and the stress. But when I found out where the money was really going… I realized I wasn’t just being used. I was being betrayed. You ever get that gut feeling something’s off, but you can’t quite put […]
Melvin Harris, a father from Phoenix, was sentenced to eight years in prison after fatally beating a man who allegedly tried to enter his daughter’s bathroom stall. The incident occurred on August 2, 2018, at a QT convenience store near 19th and Dunlap Avenues. Harris initially faced a second-degree murder charge but later pleaded guilty […]
A tragic case in the United Kingdom has sparked outrage across Europe after an 18-year-old mother, Verphy Kudi, left her 16-month-old daughter, Asiah, alone in their Brighton apartment for over six days while she traveled to celebrate her birthday. Kudi visited several cities including London, Coventry, and Solihull, leaving the child without any care, food, […]
I hope you die!“ Pamela Anderson screamed at her childhood babysitter after years of abuse. Born in 1967 in Ladysmith, Canada, she endured a traumatic youth—molested by a babysitter, haunted by her parents’ violent fights, and scarred by her father drowning her kittens. At 16, she escaped into modeling, later becoming a ’90s icon through […]
Beandri Booysen: A Life of Courage and Joy Beandri Booysen’s life was a powerful example of resilience, love, and positivity. Despite battling Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome—a rare condition that accelerates aging—she inspired thousands with her infectious joy. Tragically, she passed away just days before Christmas, at only 19 years old. Diagnosed at seven months, Beandri faced […]
The photograph is haunting. A boy, barely more than a child, stands in tattered rags that hang loosely from his thin body. His eyes—solemn, unblinking—stare directly into the lens, as though daring history not to forget him. His name was Taylor, a drummer boy for the 78th Colored Troops Infantry during the Civil War. The […]
Once considered a bombshell who posed for a slew of magazines, Loni Willison is now a homeless person often spotted digging through California dumpsters. According to the ex-fitness model, her life fell apart following her divorce from Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson. X17 Online spoke to Loni in May, 2023. In the interview, she blamed her […]
The year was 1935, and America was gasping for air. The Great Depression had stripped the country of its dignity—breadlines stretched for blocks, factory gates stayed locked, and whole families counted pennies to survive. In the hills of Appalachia, poverty bit especially deep. There were no steady jobs, no government programs reaching far enough, and […]
In a quiet town in Iowa, there once lived a man named Dale Schroeder. By all appearances, he was as ordinary as they come. He wasn’t a businessman, not a celebrity, not the type of philanthropist whose name is etched on grand buildings. He was a simple carpenter. For 67 years, he worked for the […]
Kimmel’s Comeback: A Shocking Sighting and a Cryptic Clue Stun Fans On September 19, 2025, Jimmy Kimmel, the embattled late-night host, emerged from seclusion for the first time since ABC’s bombshell announcement that Jimmy Kimmel Live! was indefinitely suspended, igniting a firestorm of speculation. The 57-year-old comedian, whose biting remarks about the assassination of conservative […]
The call had gone out before dawn: crews were being deployed to the ridge where a wildfire had grown beyond control. By mid-morning, the flames had become a wall of orange, climbing fast, roaring louder than thunder, eating everything in its path. Entire acres of forest were turning to ash within minutes. Smoke blotted out […]
For four years, the world has been left questioning the whereabouts of Tom Phillips and his children. Now, the youngest child has broken the silence, sharing a shocking secret that explains why their father felt compelled to go into hiding — and why all three siblings were taken along on this harrowing journey. A Childhood […]