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A tragic house explosion in Defiance, Missouri, on Friday morning claimed the lives of two young brothers, Julian Keiser, 4, and Jamison Keiser, 6. The incident occurred on a day when local schools had canceled classes due to extreme weather, which left the boys at home with their family. While their mother, Evelyn Turpiano, and…

An 82-year-old former private secretary to the late Queen, who served during a challenging era for the monarchy, has passed away. He held the role from 1990 to 1999, a period that included the Queen’s “annus horribilis” in 1992. This year saw the separations of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson,…

Landon Whitley was 8 years old when an ambulance crashed into his family’s car on October 19, 1997, killing his dad instantly. Landon was also critically injured and resuscitated multiple times that day. “I didn’t see what he was yelling at,” Landon’s mom, Julie Kemp, recalled, “but I remember him yelling.” Rescuers initially missed Landon…

It was Thanksgiving in Maine when 11-year-old Oakley Debbs was enjoying a vacation with his family. The straight-A student from West Palm Beach Florida was also a star athlete, despite having asthma and food allergies. His family had ordered a Thanksgiving basket for the occasion and Oakley decided to eat a piece of cake out…

Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, first cousin to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 85 in Athens. Born in 1939, he was the only child of Prince Christopher of Greece and Princess Françoise d’Orléans. A writer and historian, Prince Michael renounced his claim to the Greek throne in 1965…

Stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Justin Bieber as he mourns the loss of his close friend and fellow musician, Chris King, who was tragically killed in a shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Chris was known for his collaborations with Trippie Redd, and his passing has left many heartbroken. Justin shared a touching…

An 82-year-old former private secretary to the late Queen, who served during a challenging era for the monarchy, has passed away. He held the role from 1990 to 1999, a period that included the Queen’s “annus horribilis” in 1992. This year saw the separations of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson,…

Target, grappling with escalating theft and “organized retail crime,” is set to close nine outlets across four states. Despite “adding more security team members, using third-party guard services, and implementing theft-deterrent tools,” the challenges with crime persisted. Below are the affected markets along with the remaining stores and employment data: Target, grappling with escalating theft…

Rob Burrow, the star player for Leeds Rhinos and England, passed away on June 2 after a long battle with motor neurone disease (MND). He was just 41 years old. Hundreds gathered at Leeds Civic Hall for a funeral reception to honor his life and contributions. Burrow’s family, along with about 180 others, attended the…

A recent video of Diddy, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z partying has gone viral, capturing their undeniable star power and chemistry This viral moment highlights their lasting influence on pop culture and shows that even superstars enjoy simple moments of celebration and friendship. Fans are loving the reminder of unity in the music industry.