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Jane Morgan, the elegant American singer best known for her hit song “Fascination,” has died at the age of 101. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday in hospice care in Naples, Florida, her family confirmed. Born Florence Catherine Currier on May 3, 1924, in Newton, Massachusetts, Morgan studied music at the Juilliard…

In a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood thriller, the tomb of the legendary Elvis Presley was opened after being sealed for half a century, sending shockwaves through the world of music and pop culture. What lay inside would astound even the most ardent fans of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. For five decades, Presley’s…

Most grown-ups know that adulting seems deceptively easy when viewed through the eyes of an inexperienced child, and if you don’t, you should take note. There’s a nicely powered home to live with features like food on the table and unlimited internet use. And how those things got there isn’t nearly as simple as a…

The behavior of crossing one’s legs while sitting is a phenomenon that is not only personal but is deeply rooted in specific cultural and social contexts. Throughout history, norms of etiquette and social expectations regarding female posture have evolved, thus influencing the way women present themselves in public spaces. In many cultures, crossing one’s legs…

In March 2025, country star Blake Shelton paused his Friends & Heroes tour to grant the final wish of 12-year-old Emily Harper, a leukemia patient at the Jimmy Everest Center in Oklahoma. Her dream was to hear Shelton sing her favorite song, “God Gave Me You.” On March 10, Shelton arrived at her hospital room…

Canadian scientists have recorded the first-ever cell phone footage of a melanistic Canada Lynx, a rare genetic variant with a striking dark coat. Normally, Canada Lynx have gray or reddish-brown fur, making this discovery a significant surprise for researchers Melanism, the result of excess dark pigmentation, is unprecedented in this species and could disadvantage the…

Before dawn, I ironed my son Lucas’s shirt for his first day of first grade, wishing my husband, Travis, shared my excitement. He was asleep on the couch, hungover, and brushed me off. Lucas had been asking for weeks if Daddy would be there, and I promised he would. At school, Travis arrived late, disheveled….

These 2 criminals were allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter when a nearby homeowner spotted them up to no good. When the two thiefs realized they were spotted, they opened fire on the man. Little did they know their target had a weapon of his own. How do you feel about this?? This is…

A recent social media buzz revolves around a clever license plate spotted in a Perth shopping center parking lot. The plate, on a Kia Sportage, featured the combination “370HSSV,” which appeared harmless at first but revealed the word “ahe” when flipped upside down. The post, shared on Facebook by user Jeffrey on The Bell Tower…

When Jeni met Ray, she was sure kids weren’t in her future. Ray wanted four. Fast forward 30 years, and they now have 16 children — nine boys and seven girls — and live in Toowoomba, Queensland. Life in the Bonell household is anything but typical. With eight kids still at home, Jeni spends $600…