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SummaryIn Strasburg, Colorado, Stephanie Peabody discovered a touching moment in her garage's security footage after her son, Bridger, bravely retrieved his grandmother's phone during a crisis. After a fall left 78-year-old Sharon Lewis unable to get help, Bridger, only three years old, faced the dark alone, whispering "Don't be afraid" to himself, and successfully opened the car door. The incident inspired Peabody to pursue a career in special education, embodying the lesson of courage in...

Summary During a send-off in the Oval Office, Elon Musk addressed allegations from a New York Times report claiming he frequently used ketamine during the 2024 campaign, dismissing the publication's credibility. He acknowledged having a prescription for ketamine but contradicted the report by stating he uses it infrequently to manage depression. As Musk concludes his role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration, he has faced criticism regarding his drug use and...

During the ongoing trial of Sean Combs, known as Diddy, his former personal assistant, pseudonym “Mia,” testified against him, alleging sexual assault and forced labor. Under cross-examination by defense attorney Brian Steel, Mia maintained her claims despite being confronted with social media posts suggesting a positive relationship. The trial has drawn significant attention, including comments from President Trump regarding a potential pardon for Diddy, as the defense continues to challenge Mia's credibility and the nature...

SummaryPresident Trump has dismissed Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery, citing her strong support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as inappropriate for her role. This decision is part of Trump's broader initiative to reshape federal cultural institutions, as he has previously criticized the Smithsonian for what he calls leftist ideologies. In addition, he has signed an executive order to eliminate perceived divisive ideologies from the Smithsonian's programs and has...

SummaryAn overturned truck in Washington state released an estimated 250 million bees, prompting authorities to warn the public to avoid the area due to potential swarming. Emergency officials, alongside master bee-keepers, worked to rescue the bees from the truck, which was transporting approximately 70,000 lb of active honey bee hives. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office reported that efforts were underway to help the bees re-hive and locate their queen, with expectations that most would return...

A semi-truck carrying 250 million bees overturned on a Washington state roadway, releasing a swarm of bees. Thanks to over two dozen volunteer beekeepers from Whatcom County, hives were restored, and most bees were expected to return to their hives within 24-48 hours. The sheriff's office warned residents to avoid the area as the bees were likely agitated, while the cause of the crash remains unknown. Full Article