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Couple asks neighbor to take kids at 3am, stunned when the answer is ‘no’

Helping your neighbor in their time of need is something a lot of people are happy to do. However, sometimes, the ask is too much and some people are not willing to go the extra mile.

Keep reading this story to know what this neighbor drew the line on…

Going into labor can be a stressful experience for many people, especially those who are parents already. If the labor comes suddenly without having prepared for it, organizing childcare can be a hassle.

While some people have a plan in place, at times, the sudden onset of labor can really throw all your plans out the window. This mother, however, had not thought about who would care for her older children as she rushed to the hospital when she went into labor. She posted her story on Reddit to see what people thought.

A 26-year-old mother posted how she had moved to a new apartment block a year ago. Since the building was new, all their neighbors had moved in around a similar time as them and they were all getting to know one another.

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The building shares a courtyard; hence, children who live in the building play together. And since there are a lot of young families in the building, they often do one another favors. The young mother recalled giving other moms baby formula and helping out with other things related to their children. However, she specified that she keeps her distance otherwise and has not befriended any of the other mothers.

The young mother was without her husband, who had gone to visit friends and family. She was looking after her 2-year-old and 11-month-old.

The mothers in the building have a group where all of them help one another with childcare. They take turns, and it is a rotating system, but she is only a silent participant in the group, never offering to help since she does not want anyone else looking after her children.

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She shared that the day before at 3 am, there was a knock on her door. She did not open the door because she was home alone with her children; she was not expecting any company, and it was so late at night.

When they would not stop knocking, she looked through her peephole and saw that it was her neighbor. The neighbor was 9 months pregnant and had just gone into labor. She stood outside her door with her boyfriend and hospital bag. Her neighbor asked whether she could take care of their children for an hour till their aunt could get there.

She refused, saying she did not want to be liable if something happened to her children, and she also did not want to risk her children being woken up.

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The neighbor’s children were 1 and 4 years old; she said she already had her hands full with her own two children and did not want to have four children running around her house. She later also added that the 1-year-old would have been super attached to their primary caregivers and would hence her being a stranger, it would have been hard to calm them down.

The boyfriend got upset and told her off, saying how she, as a mother, could watch another struggle and not help. She felt that had her husband been there, she would not have been spoken to like that. She turned to Reddit to figure out if she had been wrong in this situation.

A lot of people agreed with her on the Reddit thread. One person pointed out that the parents did not plan ahead and seemed to be in this mess of a situation because of their poor planning. User Schezzi wrote that the parents had 9 months to plan and “left their kids’ safety and wellbeing until their literal last minute.”

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However, other users were not as kind and thought this was unacceptable behavior. BrinaGu3 wrote that it seemed unacceptable to help someone in a time of emergency.

The original poster later came back and mentioned to everyone that the neighbor who had eventually agreed to take the children in told her that the aunt had not arrived till 8 in the morning. The children did not sleep the entire night, and she woke up her children as well. They had also left a mess in her house. She mentioned all of this as a way to show everyone that she had been right about not taking the children.

Everyone has a different opinion about this situation. What do you think of it? Let us know in the comments. Share this with others so they can also tell you their opinion

Queen Camilla ‘outraged’ after Prince Harry’s visit to see his father for “loving son PR stunt”, claims source

Sensational reports claim that Queen Camilla was left enraged by Prince Harry‘s decision to rush home across the Atlantic after hearing of his father’s cancer diagnosis without first getting palace approval.

RadarOnline, citing the National Enquirer, have today made bold claims regarding the fractious relationship between Camilla and her stepson, including that the former was responsible for the meeting between Harry and Charles being held to only thirty minutes.

Harry flew back to the UK from the US upon being informed of Charles’s cancer diagnosis – reportedly by Charles himself – but his return did not seem to set the stage for any future peace talks, as some had hoped.

Rather, Harry’s actual meeting with his father was kept brief, with the King reportedly journeying by helicopter to the royal estate of Sandringham. Harry, it has been rumored, was not permitted to follow.

Exactly what father and son talked about is not known, nor is it likely to be shared with the public moving forward. Details of Charles’ cancer have also been held back from public knowledge; we know the King is receiving treatment, but very few are privy to what sort of cancer he is suffering from, or what stage he is in.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony at Buckingham Palace on June 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)

In any case Harry’s recent trip to the UK wasn’t a big hit with all the royals. It’s been heavily rumored that Prince William had no intention of seeing his younger brother, and RadarOnline have today published a report suggesting that Queen Camilla was left seething as a result of her stepson’s actions.

“Her Majesty was furious Harry flew in from his ritzy California home without getting palace approval — and came with an attitude,” a source is said to have told the National Enquirer.

The same report states that Harry ordered that Camilla leave the room before he talked to his father – needless to say, this was not well received by Camilla.

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“I’m told Camilla was outraged,” the source went on. “She’s taken a lot of bile from Harry for years and couldn’t wait to let him have it.”

Harry and Camilla have been at odds with one another for years now, allegedly stemming from Harry’s insistence that she was to blame for breaking up the marriage between Charles and Princess Diana.

“Camilla has taken it all on the chin, but using her husband’s cancer as a ‘loving son’ PR stunt was the last straw,” the source continued.

“After the father-son reunion, I hear she told Harry he’s a disgrace to his father, the family and the monarchy — and she left no doubt he isn’t wanted back!”

What do you think about the alleged animosity between Queen Camilla and Prince Harry? Let us know in the comments!

Quicker than rice krispie treats and tastier than reeses

Ingredients :

  • 3 cups corn flakes, crushed
  • 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white corn syrup
  • 6 ounces chocolate chips

Directions:

Heat peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over low heat to melt. Stir in cereal.
Pat into a 8×8 lightly greased pan. (I line my pan with foil and then lightly spray it. When it is time to cut them, the foil lifts right out.).
Melt chocolate chips over low heat or in the microwave and spread over top. Cool until firm.

Enjoy

Riley Strain’s body recovered from Nashville river, police confirm

The body of Riley Strain, the missing Missouri college student last seen two weeks ago, has been recovered from a Nashville river.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officials recovered Strain’s body from the Cumberland River in West Nashville around 7:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Police did not observe any “foul play-related trauma,” and an autopsy is pending.

Strain was last seen March 8 after he was asked to leave Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge Bar in downtown Nashville.

The 22-year-old was spotted several more times before he disappeared. Once on surveillance footage crossing the street from the bar, and then several minutes later on another security camera.

He also had a brief exchange with police.

The following day, Strain’s fraternity brothers, whom he was in Nashville with, reported him missing.

Police initiated a massive search for the college student, but search teams had been unable to locate him or any clues until March 16 when they found his bank card along the banks of the Cumberland River.

This story is developing and will be updated when more information is released.

We’re heartbroken to hear this is the outcome. Our prayers are with Riley’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

Poor Man Husband Casserole

Poor Man Husband Casserole is a classic and hearty dish that’s been a go-to for budget-conscious families. It’s a flavorful combination of ground beef, pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the dinner table. In this article, we’ll share the Poor Man Husband Casserole recipe along with a table sheet format listing all the ingredients required.

Below is a table sheet outlining all the ingredients needed to make the Poor Man Husband Casserole:

INGREDIENTSQUANTITY
Elbow Macaroni Pasta2 cups
Ground Beef1 lb
Onion (chopped)1 medium
Garlic (minced)3 cloves
Tomato Sauce1 can (15 oz)
Diced Tomatoes (canned)1 can (15 oz)
Worcestershire Sauce1 tbsp
Dried Oregano1 tsp
Dried Basil1 tsp
Salt and PepperTo taste
Shredded Cheddar Cheese1 cup
Fresh Parsley (chopped)For garnish

Instructions:

1. Cooking the Pasta

Cook the elbow macaroni pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

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2. Browning the Ground Beef

In a large skillet or frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

3. Sautéing the Aromatics

In the same skillet with the cooked ground beef, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become fragrant and translucent.

4. Preparing the Tomato Sauce

To the sautéed onions and garlic, add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir everything together.

5. Seasoning the Sauce

Add the Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the tomato sauce. Mix the ingredients well, allowing the flavors to meld.

6. Assembling the Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked macaroni as the base.

7. Layering the Beef and Sauce

Spread half of the cooked ground beef over the pasta layer. Pour half of the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the beef.

8. Repeating the Layers

Repeat the layering process with the remaining pasta, ground beef, and tomato sauce.

9. Topping with Cheese

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top layer, ensuring it covers the casserole evenly.

10. Baking the Casserole

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the Poor Man Husband Casserole for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. Garnishing the Casserole

Once the casserole is out of the oven, garnish it with freshly chopped parsley for added freshness and a pop of color.

Enjoy

54-year-old Mariah Carey criticized for red carpet outfit – ‘this is not something you should be wearing’

Mariah Carey is perhaps one of the most popular artists of her generation. The singer, who is now 54 years old, recently made headlines for her outfit. Keep reading to see what people had to say about her choice of clothing…

Mariah Carey managed to garner a lot of attention at a star studded event where everyone was dressed to impress. The reason so many critical eyes fell on the singer was because of her ‘daring’ outfit choice.

The 54-year-old singer attended the third annual Recording Academy Honors in a dress some considered to be unconventional. She wore a dress that hugged her figure, it was a cream dress that included a corset which was embellished with sheer caramel colored tulle details. The silhouette was incredibly flattering on the pop singer.

The outfit also featured a deep necklice that highlighted the singer’s figure in areas not everyone thought appropriate.

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While fans praised the singer’s look, with one fan saying, “I like it ,” and another adding how the dress seemed to be “MADE for her.”

Others were more critical and deemed the dress to be a bit inappropriate for someone her age. A user commented, “Maybe in the early ’90s Mariah, but that’s not really something you should be wearing at 54.” While another person added, “At a certain age you just need to cover it up…” while a third one shared, “Someone needs to remind her that she’s 54, not 24.”

Mariah is no stranger to critical comments online as people are used to leaving judgemental comments on the star’s social media as well. In 2017, the pop star uploaded pictures of herself and then boyfriend Bryan Tanaka on Instagram and recieved a sleuth of comments fat shaming her.

“Mariah, you need to lose some weight cause your starting to look like a whale,” one person commented on the picture. Other people added that the singer looked like “a tease,” and that according to them she needed to “cover those airbags,” or that she “looked gross.” The singer has been on the recieving end of a lot of unfair comments.

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People tend to have a lot of opinions on what celebrities wear. What is more important however, is what the celebrity feels like in those clothes. Mariah Carey has every right to wear a dress that some people might not like.

What do you think of Mariah Carey’s choice of outfit for the evening? Let us know in the comments below! Share this with others to see what they think!

Her legs are amputated after using a common household product – Now she’s warning women everywhere

Lauren Wasser is a Californian model who lost her right leg in 2012 for the most unusual reason I’ve ever heard.


Most of us can’t imagine how a hygiene product could lead to a nightmare and change your life forever. And Lauren’s nightmare is not over. Recently doctors had to amputate her other leg.

Now Lauren is determined that no other woman should have to go through the same thing she’s gone through, and is sending out a warning about the dangers of an everyday product.

Lauren Wasser is a Californian model who went to the hospital in 2012 with flu symptoms. It turned out that she was not suffering with the flu, but toxic shock syndrome caused by bacterial toxins.

The cause of the infection? A tampon. The use of tampons, especially if left for many hours, can cause an infection that causes what is known as toxic shock syndrome or TTS.

The TTS left Lauren in a coma for more than a week, and upon awakening they had to amputate a leg because of the infection. She was 24 years old.

Since then, Lauren has had one single life goal: ensuring that no one else ever has to go through what she’s been through.

Nobody else should go through this

“In a few months, I’m inevitably going to have my other leg amputated. There’s nothing I can do about it. But what I can do is help make sure that this doesn’t happen to others,” Lauren tells The Daily Mail.

Lauren has launched a tough legal battle against Kotex Natural Balance, the brand of tampons that caused her to react so severely.

“Considering that the vagina is the most absorbent part of a woman’s body and is a gateway to many of our vital organs, it is crucial that consumers know the reality of what could happen to them,” Lauren writes in InStyle.

Unfortunately, Lauren recently had to have her other leg amputated.

As soon as she left the operating room, the model posted a photo on her social media accounts with Paralympic athlete Amy Purdy, who also had her legs amputated, and wrote the following message:

Life is about to be so different, again! I’m in great spirits though and ready for my next chapter. ???‍♀️??‍♂️ // photo by my love @camraface

This brave girl has all of my respect. Keep fighting, with strength and optimism. Lauren continues to fight not only for herself, but for others, so that nobody else has to go through what she went through.

Please share Lauren’s story so that all women are aware of the potential dangers of tampons.

People Everywhere Are Loving This Gorilla. Just Wait Till He Turns Around And You Will Know Why.

The Internet is obsessed with animals. Whether it’s watching cat videos, reading about rescued stray dogs, or searching for information about wild animals, we can’t get enough. That’s why this silverback gorilla’s popularity is no surprise.

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Ambam is his name and he resides with his family in Kent, England at the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. As previously stated, he is a silverback gorilla, which is not uncommon. However, what sets him apart is his ability to walk on two legs, resembling a human. It is worth noting that Ambam is a 6-foot, 34-stone gorilla, making him quite a sight to behold.

The zoo scientists are amazed that he learned to walk all by himself. He simply copied the zookeepers and quickly became an expert. It’s truly an incredible sight.

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He played his break-through role so convincingly that women ran from him, believed he was dumb

Vincent D’Onofrio’s is probably best remembered for his iconic role as the chubby, inept Marine recruit in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket.

But after that, his popularity took a dive.

The ruggedly handsome actor, who turned 64 on June 30, 2023, said the role required a dramatic physical transformation, which resulted in him repelling the women who once swooned over his curly dark hair and athletic build.

Vincent D’Onofrio’s résumé is as lengthy as it is diverse. He always puts 200% into every part, and he is always able to become the character to the point you forget who he is.

The Brooklyn-born actor got his start in stage productions, some off-Broadway others on, and held numerous side hustles, like being a bodyguard to Yul Brynner and Robert Plant, to support his dreams of being an actor.

In his early days, he earned himself a living as a nightclub bouncer, delivering flowers, hanging drapes and driving a cab.

But after appearing in a couple of low-budget films, D’Onofrio’s friend, actor Matthew Modine, urged him to send an audition tape to Stanley Kubrick, who at the time was casting for his next big hit.

The 6-foot-3 D’Onofrio, who was incredibly fit, won the role of the fat, dim-witted Leonard, but it came with a few conditions.

Working with Kubrick was a transformative experience for D’Onofrio, as it allowed him to immerse himself deeply in his character and explore his acting abilities in a challenging and intense environment.

The father of three, now 64, had to shave his gorgeous full head of hair, and gain 70 to 80 pounds, which to this date is the most weight gained by any actor for a role.

“[Kubrick] asked me early on would I be all right with gaining this weight and I went over there and gained about 30 pounds, and I remember him seeing it and saying that I only look like I could kick everybody’s a**. He thought some more weight would be needed.” Speaking of the role he played when he was 24, D’Onofrio continued, “I think it went up to 80 pounds…from 200 to 280.”

Gaining the weight was not an easy task for D’Onofrio, who was then faced with the gruelling demands of the movie’s boot-camp scenes.

Obstacle courses would have been easy with his athletic build but it was particularly taxing for someone weighing in at 280 pounds.

D’Onofrio’s impressive portrayal of the chubby, dumb and mentally disturbed Leonard earned him a lot of praise from critics but he also had to deal with fans who mistook the actor for the character.

“People treat you differently when you’re that size you gotta remember my head was shaved so it was like a completely different persona from me being this long lanky actor to a big burly guy with a bald head…it was a very strange life change.” The Broken Horses star continued, “It changed my life. Women didn’t look at me, most of the time I was looking at their backs as they were running away. People used to say things to me twice, because they thought I was stupid.”

One year later, the Magnificent Seven star had a full head of hair and his body was back to his earlier size.

Today, the New York-born director, producer, screenwriter and actor, who authored the 2023 book “Pigs Can’t Look Up,” credits his lengthy career to Kubrick.

“Stanley made my career, there’s no question to that I’ve done over 50 films, because of him. Because of that part.” D’Onofrio was referring to his numerous roles in both film and TV, most notably as a series regular on Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001 to 2011) and Marvel’s Daredevil (2015 to 2018). His films include starring roles in Dying YoungThe Break-Up and Jurassic World.

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D’Onofrio’s life was greatly affected by his parents’ divorce when he was a child. His mother re-married George Meyer, a renowned American producer and writer.

As a result, the family moved to the Hialeah, Florida area. During his childhood, D’Onofrio was a reserved boy who often retreated to his room, lost in his thoughts.

While residing in Florida, he developed an interest in magic and the art of sleight of hand, skills he acquired from Cuban performers who operated a small magic store.

During the early 1990s, Vincent D’Onofrio was romantically involved with actress Greta Scacchi. They appeared together in multiple films during this time, such as The Player and Fires Within. From their relationship, they have a daughter named Leila George, who was born around 1991 or 1992, and she has since pursued a career as an actress.

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In 1997, Vincent D’Onofrio tied the knot with Carin van der Donk, a Dutch model.

Together, they welcomed their first son in 1999. However, their relationship faced difficulties in the early 2000s, leading to a separation. They later reconciled and had a second son in 2008.

In June 2023, D’Onofrio initiated divorce proceedings in Manhattan Supreme Court, marking the end of the 26-year-long marriage with Carin van der Donk.

D’Onofrio can be seen with Sandra Bullock in 2021 film The Unforgivable and the soon-to-be released comedy Dumb Money.

Vincent D’Onofrio was fantastic in Full Metal Jacket and his mental decline as Leonard is incredibly believable!

He looks totally different now, as to be expected many decades later, but we still enjoy his performances!

What do you think about his portrayal of the dumb, fat Leonard?

Fans spot worrying detail in new photo of Martha Stewart, 82 – and everyone’s saying the same thing

Marta Stewart is, on the whole, a popular figure with fans and followers from all over the world.

Yet she’s come under fire for a recent social media post during a trip to Greenland that many are branding “tone-deaf”.

Martha Stewart Fans Confused By Her 'Ridiculously Photoshopped' Ankles

The 82-year-old was widely praised earlier this year after posing for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in May, but her most recent Instagram offering has failed to inspire the same sort of positivity.

On Tuesday, August 29, Stewart uploaded a photo of herself from a cruise that saw her take in the east coast of Greenland. The picture – one of several – shows the businesswoman and TV personality enjoying a cocktail, along with the caption:

“End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight.”

Harmless though Stewart almost certainly intended her post to be, it soon evoked the ire of followers who believed her using of the “small iceberg” for her drink was in bad taste.

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Before long, Stewart’s comments field was filled with people hitting out at the fact that she’d referenced a small iceberg when the “ice caps are melting”.

“Martha the ice caps are melting don’t put them in your drink,” one Instagram user wrote.

Another added: “I generally love Martha and the excesses of her life because he’s about beautiful gardens, homes, and food, but wealthy white people drinking their iceberg cocktails while the planet is in flames is a bit tone deaf.

“So as the climate warms due to the profits of a couple thousand people, billionaires vacation to the melting icebergs, scoop them up and use them to keep their cocktails cold. That sounds like a line from a dystopian novel. Can’t make this shit up lol,” a third quipped.

Global warming and melting ice caps but we need glacier ice for cocktails?! Talk about tone def. Been a fan for years but I’ve seen enough caviar lately as I struggle to buy groceries that I’m out,” said a fourth.

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Back in May, Stewart made history as she confidently posed in daring swimsuits for cover of Sports Illustrated. The then-81-year-old also spilled the rigorous wellness routine she implemented beforehand.

“I didn’t starve myself, but I didn’t eat any bread or pasta for a couple of months,” Stewart mentioned during an appearance on the Today show.

“I went to Pilates every other day, and that was great; I’m still going to Pilates every other day ’cause it’s so great. And I just, I live a clean life anyway – good diet and good exercise and healthy skincare and all of that stuff.”

During her keynote speech at the Las Vegas event, Stewart shared how fans responded to the “authentic” cover.

“The response to it was really encouraging because it made women of all ages feel like, ‘If she can do it, then I can do it too,’” Stewart noted.