Kristin Pitzen, a teacher at Newport Mesa School District in Orange County, was removed from her classroom after a viral TikTok showed her removing the American flag because it made her feel “uncomfortable.” She joked that students could instead pledge allegiance to a pride flag hanging in the room. In another deleted video, Pitzen said,…
One mother, whose son serves in the military, emphasized the importance of respecting national symbols. Online critics echoed similar views, with some calling Pitzen’s actions unpatriotic. Pitzen has since deleted her social media accounts, and the school confirmed she is “no longer in the classroom.” The incident continues to fuel debate about patriotism, free expression,…
When my husband Greg casually suggested we use my daughter Ava’s college fund—left by her late father—for his daughter Becca’s wedding, I was shocked. That money was set aside with love and purpose. While Greg saw it as a convenient solution to a $30,000 shortfall, I saw it as an attempt to take from Ava’s…
I told Greg I’d “think about it,” but instead, I returned with a plan. I offered to write the check—but only if they signed a contract promising to repay every cent within a year. The mood shifted immediately. Greg protested. Becca scoffed. They had counted on my silence, not a boundary. When Greg pushed back,…
This viral photo shared by Christina Suvo and reported by 7 News Perth shows a seemingly empty kitchen—with a hidden surprise. Somewhere in the image, a full-sized black Labrador is camouflaged so well, most people miss it entirely. Even fans of optical illusions have struggled to find the dog, who blends into the dark carpet….
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Still stumped? Arrows in a highlighted version of the photo reveal the dog’s face, ears, and tummy. It’s a great example of how our brains can overlook what’s right in front of us. Did you see him on your first try? Share this illusion with someone who loves a visual challenge!
A high school softball celebration post ignited a national debate after Riley Gaines—former NCAA swimmer and advocate for single-sex sports—reposted it with a pointed comment:“Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy.” Olympic gymnast Simone Biles fired back:“You’re truly sick… Straight up sore loser.” Biles accused Gaines of bullying trans…
Gaines gained more visibility and reiterated her stance that women’s sports should exclude biological males for fairness and safety. This public spat highlights a broader, ongoing debate about transgender inclusion in women’s sports. Gaines, known for her activism since tying with trans swimmer Lia Thomas in 2022, continues to campaign for preserving single-sex competition. Biles,…
President Donald Trump has unveiled a major new initiative: government-funded investment accounts for American newborns. Dubbed “Trump accounts,” the program is part of his broader “big, beautiful bill,” which includes sweeping tax reforms and social policy changes. Under the proposal, every U.S. baby born between Jan 1, 2025, and Dec 31, 2028 would receive a…
However, the plan has drawn criticism, including from Elon Musk, Trump’s former efficiency czar, who said it would undo cost-cutting efforts. Funding comes in part from proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts, sparking backlash from Democrats and some moderates. Other parts of the bill include: Many provisions are temporary, set to expire by 2028 or 2029,…
