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,…
The man tosses the drink back and says, “Hey, that was great. I’ll have another!” The kid hands him another cup, and the man quickly drinks it down too. After a few more cups, the man pats his stomach and says, “I sure got my money’s worth! That was the best deal I’ve ever had.”…
My husband Duncan and I built a life of routines—kids, a mortgage, quiet evenings. Predictable. Safe. Until a broken toilet changed everything. It started as a slow refill issue. I asked Duncan to fix it. He brushed it off. Days passed. Suspicious, I opened the tank myself—and found a vacuum-sealed package stuffed with $60,000 in…
So I called Trey. Gave him the cash. Told him never to involve us again. Then I called Nora. “He’s hiding money,” I said. Weeks later, Nora had a lawyer. The funds were frozen. Max, her son, now had a college fund. Duncan didn’t argue. But he changed—more careful, more present. He started fixing things….
The parents of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, who died by suicide on March 21, are speaking out about the heartbreaking changes they noticed in her before her death. Autumn, a fourth-grader at Mountain View Elementary in Roanoke, had once been energetic and free-spirited, but in the weeks leading up to her death, she became withdrawn—sleeping more,…
Ready to test how sharp your brain really is? This photo puzzle could be your ultimate challenge. Somewhere in a sea of humans, a sneaky little cat is hiding. You have just 5 seconds to spot it. Think it’s easy? Spoiler alert: it’s not! Apparently, only 2% of people can find the elusive feline within…
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Can You See the Cat? Take a good look at the picture. Somewhere in that crowd of people is the master of disguise—our mischievous cat. Set a timer for 5 seconds and see if you can locate it before time’s up. Think you’ve got what it takes? The Big Reveal Still searching? Don’t worry, you’re…
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The school said it is reviewing the circumstances but couldn’t comment due to privacy laws, stating, “All reports of bullying and student conflict are taken very seriously.” The Bushmans believe the bullying extended beyond school, amplified by digital devices. “There’s no way out,” said Mark. “It happens all the time.” The Roanoke community has been…
It was supposed to be a routine pickup at the end of my night shift. I nearly drove off, but something about the quiet house made me stay. When I knocked, an elderly woman answered—frail, graceful, and alone. Inside, her home was nearly empty, a single suitcase by the door. “Would you carry my bag?”…
“Nothing.” “You gave an old woman one last moment of joy,” she said, hugging me gently. Weeks later, I got a call. Harriet Thompson had passed. She left me a letter and a small gift: a silver locket with her husband’s photo. “She wanted you to have it,” the lawyer said. Before I could respond,…
