Being 14 is hard enough, let alone in the middle of a public health crisis. So when Liliana “Lili” Castaneda began experiencing strange symptoms in the spring of 2020, her local doctor chalked it up to “pandemic stress.” But things only got worse — and it wasn’t all in her head. Liliana “Lili” Castaneda began … Read more
A mom was a decade-long heroin addict, spending nearly $680 on the substance per week — but she kicked the habit once she hit rock bottom. When Shannon Ashley was 13, she tried heroin to “show off” in front of her sister — a dare that quickly led to a life of crime to pay … Read more
She’s “Wheel”-y good at keeping secrets. A Connecticut woman who won a record-breaking $1,035,155 on Tuesday night’s “Wheel of Fortune” concealed the life-changing news from her boyfriend for four long months. Contestant Christina Derevjanik, 34, filmed her historic appearance on the game show back in May and was sworn to secrecy until the episode aired … Read more
This woman used ChatGPT to cash in for her good deeds. In a remarkable story of generosity and gratitude, a woman who recently won the lottery has announced that she plans to donate every penny to charity. Carrie Edwards, a resident of Midlothian, Virginia, matched four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball in … Read more
Director Stephen Gyllenhaal may have found his next project — and it’s a topic very close to him. Gyllenhaal — father to Oscar nominees Jake and Maggie and 10-year-old Luke — was with his youngest son at a swimming pool last year when an unusual feeling washed over him. “My arms and legs suddenly felt … Read more
Viewers are giving his outlook two thumbs way up. A man who was born without thumbs claims that he can accomplish any task despite his missing digits — and that he wouldn’t change a thing. Clips of him performing difficult tasks without his biggest fingers are going viral online. “I’m the living example that thumbs are optional,” … Read more
It was quite a red flag. Alla Feldbeyn was stunned by unexpected vaginal bleeding in November 2020, many years after she had gone through menopause. The Florida grandmother of four was diagnosed with Stage 1 endometrial cancer. The disease — which develops in the lining of the uterus — has become more common in the … Read more
This woman’s confidence has dropped along with her weight. A British mom who lost 84 pounds taking Mounjaro says she now feels “disgusting” and hates the way she looks naked. Lucy Davies, who started using Mounjaro around a year ago, says excess skin on her body is making her feel insecure. “Nothing’s toned,” she shared … Read more
Jose Cruz is delivering the change he wants to see in the world — one hug at a time. The bear of a Brooklynite is the mastermind behind the one-man “World Needs Love Tour,” a viral mission to spread kindness and support to New Yorkers — something he knows the greatest city in the world could use … Read more
The kids are all right….but the adults aren’t doing so well. A new national survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation paints a concerning picture of life satisfaction among Gen Z. According to their 2025 Voices of Gen Z study, the majority of young adults — aged 18 to 28 — are not “thriving” … Read more
A thrillseeker broke the world record for riding the most roller coasters in one week — reaching an adrenaline-pumping 55. Dean Stokes, 36, had set himself the summer challenge of riding every single rollercoaster in the UK — but his plans were scuppered by Storm Floris. However, he still managed to set a Guinness World … Read more
Glory, glory, HOT-ellelujah! Lust is one of the seven deadly sins. But the threat of eternal hellfire isn’t stopping a herd of hot-to-trot hedonists from going gaga over this good-looking man of God. “Some call him Father, some call him DADDDYYYYYY,” a frisky fiend hooted beneath a now-viral vid of Father Jordan, the newly appointed … Read more
She said, “See ya, fall.” Caitlin Covington — the influencer hailed as the face of “Christian Girl Autumn” — shocked fans with a tearful TikTok last night announcing she’d be skipping this year’s leaf-peeping content due to the immense pressure she feels. The 34-year-old dramatically declared through tears, “I’m not going to be able to … Read more
Go take a hike might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect to hear if you’re single, but it might be the best antidote to endlessly swiping left and right. After all, going on a nature walk with a bunch of fresh, air-friendly folks is a pretty wholesome way to meet people. At … Read more
Her $50,000 “dream day” turned into a medical nightmare. The trauma of wedding planning left bride Kelly Stech paralyzed and unable to crack a smile while walking down the aisle. “I felt like it was the happiest day of my life, but I didn’t want people to think I looked miserable because I couldn’t smile … Read more
She thought she was going no. 2 — but it turned out to be kiddo no. 3. Helen and Michael Green, both 45, were on vacation in Toronto, Canada, for a 10-day road trip with their 6-year-old daughter Darcy — though they had no idea Helen was nine months pregnant. They arrived at their Holiday … Read more
His motto is to just keep swimming. Jason Redman was at death’s door following an Al Qaeda ambush in Iraq in 2007, during which he was shot eight times, sustaining severe injuries to his face, arm and body. However, against all odds, the decorated Navy SEAL made it out alive, earning a Purple Heart for … Read more
What a tosser. A North Carolina family was shocked when footage from their home security system captured what’s being dubbed one of the worst Amazon delivery performances in recent memory. The now-viral doorbell camera video, filmed in Cabarrus County, shows the driver delivering packages with an alarming lack of care. A now-viral doorbell camera video … Read more
Kevin Brady, 38, was in the best shape of his life when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in October 2024. And he wants you to know that, yes — it matters. “I think when some people hear of someone who’s very healthy and in good shape who gets cancer they go, ‘What was the … Read more
NYC’s suffering from serious influence-a — and one man’s hilarious TikTok videos could be the cure. After a divisive decade that saw the city fall under the spell of obnoxious influencers, an anonymous social media account administrator for a local, family-owned popcorn company has become the hero Gotham needs — delighting viewers with viral clips mocking the … Read more