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  When 20-year-old Beverly Brodsky climbed onto a motorcycle in 1970, she had no idea her life was about to take a turn so dramatic it would shatter her beliefs, transform her faith, and leave her with a story people around the world still talk about today. What she says she encountered during her near-death experience wasn’t a tunnel cliché or a dreamlike haze — it was something she describes as God Himself, but in a form she never imagined. Raised in a conservative Jewish home in Philadelphia, Beverly’s faith collapsed at just eight years old after learning about the horrors of the Holocaust. By 1958, she considered herself an atheist. But all of that changed years later on a sunlit road near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. A crash that changed everything Beverly was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle when an accident left her with a fractured skull and devastating facial injuries — so severe that doctors told her they only saw wounds like hers “on the battlefield.” She spent...

  If you grew up in the ’80s, you know Chunk. The Hawaiian shirt. The legendary Truffle Shuffle. And loveable chaos machine who stole scenes in The Goonies without even trying. But what happened to the kid behind the icon —Jeff Cohen — might be one of the most surprising Hollywood story of all. Behind-the-scenes Jeff Cohen’s rise (and crash) from child stardom happened almost overnight. Born Jeffrey Bertan McMahon on June 25, 1974, in Los Angeles, he watched his family shift early in life. When he was around seven or eight, his parents separated, a moment that marked him deeply. Not long after, he chose a new identity for the screen, adopting “Cohen” as his stage surname, a tribute to his mother Elaine’s maiden name. Before his breakout role in The Goonies, Cohen was already popping up on television. In 1982–83, he appeared as one of the kids who helped explain clues to players on the CBS game show Child’s Play. A few years later, in the summer of 1985, he returned to TV as a young...

  On April 1, Full House star Dave Coulier shared news that he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2024. Now, he shares devastating news that he’s been diagnosed with tongue cancer. Dave Coulier was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in November 2024. In April earlier this year, he gave joyous news that he was cancer-free. However, just months later, he has now been diagnosed with another type of cancer. Appearing on Today on Tuesday, the Full House star announced that he was recently diagnosed with tongue cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. “Totally unrelated to the previous cancer that I had,” he said. “So in October of this year, I went in for a PET scan, just a routine check-up and something flared on the PET scan. It turned out that I have P16 squamous carcinoma at the base of my tongue. So I said to the doctors, I said, ‘Well, did this happen because of the lymphoma?’ And they said, ‘Totally unrelated.’” Dave Coulier diagnosed with to...

  We all live in the hope that we’ll be taken care of when we’re old and gray. Whether that’s by our families or by a societal support system, the most important thing is that we’re looked after and provided with warmth, food, and company. Sadly, the reality is that’s not always the case. Sure, some countries have initiatives and failsafes in place to ensure that their elderly don’t fall through the cracks and suffer as a result of not being able to bring in a salary anymore, but there are also plenty that don’t place an emphasis on seeing to the needs of that portion of the population who have left their most productive days behind them. A heartwarming story is capturing the attention of the internet this week concerning an 88-year-old US Army veteran who is finally being given the opportunity to retire. 88, we’re sure you’ll agree, is no age to be toiling and stressing over how to make ends meet. Yet that’s what Ed Bambas has been doing for the past few years, despite having init...

  He grew up in a small Indiana town, yet somehow ended up becoming the world-famous frontman of one of rock history’s most iconic bands. The journey there is almost unbelievable — especially considering the world he came from. As a young boy, he was raised to believe women were “evil,” taught that violence at home was normal, and lived through trauma most kids could never imagine. His father was murdered An incredible, wide-ranging, powerhouse voice. Hailed as the greatest singer ever. One of the top-selling artists in music history. A Hall of Fame inductee. A kid from the Midwest who pushed past the strict, closed-in “corn belt” rules he’d been raised under, determined to prove they didn’t define him. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, this future stage legend entered the world on a February day in 1962 and was given the name William. His mother was just 16 when she gave birth to William, and his father was 20. Later, his father would be described as “a troubled and charismatic local de...

  Steve Cropper, the legendary Blues Brothers member and Booker T. & the MG’s guitarist, has died at the age of 84, the Soulsville Foundation has announced. The iconic guitarist was considered one of the greatest of all time. Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, said Cropper’s family told her that the guitarist died on Wednesday in Nashville, per the Associated Press. It operates the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, on the grounds of the former Stax Records, where Cropper worked for many years and cemented his place in music history. As of today, no cause of death has been immediately known. Steve Cropper’s longtime associate, Eddie Gore, stated that he was with the legendary guitarist at a rehabilitation clinic on Tuesday. Cropper had a recent fall. Gore stated that Steve had been working on new music, calling the musician “such a good human” and that they were “blessed to have him.” Steve Cropper, the legendary ‘Blues Brothers’ gu...

  Senator Cory Booker is highlighted by several Democrats as a potential future leader of the party – and there has also been speculation about whether he will once again run for president in 2028. Now, the New Jersey lawmaker has exchanged vows with real estate agent Alexis Lewis. Sen. Cory Booker is officially a married man! The New Jersey Democrat tied the knot with real estate professional Alexis Lewis in two intimate ceremonies in November 2025, one in Newark, the city that shaped his political career, and another in Washington, D.C., the hometown that shaped hers. The celebrations came just weeks after Booker announced their engagement in a heartfelt Instagram post that quickly captivated the public. “Alexis is one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life,” he wrote at the time, sharing sun-soaked images from his beachside proposal in Kauai. “She has transformed me… helping me ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someon...

  You’ve probably heard of cloves and even used them yourself in baking and cooking. It is a popular spice used to add both a warmth and a sweetness to many dishes and drinks. It turns out, however, that they actually have some pretty significant health benefits. This is your ultimate guide to cloves: Their health benefits, uses, how they work, potential side effects, and how easy it is for you to incorporate them into your daily routine. How Cloves Grow If you’ve ever looked at whole cloves and thought that they resemble flower buds, then you were right: They are the flower buds of the clove tree, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum. The clove tree is an evergreen plant native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, but it is now cultivated in tropical regions around the world. They grow best in tropical climates with rich, well-drained soil and regular rainfall. The tree can grow to a maximum height of 30 feet and produce fragrant, crimson flower buds that are harvested befor...

  After weeks of nonstop Wicked: For Good press events, Ariana Grande confirmed she had fallen ill, revealing a positive test result that unexpectedly derailed the final stretch of the tour. Concerns about Ariana Grande’s dramatic physical transformation had already sparked headlines leading up to the rollout of Wicked: For Good, the follow-up to the highly-anticipated first Wicked film. The musical fantasy – that reunites Grande, 32, and Cynthia Erivo, 38, in their roles as the beloved witches from Oz – debuted internationally in November, with the stars attending premieres in London, Singapore, and New York. Disruptions The press tour, however, was repeatedly disrupted. Earlier in the month, Grande missed the Brazil premiere due to aircraft safety issues, according to People. Just days later, she was physically grabbed by a man on the red carpet at the Singapore premiere on Nov.13. The incident, captured on video, showed Erivo stepping in without hesitation to shield her co-star,...

  Our skin is the largest organ in (or on) our bodies, which is important in maintaining overall health. As such, it’s vital to take good care of it. While a soothing warm shower after a long day is one of the greatest feelings, medical professionals warn that showering too often negatively impacts our skin. There’s a balance to be found, and it pertains to skin type. Showering with Dry Skin Although other factors should be considered, understanding your skin type is the best way to ensure you’re not showering too often. For example, if you have dry or oily skin showering every day won’t do your skin any favors. Due to some chemicals in soaps in body washes, dry skin can become increasingly dry the more it’s washed. Moreover, these chemicals are worse for dry and sensitive skin. As such, people with dry skin should shower 2-3 times a week. Showering with Oily Skin Meanwhile, people with oily skin should bathe more often, at least once a day and after exercise. “We advise patients w...

  Life and death are surprisingly complex elements, often leaving people wondering if they did it correctly. A hospice nurse has revealed the last thing more than 100 people have said in the moments before their passing. Interestingly, it sheds light on what’s important in life.  Notable Nurse Jackie Image Credit: @hospicenursejackie | Instagram A hospice nurse named Jackie McFadden has more than 2.5 million followers across her social media accounts, which she uses to share some interesting tidbits about her work, and the patients she encounters. Nurse Jackie specializes in “end-of-life” care and has used the platforms to “remove the stigma around death.”  Gratitude is Essential to Life Image Credit: @hospicenursejackie | Instagram She recently appeared on the podcast “Disruptors” to speak with Rob Moore, in which she shared a heartwarming moment that she’s incorporated into her nightly routine with residents. The nurse sits with her residents nightly to create a gratitu...