Most people deal with skin issues from time to time — an itch, a red spot, or a small swelling that disappears as quickly as it comes. In most cases, these are harmless and linked to insect bites, allergies, or temporary skin irritations. But in rare situations, persistent or unusual changes under the skin may signal something more unusual: a parasitic infection. Though uncommon, documented cases remind us of the importance of paying attention to the body’s signals. In 2018, for example, a 32-year-old woman in Russia sought medical care after noticing a small bump on her face. At first,…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
I was twenty-four when I met Mark. He was seven years older and already a dad to a baby girl named Bella. “She’s from a past relationship,” he said, knuckles white around his coffee cup. “It ended badly. I don’t want to talk about it.” I was too in love—and too afraid of losing him—to push. Still, the math didn’t sit right. Bella had been born just a few months before we met. The timeline hovered like static I tried to ignore. When Bella was five, I finally asked while we folded tiny socks and unicorn pajamas. “How long were…
I’m 31, and I just got back from a beach trip that was supposed to be relaxing. It wasn’t. It ended with me on a porch, bags packed, salt in the air, wondering who I’d actually agreed to marry. I met Brandon a year ago at a friend’s engagement party—polished, steady, the kind of man who opens doors and calls you “darlin’” like he invented manners. We were quick: dinners to weekends, weekends to I-love-yous. Two months ago he proposed on a quiet hike outside Asheville. I cried, said yes, and didn’t think twice about chipped nails or sweat on…
Bruce Springsteen’s Son Sam Sworn In as Jersey City Firefighter Bruce Springsteen has spent decades singing about working-class grit and resilience, and now his youngest son, Sam, is living that reality firsthand. On Tuesday, the 26-year-old was officially sworn in as a Jersey City firefighter, with his proud parents — the Boss himself and wife Patti Scialfa — cheering him on from the front row. Sam joined 14 others in his graduating class at the City Hall ceremony, bringing the Jersey City Fire Department to 666 uniformed members. “It was a long road, he’s very dedicated, quite a few years,…
Adam Lambert and James Corden Face Off in Epic Queen Sing-Off Late-night TV delivered a legendary moment when James Corden decided to test his pipes against none other than Adam Lambert in a playful Queen sing-off. The showdown kicked off after Corden joked that he might actually be the better frontman for Queen, just as Lambert prepares to head out on tour with the iconic band this summer. What followed was a high-energy volley of Queen classics that had the audience roaring. Lambert stunned the crowd right away with a surprise appearance from his Queen bandmates, launching into a thunderous…
Jelly Roll’s Viral Onstage Surprise: A Father-Daughter Moment Fans Will Never Forget One of country music’s most talked-about moments didn’t come from a hit single or a chart-topping duet. Instead, it came from Jelly Roll handing the spotlight to his teenage daughter, Bailee, for a surprise that had the entire arena in tears. At about 0:22 into the now-viral clip, Jelly Roll introduced Bailee with a grin so wide it could light up the whole stage. Beaming with pride, he let her take center stage to sing a song she had written herself. Her voice — strong, soulful, and brimming…
LEGEND IN STONE: Dolly Parton’s Monument at the Tennessee Capitol On a golden Nashville morning, an announcement rang out like a hymn through the hills: Dolly Parton, Tennessee’s most beloved daughter, would be immortalized in stone with a $2.8 million statue at the state capitol. For fans across the globe, it was a tribute long overdue. From Smoky Mountains to Global Stage Born in 1946 in a one-room cabin in Sevier County, Dolly Parton grew up in poverty, one of twelve children. Yet from the start, she carried a spark. She sang in church, scribbled lyrics on scraps of paper,…
Riley Green Reminds Fans Why Simplicity Works Best Riley Green has always shined brightest when he keeps things real. From “There Was This Girl” to “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” the Jacksonville, Alabama native built his reputation on songs that feel lived-in and true. But sometimes it’s not the sold-out arenas or festival crowds that show what an artist is made of — it’s the small, unscripted moments. A Quiet Jam at Home Recently, Green offered a glimpse of that side of himself when he casually picked up a guitar on his own sofa. Sitting next to a member of…
Soap Star Jennifer Robyn Bernard Dies at 61 Jennifer Robyn Bernard, best known for her role on General Hospital, has died in San Jacinto, California. She was 61. According to TMZ, police were called on Tuesday to investigate a death, and Bernard was later identified through fingerprint records. The cause of death has not yet been released, pending an autopsy by the Riverside County Coroner. A Familiar Face on General Hospital Bernard portrayed Terry Brock on the long-running ABC soap opera, appearing in 145 episodes between 1984 and 1990. Her character, remembered by fans of the era, was part of…
Appeals Court Ruling Bolsters Executive Power in National Guard Deployment Dispute A major constitutional clash over presidential authority and state sovereignty has taken a new turn, with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granting temporary relief to the Trump administration in its battle over the domestic deployment of National Guard troops. The ruling, brief in length but heavy in implication, has reignited debate over the limits of executive power, the role of the military in civilian affairs, and the delicate balance between security and civil liberties. What the Court Decided On Thursday, a three-judge panel — including two Trump…