Author: Kelly Whitewood

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…

Ex-Campaign Associate of Rep. Ilhan Omar Pleads Guilty in Pandemic Food Fraud Scheme A former campaign associate of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a multi-million-dollar food fraud conspiracy, widening the spotlight on Minnesota’s already sprawling Feeding Our Future scandal. The Guilty Plea Federal prosecutors announced that Guhaad Hashi Said, 49 — once described by Alpha News as an “enforcer” for Omar’s campaign — admitted guilt to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges stem from a scheme that exploited…

Leg Weakness and Aging: What You Can Do to Stay Strong Leg weakness is often associated with aging, but it is not inevitable. With the right care, movement, and awareness, many of the factors that reduce strength can be managed — helping older adults remain active and independent well into later years. Sarcopenia: The Gradual Loss of Muscle One of the most common causes of declining strength is sarcopenia — the slow loss of muscle mass that usually begins around age 50. This condition affects energy, balance, and mobility. The good news? Research shows that strength training and resistance exercises…

Trump Targets Portland in Fiery New Statement Moments ago, President Donald Trump issued one of his most hard-edged declarations yet — placing Portland, Oregon, squarely in his sights. “We’re going to wipe them out. They won’t even stand the fight,” Trump said, referring to Antifa, whom he labeled “Paid Terrorists.” Portland as the Flashpoint The statement comes after months of unrest and street clashes in Portland, long seen as a national flashpoint of political tension. Trump signaled that he views the city as the next battleground in his broader campaign against radical groups he accuses of fueling violence. Divided Reactions…

Tank’s Ride Through the Blizzard At 71, Tank had lived a life most wouldn’t dare — bar fights, road crashes, years on the move, even a tour in Vietnam. But nothing prepared him for what he found one freezing night in a Montana gas station bathroom: a newborn wrapped in a thin blanket, a note pinned beside her. “Her name is Hope. Can’t afford her medicine. Please help her.” The Choice Outside, the worst blizzard in forty years howled across the plains. The baby’s lips were already turning blue. Tank could have called 911 and waited — but the hospital…

Although constipation may seem like a minor inconvenience, ignoring it for extended periods can lead to serious health complications. A striking real-life case demonstrates just how dangerous chronic constipation can be and why it should never be taken lightly. A young woman suffering from years of chronic constipation experienced a severe decline in her condition when she went more than two weeks without a bowel movement. Concerned about her worsening symptoms, she finally sought medical attention, only to receive alarming news. When waste accumulates in the colon due to an inefficient digestive system, it causes severe discomfort and bloating. Over…

Catholic Leaders Warned of School Security Risks — Two Years Later, Tragedy Struck Two years before a gunman opened fire during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school — killing two and injuring seventeen — religious and private school leaders in Minnesota had already raised alarm bells. In a letter addressed to Governor Tim Walz on April 14, 2023, Jason Adkins of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and Tim Benz of MINNDEPENDENT called the need for security upgrades in Catholic and other nonpublic schools “urgent and critical.” “Our schools are under attack,” they wrote, pointing to the Covenant Christian School shooting in…

Coming Home to Betrayal — and Finding My Strength When I returned a year after my mother’s passing, I expected grief, maybe comfort — but not betrayal. My suitcases sat packed by the door, and on the couch lounged a stranger in my mother’s robe. She introduced herself as Tasha, the fiancée of Colin, my mother’s former boyfriend. Out of respect for her dying wish, I had once let him stay temporarily. But “temporary” had become permanent. Colin had seized the house, erased every trace of my mother, and now, through Tasha, was trying to push me out. She smirked…

My Aunt Kicked Me Out of My Childhood Home — Then a Black Limo Pulled Up After my parents died, my aunt Dina gave me just 24 hours to move out of the only home I had ever known. I packed in silence, heartbroken, not knowing where I would go. By morning, I stood on the porch clutching my bags, feeling abandoned and defeated. That’s when a sleek black limousine pulled up. Out stepped Uncle Mike — my father’s estranged brother — holding a folder that would change everything. Inside were documents proving Dina had forged my parents’ will. Moments…