Former first daughter Malia Obama, 25, has embarked on a Hollywood career, marking her directorial debut with the film “The Heart” at the Sundance Film Festival. Notably, the film’s credits didn’t feature her family surname; instead, she used the pseudonym Malia Ann. Born on July 4, 1998, Malia, a Harvard graduate, is venturing into screenwriting…
At two years old, Daniel Converse amazed his parents, Steven Converse, a Modesto-based guitarist, by spontaneously singing Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Steven recalls the moment fondly, describing it as a special moment for the family. Daniel, exposed to music from a young age, often joined his father during sessions. His musical talent…
I would hope that we all know carbon monoxide is odorless, and that’s why everyone should have multiple carbon monoxide detectors in their home. Most people are also aware that a smell similar to rotten eggs signals a natural gas leak. But if you happened to smell something fishy in your home, what would your…
The reading of my mother’s will shattered the illusion of familial love that I had clung to for so long. As the lawyer uttered the words, my heart sank – my sisters, Lydia and Lily, were to inherit equal shares of our mother’s beloved California house, while I was left with nothing but an old…
Parents at a high school soccer game were initially confused when every player on the field stopped playing and turned towards the left side of the field. At first, they weren’t sure what was going on — then they heard an unmistakable sound and saw what all the teens were looking at.The Siebel Soccer Park…
t’s heartwarming to witness the adorable bond between these tiny twins as they share a hug. At just under three weeks old, these little ones manage to capture everyone’s hearts with their sweetness. The Unbreakable Bond of Twins There’s something truly special about the way these brothers and sisters connect with each other. The bond…
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in April 2019. A restaurant called Gross’ burgers located in Danville is now receiving thousands of negative comments on social media due to a bumper sticker in the restaurant that has been deemed racist. The bumper sticker went viral after a customer shared a…
Brenda Lee’s name might not be as well-known as some of the other music icons from the 1960s, but when you think about Christmas, you’ll recall her song and begin humming its upbeat melody, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” As the most famous female musician of the 1960s, Lee, now 78, achieved “unprecedented international popularity”…
The inquiry raised on Tumblr was a compelling one: why do animals harbor such a fondness for capybaras? Determined to uncover the answer, Hasan Jasim embarked on a quest to conduct a bit of research on these captivating creatures. The photographic evidence documenting the capybara’s amiable disposition and its ability to forge meaningful interspecies connections…
The huge golden-crowned bat, which has wings almost as broad as Tom Cruise, looks dreadful when it soars through the air spread-eagled, its lean, hairy body highlighting the size of its wings. When it’s roosting, its stretchy black cape makes it appear like a vampire. Despite its intimidating size, the fruit-eating megabat, which is a…