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When Robert Francis Prevost was named the first-ever American pope, many people were curious about what this would mean for his lifestyle, especially when it came to his pay and financial situation. The truth might surprise some: the Pope does not receive a traditional salary like most other leaders or public figures. Instead, the Vatican…

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As it gets colder across the northern hemisphere, many people use space heaters to stay warm. However, firefighters warn that you need to be very careful with how you use them—especially when it comes to how you plug them in. The Umatilla County Fire District in Oregon says you should never plug a space heater…

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I’m Margaret, 74, and I’ve lived in my cozy home for over 20 years. The centerpiece of my yard was a pond my grandfather dug—a family treasure where my grandkids learned to swim and countless memories were made.Then came Brian, my entitled neighbor. From the day he moved in, he complained about the frogs, mosquitoes,…

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My son Daniel and his wife Janelle told me to pack for a weekend spa retreat. Instead, they drove me to a care facility and left me there—trapped. I had no idea the people I once trusted with my life would use lies to steal it from me.It hadn’t always been that way. They used…

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Hi, I’m Victoria, 57. A few weeks ago, I came home from a two-week work trip to find something horrifying: my bright yellow house — a color my late husband and I chose together — had been repainted a dull, depressing grayI was stunned. Furious. My home, the one filled with memories and sunshine, had…

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I wasn’t snooping — I just wanted a recipe. I opened Eli’s tablet, and a message popped up:”You need more money?”It was from my dad.I called him, confused.“Why are you sending Eli money?”He said, “Because he asked. He wanted you to live the way you’re used to.”Then added, laughing, “You wanted that ring. He couldn’t…

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At 34 weeks pregnant, I was finally asleep after a long day when I heard my husband Daniel shouting:“Mary, wake up! Fire! Fire!”My heart stopped. I shot out of bed, clutching my belly and racing downstairs, terrified. But there was no fire.Just Daniel and his friends, laughing.It was a prank. Daniel knew my past. When…

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My husband threw me and our three children out with nothing but a few bags and nowhere to go. Desperate and afraid, I knocked on the nearest door and begged for work. I never imagined that knock would change our lives.Henry, my husband, had always been cold. He saw parenting as my job and dismissed…

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When I met Henry at a bookstore, we both reached for the same copy of The Great Gatsby. Five years of marriage later, I still felt lucky—at least, I used to.Things changed slowly. It started with one favor for his ex-wife, Liz—a broken sink. Then came the leaky shower, the squeaky garage door, a crooked…

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After my divorce from Ethan — who never wanted children — I made a decision that surprised even my closest friends: I was going to become a single mother through sperm donation. No husband, no boyfriend. Just me and a baby.I picked a donor carefully — tall, smart, healthy. It felt strange building the idea…

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