Articles for tag: Life, Viral Stories

October 29, 2025

LendingTree CEO Found Dead — His Dog Led Searchers to the Scene

LendingTree Founder and CEO Doug Lebda Found Dead on His Family Farm — A Loyal Dog’s Bark Helped Searchers Find Him The world of business and finance is mourning the loss of Doug Lebda, the LendingTree founder and CEO whose entrepreneurial spirit helped reshape online lending for millions of Americans. But beyond the boardrooms and headlines, those who knew him remember a devoted father of three, a man whose work ethic and kindness touched everyone around him. His passing has shocked colleagues, friends, and family — and it was an unexpected hero who helped bring closure to a heartbreaking search.

October 29, 2025

Mysterious Blue Dogs Found Roaming Near Chernobyl

Blue Dogs Spotted at the Site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster — Scientists Are Trying to Discover Why Their Fur Turned Bright Blue In the haunting silence of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where nature has slowly reclaimed what humanity abandoned decades ago, a strange and almost surreal sight has captured global attention. A pack of dogs — their fur tinted with shades of blue — has been spotted roaming the ruins of one of the most radioactive places on Earth. The images, shared by the organization Dogs of Chernobyl, have gone viral, sparking both fascination and concern across the world.

October 29, 2025

Andy Cohen Opens Up About His Deep Bond with John Mayer

Andy Cohen Says He and John Mayer “Love Each Other Deeply,” Calling Their Friendship “Something Rare and Beautiful” Andy Cohen has always been known for his candor, humor, and ability to make even the most famous stars feel at ease. But in a recent interview on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, the Emmy-winning TV host shared something more intimate — a glimpse into one of the most cherished friendships of his life. Cohen spoke openly about his deep bond with musician John Mayer, calling their relationship one of the most meaningful connections he’s ever had. Cohen, 57, has often

October 29, 2025

NYC Buyers Flee to Connecticut Amid Mamdani Mayoral Surge

New York City families race to buy homes in Connecticut as Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral rise sparks exit anxiety As the campaign for New York City’s mayor accelerates toward its November tipping point, a surprising ripple is being felt north of the city line. In upscale suburbs of Connecticut and Westchester County, real-estate agents report an unusual surge of interest from Manhattan residents who seem to be hedging against the outcome they fear most: a win by assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. In Greenwich, for example, veteran agent Joy Metalios said she answered so many requests from Big Apple families in one day

October 29, 2025

Illinois Candidate Mourns Family Lost in Tragic Helicopter Crash

Illinois Governor Candidate Darren Bailey Breaks Silence After Helicopter Crash That Claimed His Son, Daughter-in-Law, and Grandchildren Former Illinois state senator and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey has spoken publicly for the first time since the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of four members of his family — his son Zachary Bailey, daughter-in-law Natalie, and their two young children. The tragic accident, which occurred on October 22, has left a deep scar on the Bailey family and the small community that knew them well. In a heartfelt post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on October 29, Darren Bailey

October 29, 2025

Bodega Civil War Erupts: Founder Quits After Group Backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor

Founder of Prominent NYC Bodega Owners’ Group Explodes in Fury and Resigns After Organization Endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor — Calls It “A Betrayal” A bitter feud has erupted inside one of New York City’s most influential small-business organizations after Fernando Mateo, the outspoken co-founder of the United Bodegas of America, abruptly resigned in protest over the group’s endorsement of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Mateo, a fixture in city politics and a longtime advocate for immigrant-owned small businesses, called the endorsement a “betrayal” of everything the organization stands for, accusing its leadership of crossing ethical and political lines by backing

October 29, 2025

Police Reveal Truth Behind Viral ‘Masked Trio’ Doorbell Video

Virginia Police Confirm Viral ‘Masked Trio’ Caught on Doorbell Camera Were Not Intruders — But Family Members Playing a Prank A viral Ring doorbell video showing three masked figures pounding on a Virginia family’s front door in the middle of the night sparked widespread panic online — but now, police have confirmed the truth behind the unsettling footage. What seemed like a chilling attempted break-in was, in fact, a prank gone too far, carried out by the homeowners’ own relatives. For days, the eerie black-and-white video circulated across social media, showing a figure dressed in a clown-like mask leaning toward

October 29, 2025

Man With 4-Lb. Tumor on His Face Fights for His Life

After Living Seven Years With a 4-Pound Tumor on His Face, One Man Shares His Emotional Fight for Help and Hope For seven long years, Ron has lived with something that most people could never imagine — a massive, four-pound tumor growing on the side of his face. What started as a small lump slowly turned into a heavy, visible burden that not only changed his appearance but also took over nearly every part of his daily life. Now, in PEOPLE’s exclusive preview of TLC’s new show About Face, Ron opens up about his struggle, his fears, and his determination

October 29, 2025

Teen Runaway Marries the Cop Who Once Helped Search for Her

After Escaping an Abusive Home as a Teen, a Tennessee Woman Finds Love 15 Years Later with the Officer Who Once Helped Search for Her Sometimes life comes full circle in ways that feel almost too poetic to be real. For one woman from Tennessee, what began as a night of fear and escape as a teenager has now turned into a story of love, healing, and unexpected destiny. Fifteen years ago, a scared 13-year-old girl ran away from home. The world outside was uncertain, but to her, it felt safer than the abuse she was enduring behind closed doors.

October 29, 2025

Former Illinois Deputy Found Guilty in the Killing of Sonya Massey

Ex-Deputy Sean Grayson Convicted of Second-Degree Murder for the Killing of Sonya Massey, Who Called 911 for Help It was supposed to be a night when help arrived. Instead, it became a tragedy that shook Illinois and captured national attention. On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, a jury found former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who had called 911 because she feared someone was breaking into her home. The events that led to that night still feel surreal to many who have followed the case.