Articles for tag: Viral Stories

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.

October 29, 2025

Outrage As NYPD Officer-Attacker Gets Only 2 Years Behind Bars

Brooklyn Woman Who Admitted “F-ck These Cops” After Mowing Down NYPD Officer Sentenced Lightly Despite Serious Assault In a verdict that has sparked anger among New York City’s law-enforcement community, 25-year-old Brooklyn resident Sahara Dula has been sentenced to just two years in prison after she admitted to deliberately driving her car into a uniformed officer in January 2024 and shouting “F-k these cops” immediately after the crash. The incident occurred on Park Avenue near East 71st Street as police responded to an unrelated robbery; video shows Dula racing the wrong way down a one-way southbound lane for roughly 10

October 29, 2025

Julianne Hough Goes Bald After Derek Hough’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Bet

Julianne Hough Hilariously Shaves Her Head After Brother Derek Hough Backs Out of His ‘Sexiest 40-Year-Old’ Promise Sometimes, the best sibling moments happen when one takes the joke a little too far. This week, Julianne Hough proved exactly that when she turned her brother Derek Hough’s lighthearted “Sexiest Man Alive” bet into an unforgettable moment on live TV. It all started when Derek promised fans he’d shave his head if he won PEOPLE’s “Sexiest 40-Year-Old” Reader’s Choice poll for 2025. At the time, it was a funny, throwaway line — the kind of thing you say assuming you’ll never actually

October 29, 2025

Trump Eyes Las Vegas Spectacle to Boost 2026 GOP Midterms

Trump Team Weighs Glitzy Las Vegas Convention to Supercharge Republican Turnout Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections President Donald Trump’s political team is considering a bold, unprecedented move that could redefine modern midterm strategy — hosting a full-scale, presidential-style Republican National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, ahead of the 2026 midterms. According to insiders, the idea is to create a high-energy, nationally televised event that rallies the Republican base, captures low-propensity voters, and keeps the momentum of the Trump presidency front and center as the nation heads into a crucial election year. The proposal, still under discussion among senior campaign and