26 Pictures That Need A Second

Lavender Promise Prom wasn’t about glitter for me—it was about my mom’s lavender satin dress. Before cancer took her, she promised to keep it safe. I promised I’d wear it. The Clash When Dad remarried, Stephanie mocked the dress. “You’ll look like you pulled it from a thrift bin… Stop acting like this house belongs…

A Widow’s Strength At Arizona’s State Farm Stadium, Erika Kirk stood before thousands to honor her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10. A Message of Forgiveness Facing the crowd, Erika shocked mourners: “That man, that young man, I forgive him… it was what Christ did and it is what…

Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies at 91Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of the bestselling A Woman of Substance, has died at 91. Her 1979 debut sold over 30 million copies, sparked seven sequels, and became a hit TV series. Over her career, she wrote 40 novels known for “strong characters and compelling storytelling.” Tributes from the Literary…

1. A Wartime Error The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent became famous as an accidental product of World War II, created when the Mint switched to steel cents “to save copper for the war effort.” A few leftover bronze planchets from 1942 were mistakenly struck with 1943 dies. 2. Public Discovery When the first coins appeared…

Master P Reflects on No Limit vs. Cash Money’s Epic Verzuz Battle In a long-awaited celebration of New Orleans hip-hop, No Limit Records and Cash Money Records faced off in a Verzuz battle — though not in their hometown, but in Las Vegas. The choice of venue stirred mixed reactions, especially from Master P, who…

Reba McEntire is familiar with the pain of sorrow and loss. The country music star was killed in an aeroplane crash in 1991 while performing, along with seven other band members and her tour manager. A private event in San Diego featured a performance by the famous person and her band on March 16, 1991….