Costco customer returns couch after two years, sparks viral reaction to store’s return policy
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Costco customer returns couch after two years, sparks viral reaction to store’s return policy

A viral video of a Costco customer returning a couch purchased over two years ago sparked online discussion about the wholesale retailer’s return policy and whether customers are abusing it. A woman named Jackie shared she bought a couch from Costco over two and a half years ago, in a video posted last week…

Weight loss influencer Mila De Jesus’ newlywed husband speaks out after death at 35
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Weight loss influencer Mila De Jesus’ newlywed husband speaks out after death at 35

Mila De Jesus’ distraught husband George Kowszik has spoken out following his wife’s tragic death at age 35. Kowszik, 61, took to social media earlier this week to share a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, who died of suspected cardiac arrest on Jan. 12. “My wife loved me and…

Mom calls out bullies’ parents in viral TikTok after daughter’s ‘knock-off’ Stanley cup was mocked at school
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Mom calls out bullies’ parents in viral TikTok after daughter’s ‘knock-off’ Stanley cup was mocked at school

A mom called out parents in a viral TikTok earlier this week, claiming she bought her daughter a name-brand Stanley cup after her peers at school mocked her for toting her under $10 Walmart knock-off. “Can we afford to buy her a Stanley? Yes. Did I think that she needed one? No,”…

Cafe owner defends asking family to leave over toddler tantrum despite online backlash
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Cafe owner defends asking family to leave over toddler tantrum despite online backlash

An Aussie cafe owner is defending his decision to ask a family to leave over a toddler tantrum after a woman posted a video of her angrily protesting his actions. Co-owner of Adele’s Cafe in Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island, Adrian Dalloste, said it was the first time in his…

A remote island will pay you to live there — but there’s a catch
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A remote island will pay you to live there — but there’s a catch

It’s never too early to start scoping out summer beach rentals. Here’s one, on a private island of the coast of Ireland, that’s entirely free — in fact, they’ll pay you and a bestie to spend the entire season. Stunningly picturesque, Great Blasket Island has a seal colony, endless ocean views, memorable…

I want to name my baby the same thing as my friend’s stillborn child
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I want to name my baby the same thing as my friend’s stillborn child

Every parent goes about naming their baby differently. Some pore over baby name books and baby name websites, others search by first letter, or by language. Others might consider old family names, while some people go into labour having no idea what name they’ll choose. They believe seeing the baby…

Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say
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Why too much optimism can hurt employee productivity, experts say

Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front?  Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism…

Virginia girl Aubrey Scaletta returns to stage for ‘Nutcracker’ after nearly losing her feet in accident
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Virginia girl Aubrey Scaletta returns to stage for ‘Nutcracker’ after nearly losing her feet in accident

A 7-year-old ballerina in Virginia is making huge leaps of progress after nearly losing her feet in a freak accident, according to the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke.  After spending the past several months in the hospital, Aubrey Scaletta, 7, was able to do the unthinkable and dance in ‘The Nutcracker’ after…