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Commenters were shocked after a user said a DNA test revealed her sister was switched at birth and that her biological father was a convicted rapist who raped her biological mother. The original poster (OP), or u/trustworthy_expert, wrote about the situation in Reddit 's u/tifu subreddit where it received nearly 9,700 upvotes and 600 comments. The post can be found here . According to the data website YouGov , two in 10 Americans have taken a mail-in DNA test and 27 percent report a close family member has taken a test. Among these individuals, 36 percent reported being surprised by some of the test results, with one in three individuals learning about relatives they did not previously know. In the post titled "TIFU by using common sense to accidentally uncover a very dark and horrible series of events that lead to me having one less sibling," OP explained that the situation began a year ago when both their mother and grandmother took DNA tests. "The process, though … [Read more...] about Internet shocked by woman’s dark family secret after taking DNA test

I was in no rush to see the sequel to a 36-year-old movie that was an old favorite of mine. And in no rush for the same reasons I didn't look forward to seeing other sequels of American pop cinema classics: Think Jaws: The Revenge , Little Fockers or Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps . Because movie sequels are generally uninspired commercial enterprises and generally come out poorly, for both the studios and the fans. I figured I'd wait for Top Gun: Maverick to make its way to the streaming world and watch it in the comfort of my home. But soon the reviews started streaming in from friends. Again and again, they told me the movie wasn't just good but very good. That it was packed with real emotion and excitement. That it was an old-fashioned, crowd-pleasing blockbuster. Some friends told me it was better than the original, something I hadn't heard about a sequel since Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II . That's why we lined up—and are still lining up—to see … [Read more...] about Why we’re lining up for “Top Gun: Maverick” this summer

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's comments after moving to the United States may have helped Prince William and Prince Charles usher in a new era of political royalty. Britain's next two kings have recently attracted headlines with the kind of political commentary that is supposed to be forbidden among royals, tackling explosive subjects including racism and immigration. However, the landscape of British royal reporting has been transformed during the seismic years in which Harry and Meghan left the United Kingdom for a new life in the U.S. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked down paths not trodden by working members of the British royal family within months of launching their new lives outside the palace. The allegations of racism made during their interview with Oprah Winfrey also created pressure on the royal family to demonstrate they could serve the U.K. as a whole, including its diverse population and the 54 nations of the Commonwealth. Prince Harry and Meghan … [Read more...] about How Harry, Meghan paved the way for William, Charles to be more political

The pass percentage of the Class 12 examination conducted by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC), the results of which were declared on June 27, registered a dip compared to the previous year, when examinations were cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic . In the Arts stream the decrease in pass percentage was more than 15% this year compared to 2021, while in Commerce it fell by about 12% and in Science, the dip was around 8%. Out of 1,56,107 students who appeared in the Class 12 examination in the Arts stream, 83.48% cleared it, as per results announced by AHSEC. The pass percentage was a decrease from 98.93 of 2021 when the higher secondary examination was held in no stream under the AHSEC due to the pandemic and evaluation was done based on a marking formula. The top position in the arts stream was shared by Sadhana Devi of Kamrupa Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Kamrup, and Cherry Gohain of Women’s College, Tinsukia. Both secured 487 marks out of total 500 … [Read more...] about Assam HS result 2022: Dip in pass percentage in higher secondary examination

When it comes to beauty trends, hair in the summer season has always been about lighter tones, tinged with subtle golden highlights, lifting the complexion while glistening in the hot sun. But this season in particular, blonde hair is making a comeback, in a thousand and one shades, from the boldest and most striking to the softest and most natural hues. There are three shades of blonde to look out for though. They will refresh your look while keeping you looking radiant all summer long. Back at the beginning of the year, it looked like blonde's reign over the hair world was perhaps drawing to an end. But now, blonde hair is poised to come with a vengeance for summer. Read more: Is the hot weather giving you a beauty meltdown? These tips may help Blonde is the hottest colour of the season, relegating to the background ombre, balayage and other techniques for lightening darker hair colors. This summer, it's blonde or bust. All that's left is to choose the shade, or the … [Read more...] about From milky blonde to vanilla almond butter, lighter hair shades are all the rage

Actor R Madhavan is gearing up for his upcoming film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The actor has gone places for the promotions of the movie- from Cannes Film Festival to America’s Times Square, the 3 Idiots actor has left no stone unturned for the movie’s promotions. During his recent interview with Pinkvilla, R Madhavan opened up on his journey, and also quashed the rumours of Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein being remade. Reacting to the reports that his 2001 classic, RHTDM is gearing up for a remake, Madhavan kept it short and said “I wish them all the very best.” When asked if he is happy about it, the actor responded saying, “I think it’s foolishness, and that’s my opinion. I wouldn’t want to touch that. I wouldn’t do it as a producer. I wish them all the very best from the bottom of my heart, I do. And I hope they surprise because nothing in the industry can actually be predicted but it has a lot of memories attached to it for a lot of people.” He further added, “For the audiences, … [Read more...] about R Madhavan Quashes Reports Of Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Being Remade: ‘Think It’s Foolishness’

Pope Francis sparked outrage last month by suggesting NATO might be to blame for Russia’s war in Ukraine—and now he’s dug himself in deeper with newly released remarks saying the war may have been “provoked.” The pontiff made the comments in a conversation with editors of Jesuit media last month that was released in full by the journal Civilta Cattolica on Tuesday. A transcript of the interview shows Pope Francis condemning the “brutality and ferocity” of Russian troops while at the same time appearing to argue that Russian aggression is not the main problem in the war. “What we are seeing is the brutality and ferocity with which this war is being carried out by the troops, generally mercenaries, used by the Russians.… But the danger is that we only see this, which is monstrous, and we do not see the whole drama unfolding behind this war, which was perhaps somehow either provoked or not prevented,” he was quoted saying. Acknowledging that he might be labeled … [Read more...] about Pope Francis: Russia’s War Against Ukraine Was ‘Perhaps Somehow Provoked’

Tomás Matos is very clear about the difference between “work” and the slang term “werk.” As the co-star of the widely praised new movie “Fire Island” broke it down: “So, work is you’re going to work. You’re going to your 9-to-5, you’re going to collect your coin, do your thing. But when you werk," Matos — who identifies as nonbinary and uses the pronouns they/them, said, " nobody can tell you what you’re doing because you are fab. Period!” Matos is stealing scenes in “Fire Island,” now streaming on Hulu. “It feels really good for it to be out, and not only out but so well received by everyone. The love is definitely pouring out this Pride, which feels really good.” A graduate of New York City’s LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts — long associated with the popular 1980 movie "Fame" — Matos is already leaving their mark in the entertainment industry. “Thankfully, because of the training I received at LaGuardia, I didn’t need to get a college degree in the … [Read more...] about ‘Fire Island’ actor Tomás Matos ties success to being ‘unapologetically authentic’

A downtown Atlanta Subway employee was fatally shot and another was injured Sunday after a customer opened fire because there was too much mayonnaise on his sandwich, according to police and an owner of the store. Officers responded to the scene, just blocks from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United, after 6 p.m. "The suspect came inside the restaurant, ordered a sandwich and there was something wrong with the sandwich that made him so upset that he decided to take out his anger on two of the employees here," Atlanta police Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr. told reporters outside the Subway . Restaurant co-owner Willie Glenn said the customer was angry because there was "too much mayonnaise on a sandwich," according The Associated Press Both employees were taken to a hospital for treatment, police said. One, a 26-year-old woman, was pronounced dead. The other victim, a 24-year-old woman, was listed in critical condition, Hampton … [Read more...] about Dispute over ‘too much mayonnaise’ leaves 1 employee dead, 1 hurt at Atlanta Subway

Gogglebox stars Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig dressed up for a glamorous event at Buckingham Palace yesterday, with fans complimenting that they looked "dapper." The couple were in attendance at the annual garden party at the royal residence in honour of veterans charity The Not Forgotten, which supports those wounded and disabled. The pair - who have appeared together on the Channel 4 series since 2019 - looked smart in their respective suits for the occasion, which Stephen posted about on social media. The hairdresser shared footage on Instagram ahead of their visit and later uploaded photo taken in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, which showed him and Daniel in suits. Stephen Webb got all dressed up for a garden party at Buckingham Palace yesterday ( Image: Stephen Webb/Instagram) His husband Daniel Lustig accompanied him to the event ( Image: Stephen Webb/Instagram) Stephen said in the video: "So we are off to Buckingham Palace and I'm … [Read more...] about Gogglebox’s Stephen Webb and husband Daniel look ‘dapper’ at Buckingham Palace event