Meghan Markle "did what she felt she had to" in traveling to Uvalde, Texas following the shooting at Robb Elementary School which saw 19 children and two teachers lose their lives, a royal commentator told Newsweek . Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said that the duchess' "expression of personal sorrow" was marked with the "paying of respects" on Thursday when she was photographed laying flowers at a memorial to the victims outside the Uvalde County Courthouse. On May 24, 18-year-old gunman Salvador Ramos opened fire in Robb Elementary School, killing 2 1 before police officers intervened and shot and killed Ramos. The attack is the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since a shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School killed 26 people in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012. In 2018, a shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida killed 17. A spokesperson for Meghan told Newsweek that the duchess made her visit to Uvalde in a personal capacity … [Read more...] about Meghan “did what she felt she had to” in Uvalde despite “cynical” critics
Where is lionel messi mother from
Julianne Moore and Melissa Joan Hart joined activists for a march to end gun violence
On the eve of Mother's Day, actresses Julianne Moore and Melissa Joan Hart joined hundreds of other activists in marching across New York City's Brooklyn Bridge to demand an end to gun violence in the country. "I fervently believe this is not a partisan issue. This is not an anti-gun or pro-gun argument. This is not a Second Amendment issue, and does not deserve to be hotly debated as such. It is a safety issue," Moore told the crowd gathered in Manhattan Saturday afternoon. The New York chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, which advocates for reforms to reduce gun violence, organized the annual event, now in its fourth year, to spread the organization's message that the country needs stronger gun laws. Hundreds of supporters—parents, children, celebrities and survivors of gun violence—marched from the base of the bridge in Brooklyn into Manhattan, chanting, "What do we want? Gun sense! When do we want it? Now!" They carried photos of gun-violence victims and … [Read more...] about Julianne Moore and Melissa Joan Hart joined activists for a march to end gun violence
Her daughter was shot on live TV. Now she’s marching to demand gun control
Alison Parker had a close relationship with her mom. On Mother's Day in 2015, she took both of her parents wine-tasting and hiking around the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. And every Monday, she met her mom after her morning shift ended at the local news station to share lunch and do some shopping. "Those are the things I miss," Barbara Parker tells Newsweek . The world watched in horror when Alison, a 24-year-old reporter, was fatally shot on live TV on August 26, 2015, along with her colleague Adam Ward, a 27-year-old photojournalist, both with WDBJ7. The two were conducting a live interview at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Virginia, when a gunman approached and killed them. The suspect, later identified as a former employee at their Roanoke news station, fatally shot himself before police could apprehend him. Much of the aftermath of the shooting played out on social media, as the suspect posted video footage and updates to Twitter as he fled. "For lack of better words, … [Read more...] about Her daughter was shot on live TV. Now she’s marching to demand gun control
Marysville-Pilchuck Gunman’s Father Sentenced to Prison
Updated | The father of Jaylen Fryberg, who killed four friends and himself at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington state in October 2014, was sentenced Monday to 24 months in federal prison and three years of probation, according to local news outlets. A jury in federal court had found Ray Fryberg Jr. guilty on six counts of illegally owning guns, including the one Jaylen used in the school shooting. The sentence is less than the 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release that federal prosecutors had recommended. Each count carried a maximum sentence of fines and 10 years in prison. Families of Jaylen's victims attended the sentencing and prosecutors read statements some of them had written. Lincoln Beauregard, a lawyer for the victims' families, tells Newsweek , "They appreciate the work of the Department of Justice, they appreciate the process. Some of them said that yeah, more time would have been good, but the bigger concern was that Raymond Fryberg … [Read more...] about Marysville-Pilchuck Gunman’s Father Sentenced to Prison
11 babies killed in fire at Senegalese hospital
Police were on guard and nearby residents and parents stood mourning outside a hospital in Senegal where a fire in the neonatal unit killed 11 newborns. Only three infants could be saved, President Macky Sall said before calling on Thursday for three days of mourning for the young lives lost. Mamadou Mbaye, who witnessed the fire Wednesday at the Abdoul Aziz Sy Dabakh Hospital in Tivaouane, a town 120 kilometers (75 miles) northeast of the capital, Dakar, told The Associated Press that conditions inside the hospital were “atrocious.” “It was hot and smoky inside with a suffocating heat, and there was a power outage,” Mr. Mbaye said. Grieving parents were still in shock. “I baptized my child on Wednesday, and he was baptized here in the hospital. To my great shock, I got a call to tell me that the neonatal section had been destroyed by a fire,” said Badara Faye, who lost his son. Moustapha Cisse, who also lost a newborn, said they are still awaiting answers on how such a … [Read more...] about 11 babies killed in fire at Senegalese hospital
Bond with your baby through massage
Babies love to be touched. It is one of the senses that develops even before they are born, and one of the best ways for parents to quickly bond with their little ones. Massage is a form of skin-to-skin contact that helps improve the bond between parents and infants. This is as it helps to engender trust, especially in the first few years of a child’s life. Both fathers and mothers should also engage in other forms of physical contact, such as cuddling, hugging and rocking their newborns. Big benefits Massage is a primal form of intimacy between a mother and her baby. One of its benefits is that it helps stimulate maternal feelings, as well as the release of the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is usually secreted before pregnancy, during birth and later as mum comes into physical contact with baby. It is responsible for triggering various physiological functions and emotions such as happiness, attraction, love and affection. Another benefit is that touch also helps … [Read more...] about Bond with your baby through massage
6 Vitamins Women Must Ensure In Their Diet To Stay Healthy
Whether it’s a housewife or a working woman, they often focus too much on taking care of others. And in that, they also, more often than not, ignore their health. However, it’s high time they started taking equal care of themselves. So all the ladies out there, note these vitamins that you must include in your diet to stay healthy. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin D According to a report published in Medicalnewstoday, nutritional inadequacy is common among women aged 19 to 50, breastfeeding mothers, and pregnant women. The most common deficiencies are vitamin B6 and vitamin D. To avoid them, women of this age should take 15 mg of vitamin D. At the same time, vitamin B6 requires roughly 1.3 mg per day, 1.9 mg during pregnancy, and 2 mg per day for lactating women. Iodine Iodine is necessary for the development of an unborn baby. According to a national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2012, women aged 20-39 had lower iodine levels than any other age group … [Read more...] about 6 Vitamins Women Must Ensure In Their Diet To Stay Healthy
Female Octopuses Indulge in Self-Destruction After Mating, Study Reveals Why
Do you know that female octopuses start torturing themselves from the time they reproduce and sometimes even eat themselves? Yes, that is true. The eight-limbed cephalopods have always put stress on the minds of scientists with their unique property of beating themselves after producing an egg. Recently, a group of scientists tried to find out the reason behind this bizarre habit of the mother octopuses. According to a study published in the journal Current Biology, the female octopus goes through a chemical imbalance in her body and releases a steroid hormone after mating. This hormone leads to multiple changes in their bodies, and they start torturing themselves and eating their organs. The study even talks about a study that tried to derive a similar answer in 1977. As per the old study, octopuses produce steroids and after they produce an egg, the level of it increases and the impact too. This raises the urge in them to bang their heads against the wall or just eat their parts, … [Read more...] about Female Octopuses Indulge in Self-Destruction After Mating, Study Reveals Why
Malaika Arora’s Yellow Co-Ord Set is a Must in Your Summer Closet
Malaika Arora never fails to surprise fans with her on-point sartorial choices. From her gym wear and airport looks to a casual outing or the red carpet, the actor’s wardrobe is one stop for everything. Over the years, Malaika has established herself as a style icon and she deserves all of it. She consistently serves riveting looks without any wardrobe fails. If you are planning to go on a lunch date or an outing, Malaika’s summer-ready look is ideal for you. She was spotted in Mumbai recently as she stepped out to run errands. Malaika sported a casual chic-look that should be a must in your summer closet. She was dressed in a printed yellow co-ord crop top and skirt set. The floral prints are a fuss-free way to stand out without putting in too much effort. Print outfits occupy the topmost position in her wardrobe. Malaika has donned some stunning floral looks for a casual and formal outing. Recently, yellow was her go-to hue. The outfit had floral patterns in white, green and … [Read more...] about Malaika Arora’s Yellow Co-Ord Set is a Must in Your Summer Closet
Rare Nine-legged Octopus Discovered by Japanese Fisherman Just as He Was Boiling it for Dinner
An octopus typically has eight legs, as its name suggests. However, a rare octopus was discovered in Japan, one with nine legs. It is reported that a fisherman was making his dinner when they discovered the creature boiling in the pot had nine legs. The incidence is from Shizugawa Bay in the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture. Since the discovery, scientists have claimed the extra leg could be an anomaly generated when the octopus was trying to regrow a lost limb. It was too late to save the octopus, but it has been made a display feature at Shizugawa Nature Center for the public to view. The reddish creature is a just over 15 centimetres; a little longer than the small sized ruler found in a student’s stationery collection. Kazuya Sato, who cultivates wakame seaweed in the town, found the octopus among four others caught in his trap. He gave the catch to his mother, who started boiling it for dinner. Japan and other coastal countries usually have a high consumption of these … [Read more...] about Rare Nine-legged Octopus Discovered by Japanese Fisherman Just as He Was Boiling it for Dinner