‘Hello mom’ The straightforward WhatsApp text scam that is taking a toll on parents and friends | Scams
“Hey mom,” the first message starts. “I lost my phone.” It goes on with a sad tale: somehow, the sender can’t access their bank account either. Fortunately, friends often have theirs available to help. It was their device that revealed the message. They might also ask for help with rent or other urgent bills that […]
Birthday food conflict arises as a child damages the cake and Reddit users criticize the parents.
User-shared dramas on Reddit sparked a lively discussion about the norms surrounding birthday celebrations, particularly when cakes, kids, and family dynamics are involved. A user recounted an experience at their girlfriend’s mother’s birthday party. They had splurged on a nice cake, sharing the costs with her sister. The user described a situation where a relative, […]
NYC parents call for action after a boy reportedly threatens children
A group of parents from Staten Island is expressing their frustration through a remarkable protest against an eight-year-old student in their kids’ class, who they claim has been causing chaos—threatening others and behaving violently. This child, who attends PS 8, reportedly mimicked gunfire by pretending to shoot classmates with his hand. One terrified third grader […]
Parents in NYC call for an examination of education council elections
The election process for the New York City Parent Education Council has encountered significant turmoil, with technical glitches, voting mistakes, and apparent breaches of campaign regulations causing confusion. Parents in District 1, covering the Lower East Side and East Village, were informed on Friday that some candidates were inadvertently excluded from the ballot. “We’re asking […]
Dad creates DIY videos to encourage parents to take action.
Mason Smith, a dad from Oregon, aims to tackle one do-it-yourself project at a time, sharing his journey online. Known as “Dad’s Social” across various platforms, he has quickly attracted a following of over 12 million people by posting short clips of engaging and inventive projects aimed at his family and community. His recent standout […]
Parents of hostages ask Trump to take a strong stance against Hamas and Netanyahu.
The families of American hostages, still in the hands of Hamas in Gaza, have urged President Donald Trump to leverage his position—one they describe as “strained”—to apply pressure not just on Hamas, a known adversary, but also on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is usually seen as an ally. Currently, 59 hostages are in […]
Three Kids Saved From House After Parents with “Covid Syndrome” Kept Them Locked Away for Years in Spain
Three German children were rescued from a home in Oviedo, Spain, where they had been locked away for three years. This situation developed during the pandemic and resulted in the arrest of their parents for domestic violence and child abandonment. The brothers, including a pair of eight-year-old twins and their 10-year-old sibling, had reportedly not […]
Parents whose children were killed by illegal immigrants celebrate Trump’s ‘justice’ crusade
First on FOX: The angel moms and dads who were killed at the hands of illegal immigrants and the previous immigration crisis moved to the White House this week, where President Donald Trump celebrated “restore justice” to the United States with an emotional video. “My name is Angie Morphin Vargas and I am Reuben Morphin's […]
40-year veteran of Manhattan DA’s Office was ‘harassed’ and demoted while caring for dying parents: suit
The 40-year veteran of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office faced brutal discrimination and retaliation at work while caring for his sick elderly parents, the new lawsuit alleges. Joan Davila, the key extradition office head of the demoted office, suffered from years of “discrimination, retaliation and harassment of caretakers.” Joan Davila, who worked in the Manhattan […]
NYT tackles whether parents should keep child away from Trump-supporting family
The New York Times “Ask a Therapist” film addresses whether liberal families should move their 2-year-old son away from Trump’s supportive grandparents. “My husband and I are raising a great two-year-old son,” asked the person seeking advice. “He’s not close to his family, but I’m somewhat closely associated with mine, especially my father and stepmother. […]