Tennessee death row prisoner Oscar Smith put to death for killing his wife Judith and their teenage sons

A Tennessee inmate, Oscar Smith, was executed via lethal injection on Thursday morning for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife, Judith Smith, and her two teenage sons, Jason and Chad Burnett. Smith was pronounced dead at 10:47 AM after receiving a dose of pentobarbital, a barbiturate. At 75 years old, he maintained his innocence […]
AI Company Sued After Mother Claims Chatbot Contributed to Son’s Suicide

Google and Character.AI Face Lawsuit Over Teen’s Suicide A woman from Florida has initiated a lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google and the AI startup Character.AI, claiming that a chatbot contributed to her 14-year-old son’s suicide. US District Judge Anne Conway ruled that the company did not provide adequate evidence in the early phases of the case […]
A Shattering Reflection on Losing Two Sons

Yiyun Li’s Reflections on Loss In a profoundly personal account following the suicides of her two sons, Yiyun Li grapples with the depths of her experience, avoiding terms like “mourning” or “grief” because they feel inadequate. “My husband and I had two children and we lost both,” she reflects, emphasizing a stark absence. Li provides […]
Falcons coach talks about the fallout from his son’s prank call to Sheduer Sanders

Controversy Surrounds Falcons Coach After Son’s Prank Call Jacks Ulbric, the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbric, stirred up quite a bit of discussion when he got ahold of Shedeur Sanders’ phone number from his father’s computer prior to the NFL Draft. During the draft, Jax decided to call Sanders, which ultimately led […]
Father of hostage Itay Chen asks for his son’s return after 593 days in Gaza

I am the father of Itai Chen, an American citizen who has been held by Hamas for 593 days. Itai, who joined the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at 18, fought against Hamas on October 7, 2023. During the battle, he and his team bravely defended civilian lives, facing an intense assault. Unfortunately, their tank was […]
Influencer Emilie Kiser posted a heartfelt video about being a mother shortly before her son’s passing.

TikTok influencer Emily Kizer shared a poignant video about motherhood just days before her 3-year-old son passed away following a drowning incident. The 26-year-old celebrated Mother’s Day with touching posts, including a video montage featuring her sons, Teddy and Trigg. “I’m forever grateful for my ability to be a happy Mother’s Day for Mom,” she […]
White House holds session for kids on ‘Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day’

Press Secretary Holds Special Briefing for Kids On May 20, 2025, Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt organized a unique briefing called “Take My Son and Daughter to Work Day,” where she engaged with children of staff and journalists. The briefing room was only about half full, hosting kids ranging from toddlers to approximately 11 years old. […]
Biden’s 2023 Interview Shows Difficulty in Remembering the Time of His Son’s Death

Recent audio from an interview with Robert Huar, a special advisor to former President Joe Biden in 2023, has highlighted some significant and concerning issues, including the emotional impact of personal losses and political events surrounding his presidency. This recording marks the initial piece of evidence in an investigation regarding Biden’s management of classified documents […]
Audio leak shows Biden having difficulty remembering details about his son’s death and Trump’s election.

Recently, leaked audio from an interview held in 2023 has sparked concerns about President Joe Biden’s mental sharpness. Robert Huar, a special advisor to Biden, shared the audio, which reveals some troubling lapses in Biden’s memory. In one notably awkward moment, Biden struggled to recall details about the death of his son, Beau. “My son. […]
Mother Charged for Allegedly Purchasing Ammunition and Tactical Gear for Son’s Planned Violence at School

Texas Mother Charged with Supporting Planned School Violence A Texas mother, 33-year-old Ashley Pardo, has been charged after being accused of buying ammunition and tactical gear intended for a significant act of violence at her son’s junior high school. Authorities have not disclosed the age or name of her son, but typically, middle school students […]