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A proposal under the full moon should have been picture-perfect, but for one couple in Paris, it became an unforgettable comedy of errors. As the groom-to-be got down on one knee by the Seine River, a gust of wind sent the engagement ring flying into the water. A video captured by a nearby tourist quickly went viral, showing the couple’s panic and laughter, followed by a group of onlookers diving into the river to retrieve the ring. Thankfully, the ring was recovered, and the proposal ended with a heartfelt “yes,” cheered by the gathered crowd. The video now has over 20 million views on TikTok and has inspired countless memes and messages of congratulations.

In a testament to the power of collective action, social media users have mobilized to aid victims of devastating floods in Southeast Asia. Viral posts highlighting the extent of the disaster, including drone footage of submerged villages, have spurred a global response. Influencers and celebrities have joined the effort, using their platforms to amplify donation links and encourage followers to contribute. The hashtag #FloodReliefTogether has garnered millions of interactions, showcasing the potential of digital tools to drive tangible change. Nonprofits report a significant uptick in donations and volunteer sign-ups, illustrating how online engagement can translate into real-world impact.

In a small town in Ohio, a single mother’s life changed overnight thanks to the kindness of strangers. The story began when a local diner owner noticed the woman struggling to make ends meet while juggling multiple jobs to support her children. Without hesitation, the owner anonymously paid off her utility bills and organized a community fundraiser to help her get back on her feet. The heartwarming story gained traction after a customer shared it on Facebook, accompanied by a photo of the diner staff presenting the woman with a check. Within hours, the post went viral, with thousands of comments applauding the community’s generosity. Donations poured in from around the world, exceeding $100,000 and enabling the mother to secure stable housing and pay for her children’s education.

My new hobby is watching loyal Donald Trump supporters get thrown under the bus by President-elect Donald Trump. It’s exhilarating. The most recent example came when the anti-immigrant MAGA base got in an online derp-brawl with big-tech Trump supporters like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy over the issue of H-1B visas. Those visas allow highly skilled foreign workers to stay in the United States for up to six years under H-1B nonimmigrant status. Big Tech companies rely on those visas, while Big Racism people on the internet claim the visas are another example of foreign workers taking jobs from the “forgotten” men and women of America who Trump promised to protect.

She was also indicted on two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, related to accusations that she pointed her gun at a nurse and a security officer. Each is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Gilland was also indicted on a charge of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer (firearm), a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison which carries a minimum mandatory prison sentence of three years. Nearly two years ago on Jan. 21, 2023, Gilland shot her 77-year-old husband, Jerry Gilland, in his hospital room, according to police. She then pointed the gun at a nurse and a hospital security officer, police said. She also later fired the gun in the direction of police, according to testimony and reports.

Ellen Gilland — the woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband in his hospital room at AdventHealth in Daytona Beach — is scheduled to enter a plea Tuesday morning, according to court records and prosecutors. Gilland, 78, is expected to enter a plea as charged during a hearing set to start at 8:30 a.m. before Circuit Judge Kathryn Weston. Gilland was indicted on a charge of assisting self-murder/manslaughter — a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Gilland had initially been charged with first-degree murder in her husband's killing but that charge was dropped