A cruise vacation didn't go exactly as planned for Jason and Tammy Merritt when their luggage never showed up at their cabin on Carnival Magic. According to news reports, the incident resulted in a lifetime ban for another passenger and a complex legal situation.

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Detroit, MI—Joe Burnic Hill was a Detroit native. He studied Tae Kwon Do and earned a 2nd-degree blackbelt from Tiger Chong Dojo. Most importantly, he was a devoted father. But in 1981, his life took a sudden and brutal turn—one that left his family searching for answers for decades.

I’ve heard Costco is a great employer, but I’m unsure how to break in. I worked at Chick-fil-A for 2 years (kitchen/back-of-house) but have no retail experience. Some say Costco prioritizes hustle and flexibility over specific skills. One employee shared they started at 18 with only nursing home work, landed a part-time role, and later cross-trained in multiple departments. Others emphasized applying during hiring surges (spring/summer or Oct/Nov) and directly speaking to managers post-application. For entry-level roles like merch assistant or food court clerk, does showcasing reliability matter more than a retail background? What tips helped you succeed?

My dog of six years caught a cold, and my mom gave him Tylenol. By the next morning, he was gone. A simple online search would’ve told her that dogs can’t have Tylenol, but she never bothered to check. She’s given him grapes and chicken bones before, too. I was away at school, and my family didn’t even tell me until a week later—after they had already buried him. I never got to say goodbye.

As a kid, I’d watch Grandma scowl at family gatherings and wonder, “Why are old people so grumpy?” Now, caring for a 95-year-old man in hospice, I finally get it. His frustration isn’t about age itself – it’s about losing autonomy, friends, and purpose. When you’re stuck in a hospital bed or isolated, loneliness rots your spirit.

Gen X’ers swear they had Mad Max-level freedom as kids: biking miles alone, playing in woods until streetlights came on, and surviving on PB&Js packed in brown paper bags. But millennials/Zillennials side-eye this like, “Sure, Jan.” So—did 80s parents really not care, or is this just Hollywood romanticizing?

Getting kicked off of a cruise ship is probably the worst kind of way to end a vacation. But one cruise passenger who endured such an ordeal is looking to tell the story. A cruise vacation took a hard left turn into a legal mess for Reddit user "sativagold," who shared the unfiltered story of getting booted from a Royal Caribbean ship and arrested in the Bahamas after security found weed in their room. Illegal drugs and substances are strictly prohibited by the cruise line.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young dog named Coco who is searching for her forever family. This adorable 3-month-old puppy may be small in size, weighing in at approximately 4.5 pounds, but she makes up for it with her endless energy and loving personality. Despite her tiny stature, even smaller than the resident cats in her foster home, Coco approaches life with curiosity and enthusiasm. "She has bounds of energy, loves playing with all types of toys, and then ultimately adores snuggling up on her foster mom's lap to get lots of pets," explains Sandy Paws Rescue.

My wife and I are struggling to agree on tithing. She’s been attending church regularly for years, and while I respect her faith, I don’t participate. Recently, she asked to start giving 10% of our joint income to her church, which is a significant amount for us financially. I told her I’m uncomfortable donating that much to an institution I’m not involved with, and it turned into a heated argument. She says tithing is non-negotiable for her faith, and my refusal feels like a rejection of her values.

Last night, I came home to play with my cats using a laser pointer. Both were energetic, running around joyfully. But after just over a minute, my smaller cat collapsed. I thought she was tired, but then her legs straightened, she let out a scream, and started peeing uncontrollably. I realized it was a heart attack. Rushing her to the vet, they said it was too late. I had to arrange a pet cremation to send her to "cat heaven."

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I’m stuck in a moral nightmare and need advice. Two coworkers at my job are having an affair, and I’m certain of it. The man is married with a newborn baby, and the woman involved is also in a relationship. Last week, I walked into work early for my shift and found them alone in the break room, giggling and leaning way too close. When I awkwardly joked, “Shouldn’t he be home with wife and baby?” The woman said "I don’t care about that.” I was stunned.

I've always considered Anna my best friend. We've been through so much together over the years, from celebrating each other's achievements to getting through tough break - ups.

We’ve been married for less than a month, and I’m already going on my honeymoon alone. Why? Because my husband decided his little sister needed him more. She just got a new place and needed help moving in. Instead of telling her he had a honeymoon to go on, he dropped everything. No discussion, no compromise—just, “I can’t go.” I was shocked. We’d been planning this trip for months, and now I was supposed to just cancel because his sister suddenly needed a hand with boxes?

Y’all won’t believe the daily reality check I get living next to the “Jones family” 💀. Three luxury cars (all 2023 models) Fighting over who has to shovel the driveway at 6am.

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I’m (30s F) struggling with a situation involving my husband (30s M) and his best friend’s wife, “Anna” (30s F). Recently, I accidentally saw a text from Anna on his phone where she was venting about her marriage issues. Turns out, she’s been regularly calling and texting him about this for weeks, and he never mentioned it to me. When I asked him about it, he got defensive, insisted he was “just being a good friend,” and we ended up in a huge fight.

Guys, I need your help. My roommate in the single dorm is giving me major creeps. We’ve barely spoken since move-in, and now things are getting wild. Last week: I’m walking barefoot out of the shower, put my shoes on the shelf, and turn around to see him half a foot away—I was just in a towel! I screamed, he jumped back, grabbed my wrist like he was gonna attack me. Now I can’t even walk into the bathroom without panicking.

So apparently, my boyfriend of TWO YEARS told people at a party that I’m just his friend. Not his girlfriend. Not his partner. Just… a friend. And of course, I didn’t hear this from him—I found out through some random girl at his school.

My best friend is pregnant, and she recently told me the name they have picked out for their baby. As soon as she said it("Hellzel"), I was taken aback. To me, the name sounded really strange and not at all something I would associate with a cute, innocent baby.

My parents’ will splits their estate equally between me, my brother, and sister. Growing up in a toxic environment where my mother was emotionally abusive, I’ve worked hard to build stability for my daughter, who’s now in college. My brother already owns two homes—one occupied rent-free by his adult child—yet his kids insist it’s “fair” to buy out my share of our childhood home for $15K, despite its $120K value. I’ve demanded a professional appraisal and equal split to support my daughter’s education, but they’re accusing me of selfishness. My brother even proposed a bidding war, which feels manipulative.

Buying a condo and dealing with renovations was exhausting enough, and now this… I've been so unlucky lately. I bought my place in December and registered with the HOA, only to find out they raised the fees starting February. I contacted the HOA and found out they notified the seller about the hike a few days after I signed the contract. But here's the kicker: none of this was disclosed in any of the documents I received. I’m starting to feel like the seller intentionally hid this from me. Does anyone know if the seller is legally required to give me all the disclosures before I signed? Feels like I just got blindsided, and I have no idea what to do next.😮‍💨

So I was sipping coffee at this café today when I eavesdropped on two older guys next to me. At first it was just small talk, but then one said:. 'You know, I worked my whole life to retire comfortably... and now that I’m here, I have no idea what to do with myself.'

(MA) While it is always sad when a dog who is supposed to be protected and loved by their owner is abandoned, what the pup you are about to meet went through is truly heartbreaking. Star Bright is a 2-year-old pup who was previously living with a 'family' in a home. Unbelievably, when that so-called family moved away, they left poor Star trapped in a locked closet. She was not discovered until the new family who purchased the home moved in and found her.

I started my flock 3 years ago thinking it’d be wholesome and cheap. Spoiler: It’s ​neither. Here’s my reality check:. 1️⃣ ​500+startercosts: Coopmaterials(300—lumber ain’t cheap!), heat lamps (60),chickfeed(20/bag).

So, I’m almost about to give birth, and suddenly, my husband’s mom is acting like the dog police. We have two dogs, and she’s completely freaking out, saying they’ll hurt the baby. She’s scared of dogs in general and has this old-school mindset that everything must be baby-safe.

I’m right there with you. At 38, I woke up last month realizing my high school reunion is in two years—and suddenly it felt like yesterday I was cramming for prom. The scary part isn’t just losing our youth; it’s realizing how fragile the world feels when the people who shaped us start fading.

I just had the most frustrating interview experience yesterday. The hiring manager kept circling back to when I "plan to have children" throughout our conversation. As a 32-year-old woman, I thought we were past this in 2025!

Last weekend, my sister celebrated her birthday at a local winery. My husband was invited but couldn’t attend due to work. He encouraged me to go and “have a good time,” so I did. However, the entire outing turned sour because he obsessively questioned my location through messages. We share Snapchat locations, and even though the map clearly showed I was at the winery, he fixated on the app’s top-of-screen label, which listed a nearby brewery (likely a glitch or proximity tag). He bombarded me with accusatory texts, demanding explanations.