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August 11, 2026

Grandma Helps Pass a Law That Allows Her State’s Assisted Living Facilities To Serve Alcohol

A glass of wine goes down easy for a lot of people across different demographics. This, of course, includes many seniors, who enjoy a little merlot or some chardonnay on a sunny afternoon. An 82-year-old woman named Anita LeBrun is one such wine lover. When the grandmother learned her Minnesota nursing home couldn’t offer her her favorite Barefoot Pinot Grigio, she got to work.

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August 5, 2026

Former Victoria’s Secret Model Shows How the “Perfect” Body Is All About the Angles

Social media isn’t always reflective of real life. In many, if not most cases, Instagram shows a highlight reel, with people curating the best moments of themselves, down to how they look. Model and actor Sara Sampaio knows this all too well. As a former Victoria’s Secret Angel, she’s acutely aware of how angles and posture can change a body’s shape.

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July 31, 2026

Indigenous Politician Takes a Stand for Māori Amid Official Language Debate in New Zealand

A heated debate is taking place in New Zealand. A bill aims to elevate English as the nation’s official language. This initiative sparked criticism from Indigenous activists and politicians, given English is already the most common language spoken around the country. Meanwhile, the official status held by te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language came only after long fights for recognition and accessibility.

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