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A woman in Pennsylvania believes her dog helped find her dangerous breast cancer before she even knew something was wrong. Breanna Bortner, 31, noticed her cockapoo, Mochi, acting weird in June 2023. Mochi, who usually cuddles with her, started sniffing and pawing at Breanna’s right breast a lot. Her sister-in-law’s dog, Gunner, did the same thing, which worried Breanna even more.

Breanna felt very tired for a year but didn’t think it was anything serious. One day, while scratching a mosquito bite on her breast, she found a lump. Remembering stories about dogs smelling cancer, she got worried about Mochi’s strange behavior. Breanna decided to see a doctor, and soon after, she was diagnosed with stage 2B triple-negative breast cancer—an aggressive type that is hard to treat.

“That’s how fast and aggressive this cancer is,” Breanna said. “In just three months, my lump went from undetectable to a physical lump.”

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the U.S., affecting about one in eight. Early detection improves chances of survival significantly—89% if found early, but only 31% if it spreads.

Breanna had 16 rounds of chemotherapy followed by a double mastectomy. She believes Mochi’s amazing sense of smell helped catch her cancer in time. “We really underestimate how smart dogs are,” she said.

Studies show dogs can detect cancer. One study from 2019 found that trained dogs could spot cancer in blood samples with 97% accuracy. Dogs have also helped find different types of cancer.

Mochi was by Breanna’s side not just as an early warning buddy but also as emotional support during her treatment. He comforted her when she was sad. Last spring, Breanna got the news she was cancer-free. Mochi was there to celebrate!

Now, Breanna is focused on recovering, having scans every three months to check for any return of cancer. Mochi has developed separation anxiety since he’s used to being with her all the time. They are working through this challenge with the help of a trainer.

Breanna’s story shows how amazing dogs can be and how technology can help with early cancer detection. Recently, a woman on TikTok shared how her smart ring helped her find early signs of lymphoma by tracking her body temperature.

Elon Musk is getting a lot of criticism for his actions as the head of a government group called DOGE. Because of this, Tesla showrooms and electric cars have been getting some negative attention in the U.S., especially in San Francisco. Flyers showing up around the city are telling Tesla owners to think about selling their cars. Some of these flyers have phrases like “Sell your swasticar…Don’t be carplicit” and show a gesture that some people think looks like a Nazi salute.

This anger comes from Musk’s leadership during the Trump administration, where he cut government budgets and jobs to save money. Many people are upset about this and are expressing their frustration.

Tesla owners are starting to feel the heat, too. They’ve been seen trying to protect their cars’ image by putting stickers on them that say things like “Anti-Elon Tesla Club” and “Elon killed my resale value.” One sticker company has sold 50,000 of these stickers around the world this year.

Despite the backlash, selling their Teslas might not be easy because the value of these cars has dropped a lot lately. Tesla owner Jackie Burgos said she doesn’t like what Musk is doing and understands why people want to boycott Tesla, but selling isn’t simple.

Efecan Kultur was just 24 years old and loved making mukbang videos on TikTok. These are videos where people eat a lot of food while chatting with their fans. He spent three months in the hospital because of health problems related to being overweight. Sadly, he passed away on March 7.

Efecan gained a lot of followers by showing himself eating huge amounts of food, from fast food to homemade meals. But this lifestyle caught up with him. He became so unhealthy that he couldn’t even move on his own or visit his mother’s grave, who died last year.

Before he died, he appeared in a video interview where he had to stay in bed because his health was so bad. His eyes were often closed, showing how much he struggled.

The mukbang trend can be dangerous. Many young viewers do not realize the health risks of overeating. Efecan’s death is a reminder that these videos can lead to serious health problems. The government in Turkey is aware of this issue and might make new rules to limit social media access for kids under 16 to help keep them safe.

In recent times, more and more Canadians have decided to cancel their trips to the United States. They say it’s because of the political disagreements and economic issues between the two countries. Many Canadians are even trying to avoid buying American products as a way to protest against the U.S. government’s harsh comments, especially those made by former President Donald Trump, who once joked about making Canada the 51st state.

One story shared online tells of a Canadian family that usually goes to New York state every summer. This year, they chose to cancel their plans because they were upset about the way American leaders treated Canada. The family had been visiting a charming place called Chautauqua Lake for their vacations. After they cancelled the hotel reservation, they explained that they couldn’t spend their money there due to the “constant attacks” from American leaders.

At first, the hotel staff didn’t seem to care when they heard this. But after a little while, the hotel reached out to the family with a special 30% discount to encourage them to book again. They even offered to accept Canadian dollars at the same value as U.S. dollars. However, the family politely declined the offer, believing that the hotel would not be trying to win them back if they weren’t worried about losing guests from Canada.

Many people on the ‘Buy Canadian’ subreddit praised the family for their decision to cancel their trip and stick to their principles. Some said it was wrong for the hotel to be dismissive at first, and they respected the family’s strength in not accepting the hotel’s discounts after they had made their point.

With the recent tough approach of the Trump administration towards Canada, many Canadians are feeling confused and upset. As a result, several have chosen not to travel to the U.S. this year. According to NPR, the states most often visited by Canadians include Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas.

A thrilling video of a Rottweiler fighting a cobra has taken the internet by storm, attracting millions of viewers who have mixed feelings about what they see. The video was shared by Instagram user @lone_wolf_warrior27 and shows a tense standoff in a garden.

The clip starts with the Rottweiler barking and growling at the snake as its owner records. Even though the owner tries to calm the dog, it charges at the cobra. In a few moments, the dog pins the snake down and tears it apart, separating the head from the body. The Rottweiler then picks up the snake’s head in its mouth.

The video has gone viral, gathering over 59 million views and almost 2 million likes. However, opinions are split. Some people think the dog is brave, while others worry about the danger to the dog and criticize the owner for not stopping it.

One viewer commented, “Train your dog; it doesn’t listen to you.” Some argued that cobras are not as dangerous as people think. They mentioned that cobras usually give warnings before biting.

Others were upset about the snake’s fate, saying, “This is wrong! You could have called for a rescue team to save the cobra.” While some admired the dog’s instincts, many were concerned about the risk to the dog, saying, “This could have been fatal. The owner should have stepped in sooner.” Another viewer remarked, “This is disturbing—wild animals shouldn’t be treated this way.

A 35-year-old woman named Kerri Absolom from Dorset had a very scary and painful experience when a vape battery exploded in her pocket. It happened one morning right before she was about to go to work. Kerri noticed smoke coming from her clothes and, when she checked, she saw sparks flying from the battery. Shocked, she realized she had a severe burn on her leg.

Kerri’s husband, Christopher, tried to help her pull her pants off as the situation got worse. Suddenly, the battery fell onto their dog’s bed and melted through it into the carpet below. They heard hissing sounds as the hot battery caused more problems. Christopher quickly called for an ambulance.

Firefighters arrived and took Kerri outside to cool her burning leg with water. They also removed the still-hot battery from the house to prevent a bigger fire.

Doctors later found out that the battery exploded because it touched Kerri’s keys, which acted like a conductor. She had to go to the hospital with third-degree burns and received strong pain medicine to help her through the pain. Kerri had to stay in the hospital for a week.

While healing, she had a skin graft to help her recover and reduce scarring. But the recovery was very painful, making it hard for Kerri to even shower. She also had allergic reactions to her medication and struggled to sleep because of her ongoing pain and fear.

This whole experience made it difficult for her mentally, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had to take time off work to heal and recover from both her physical and emotional injuries.

A job seeker recently shared a frustrating experience about being turned down for a job because the interviewer didn’t like his history of changing jobs. The hiring manager had been with the same company for 20 years and expected others to stay at a job for a long time too.

The candidate, a developer, explained why he left his last few jobs every three years. He said that at his first job, the work became boring, and he didn’t see a way to grow in his career, so he decided to leave. At his second job, he lasted almost three years until mass layoffs happened after a big company bought them out. Now, at his current job, he wanted to switch to a different project that matched his career goals, but he was told he needed to stay in the same project for 2.5 years before he could move, which led him to look for other opportunities instead.

Despite explaining his reasons, the interviewer was not convinced. The hiring manager got upset because he thought everyone should stick to a job as long as he did.

The interviewer also didn’t like the candidate’s answer when asked where he saw himself in a few years. The candidate said he wanted to become an architect to really understand projects from start to finish, but the hiring manager thought this was too focused on tech and not enough on customers. The candidate argued that doing great work would make customers happy, but the interviewer didn’t agree.

Many people who read about this shared their thoughts. One person commented that the hiring manager might not understand that many people switch jobs these days because of the current job market and inflation. Another pointed out that changing jobs every three years is actually pretty common now. A third commented that hiring managers often use excuses to reject candidates.

Optical illusions are fun pictures that trick our brains and change how we see things. People love them because they make us think and test our observation skills. If you enjoy solving puzzles, we have a brand-new challenge for you!

Recently, a user named Piyush Tiwari shared a tricky optical illusion on X (formerly Twitter). It shows a colorful scene of a fox with a white duck in its mouth. The fox has bright reddish-orange fur and a fluffy tail, and it appears to be taking the duck away. Nearby, two other ducks look very worried.

But here’s the twist—there’s a dog cleverly hidden somewhere in the scene! Can you find the hidden dog in just seven seconds?

Look at the picture to give it a try! The caption says: “Optical illusion challenge: People with 20/20 vision can find the hidden dog in 7 seconds. Can you do it? Give it a shot!”

Many users have shared their experiences, with some finding the dog quickly and others feeling stumped.

Why We Love Optical Illusions

Optical illusions are popular online for many reasons. They entertain us and give our brains a workout, helping us focus and think better. Sharing these puzzles with friends makes them even more fun!

Optical illusions can go viral because they spark debates and friendly competition—everyone wants to show off their sharp eyesight and find things before their friends. This makes them exciting to share on social media.

So, have you found the hidden dog yet? If not, take another look—you might surprise yourself!

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya got married to Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in a small, private ceremony. Because of their wedding reception today, the couple has a special message for their guests.

Tejasvi, who is 34 years old, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) where he invited everyone to join them for their wedding celebration. However, he kindly requested that guests do not bring gifts like flowers, bouquets, or dry fruits. This is because 85% of wedding flowers are thrown away within a day, and every year, weddings leave behind about 300,000 kilograms of dry fruits.

Tejasvi provided some interesting facts: In India, there are over 1 crore (10 million) weddings every year, and the wasted flowers and dry fruits could be worth ₹315 crore (around $38 million) if given to charity.

He also mentioned that special arrangements have been made for senior citizens and disabled guests to easily attend the reception. They look forward to receiving blessings from everyone at the event, which will happen today at 11 AM at Vruksha, Palace Grounds in Bengaluru.

Sivasri Skandaprasad, the bride, is a trained Carnatic musician and Bharatanatyam dancer. She has performed at famous venues like Brahma Gana Sabha and even in countries like Denmark and South Korea. She studied bioengineering and Bharatanatyam, and has also learned Sanskrit and Ayurvedic cosmetology.

A teacher in Odisha had to go to school even when he was very sick because his boss wouldn’t let him take a day off. Prakash Bhoi, who teaches math in Bolangir, said he felt really unwell after his grandfather’s funeral and asked his principal, Bijayalakshmi Pradhan, if he could have some time off to feel better. Unfortunately, she said no.

Because he couldn’t afford to see a doctor, Bhoi went to school with an IV drip attached to him, which is used to give medicine directly into the body. His health got worse when he was sent to the District Education Officer and the District Project Coordinator by the principal. Even when he asked to visit a hospital, she told him to come back by 2 PM.

“The government hospital was far away, and I didn’t have any money to go to a private one. My banking app was not working either, so I had to come back to work without any treatment,” Bhoi said. Although he tried to take medicine that night, he didn’t feel better. The next day, he asked again for leave but was told he had to stay because his help was important for preparing for exams.

In a very bad condition, Bhoi had to get an IV drip from a doctor again and went to school. Luckily, when his coworkers saw how sick he was, they took him to the hospital for immediate care.

The Block Education Officer, Prasad Majhi, said they are looking into Bhoi’s complaint about the principal. If she is found wrong, she might be punished