All news by author: Paige Freshwater

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'My mother-in-law pierced my baby's ears without asking - I'm beyond furious'
A mum-of-one has taken to Reddit to share how her mother-in-law took her daughter to get her ears pierced without asking her permission - and how she was told to be 'thankful' because she didn't have to see her child in pain
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School slammed for 'depressing' dinners that leave growing children hungry
A dad has taken to Reddit to share the measly-looking meals served up to his high school-aged children, saying there's not enough food on their plate to sustain them through the day
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Dad's 11-year-old book becomes bestseller thanks to daughter's TikTok video
Lloyd Devereux Richards, 74, from New York, has become a bestselling author after releasing his book Stone Maidens in 2012 - and has been overwhelmed by the response he has received toward his novel
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Dad in hysterics over son's 'very literal' response to homework question
A dad has taken to Reddit to share his son's answer to the homework question 'Find the difference between 8 and 6', saying he couldn't help but laugh at his understanding of it
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Mum charges £16 admission to kid's party due to school's strict invitation rule
A mum has taken to Reddit to share how she charged a $20 (£16) admission fee to the children who wanted to attend her twins' birthday party at an interactive children's museum, as she couldn't afford to pay for all her guests
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Police escort puzzled pig home after resident worried he 'looked cold'
Officers at Anchorage Police Department, in Fairview, Alaska, have reunited Elvis Pigsley with his family after a concerned resident spotted him wandering a neighbourhood one evening
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Former Aldi worker shares why they 'rush' customers through super fast checkout
A former Aldi employee has taken to Reddit to share why cashiers scan items through their checkouts so quickly when most customers struggle to keep up with them
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Woman's horror as bride says she's making guests 'queasy' due to skin condition
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how her friend ordered her to go home and cover up her painful skin condition because she didn't want it upsetting her other wedding guests
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'Cruel nickname' Meghan Markle was given after she and Harry quit royal family
Royal biographer Tom Bower has claimed that Queen Consort Camilla has always been 'suspicious' of Meghan - and doubted her commitment to her future royal duties
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Woman 'banned from a cat lovers Facebook group' over 'offensive' pet name
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how she was banned from a cat-related Facebook group because its members deemed her pet's name to be 'offensive' due to its connection to the Devil
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Teacher vows to pay off entire school's lunch debt so students don't go hungry
Teacher Gabe Segal, from Herndon, in Virginia, America, has vowed to clear his students' lunch debts because he doesn't want to see a single one of them go hungry as their parents worry about how they're going to cover the costs
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Man baffled after discovering 150 pieces of corn on the cob under his floor
A man has taken to Reddit to share how he uncovered 150 corn on the cobs under his floorboards when carrying out checks on his home. He doesn't know whether to leave them there or throw them in the bin
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Diana's former butler claims 'nothing was good enough' for Prince Harry
Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell has spoken out against Prince Harry's behaviour toward the royal family, saying he needs to take accountability for the stress he has caused them
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Pregnant woman causes row at mall after refusing to move from massage chair
A pregnant woman has taken to Reddit to share how she was called out by a teenage couple in a shopping centre for sitting in a massage chair to eat an ice cream, as the couple argue she was stopping customers from using the business
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Love letters found in house renovation sent to rightful owner - and cause tears
Chelsey Brown, from New York, collects antiques and tracks down their rightful owners, with the most recent discovery being lost World War 2 love letters found during a home renovation
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'No kids turned up to son's birthday - and their parents had another nasty plan'
A mum has taken to Reddit to share her heartbreak after nobody showed up to her 11-year-old son's birthday party despite her inviting his entire class from school
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American tourists leave scathing reviews of the Cotswolds after castle discovery
American tourists have taken to TripAdvisor to share their thoughts on the Cotswolds, in central-southwest England, after leaving disappointed by what it had to offer
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Woman accidentally sends message to wrong number but reply changed life forever
Brenda Rivera Stearn claims she was trying to text her friend when she accidentally sent her message to her now-husband Isaiah Stearns - but she says the mistaken text was an 'act of fate'
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Harry and Meghan spent first Valentine's Day apart and he had to make up for it
Despite Meghan Markle's love for Valentine's Day, she wasn't able to spend it by her husband's side after saying their 'I dos' as Prince Harry had commitments elsewhere
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'I want to give my son Valentine's Day name but I'm worried it'll ruin his life'
A pregnant woman has taken to Reddit to share how she wants to name her second-born son Valentine but is worried he will be bullied at school because of his 'unique' name
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McDonald's launches first-ever celebrity duo meal to mark Valentine's Day
Fast-food chain McDonald's is adding a special meal-for-two deal to its menu this Valentine's Day - and it's made up of Cardi B and Offset's favourite menu items
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Woman baffled as passenger 'screams at her' for not giving up her seat on plane
A young woman has taken to Reddit to share how an 'entitled' plane passenger ordered her to swap seats with her because she wanted to have two seats all to herself, leaving her to sit next to the stranger's husband and child
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Dad takes son to get nails painted after teacher says it's 'only for girls'
Dad Christian Shearhod took his three-year-old son, Ashton, to the nail salon after his teacher told him he couldn't paint his nails because he is a boy, not a girl
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'My niece's name is awful - it makes her sound like an old stripper'
A man has taken to Reddit to share how his sister wants to name her daughter after her experience with pregnancy - but he believes her options sound more like a 'stripper's fun alter ego' than a little girl's name
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Cara Delevingne lifts 'Rihanna concert interrupted' t-shirt with hidden message
Model Cara Delevingne showed her support to Rihanna by attending the Super Bowl in the singer's limited-edition LVII surprise T-shirt - and even showed off its secret 'surprise'