The helicopter in question was involved in a crash on October 11 after malfunctioning while flying over the beach. Five people were injured, including 11-year-old Oliver Holland.Dramatic video footage from the scene showed bystanders rushing to help the boy, who appeared trapped beneath the aircraft moments after it came hurtling down to the ground.

A GoFundMe set up by Oliver’s sister, Madeline, detailed how her brother was left with life-threatening injuries after the freak accident.

“Oliver was enjoying a day at the beach when suddenly a helicopter malfunctioned and came crashing down on him,” the GoFundMe reads.

“He is currently in the hospital receiving surgery; he has a collapsed lung and brain bleed. We are praying for a safe recovery and we can’t really say anything else.”

Credit: GoFundMe / Support Oliver’s Recovery After Tragic Accident
Footage of the crash showed the aircraft spinning wildly before smashing into a row of palm trees. The rotor detached from the tail shortly before it plummeted from the sky.

According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, the helicopter was part of the Cars and Copters event scheduled for the following day (October 12).

The pilot of the aircraft, Eric Nixon of Redlands, California, suffered broken ribs and some crushed vertebrae but is expected to recover, according to KTLA. Five people were injured in the accident, including Ollie and two other people on the ground, along with Nixon and a passenger in the helicopter.

“We don’t know what is going to happen,” the GoFundMe appeal continued. “Oliver was the smartest, funniest boy I have ever known. I pray for my brother and a safe recovery.”

In a later post, Ollie’s family shared a cautiously optimistic update.

“[Oliver’s] conditions seem to be getting better. Doctors cannot say much due to it still being in the early stages but we are hopeful,” the update read.

At the time of writing, almost $113,000 has been raised of a $120,000 goal, with the money to be put towards aiding Ollie through his recovery.

“My family and I are not looking for some type of payout or free money,” Ollie’s sister Madeline explained on the GoFundMe. “All of these donations will go to ollies medical expenses. Both parents will not be working due to this accident.”

We’re sending prayers to Ollie and his family at this trying time. Leave a comment to wish him well.

On Monday, Oct. 27, Kendra Bird posted a family photo on Instagram, updating her followers that her 9-year-old daughter with stage 4 cancer has “been sleeping for most of the week, she’s retaining water in her face, feet and belly, she doesn’t eat anymore, and is on oxygen pretty regularly.”“As much as I want the miracle so badly, l feel like the ‘realistic’ part of my mind is grasping for my heart, trying to pull it back into my chest, and tell my soul that I need to surrender,” continued Kendra on social media. “I’m hurting. Every day feels heavy.”

Brie was first diagnosed with stage 4 cancer five years ago and was placed in hospice earlier this year. Her mom has shared her cancer journey on Instagram under the handle “briestrongerthancancer,” which has nearly 1 million followers.

Brie Bird.
Brielle Bird/Instagram
In her health update, Kendra recounted a recent conversation she had had with her daughter.

“As I sat by Brielle’s bedside one morning, she turned over and said, ‘Someone is talking to me from heaven, an older person, I don’t know if it was a grandma or grandpa; they said my name,’ ” wrote Kendra. “I of course, put on my brave face, and asked her what else the angels are saying to her. She couldn’t keep her eyes open for long, but reassured me that she would let me know what else they say.”

Earlier in October, the Bird family celebrated Christmas several months early after Kendra shared that her daughter’s health had “taken a turn.”

Brie Bird.
Kendra Bird/Instagram
“We decided to get a blood transfusion so that she can hopefully have some more good days,” wrote Kendra on Instagram at the time. “This transfusion has already brought down her heart rate, lessened her fever, her oxygen has improved, and we’ve had great conversations!”

Brie’s story also caught the attention of pop singer Ariana Grande in August, who mailed her a care package full of Wicked goodies in honor of Brie’s love for the movie-musical. The box was full of plush characters from The Wizard of Oz, as well as OPI nail polish inspired by Wicked, two bold pink zip-up bags, a tote, some makeup from Grande’s beauty brand R.E.M. and a bottle of Grande’s Cloud Perfume.

Brie Bird.
Brielle Bird/Instagram
“Thank you so, so, so, so much, Ariana Grande,” Brie said in a video thanking Grande. “I love everything in the package that you got, especially the Squishmallows and everything else. And I love that perfume, by the way.”

Influencer Brie Bird’s mom is sharing an emotional health update for her daughter.

On Monday, Oct. 27, Kendra Bird posted a family photo on Instagram, updating her followers that her 9-year-old daughter with stage 4 cancer has “been sleeping for most of the week, she’s retaining water in her face, feet and belly, she doesn’t eat anymore, and is on oxygen pretty regularly.”

“As much as I want the miracle so badly, l feel like the ‘realistic’ part of my mind is grasping for my heart, trying to pull it back into my chest, and tell my soul that I need to surrender,” continued Kendra on social media. “I’m hurting. Every day feels heavy.”

Brie was first diagnosed with stage 4 cancer five years ago and was placed in hospice earlier this year. Her mom has shared her cancer journey on Instagram under the handle “briestrongerthancancer,” which has nearly 1 million followers.

Brie Bird.
Brielle Bird/Instagram
In her health update, Kendra recounted a recent conversation she had had with her daughter.

“As I sat by Brielle’s bedside one morning, she turned over and said, ‘Someone is talking to me from heaven, an older person, I don’t know if it was a grandma or grandpa; they said my name,’ ” wrote Kendra. “I of course, put on my brave face, and asked her what else the angels are saying to her. She couldn’t keep her eyes open for long, but reassured me that she would let me know what else they say.”

Earlier in October, the Bird family celebrated Christmas several months early after Kendra shared that her daughter’s health had “taken a turn.”

Brie Bird.
Kendra Bird/Instagram
“We decided to get a blood transfusion so that she can hopefully have some more good days,” wrote Kendra on Instagram at the time. “This transfusion has already brought down her heart rate, lessened her fever, her oxygen has improved, and we’ve had great conversations!”

Brie’s story also caught the attention of pop singer Ariana Grande in August, who mailed her a care package full of Wicked goodies in honor of Brie’s love for the movie-musical. The box was full of plush characters from The Wizard of Oz, as well as OPI nail polish inspired by Wicked, two bold pink zip-up bags, a tote, some makeup from Grande’s beauty brand R.E.M. and a bottle of Grande’s Cloud Perfume.

Brie Bird.
Brielle Bird/Instagram
“Thank you so, so, so, so much, Ariana Grande,” Brie said in a video thanking Grande. “I love everything in the package that you got, especially the Squishmallows and everything else. And I love that perfume, by the way.”

“I thought I was perfectly healthy,” Benson began, his voice trembling. “But the doctor said words I’ll never forget. I ignored the little things — fatigue, some weight loss — and it nearly cost me everything.” The revelation, raw and unexpected, came near the end of a broadcast that had started like any other. Colleagues later said there was no advance notice of what he planned to share. “We didn’t know,” one Fox producer said. “He just stopped, took off his earpiece for a moment, and said he had something personal he needed to tell America.”Within seconds, social media exploded. Clips of the broadcast flooded timelines across platforms, with the hashtag #CheckYourself trending nationwide. Viewers from around the world shared their own stories of missed warning signs and delayed doctor visits, many crediting Benson’s vulnerability for inspiring them to take action.

According to sources close to the anchor, Benson had received his diagnosis just two weeks prior, following what was meant to be a routine physical. Doctors reportedly discovered early-stage cancer after running additional tests prompted by his unexplained exhaustion. “He kept working through it,” one colleague shared. “That’s just who Guy is — dedicated, steady, focused. But after hearing what the doctor said, he decided to speak up rather than hide it.”

Across the broader Atlantic, however, Melissa stood out for several extraordinary reasons:

It matched the record for the strongest hurricane to make landfall anywhere in the Atlantic basin, with sustained winds reaching 185 mph.

With a central pressure of 892 mb, Melissa also equaled the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane as the most intense landfalling storm on record.In addition, Hurricane Hunter aircraft — which collect vital data by flying directly into storms — recorded an instantaneous wind gust of 252 mph just above the ocean surface before Melissa made landfall.

For comparison, this reading falls only slightly below the world record for the highest wind gust ever documented in a tropical cyclone: 253 mph, observed during Cyclone Olivia’s impact on Western Australia in April 1996.

Deadly Collision
Ferrari was crossing State Road 239 near her home, heading toward a bus stop, when the truck, owned by Cunaccia Construction, hit her in the crosswalk. Authorities are investigating, but early reports suggest the driver may have had a green light when the accident occurred.

Emergency crews arrived within minutes. Paramedics, firefighters, and doctors worked alongside a dispatched helicopter to save her. Despite their efforts, Ferrari succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her parents arrived shortly after, facing the heartbreaking news.

The truck driver is receiving medical care and will be interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

“Fire! Fire! Get up!” My heart pounded as I grabbed my pillow to protect my belly and ran downstairs, terrified.

But instead of danger, I found Daniel and his friends laughing uncontrollably.

It was all a prank—something they thought would be “fun.” For me, it wasn’t. I froze, remembering the house fire from my teenage years,

the smell of smoke, the panic, and the trauma that had stayed with me ever since.

That night, his prank wasn’t just a joke—it was a cruel disregard for my deepest fears.I confronted him through tears, explaining how serious this was, but his apologies felt hollow.

I locked myself in our bedroom, trembling,realizing that the person who should have protected me had chosen to mock something that scarred me for life.

In that moment, I began to see the cracks in our marriage clearly for the first time.

I called my dad, who immediately came to get me. Without hesitation, I packed my bags and left.

The car ride was quiet, except for the rain tapping on the windows.

My father gently reminded me that I deserved respect and peace, especially with a baby on the way.

His words gave me the strength I didn’t know I still had.

The next morning, I made the hardest but most necessary decision of my life.

I called a lawyer and filed for divorce.

Daniel tried to apologize, promising to change, but some wounds can’t be undone with words.

That night revealed more than a thoughtless prank—it exposed a lack of empathy and respect that I couldn’t ignore.

Now, as I await my child’s arrival, my heart is heavy but clear: protecting my baby and my peace comes first.

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation submitted the referrals to the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division and the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, accusing Mamdani of potential violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act and the New York Election Code.

The filings follow a report earlier this month by The New York Post that Mamdani’s campaign had collected nearly $13,000 from at least 170 donors with addresses outside the United States, including one contribution from his mother-in-law in Dubai.

“These are not isolated incidents or clerical errors,” Dan Backer, a national campaign finance expert and president of the Coolidge Reagan Foundation, told The Post in a statement.“This was a sustained pattern of foreign money flowing into a New York City mayoral race, which is a clear violation of both federal law and New York City campaign finance rules,” Backer noted further, per the outlet.

“Mamdani’s campaign was on notice for months that it was accepting illegal foreign contributions, and yet it did nothing meaningful to stop it.”

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation — which has previously filed complaints against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, and the Democratic National Committee — called on Bragg and the Justice Department to investigate and potentially prosecute Mamdani over the alleged illegal campaign contributions.The group said the donations originated from countries including Australia, Turkey, France, Canada, and Germany, among others, The Post said.

The organization alleged that Mamdani’s campaign showed a “systematic failure to comply” with campaign finance regulations.Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, it is illegal to “accept or receive” contributions from foreign nationals in any federal, state, or local election. Individuals who knowingly accept such donations may face substantial fines and potential imprisonment.

“The law is crystal clear that foreign nationals may not participate in American elections, and that includes making contributions,” Backer’s statement to The Post continued. “Yet Mamdani’s campaign repeatedly accepted donations from individuals abroad, some even tied to regions and individuals openly sympathetic to hostile actors.”

“Whether through negligence or intent, this conduct undermines the integrity of the democratic process.”

While the Mamdani campaign appears to have refunded some foreign contributions, records indicate that at least 88 donations totaling $7,190 have not been returned. The campaign has raised approximately $4 million in private contributions and received an additional $12.7 million in public matching funds.

With less than a month remaining before Election Day, Mamdani’s campaign reports having about $6.1 million in cash on hand.

Campaign spokesperson Dora Pekec said some of the disputed donations may have come from American citizens residing overseas, The Post reported.

“All US citizens and permanent residents, including those who live outside the US, are legally permitted to donate to New York City mayoral campaigns under federal campaign finance law and New York State and City law,” Pekec told Fox News Digital.

“The Campaign has a rigorous compliance process in place to ensure compliance with these laws, including a protocol to confirm whether donors with foreign addresses are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents,” Pekec added. “The Campaign will promptly issue refunds for any donations that are found to be impermissible.”

Most polls show Mamdani, who is an avowed socialist who has consorted with terrorist suspects, comfortably ahead of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) last week blasted current New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul for endorsing Mamdani while accusing the mayoral candidate “of being a ‘jihadist’ for meeting with Siraj Wahhaj — an ‘unindicted co-conspirator’ in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing,” The Post reported separately.

Sofía stumbled backward, nearly dropping the twins. Her cheek throbbed, but her heart hurt more. Tears threatened to fall as she faced her aunt and uncle, whose faces were cold and unyielding.

Ricardo nodded toward the door. His voice was harsh. “Get out. We have no place for thieves here.”

With trembling legs, Sofía clutched her brothers to her chest. She stepped onto the icy pavement, bare feet shivering. The door slammed behind her, echoing down the empty street. Another chapter of her young life had ended.

Alone in the Night

Sofía felt utterly alone. Lucas and Mateo wailed, their fevered cries piercing the night. She whispered soothing words, though her own voice trembled with fear.

Then, a sleek black car pulled up to the curb. The door opened. A man in a tailored suit stepped out, his confident presence softened by genuine concern.

He knelt before Sofía, meeting her gaze. “What’s going on here, little one? Why are you out here all alone?”

A Stranger’s Compassion

Sofía whispered, “They… they’re sick, and I just wanted to give them more milk. But my aunt and uncle… they…” Her words faltered.

The man listened, nodding. He gently touched her shoulder. “You’re brave, looking after your brothers. But you shouldn’t do it alone.”

Sofía saw warmth in his eyes—a kindness she hadn’t felt since her parents passed. He smiled, resolute. “Come with me. I know a safe place where you and your brothers will have all the milk you need.”

A Glimmer of Hope

The children’s cries quieted, sensing the promise in his words. Sofía nodded, hope blooming in her heart. She followed him to the car, each step carrying the weight of a better future.

As they drove away, Sofía glanced back. The house loomed empty. Her aunt and uncle had vanished, leaving nothing but indifference. She turned to her brothers and felt a surge of determination.

A Life Transformed

The man—Mr. Bennett, a millionaire with a generous heart—kept his promise. He brought Sofía and her brothers to a warm, welcoming home. Their fevers were treated, and they finally felt safe.

Mr. Bennett adopted them, giving them the loving family they had lost. Under his care, Sofía thrived. She learned that life could be full of kindness and that courage—even in small acts—could change destinies.

The memory of that fateful night faded. It was replaced by a bright future, filled with opportunity, love, and the knowledge that hope could arrive when least expected.

For 8 years, Michelle Obama lived in the White House, abiding by the roster of responsibilities that made up her role as First Lady.

However, only recently has the best-selling author shed light on the often harsh realities of the high-profile political position, one of which she said affected her ability to express herself using her hair.

As we all know Michelle served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, after her Democrat leader husband Barack was elected to the presidential position twice in succession.

The 61-year-old made history at the time, becoming the first first African-American woman to serve in the role.

During her terms, Michelle made many notable contributions, especially in the fields of health and nutrition, having launched the ‘Let’s Move’ initiative to combat childhood obesity and the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act to improve nutrition in schools.

Also, sje championed women’s rights, diversity, and inclusion, creating the ‘Reach Higher’ and ‘Let Girls Learn’ initiatives to encourage American young people, especially girls, to pursue higher education.

In spite of her colossal successes, the mother-of-two has this week revealed that she herself felt forced to abide by sọme restrictions while serving her country, one of which saw her refusing to wear her hair in braids for almost a decade.

Speaking to PEOPLE Magazine this week, Michelle claimed that, now that her stint in the presidential residence is well and truly over, she feels more free to embrace her personal sense of style, and wear her hair however she wants.

As such, she often chooses a super-chic set of braids while making public appearances.

“This is the first time, where every decision that I make is for me,” she said to the publication, revealing that throughout her two terms as First Lady, she felt force to suppress her now-signature hairstyle.

“[In the White House] I wasn’t sure whether the country was ready for it,” she confessed.

“The Crown Act [which protects employees and students from race-based hair discrimination] hadn’t been passed yet, and just like fashion, I didn’t want my hair to become a distraction.”

However, in 2022, five years after leaving Washington D.C., Michelle went viral for showing off her beautiful braids whilst unveiling she and her husband’s official White House portraits.

“I understood the significance of wearing braids to our portrait unveiling,” she reflected this week. “I wanted to send a message, add to the discourse of Black women in places of power, saying, ‘This, too, is an appropriate and beautiful way to wear your hair’.”

Michelle continued to explain: “It’s freedom. Braids allow me to get them done, and then that’s one less thing that I have to think about.

“When I’m out of the public eye, I am swimming, I am playing tennis and braids represent that kind of freedom for me.”

The family had set out early in the morning for what was supposed to be a joyful getaway, with plans for sightseeing and celebration. However, along the way, something went terribly wrong, changing their lives forever.

According to local authorities, the incident occurred when the family’s vehicle lost control on a slippery road. Emergency crews arrived within minutes and worked tirelessly to assist those involved. Despite their quick response, two children did not survive,

leaving their loved ones devastated and the community in deep sorrow. Officials are still investigatin