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This is Aron Löwi.

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 This is Aron Löwi. He was 62 years old, a Jewish merchant from the small Polish town of Zator. Aron was not famous. He did not live a loud life. He was a husband. A neighbor. A familiar face along the market streets. The kind of man people nodded to, greeted by name, trusted with small conversations and shared days. His life was beautifully ordinary — shaped by routine, honest work, family meals, and long-standing ties to his community. After six decades, his world was made of quiet certainties. Things he believed would always be there. He could not have imagined how quickly they would disappear. On March 5, 1942, Aron arrived at Auschwitz. Within moments, the system did what it was built to do. His name — spoken for 62 years — was taken from him. In its place, he was given a number: 26406. A number stitched to cloth. A number written in a ledger. A number easier to manage than a human life. Because the camp did not only confine people — it worked to erase them. To strip...

Donald Trump Calls Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest “a Very Sad Thing” and “So Bad for the Royal Family”

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Donald Trump Calls Ex-Prince Andrew's Arrest “a Very Sad Thing” and “So Bad for the Royal Family” President Donald Trump called the arrest of former Prince Andrew a “very sad thing” after he was taken into police custody on Thursday, Feb. 19. “I think it's a shame. I think it's very sad,” Trump, 79, said when asked about Andrew's arrest. “I think it's so bad for the royal family. It's very, very sad. To me, it's a very sad thing.” Trump also said King Charles was coming to the United States “very soon,” calling the monarch a “fantastic man.” There has been speculation that King Charles will travel for a state visit this spring. The Arrest At 8 a.m. local time on Feb. 19 — his 66th birthday — the former Duke of York, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested at the royal family’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England. He is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities are reportedly assessing allegations t...

Who Is Virginia Giuffre, the Woman Who Fought Ex-Prince Andrew in Court and Later Died by Suicide?

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  Who Is Virginia Giuffre, the Woman Who Fought Ex-Prince Andrew in Court and Later Died by Suicide? For years, she carried the weight of one of the world’s most explosive scandals, speaking out against powerful men while enduring intense public scrutiny. Sadly, her life came to a tragic end in her early 40s. Virginia Giuffre, a mother of three who accused Jeffrey Epstein of trafficking her as a teenager and later filed a civil lawsuit against former Prince Andrew, died by suicide, her family confirmed. Her allegations placed her at the forefront of a case that drew international attention and reshaped conversations about power, abuse, and accountability. Her Death Virginia died on April 25, 2025, at her home in Neergabby, Australia. In a statement, her family said: > “Giuffre lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that...

In 2013, Jim Stauffer donated his mother Doris’s body to a Phoenix company called Biological Resource Center. He believed her remains would be used for medical research, possibly related to Alzheimer’s disease

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 In 2013, Jim Stauffer donated his mother Doris’s body to a Phoenix company called Biological Resource Center. He believed her remains would be used for medical research, possibly related to Alzheimer’s disease. Years later, after an FBI investigation into the company, he learned something devastating. Instead of being used strictly for medical study as he understood, her remains had been sold to the U.S. Army and used in blast testing research. The military research itself was legal, but the issue was whether families had given informed consent for that type of use. The FBI raided the facility in 2014 and documented serious misconduct in how bodies and body parts were handled and sold. The company’s owner later pleaded guilty to state charges related to operating the business illegally. Families filed civil lawsuits, and settlements were eventually reached. The case exposed gaps in regulation within the body donation industry and sparked national debate about consent, ...

The Tragic Story of a Small-Town Mu-rder and Unconventional Justice

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 The Tragic Story of a Small-Town Mu-rder and Unconventional Justice In the quiet town of Crothersville, Indiana, where everyone knows their neighbors and kids roam freely, a routine errand turned into every parent’s nightmare. On January 25, 2005, 10-year-old Katlyn “Katie” Collman stepped out of her home around 3 p.m. to pick up toilet paper from the local Dollar General store—a path she’d walked countless times before. Katie, a bright fourth-grader with a love for basketball and Disney Channel shows, was described by her father, John Neace, as a “happy, bubbly” girl who lit up any room. But that afternoon, she vanished without a trace, sparking a desperate search and a case that would grip the nation with its twists, a false confession, and an act of vigilante justice behind bars. The Disappearance and Desperate Search Crothersville, a small community in southern Indiana with fewer than 2,000 residents, was shaken when Katie didn’t return home. Her mother, Angela Collman...

Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on the morning of February 19 — his 66th birthday — at the home where he has been staying on King Charles’ Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

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  Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on the morning of February 19 — his 66th birthday — at the home where he has been staying on King Charles’ Sandringham estate in Norfolk. A team of police officers arrived early Thursday morning. Authorities later confirmed that a man in his sixties from Norfolk had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Searches were also carried out at properties in Norfolk and Berkshire. The man remains in police custody. The arrest follows an investigation by Thames Valley Police into allegations that Andrew shared confidential information with the late Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the U.K.’s special representative for international trade and investment, a position he held from 2001 to 2011. The complaint was reportedly brought by the anti-monarchy group Republic, which accused him of suspected misconduct and breach of official secrets. Recent emails released by the U.S. Department of...

My 7-Year-Old Granddaughter Adored Her Grandpa – Then One Day She Refused to Hug Him and Said, 'Grandma, He's Different'

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Lily had always loved her grandfather like he hung the moon. The moment she walked through our door, she ran straight into Grandpa Jim’s arms. She wore his old baseball cap like a crown. He taught her to ride a bike, shuffle cards, and whistle through her fingers. She called him her “favorite person,” and he pretended not to enjoy it. When my daughter Erin asked if Lily could stay with us for a week, we didn’t hesitate. The first three days felt normal. Pancakes in the morning. Board games at night. Jim letting her win and Lily pretending not to notice. On the fourth day, something changed. Lily grew quiet. At dinner she pushed peas around her plate. When Jim asked if she wanted to play cards, she said, “Maybe later.” That night, as she headed to bed, Jim stood waiting for his usual hug. “Go give Grandpa a hug,” I said gently. Lily stopped in the hallway. She looked at him — then shook her head. “I’m sleepy,” she said. Later, as I tucked her in, I asked softly, ...