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Community Rallies For 5-Year-Old LI Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Play, Laugh'
A Long Island family is rallying community support for a 5-year-old girl battling a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.
The fundraiser, organized by Jacqueline Leonard of Long Beach, was created to support her goddaughter, Anna, who has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD — a rare, progressive disease that attacks the brain and nervous system.
MLD causes children to gradually lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe on their own. The condition worsens over time, making early and aggressive care critical.
Anna’s family is facing mounting medi…
Many Say 2026 Will Be Their Year: Here’s What They Want Most
As 2026 arrives, Americans are setting their sights on self-improvement, with a focus on saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier, according to a new survey.
Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Talkspace, results show that only a small group — just 10 percent — described 2025 as a “great” year.
Most people rated it as “just OK” (39 percent), “bad” (19 percent), or even “awful” (10 percent). Now, many are hoping to turn things around, with 38 percent planning to set New Year’s resolutions or personal goals.
Millennials are the most likely generation to create New Year’s re…
Netflix January Lineup: New 'Bridgerton,' Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Thriller Among Highlights
Netflix is kicking off 2026 with a packed January lineup, featuring major original series, blockbuster movies, and a wave of classic titles joining the platform.
The month's most significant highlights include the return of "Bridgerton" and the debut of a new thriller pairing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, according to multiple outlets, including Netflix, the independent outlet What's on Netflix, and Variety.
The hit period drama "Bridgerton" returns for Season 4, Part 1, with Benedict Bridgerton stepping into the spotlight. Fans can stream the first four episodes starting Thursday, Jan.…
