Photo: Courtesy Michelle Rausi A four-year-old girl from Malta brought smiles to the faces of onlookers at a recent fashion show — but none wore a bigger smile than her. Francesca Rausi, who has Down syndrome, emanated joy as she strutted down the catwalk at a charity fashion show for models with disabilities earlier this month in the small European country. In aclip from the show, Francesca can be seen walking along with more than 20 other models aged between four and 24....

Twins Kellan and Aurora Starr.Photo:Gofundme Gofundme A Florida family is mourning the loss of 4-year-old twins who died after being found inside a toy chest at home. The sheriff’s office said that while the investigation is still in a “very early stage,” the information they have “is that both children were playing in the home and when checked on, both were found unresponsive.” “We are working with our partners at the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death,” police added....

Photo: People / Jessica Leigh Mattern Calling all Vera Bradley fans! Now’s the time to treat yourself tosomething new for spring. Amazon quietly releaseda slew of Vera Bradley dealsin time for the season, and some of the savings are pretty impressive — up to 57 percent off. Shoppers can get backpacks, purses, weekender bags, wallets, and more on sale while these offers last. Vera Bradley Amazon Deals If you or someone you know is planning to travel, head to summer camp, or hit campus this summer, you’ll want to check out the assortment of Vera Bradley backpacks that are on sale....

01of 45GRACE KELLY — 1955GettyThe future princess of Monaco met the prince she’d marry one year later during her first outing on the French Riviera — and who can blame him for falling in love with her in this full-skirted ball gown, luxe fur stole, elegant bucket bag and sparkling earrings. 01of 45 GRACE KELLY — 1955 Getty The future princess of Monaco met the prince she’d marry one year later during her first outing on the French Riviera — and who can blame him for falling in love with her in this full-skirted ball gown, luxe fur stole, elegant bucket bag and sparkling earrings....

Photo: RIZWAN TABASSUM/AFP/GettyA small city in Pakistan has reported over 607 people have been infected with HIV, and 75% of those are children.According toBBC News,Ratodero, a poor neighborhood in the city of Larkana in southern Pakistan, first detected health issues with numerous children in February, and concerned parents took their kids to the doctors.Dr. Imran Arbani attended to the children, who were experiencing high fevers. After sending the children’s blood away for testing, the results shocked both Dr....

Photo: Matt McClain/The Washington Post/Getty 01of 17ALEX SCHACHTER, 14FacebookBefore a former student killed 17 students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the trombone player for the school’s Eagle Regiment Band had “beamed with pride” when the band won the state championship in 2017. “He was a small kid with a tenacity and a quiet drive,” said band director Alex Kaminsky. “He just decided, ‘I’m going to go after this....

A 5-year-old from the U.K., who lost her limbs to meningitis, isn’t letting her disability hold her back. Harmonie-Rose Allen was just 10 months old when she contracted the infection, which damaged her arms and legs so badly that doctors were forced to amputate, along with the tip of her nose, her parents toldMeningitis.org. But in the years since, Allen, of Bath, England, has defied stereotypes, working hard to cross the finish line at a half-marathon earlier this year, and even taking part in gymnastics classes....

Hannah Crutchfield. Hannah “was the embodiment of joy, the very picture of a carefree life,” the Rev. Melody Merida said at a Sept. 25 memorial service for the young girl, reports theIndianapolis Star. “As much as I will miss my Hannah for the rest of my life,” her father, Jeremy Crutchfield, told mourners at the service, “I will always love knowing that our last words to each other were ‘I love you infinity times infinity....

Hogwarts letter got lost in the ring armor ? Do n’t interest : you may still live Halloween the Harry Potter way by visiting one of these events . From tight - paced Quidditch tournaments to frothy mugs of butterbeer , these community festivals and individual events will help you keep the most witching Nox of the twelvemonth the elbow room Dumbledore would have desire you to . 1. WIZARDING WEEKEND // ITHACA, NEW YORK Press Bay Alley in Ithaca , New York transfigures into Diagon Alley from October 28 to 30 this year , and you do n’t even need to tap any bricks with a verge to get there ....

Photo: Getty If you waited until the clock struck midnight on Sept. 22 to take your first precious sip of apumpkin spice latte,you’re absolutely celebrating the first day of fall therightway. Your obsession with earth’s most perfect season is completely healthy and totally relatable because fall is so easy to love. Hoodie-weather temperatures, awe-inspiring foliage,Hocus Pocusmarathons … the list goes on. Today is not the day to suppress the fact that you’ve been pining for fall all year, so let yourautumnal equinoxfreak-flag fly as you dive into this list that will surely confirm all the reasons why fall is the greatest....

Rishi Singh and Jen Boecher.Photo: rishisinghdhakar/Instagram, Jennifer Charity/Instagram Jen Boecheris at her wit’s end. During Sunday’s tell-all episode of90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, the 47-year-old reality star put her foot down when she refused to tolerate any further criticism about her age gap with her 32-year-old partnerRishi Singh. Though their relationship is up in the air as Jen claimed sheno longer considers Rishi her fiancé, the pair were engaged for two years and struggled to receive his family’s blessing over their 15-year difference....

Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Topical Press Agency/Getty Images Millicent Simmondsis taking on a key historical figure for her latest role. TheQuiet Placeactress, 18, is set to play activist Helen Keller inHelen & Teacher, an upcoming film about Keller’s relationship with Anne Sullivan, her translator and companion, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.Marvelous Mrs. MaiselstarRachel Brosnahanwill play Sullivan, perTHR. Simmonds, who is deaf, is distant cousins with Keller, according to the outlet....

01of 14Vanessa BryantBrian Bowen SmithBryant, who tragically lost husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna in 2020, is honoring her loved ones' memories through the newly relaunchedMamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.The organization is dedicated to creating equal opportunity for underserved athletes and young women in sports. “As with so many industries, women aren’t prioritized as athletes,” says Vanessa, who serves as president of the board of directors. “We want to provide girls with opportunities to showcase their talent — and to feel just as important as boys do, because they deserve it....