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PHOTO: David Jamison II, a third-grade teacher, returned to classroom teaching after four years and is sharing custom greetings with students.

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Living October 14, 2025

Teacher shares viral handshakes with students after returning to classroom

PHOTO: Mishelle Ferro shared a viral TikTok video of her and her family and friends singing along with Tom Riccobono, while he was performing at an empty restaurant in New York City on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Living October 13, 2025

Strangers stop to cheer on musician performing at empty New York City restaurant

PHOTO: A sign with a notice of closure is seen pinned on the fence to the National Zoo on October 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Travel October 13, 2025

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown

PHOTO: Isabel Wherry shared a funny TikTok video about how her 3-year-old daughter Aspen loves to bring her skeleton toy with her everywhere.

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Family October 10, 2025

3-year-old loves to take her beloved Halloween skeleton decoration everywhere

PHOTO: Marissa Nielsen surprised her father, Greg Wickles, at her wedding and invited her three older sisters to dance with them at her wedding.

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Family October 9, 2025

Bride surprises dad with a twist to their father-daughter wedding dance

PHOTO: Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks to Home-Start Oxford volunteers, ahead of meeting and talking to families, along with the volunteers who support them, during her visit to Home-Start Oxford, October 9, 2025 in Oxford, England.

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Royal Family October 9, 2025

Princess Kate shares warning for parents, caregivers about digital devices

PHOTO: A child looks a phone screen in this undated stock photo.

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Family October 8, 2025

Denmark proposes banning social media for kids under 15

PHOTO: Nick Tomasso started a tradition 11 years ago by taking a photo with his son while they both wore matching Batman T-shirts.

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Family October 8, 2025

Dad opens up after his annual photo tradition with son goes viral

PHOTO: Ed Lighthall said he received a text message two weeks ago and connected with Hammond Animal Control in Hammond, Indiana, and was reunited with his dog Peter on Sept. 30, 2025.

Hammond Animal Control

Living October 7, 2025

Man throws 'welcome home' party after reuniting with dog after 10 years

PHOTO: Miranda Soukup was inspired to decorate her home for Halloween with a Taylor Swift and “The Life of a Showgirl” theme.

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Living October 6, 2025

Woman's Taylor Swift Halloween display goes viral