Bella Bradford has sadly died at the age of 24… announcing her own death on social media.

In a poignant reminder to cherish every moment, Bradford – a vibrant influencer known for her inspirational presence on TikTok – left her followers with words that resonate deeply: “Remember that you live every day, and you only die once, so make every day count.”

Screenshot 2024-11-05 at 08.19.09.jpgBradford announced her passing in one final video. Credit: TikTok/@bellabradford0

At just 24, Bella tragically passed away last month after a courageous battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer found in her jaw muscle.

Before her death on October 15, Bella had amassed a following of more than 16,000 on TikTok, where she shared videos about her life, fashion, and the stark realities of her condition.

Her final video, a “get ready with me” (“GRWM”) session posted posthumously, has since exploded in popularity, touching over four million viewers.

Bella begins the video by saying: “Unfortunately, my life has by now come to an end and I have passed away.”

Screenshot 2024-11-05 at 08.18.50.jpgThe video – a ‘Get Ready With Me’ – highlighted Bella’s love for fashion. Credit: TikTok/@bellabradford0

In her last message, shared by a loved one in the post’s description, Bella left a heartfelt thank you to her followers, expressing gratitude for the love and support that sustained her through the challenging times that came with her illness.

“Thank you for all your love and support throughout my final stages of life, I am so grateful,” she told her fans. “Filming these videos truly brought me a sense of purpose in my final few months and also connected me with a very kind community of people.

“I wish you all a beautiful life and please remember to live each day with as much significance as the next.”

The video captures Bella in a simple yet elegant ensemble, styling a khaki dress with a white cardigan, black netted ballet shoes, and tasteful accessories, embodying the grace with which she faced her final months.

Diagnosed at just 22, Bella underwent extensive treatments, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and even endured surgeries to remove the tumor and reconstruct her jaw. Despite these efforts, her cancer progressed to incurable stages, a testament to the devastating unpredictability of life.

In her farewell vlog, she encouraged her audience to find joy in her past videos whenever they needed a lift, reinforcing her belief in living fully each day.

“What a privilege it is to grow old,” Bella added in her message. “Thank you for allowing me to be myself on this platform, I really felt excited each day to jump on here and connect over our shared love of life and fashion.”

At the end of the post’s description, her loved one left Bella’s fans with a message of their own, writing: “Bella passed away peacefully surrounded by the people she loves most on Tuesday the 15th of October. Thank you for all your support and love along the way, no act of kindness was ever wasted on her, she was forever grateful.”

Despite Bella’s final goodbye, there is no doubt that her videos – as well as her uplifting final message – will continue to resonate with people.

Our thoughts go out to Bradford’s family and loved ones at this time.

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Man who bought Tesla for $140,000 two years ago is stunned to learn what it’s worth now

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By stefan armitage

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A YouTuber has received a lot of attention on social media after sharing the stunning depreciation of his Tesla vehicle.

Back in 2022, Kyle Conner shelled out a cool $140,000 for a brand-new Tesla Model S.

GettyImages-1392610598.jpgA man has shared how much his Tesla has depreciated in just two years. Credit: Justin Sullivan / Getty

Fast forward to this year, and the YouTube sensation behind Out of Spec Reviews is has shared just how much his electric dream machine is worth now.

Sharing a breakdown of his original vehicle costs on X, the base price for the Model S Plaid set him back $135,990 – with Conner paying an extra $3,500 for his color preferences and $1,450 in additional fees – totaling a whopping $140,940.

However, in a tweet shared on October 27, Conner revealed that he had his Tesla appraised by the very company that built it.

When the valuation came back, it was a mere $46,400 after just 37,000 miles on the odometer. That’s a staggering $94,000 drop — 67% of its original sticker price, gone in just two years!

He wrote alongside the screenshots: “Depreciation.”

Conner’s tweet was analyzed by auto enthusiast and TikToker Chris Pearce (@thechristopherpearce), who broke down the jaw-dropping numbers.

Pearce highlighted that even reputable sites like Edmunds or Consumer Reports couldn’t peg the Tesla’s worth over $59,000.

He compared this to a 2022 BMW M5 CS, another high-performance sedan that barely dipped $10,000 in the same timeframe, underlining just how precipitous the Tesla’s value drop was.

“I did us all a favor and found a comparable gas to compare the depreciation,” Pearce said. “The BMW M5 CS came out in 2022, the same year, for around $140,000 — the exact same price.

“It’s not a perfect comparison, but they’re both saloon-performance sedans. If you go on any of those sites I mentioned, you can buy the M5 CS for $140,000 today. Meaning this car has depreciated maybe $10,000.”

Adding insult to injury, Pearce shared a report by Diminishing Value Carolina, revealing that Tesla vehicles depreciate 70 times faster than Chevrolet models. The study also showed that while brands like GMC and Porsche maintained value, luxury names like Alfa Romeo and Maserati plummeted, closely trailing Tesla.

Now, I’m not one to poke fun. I drive a $9,000 second-hand Ford Fiesta with a busted tail light.

But people were quick to comment on Pearce’s video, with one person sarcastically writing: “Yeah but he saved like $5000 on oil and fuel. That should make up the difference.”

Another added: “It’s almost like they were never worth $140k.”

One harsh TikToker wrote: “If you can afford a $140k+ car, then you can afford the depreciation.”

Others described the depreciation as “diabolical”.

Amidst the uproar, Conner has once again taken to X to lament the focus on his financial misfortune over his positive reviews of other Tesla models, hinting at a media bias against the brand.

“We posted the most glowing review possible of the new Long Range RWD Model 3… nobody shared,” he wrote. “I posted two screen shots about a Model S with a single word ‘depreciation’ and everyone writes about it

“Huge Tesla hate bias in the media.”

Responding to his criticism, one X user pointed out: “I’m sorry, but one of those things is literally shocking while the other is just another refresh. I didn’t get how you can’t see why one was more popular. I guess you can choose to decide it’s bias, but I find $100K of depreciation in two years to be much more surprising.”

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Woman takes final photo of 3-year-old granddaughter just 5 minutes before she is pronounced dead

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By Michelle H

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An Idaho grandmother captured a photo of her three-year-old granddaughter just moments before she was tragically killed.

In 2022, Samantha Jensen’s mother, Jamie, was watching over young Scarlett and her two-year-old brother Henry when the heartbreaking event unfolded.

Now, two years later, Samantha has found the strength to share the last photo of her children playing together before Scarlett’s tragic passing.

In a TikTok post, Samantha wrote: “My mom took this picture at 4:47PM and my daughter’s time of death was 4:52. My mom didn’t know she was capturing the last moments of her life.”

She added: “I looked at the timestamp and realized it was only five minutes before her declared time of death, so it must have been taken seconds before the person hit them. This one is really hard for me to look at, just knowing what comes next breaks my heart.”

Jamie had just returned from taking the kids for ice cream when Scarlett asked to get out of her stroller to pick flowers.

“That’s when my mom took the last picture I have of her alive.”

As Scarlett was picking yellow and purple flowers in their private driveway, a Chevy Tahoe sped down the dirt road, striking her, her brother, and their grandmother.

Before the collision, Jamie shouted at the driver to stop and tried to push her grandchildren out of harm’s way.

But the driver was moving “too fast.” “Scarlett was killed almost instantly and my mom and Henry were critically injured,” Samantha told People.

It wasn’t until weeks later that the grief-stricken mother discovered her mom had taken a photo of Scarlett’s final moments.

“My mom lost her phone when they were hit, and it took us a while to find it, so when we finally did, I was going through the pictures and found that one,” Samantha shared.

Initially, looking at the picture was “excruciating” for Samantha.

“It was extremely painful for me to look at in the beginning. How do you come to terms with the existence of a ‘last picture’ of your child?”

But two years on, she has come to find comfort in the peaceful scene the photo captures, sharing it on TikTok, where it received heartfelt messages from strangers.

Samantha expressed: “I am so incredibly thankful to have that photo. It captures the peaceful feeling of her last moments, the beauty she was surrounded by when she took her last breaths.

“I will forever picture her happy and carefree, picking flowers with her best friend and Meemaw.”

After the accident, Henry had to be airlifted to a children’s hospital where doctors found “a fractured spine, six broken ribs, a broken jaw, a broken collarbone, a liver laceration and several other injuries.”

The two-year-old “spent a week in the PICU before he was stable enough to come home, and he had a full body brace on for 10 weeks,” Samantha recounted.

Eventually, both Henry and his grandmother recovered from their physical injuries.

But the emotional wounds remain deep for the grieving family. Scarlett, born on New Year’s Day 2019, was “the long-awaited first child” of Samantha and her husband. Her grandfather, Jim Patton, shared with KHQ that she was “so full of life, so full of love…such a smart little girl.”

“A piece of my soul is gone,” he added.

Samantha remembered her daughter as “the silliest, sweetest little girl.”

“She loved horses, unicorns, being a big sister, and the movies Frozen and Spirit.

“The absolute joy of her life were her siblings. She loved helping take care of baby Molly and playing with her best friend Henry.”

Without Scarlett’s joyful presence, “the house feels so quiet and empty without her.”

The family continues to grapple with the actions of the driver. After fleeing the scene on foot, the driver was later apprehended a few miles away.

“How do you do that? How do you walk away from suffering?” Patton questioned. Samantha noted that the driver is now serving a ten-year prison sentence, with two years credited for time served during the legal process.

Samantha’s grief can be overwhelming at times. “Some days, it feels like I am drowning, and some days I am able to tread water.”

She chose to share her experience on social media, hoping to show others “that it is okay to grieve loudly.”

“You don’t have to do it in silence. Talk about your people, scream their names loud and proud, and never stop sharing their stories.”

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Pet owner’s perfectly-timed photo of dog leaves social media users baffled

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One pet owner’s photo of his adorable dog has left people scratching their heads… and it’s easy to see why.

GettyImages-1478452095.jpgThe photo left some social media users rather freaked out. Credit: Sean Anthony Eddy / Getty

Now, I’m sure any dog owner out there will admit to having a camera roll full of pics of their furry best friend on their cell phone. Genuinely, I think I’ve got more photos of my dog than my own son.

However, one pet owner’s photo went viral on X after leaving people perplexed.

Arthur Gubert’s snap of a seemingly headless dog caused us all to do a cartoon-like double-take.

Taking to the social media platform, Gubert posted a clip of a pooch (it’s not known if the dog is Gubert’s) in the yard – and upon first glance, it’s understandable that some people may be horrified.

You see, while his dog is likely very cute, users were more concerned as to exactly where its head was – given that there was a nasty-looking scar where its head should surely be.

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All was explained in the post’s caption, however, as Arthur explained (translated from Spanish): “This is what a dog with three legs looks like licking its tail. Now you’ve seen it all.”

The image understandably went viral and was shared on a number of websites and social media platforms, including Reddit. Naturally, users were fascinated with the image and couldn’t help but comment.

“Someone please tell me what is going on on this picture share so much so it gets somewhere until we get answers holy crap,” one person commented.

A second added: “My brain both understands and cannot stop having a deep, deep sense of concern.”

A third wrote: “I can totally see how this perspective would be confusing. Either they are turned away from the camera looking at something behind them, or they are chewing their left hindquarters.”

Fortunately, some people were quick to share images to help those still struggling to comprehend the photo – such as this charming sketch:

Sketch.pngThis sketch helped to explain things. Credit: Reddit.

And finally, a photo of the three-legged pooch – complete with head:

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So, be honest — Were you fooled by the photo?

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Son of OnlyFans star who films his mom’s content reveals the one scene he found ‘disgusting’

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The son of an OnlyFans star has opened up about one “disgusting” scene that he struggled to shoot.

OnlyFans has become a lucrative platform for many NSFW content creators out there, allowing them the opportunity to make some serious money from paying subscribers.

However, there’s nothing quite like a family business – and that is apparently the case for one mother and son who collaborate and happily work together creating content for the platform.

Andressa Urach, a Brazilian influencer who has gained significant popularity on social media, has made headlines due to the fact that one of her cameramen is her own son.

With over 3.3 million followers on Instagram, Andressa, a former Miss BumBum model and dancer, has made a name for herself on OnlyFans.

But like many stars on the platform, creating so much content comes with its challenges. While some creators film their own content or opt to hire freelance camera operators, Andressa chose a different approach by enlisting the help of her son, Arthur.

During an Instagram Live session, followers questioned Arthur about his role in his mother’s content creation.

As reported by the Daily Star, Arthur confirmed his involvement, saying: “Yep, I’m really bada*s with pictures, right?”

While some viewers were unfazed by Arthur’s participation, others expressed strong disapproval.

One commenter asked: “You are not ashamed of your mother selling herself, do you film her like this?”

Arthur, however, defended his role, stating: “I’m not ashamed, I’m very serene with her decision.”

Well, it seems that Arthur isn’t “serene” with everything that his mother does.

An interview of the mother and son duo reappeared on YouTube recently, as they sat down with Spanish outlet Programa Chupim.

“Well, for me it’s really work … even because she’s my mother and I’m not attracted to her,” Arthur said. “Sometimes I’m like ‘that’s gross’ — there was a scene,” he said, before being cut off by his mother.

As the pair started giggling, the mom recalled that her son found one scene “disgusting”.

She said: “I was shooting an a**l scene and it got messy. And he was like, ‘Ew that’s gross’.”

“Man, what a stink,” her son added.

The mother continued: “I had done an enema, but the water went too far so that did not work and when I pull it out…”

When the interviewer asked what she did in that moment, Andressa simply stated: “I started to laugh.”

However, she added that Arthur thought it was all “disgusting”.

And in response to the video going viral on X, many social media users had the same reaction – despite the mom-and-son duo clearly being comfortable with their own unique working relationship.

Previous reports indicate that Arthur accompanied his mother and a photographer to a hotel for a photoshoot.

Andressa reportedly shared: “We rented a nice room to record my privacy. Today I will have two cameramen.”

Acknowledging the attention their collaboration would likely generate, Arthur remarked: “This is going to be something to talk about, huh, Mom?” Urach agreed, predicting that the content “will cause” a stir.

The situation escalated when Andressa and Arthur were seen partying together in a nightclub, further intensifying public scrutiny.

Amid the growing controversy, Andressa’s ex-husband, Thiago Lopes, publicly condemned her actions, raising concerns about the impact on their son’s well-being.

Thiago’s disapproval has also influenced the ongoing custody battle over their other son, Leon. The dispute recently ended with Thiago gaining full custody of the child.

Andressa’s involvement with OnlyFans has been the subject of controversy before. She previously left the platform after joining the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in 2015, only to return two months later.

Andressa later filed a lawsuit against the church, alleging that she had been “brainwashed.”

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Astronomer who shared ‘Pale Blue Dot’ photo of Earth sent a chilling message to humanity

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The astronomer who unveiled one of the most famous images of our planet shared an eye-opening – but chilling – message with the world.

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Back in 1990, the Voyager 1 – a NASA spacecraft that is the farthest human-made object from Earth – captured a photo of our planet that would make even the biggest egos out there feel small.

Renowned astronomer Carl Sagan had the honor of sharing the photo with the world.

The famous photograph was named Pale Blue Dot, as it showed our world at a distance of roughly 3.7 billion miles away.

It depicts our planet caught in a beam of sunlight – a tiny speck against the vast dark backdrop of space.

resize (9).webp‘Pale Blue Dot’. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Sagan used the photo to urge the rest of humanity to recognize the fragility of not just our personal lives, but planet Earth as a whole.

In his message, he emphasized: “For me, that underscores the rarity and preciousness of the Earth and the life upon it.

“On that blue dot, that’s where everyone you know. Everyone you ever heard of, and every human being who ever lived, lived out their lives.”

Although the realization that we are nothing but a grain of sand compared vastness of the cosmos is enough to make me start hyperventilating – it’s actually somewhat of a comfort.

Sagan’s message was meant for people to foster a deeper appreciation for the planet we all call home, and realize that we’re all connected on this pale blue dot.

Life is precious and should be treated as such.

Astronauts have often communicated this feeling, with it being referred to as the Overview Effect.

Coined by space philosopher Frank White, he opened up about this sudden cognitive shift, saying: “I was flying cross-country, from the East Coast to the West Coast in the 1970s, and I was looking out the window. And as I was looking down at the planet, the thought came to me: anyone living in a space settlement, or living on the moon, would always have an overview.

“They would see things that we know, but we don’t experience. That the Earth is one system, and we’re all part of that system. And that there is a certain unity and coherence to it all. And I immediately called it the ‘Overview Effect’.”

Frank Borman – the commander of Apollo 8 – also spoke out about the sensation after being part of the first crewed mission to circle the Moon.

“It was the most beautiful, heart-catching sight of my life,” Borman said, per BBC. “I looked away for a moment and then it was gone. I couldn’t find it again without searching closely.”

Apollo 14 lunar module pilot Edgar Mitchell also shared his thoughts about realizing he is a part of this tiny dot suspended in the void of space.

Mitchell echoed Sagan, saying that, “on that fragile little sphere” was “all I had ever known, all I had ever loved and hated, longed for, all that I once thought had ever been and ever would be.”

The Voyager 1 space probe was launched back in 1977 and continues to explore the outer solar system and interstellar space.

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Sagan sadly passed away six years after the famous photo was taken – at the age of 62. He had been battling myelodysplasia for two years, with his cause of death was officially listed as pneumonia.

It really does highlight the fragility of life…

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