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Mother Of 4 Elsa Grace Torres Dies Just Days Before Family's Planned Move In Virginia
There was a new beginning waiting for Elsa Grace Torres.
Just two days before the 32-year-old mother of four was set to move into a new home with her family, that future disappeared in a tragic crash.
Now, the people she leaves behind aren't just mourning how she died. They're remembering how she lived.
Torres, of Luray, Virginia, died Friday, July 10. She is survived by her four children, Isaac, Penelope, Phoenix and Indie, along with her partner, Jeff Kline, her mother, seven siblings and a large extended family.
A GoFundMe created by her sister, Hannah Evans, says Torres also leaves be…
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals
The biggest heroes in kids' lives may not need capes, theme music, or superpowers.
Parents are the top role models for children ages 4 to 12, according to a survey published Thursday, July 9, by Talker Research and commissioned by Kiddie Academy.
The survey of 2,000 parents found that children are most likely to look up to people in their everyday lives, according to Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy.
Parents topped the list at 71 percent, followed by teachers at 40 percent, siblings at 37 percent, extended family members at 33 percent, and friends at 31 percent.
Fictional super…
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map.
Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences.
The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure.
Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
Best, Worst States For Well-Being Revealed: Here's Where Virginia Ranks
A new state-by-state report says the map of American well-being shows clear winners, troubling warning signs, and one big national disconnect.
The State of the Nation Project released its "State of the States" report as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. StudyFinds reported on the rankings on Friday, July 3.
Minnesota ranked first overall, followed by New Hampshire, Iowa, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Louisiana ranked last among the 51 jurisdictions measured, including all 50 states and Washington, DC.
New Jersey ranked 11th, Maryland ranked 15th, Connecticut ranked 18th, Virginia rank…
Summer Sky Show Starts This Week Before Spectacular August Peak: When To Watch
A familiar summer spectacle is beginning to stir just as the night sky offers a timely assist.
The moon turns new on Tuesday, July 14, creating dark conditions as Earth enters the outer edge of the Perseid meteor shower's debris stream, according to Space.com. A few early streaks could become visible that night.
The shower's formal activity period runs from Friday, July 17, through Monday, Aug. 24, the International Meteor Organization said. Rates will begin to rise slowly over the coming weeks.
The main event is expected overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13. That afte…
