Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

Unfortunately, for a lot of people the world is not a happy or even safe place right now, and it can feel more and more like we’re living in an especially grim episode of The Twilight Zone. Thankfully, there are still plenty of creatives who are using their unique skills to help good causes, essential charities, and vital movements. One such creative is Slow Feet Comics founder J.M. Brandt, who will be launching a Kickstarter campaign for the comic book anthology and art book Horror Not Hate, with all proceeds (following printing and fulfillment costs) being split evenly between CHIRLA…

President Trump threatened Thursday to “go in and kill” Hamas members if the terrorist group continues reprisal killings of suspected adversaries in the Gaza Strip. “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted on Truth Social. “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted on Truth…

The Brewers trade of star closer Devin Williams for infield prospect Caleb Durbin and lefty pitcher Nestor Cortes worked for Milwaukee for many reasons. Position and price certainly were at play. But so was personality. Williams ($8.6M) was expensive for a small-market reliever, and Brewers people liked Durbin’s skill set and surely his scrappiness — plus the six years of control for the incoming rookie. And it’s clear the Brewers people didn’t mind removing Williams, either. And it didn’t have anything to do with Williams surrendering the Pete Alonso homer that knocked them out in 2024. When I opined that…

Gold smuggling into India has spiked ahead of key festivals, government and industry officials told Reuters, in response to record-high prices and a supply crunch. Smuggling of gold into the world’s second biggest buyer of the precious metal had fallen after the government slashed import taxes on it to 6% from 15% last year. However, Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials said smuggling has increased in recent weeks, with several attempts foiled at several Indian airports. Gold smuggling into India has spiked ahead of key festivals, government and industry officials told Reuters, in response to record-high prices and…

I’ve been thinking about a common conundrum for parents: What to do when your child agrees to a limit; then, the second it’s implemented, they fall apart and stage a full-on fight, as illustrated by this recent case from the trenches. The Case Marcel is concerned about his son Jonah (4) being what he calls a “maximalist”—it’s never enough. Whatever he gets—treats, TV, attention—he wants more. Marcel proceeds to share this story. Marcel takes Jonah to the grocery store. He has decided that he is going to set the limit that they won’t be getting anything from the bakery on…

Shocking video shows a dad getting on his 6-year-old daughter’s school bus to order her to hit another girl — even telling her to keep going so he could see the other kid “cry.” Maurice Fox is facing felony charges over the footage from Oct. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri — which he tried to justify as trying to “empower” his daughter to stand up to a bully, KSDK reported. The revengeful dad was seen getting on the school bus during morning pick-up and telling his kid, “Do what I told you to do.” The father allegedly directed his 6-year-old daughter…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass—Thanks to a generous gift from longtime Boston College supporters University Trustee Sandra and Paul Edgerley, P’23, and their family, the basketball court at Silvio O. Conte Forum will officially be named the Edgerley Family Court. “We are incredibly grateful to Paul and Sandy Edgerley for their generosity and support of Boston College,” said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Director Blake James. “Naming the basketball court in their honor is more than just recognizing a gift—it is about celebrating a family that believes in our mission, our student-athletes, and the future of BC basketball. Their impact will…

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Milwaukee Brewers were the best team in baseball during the regular season, but the MLB playoffs are where the real stars shine. So far, the Los Angeles Dodgers have bested the Brewers through two National League Championship Series. Dodgers pitchers have allowed just two runs so far as the series shifts back to L.A. for Game 3. The Dodgers have Tyler Glasnow lined up for a home start at Dodger Stadium, while the Brewers’…

“Have you been naughty?” The 80s are back, baby. Sort of.  The reimagined version of Silent Night, Deadly Night is about to hit theaters and suddenly we’re thinking about Swatch and Blockbuster.  Back in 1984, Charles E. Sellier Jr.’s original Silent Night, Deadly Night was released in theaters only to be pulled from them a week later. Certain groups freaked out about a killer Santa, and the resulting protests were enough to get the movie banished from marquees.  It had a great afterlife in video stores and generated four sequels and a pseudo-remake.  Now Director Mike P. Nelson has made…

Heartwarming CCTV has captured the moment a rare baby giraffe was born before she took her first wobbly steps at a UK safari park. The leggy youngster can be seen arriving into the world with a bump after falling around 6ft (2m) onto a bed of soft hay at West Midlands Safari Park. The female calf — named Namara — was born in the warmth of the giraffe house at 6:30 am on October 8, to mom, 14-year-old Akacia. Heartwarming CCTV has captured the moment a rare baby giraffe was born before she took her first wobbly steps at a…