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How JD Vance’s daughter melted hearts at inauguration

The past few days have been all about Donald Trump’s inauguration, with all eyes on the Trump family and his inner circle.

But in the midst of it all, an unexpected star stole the show — JD Vance’s little daughter.

What she wore on her hand left everyone’s hearts melting.

Matching blue suits and ties

January 20 was a momentous day for the Vance family. And photos of J.D. Vance and his family at the inauguration of the newly elected Vice President quickly captured the hearts of people across the nation.

The pictures showcased Vance alongside his wife, Usha, and their three children — Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel — radiating pride and warmth.

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The Vice President showed up for the big moment in a sharp dark blue suit, and you could tell it was a huge deal for him personally. It’s wild to think that just two years ago, he won his very first political race in Ohio.

During the swearing-in ceremony, J.D. placed his hand on the Bible, held by his wife, Usha, as he took the oath of office. Usha stood proudly next to her husband, cradling little Mirabel, 2, in her arms, while their sons, Ewan, 7, and Vivek, 4, dressed in matching blue suits and ties, looked on. It was a picture-perfect family moment—until viewers noticed a small but heartwarming detail.

Mirabel’s moment

Mirabel, with her thumb in her mouth, had her tiny fingers wrapped in bandages. It was such a heartwarming moment because, amidst all the historic and formal events of the day, she reminded everyone of the simple, sweet innocence of being a toddler. It wasn’t just the cute bandages on her fingers—it was the carefree way she was soaking in such a big moment. She had a relaxed, childlike charm, which made it even more special. It reminded everyone of the simplicity of being a kid, even in the spotlight, just like when you’re glued to your favorite cartoons—whether it’s Bluey or Scooby-Doo.

Just like any other little kid, she had her own little quirks, and that made the whole thing feel more real and relatable.

Social media quickly lit up with adoration for the toddler’s innocent charm. One user wrote on X, “I think the whole country can come together and agree that JD Vance’s daughter sucking her thumb with those kid bandages on her other fingers is totally adorable.” Another joked, “JD Vance’s daughter covering herself with bandaids just ahead of an important event is an iconic toddler move.”

A separate photo captured another tender family moment as J.D. bent down to talk to his two sons. One of the boys held tight to a stuffed bear while leaning on a railing, proving even monumental events can’t shake the comfort of a favorite toy.

Wrapped in bandages

But Mirabel wasn’t the only one drawing attention. Usha, the nation’s new Second Lady, also turned heads in her custom Oscar de la Renta cashmere coat and tea-length dress in a soft shade of pink. The ensemble was elegant, but it wasn’t just her outfit that had people talking.

Usha, who grew up in a middle-class community in San Diego as the daughter of Indian immigrants, has always been a source of strength and pride for the family. She and J.D. met in law school in 2010, and have been married since 2014. Monday’s ceremony also marked a significant milestone for Usha as the first Indian American Second Lady.

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After the ceremony, J.D.’s children and his mother were escorted out of the U.S. Capitol, with each of his sons walking alongside a guard while Mirabel was carried.

The family moment melted hearts nationwide, with viewers calling the Vance family “lovely” and gushing over the children’s sweetness. One admirer remarked, “Vance’s little daughter looks just like him. So cute.”

Parents to three children

J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, are parents to three children. While the Vance children occasionally make appearances at public events, their parents have kept most details about their lives private.

Their first son, Ewan, was born in 2017, followed by their second son, Vivek, in 2020, and their youngest, daughter Mirabel, arrived in December 2021.

The Vice President shared the joyous news in a now-deleted Instagram post, featuring a heartfelt photo from the hospital. In the image, he lovingly held the newest member of their family:

”We were blessed with an early Christmas present this year. Everyone please meet Mirabel Rose Vance, our first girl. Mama and baby both doing great, and we’re feeling very grateful this Christmas season,” he wrote.

In February 2024, J.D. also made a touching gesture for his son Vivek’s 4th birthday by reading Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss on the Senate floor.

“I’m sorry that I can’t be with you for your birthday dinner,” he said during the reading. “But I want you to know that Daddy loves you very much. And I’m going to read this into the record because maybe you can watch it at home.”

In a world often consumed by politics and division, the simplicity of a toddler’s bandaged fingers and a stuffed bear reminded everyone watching of what truly matters — family, love, and the moments that make life beautifully imperfect.

As one viewer put it perfectly, “J.D. Vance has the CUTEST daughter. She is absolutely adorable. 😍

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Do you wake up between the hours of 3 and 5am? The reason isn’t what you might think

Sleeping well for an entire night, without waking up once, seems to be a surprisingly rare thing, but it’s actually what’s required if you’re to be entirely productive – without feeling tired – the next day.

Many people think that simply going to bed at the right time guarantees them a good night’s sleep, only to then wake up – more often than not – between 3:00am and 5:00am. Sometimes this can cause problems, particularly when someone finds it difficult to return to sleep.

The fact that most people wake up during this window isn’t coincidence, however, nor is down to bad luck. It turns out, there’s a significance to the trend …

The hours between 3:00am and 5:00am are sometimes referred to as the hour of the wolf, after Swedish director Ingmar Bergman’s psychological horror[film of the same name.

”The hour between night and dawn … when most people die, sleep is deepest, nightmares are most real. It is the hour when the sleepless are haunted by their worst anguish, when ghosts and demons are most powerful. The hour of the wolf is also the hour when most babies are born,” Bergman explained.

According to Professor Birgitta Steene, the title is derived from Swedish folklore, wherein the “hour of the wolf” signifies the timeframe between 3:00am and 5:00am.

This period is believed to be associated with a higher occurrence of both deaths and births. It’s also precisely that time when the body often slips into its deepest rest, which is why the body’s functions can be so affected by it.

In folk traditions, the witching hour, also known as the devil’s hour, is a nocturnal period linked to supernatural occurrences. It is believed that during this time, witches, demons, and ghosts are thought to manifest and wield their greatest influence.

The hour of the wolf

For those who are able to sleep as normal, the hour of the wolf represents the period wherein sleep is at its deepest. For those who wake up, however, it supposedly represents the time when feelings of anxiety are at their most potent.

The body’s circadian rhythm (the 24 hour cycle of physiological processes) tends to follow the sun’s rise and fall, meaning that things such as body temperature, blood pressure and metabolism go down during the night.

At around 4:00am they are at their lowest, since this is when the body has entered its natural rest stage. If you suffer from anxiety, however, it’s during this period when feelings can be exacerbated, hence why you find yourself waking up.

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Animal lover finds squirrel with giant tooth, brings him home and gives him a new opportunity – thank you

Living on a ranch in rural Alberta, Canada, Jannet Talbott may be far away from people but is never alone as she is always surrounded by animals.

The animal lover is used to the many animals, both domestic and wild, who live on her ranch and looks out for them all.

One day she was watching a squirrel enjoying a snack from her bird feeder when she noticed something unusual on his face.

“I could see there was something on the side of his face,” Talbott told The Dodo. “I got closer and thought, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s a massive tooth growing out of his mouth.’”

Squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing but their constant gnawing on nuts and seeds ensure most squirrels’ teeth are kept short. Somehow this had not happened with this squirrel and Jannet knew he was in danger.

The tooth was growing toward the squirrel’s eye and Jannet suspected he was living on powdered bird food as he couldn’t chew on anything.

Now she had the difficult task of trying to catch Bucky, as she named him, so she could give him the help he needed.

“One day, I saw him in the feeder. It was like divine intervention. I just had to reach in and grab him,” she said. “Once I had him in my hand, I just kept telling him, ‘I’m going to help you, Bucky. You’re going to be OK.’”

When Jannet had the canine challenged squirrel in her hands she saw that it wasn’t just one tooth that was an issue.

“His mouth was an absolute mess. His upper incisors were curled around and growing inside his mouth,” she said. “When he ate, his teeth were rubbing on his face. He was so horrific.”

She worried that if she took Bucky to a vet they may not be able to do anything for him and the journey would stress him out too much so she grabbed her cuticle trimmers and attempted the job herself.

After watching some instructional videos on YouTube, Jannet swaddled Bucky and covered his eyes; he instantly became calm which was lucky for this talented rancher as the job took ten minutes.

Squirrels have no feeling in their teeth and even after she had finished trimming, the squirrel was in “no hurry to get away,” Jannet said, as per CBC Canada.

“I took him outside, and he ran to a branch and started rubbing his little cheeks. It was like he couldn’t believe those teeth were gone. He just kept rubbing his face,” she said.

“The next day, I saw him back in the feeder — and he had the most amazing little squirrel smile on his face. He was just so happy.”

Now Jannet hopes to inspire others to help a needy animal.

“I really feel a deep connection to animals, and they always seem to come to me when they need help,” she added.

“I’m always happy to help them, and I think if we all did a little, it would end up being a lot.”


I cannot imagine how nervous Jannet must have been attempting dentistry on this creature in distress but thank goodness she did as he may have starved to death had she not been brave that day.

Help us thank this animal hero by sharing this story.

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Jane Fonda ‘calls out Donald Trump’ during SAG award speech

Jane Fonda's speech. Credit / Getty Images
Jane Fonda’s speech. Credit / Getty Images

Jane Fonda’s hardly been a stranger to political controversy over the course of her long and storied career. Once dubbed “Hanoi Jane” after being photographed sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun in 1972, it’s fair to say she’s had her fair share of public chastisement.

The actress was also an opinion-splitting figure as far back as the 1960s, when she actively supported the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Panthers to the chagrin of certain sections of society.

This past weekend, Fonda was awarded the Screen Actors’ Guild (SAG) Life Achievement Award, and used part of her speech to throw shade in the direction of President Donald Trump.

With the current political climate in the US testy to say the least, it’s hardly a wonder that many of the country’s biggest celebrities are making their voices heard.

For 87-year-old Fonda, Sunday’s SAG Awards provided the perfect platform to make a statement.

“Thank you SAG AFTRA. Your enthusiasm makes this seem less like a late twilight of my life, and more like a go girl, kick a**. Which is good because I’m not done.” Fonda said.

Though she didn’t directly namedrop President Trump, Fonda referenced Sebastian Stan’s portrayal of him in 2024’s The Apprentice.

Jane Fonda’s speech

“Though you may hate the behavior of your character, you have to understand and empathize with the traumatized person you’re playing,” she said.

The actress proceeded to then defend ‘wokeness’, stating: “Empathy is not weak or ‘woke.’ And, by the way, ‘woke’ just means you give a damn about other people.

“A whole lot of people are going to be hurt by what’s happening, by what’s coming our way,” she continued.”‘We are going to need a big tent to resist what’s coming at us.”

“And even if they are of a different political persuasion, we need to call upon our empathy and not judge, but listen from our hearts, and welcome them into our tent. Because we are gonna need a big tent to resist successfully what’s coming at us.”

Fonda’s comments come in the wake of some turbulent weeks in US politics. Many had anticipated that Trump’s second term in office would mean chaos, but few could have predicted just how fast the apple cart might be tipped upside down.

Amid a slew of executive orders and typically boisterous claims – many of which have questionable ties to reality – Trump has wasted no time at all in trying to enforce large-scale changes, for better or for worse.

His newly-founded Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, has come in for particular criticism in recent days, while Trump’s apparent siding with despot Vladimir Putin in an attempt to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine has caused concern on the international stage.

What did you make of Jane Fonda’s statement? Let us know in the comments.

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