YouTuber Jesse Ridgway spoke about one of the hardest decisions he and his wife, Ashley Ridgway, ever had to make. The 33-year-old, who is also known as McJuggerNuggets, updated that they had to terminate the pregnancy due to "Trisomy 21."
The YouTuber, who has 4.34M subscribers, took to X to share the heartbreaking news. He wrote, "The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided. I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley. She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained."
He then explained, "Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it are 1 in 1000. When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they're a little slow intellectually, then we'll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…But I just didn't fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed."
The announcement by Jesse and Ashley, who revealed in March that they were expecting their first baby, sparked public backlash. A user wrote on X, "What kind of human being publicly announces his decision to kill his baby??? And then tries to rationalize it???? This is so deeply disturbing on every level. May God bless that sweet, innocent baby."
Many criticized them for sending the wrong message to people with Down syndrome. A netizen commented, "Imagine the message you are sending right now to every person with Down syndrome around the world. You are telling them that their lives are not worth living. You are telling them that if their existence is an inconvenience for someone else, that person should have the right to kill them. This is a horrific post, and I hope you come to see that someday soon.

A zoo curator was reportedly fired after an albino buffalo was labeled as Donald Trump in Bangladesh. The animal went viral online after its patch of blonde hair resembled the US president's. The level of public interest increased as visitors made their way to the zoo to check out the similarities.
A zoo curator was sacked after a 1,500-pound albino buffalo went viral and was named after Trump in a national zoo in Bangladesh. What particularly made the animal famous was its slick golden locks, which resembled the president's hairstyle. The place where it was kept saw a massive crowd as the animal went viral online.
The buffalo was initially meant to be sacrificed on the occasion of the festival of Bakri Eid. However, it wasn't, and instead was shifted into the national zoo upon the order of the Bangladesh government. At the time, the reason behind the animal's relocation was cited as "due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest." Local media reported that the buffalo's name sign was initially after the US president, but was later removed. Nevertheless, the zoo curator lost his job following the renaming, with the officials not disclosing the reason why.
The uncanny resemblance and the name were met with mixed reactions. One visitor believed it was "disrespectful" to name a buffalo after the president and that the farmer hadn't made the right decision. Meanwhile, another claimed that the animal and Trump shared similarities in their eyes, hairstyle, and skin color. Since it went viral, they believe that, much like the president, the buffalo also appears to enjoy all the attention and special treatment (via The Daily Beast).
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on Mandatory.

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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Heidi Klum discusses being named UNICEF USA's newest ambassador after working with the organization since 2011
The supermodel reflects on impactful UNICEF trips to Haiti and India and how they shaped her perspective as a mother.
Klum also opens up about son Henry's modeling career, family summers and why play is a critical right for children
Heidi Klum is taking on a new role with a cause that's long been close to her heart.
The supermodel, television host and entrepreneur has been named UNICEF USA's newest ambassador, a milestone that comes more than a decade after she first began working with the organization in 2011. Over the years, Klum has become one of UNICEF's most recognizable advocates, helping lead the famed Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign and traveling internationally to see the organization's work firsthand.

Mickey Rourke reposted footage from his 1989 movie Wild Orchid, costarring his ex-wife Carré Otis, on Instagram
Otis, who was married to the boxer-actor from 1992 to 1998, claimed he was abusive in their relationship
Rourke's caption, posted on Monday, June 1, expressed “regret,” writing, “not her fault” and “I was a fool”
Mickey Rourke recently took to social media to express regret about his past.
The former boxer and actor reposted on his Instagram account on Monday, June 1, another user's post in praise of Wild Orchid, the 1989 romantic drama in which Rourke starred with Carré Otis.

Zach Cregger, the director for “Weapons” and “Barbarian,” has parted ways with his management company Artists First, bringing an end to the filmmaker’s nearly 15-year stint with manager Peter Principato.
An insider with knowledge confirmed the news to TheWrap Monday evening, after reports indicated that Cregger had departed Artists First and would not be seeking new management.
Representatives for Artists First did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Cregger and Principato’s working relationship dates back well before the director became a household name in the horror genre, where he’s scooped up nominations earlier this year at the Critics’ Choice Awards, Producers Guild of America Awards and the Writers Guild of America Awards for his 2025 supernatural horror film, “Weapons.” (The film notably also landed Amy Madigan a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance at the wicked Aunt Gladys, who is set to get her own spinoff film.)
Cregger, who was once best known for co-founding The Whitest Kids U’ Know with Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Darren Trumeter and Timmy William, has reportedly kept his agents at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and legal counsel at Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

Alexa Demie has addressed rumours suggesting she is planning to retire from acting.
Ever since the third and final season of HBO drama Euphoria went into production, speculation has circulated online that the actress, who plays Maddy Perez, wanted to leave Hollywood as soon as the show wrapped.
Asked about the gossip in an interview for The Hollywood Reporter published on Sunday, Alexa insisted she has no plans to stop acting.
"Should we just ride with it?" she grinned to the outlet.
Alexa went on to emphasise that she prefers a quiet life and has become adept at taking on opportunities that really interest her.
"It's like, did you ever think that I don't want it?" the 35-year-old continued. "People really take the authority out of your hands. What happened to my ability to choose? I like my life like this, and I wouldn't change it."