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"Unwanted" kittens were given a second chance and made it their mission to steal hearts, one wobbly step at a time. Bilboket and FalloneChatonsOrphelinsMontrealThree kittens were brought to a veterinary clinic when their owner no longer wanted them.Born with a neurological condition that affects balance and coordination, they were unsteady on their feet. But the clinic staff refused to give up on them and began searching for a rescue willing to take all three together.When the team at Chatons Orphelins Montreal learned that no one had stepped forward, they didn't hesitate to help. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"The kittens were small for their age and wobbly, but otherwise healthy," the rescue shared.Fallone and Stumbl, two black-and-white sisters, toddled behind Bilboket, their ginger brother, doing their best to keep up. "Their conditions range from moderate to severe, but they have a strong will to live." Fallone, Stumbl, and BilboketChatonsOrphelinsMontrealA dedicated foster family welcomed the trio into their home, creating a safe environment where they could explore and play. "They are so sweet and gentle. As soon as you touch them, they start purring loudly."Stumbl quickly revealed her cuddly side, leaning into her foster mom and drifting off to sleep when tucked snugly under her shirt. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealBilboket and Fallone formed an inseparable bond. Together, they tumbled through their days, wrestling, pouncing, and bravely tackling any toy they stumbled upon. When they fell, they picked themselves back up and tried again.Encouraged by each other, they practiced their balance through play. Bilboket and FalloneChatonsOrphelinsMontrealStumbl rolls around, her legs kicking playfully at the air. What she lacks in coordination, she more than makes up for with an unstoppable purr motor and a heart full of love.Whenever her foster mom is at the computer, she's right there on her lap. At bedtime, she glues herself to her human, whether nestled in their arms or curled against their legs under the covers. "She thrives on constant human contact." StumblChatonsOrphelinsMontrealWhile Bilboket may be the clumsiest, Fallone is the boldest and most curious. "She is a little detective who wants to know everything that's going on. If the doorbell rings, she comes to see and say hello."They have big personalities and an even bigger need for love. "They make little meows when they're looking for each other or when they want our attention." They share an adorable bondChatonsOrphelinsMontrealTo make sure Stumbl also had a constant companion, she was introduced to another wobbly kitten who was just as affectionate and in need of a friend. "They're not from the same litter, but when they're together on their human, it turns into a full-on purr fest.""Stumbl clings to Tribuch, the tabby, when she sleeps and follows him everywhere during playtime. He's like a big brother to her." Stumbl and Tribuch have become best friendsChatonsOrphelinsMontrealThey may take a few extra turns on every adventure, but they never let their wobbliness get in the way of having fun. "Their foster family has adapted the environment so the kittens have more grip."When it's time to rest, they prefer curling up on a warm lap, falling asleep to the hum of their purrs. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealThanks to a second chance, these kittens are thriving, proving every day that a little wobble can carry a whole lot of love. They continue to melt hearts everywhere they go, one wobbly step at a time. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealShare this story with your friends. More on the wobbly kittens and Chatons Orphelins Montreal on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Kind People Go Back to Find the Mother of a Kitten, Turns Out the Cat Has More Kittens to Feed

Pravda Didn't Miss the Fraud—They Covered It Up

The problem isn’t as bad as it could be – yet – but it’s an alarm bell we shouldn’t ignore.

While all three big three broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) have covered the widespread cases of social services fraud among Minnesota’s Somali community, the frequency and thoroughness of the coverage has varied widely depending on the network. Before December 29, CBS was the only network to have aired even a single full-length report about the scandal, and as of this study’s publishing, ABC hasn’t touched the story outside of a single offhand mention on December 3. MRC analysts examined every December, 2025 edition of the big three broadcast networks’ flagship evening newscasts for any discussion of the Minnesota social services fraud scandal. As of the morning of December 30, ABC has spent less than half a minute on the story, with all of their coverage limited to a single 25-second mention during a December 3 report.  Before December 29, NBC’s total coverage amounted to 65 seconds across three different broadcasts. This changed dramatically on Monday evening when Nightly News finally aired its first full-length report about the scandal. The network’s hand appears to have been forced by the investigative work of journalist Nick Shirley, whose video about the scandal released in late December has garnered over 100 million views online. NBC’s two-minute December 29 report was almost entirely a recycled summary of Shirley’s own reporting. CBS far outperformed its counterparts, granting more than eight minutes of airtime (496 seconds) to the scandal, including three full-length reports on December 3, December 11, and December 29. CBS remains the only of the three networks to report on the sheer extent of the fraud, which investigators estimated at $9,000,000,000. ABC spent significantly more time attempting to defend the Somali population in Minnesota, including worrying about ICE raids sowing “fear” in that community, and balking at President Trump’s harsh criticism of Minnesota’s Somali population during a cabinet meeting. ABC’s vicarious outrage on behalf of Somali immigrants outpaced their coverage of the widespread fraud by almost five to one (122 seconds vs 25 seconds).  Before December 29, NBC’s sympathetic framing of Somalians in Minnesota got over twice as much airtime as the scandal (148 seconds vs 65 seconds). However, since the Nightly News report about Shirley’s investigation, their coverage of the fraud has since reached 197 seconds. While CBS Evening News co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois routinely adopted this same Somalians-as-the-real-victims framing, the detailed reporting by Jonah Kaplan instead focused primarily on the scandal itself. As a result, CBS was the only network to offer more coverage of the actual fraud allegations than the resulting backlash against the alleged perpetrators (496 seconds vs 103 seconds). While NBC’s sudden interest in this scandal is a positive development, it’s likely they would not have paid it nearly as much attention if not for the work of independent journalists like Nick Shirley.  CBS deserves credit for consistently giving this story its due. In fact, correspondent Jonah Kaplan is the only broadcast reporter who appears to have done real investigative work on this scandal, given he’s uncovered and broken new details about the scandal, rather than simply rehashing the work of others. ABC, meanwhile, remains the most journalistically bankrupt of the three big broadcast networks. As of December 30, anyone who primarily relies on World News Tonight for their news likely has no idea that anything is going on in Minnesota at all – aside from heavy snowfall, which anchor David Muir is always eager to discuss.

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