Desperate Iranian leaders reportedly dangle $7 handouts as protests sweep nation

Iran’s government has said its citizens will be given a monthly payment equivalent to about $7 to ease economic pressures as protests spread across the country, according to reports.

The announcement was reported to have been made on Monday by the government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, on Iranian State TV.

She said the measure was aimed at “preserving households” purchasing power, controlling inflation and ensuring food security,” per The New York Times.

The outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.

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Under the proposal, roughly $10 billion that had been spent each year to subsidize certain imports, will now be given directly to the public.

Eligible Iranians will get one million Iranian tomans, which is around $7, and in the form of credit that can be used to buy goods.

The labor minister said the payments would be handed out to about 80 million people, which is the majority of Iran’s population.

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Iran’s economy has been hit by sanctions and declining oil revenues which have led to protests.

The currency has lost more than half its value against the U.S. dollar.

The Statistical Center of Iran, a state-run body under Iran’s regime, reported in December that the average annual inflation rate also reached 42.2%, according to reports.

The payments were announced amid widespread protests that included merchants, traders and university students, according to the Times. Marketplaces have been shut down and rallies have been held on campuses.

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As previously reported by Fox News Digital, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI), the intensity of the protests has reached at least 78 cities and 222 locations.

Protesters have been demanding the end of the regime controlled by the 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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The group said the regime has killed at least 20 people, including three children, and arrested 990 people. Khamenei’s security forces have detained more than 40 children, HRAI noted.

Journalist who exposed Minnesota daycare fraud faces leftist backlash

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he’s now become a target from the political left for putting a spotlight on the fraud that has taken place in Minnesota. 

“I think something like this would just be ‘fraud as bad.’ But no, now people are coming after me for exposing fraud. And who are all those people? They’re leftists,” Shirley said in a preview of Wednesday’s debut of Outkick’s “The Riley Gaines Show” podcast.

“And it’s just a moment where they could have really been like, ‘Okay, you guys, let’s come together. Let’s tell everyone ‘Fraud is bad. Let’s crack down on the fraud.’ Instead, they come after the person who is exposing the fraud,” Shirley told Gaines. 

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Since he went viral with his reporting about the Minnesota fraud, Shirley said he’s received tips on alleged fraud across the country, specifically regarding daycare centers.  

“The people have given me a mandate to expose more of the fraud, so I’ll be exposing more,” Shirley told Gaines.

The full interview will be released on Wednesday. “The Riley Gaines Show” will be available on all major podcast platforms. Watch more content from “The Riley Gaines Show” on Gaines’ YouTube page. 

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Shirley upended the news cycle last month with a 42-minute video investigating Minnesota daycare centers that appeared inactive despite receiving millions of dollars in government funding. The video, which has been viewed more than 138 million times on X alone, prompted investigations by federal officials and led the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to freeze all childcare payments in Minnesota.

However, Shirley has since become a target by legacy news organizations like CBS News and CNN, casting doubt on his journalism. 

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Popular browser tools caught stealing passwords and tracking web activity since 2017

Chrome extensions are supposed to make your browser more useful, but they’ve quietly become one of the easiest ways for attackers to spy on what you do online. Security researchers recently uncovered two Chrome extensions that have been doing exactly that for years.

These extensions looked like harmless proxy tools, but behind the scenes, they were hijacking traffic and stealing sensitive data from users who trusted them. What makes this case worse is where these extensions were found. Both were listed on Chrome’s official extension marketplace.

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Malicious Chrome extensions hiding in plain sight

Researchers at Socket discovered two Chrome extensions using the same name, “Phantom Shuttle,” that were posing as tools for proxy routing and network speed testing (via Bleeping Computer). According to the researchers, the extensions have been active since at least 2017.

Both extensions were published under the same developer name and marketed toward foreign trade workers who need to test internet connectivity from different regions. They were sold as subscription-based tools, with prices ranging from roughly $1.40 to $13.60.

At a glance, everything looked normal. The descriptions matched the functionality. The pricing seemed reasonable. The problem was what the extensions were doing after installation.

How Phantom Shuttle steals your data

Socket researchers say Phantom Shuttle routes all your web traffic through proxy servers controlled by the attacker. Those proxies use hardcoded credentials embedded directly into the extension’s code. To avoid detection, the malicious logic is hidden inside what appears to be a legitimate jQuery library.

The attackers didn’t just leave credentials sitting in plain text. The extensions hide them using a custom character-index encoding scheme. Once active, the extension listens to web traffic and intercepts HTTP authentication challenges on any site you visit.

To make sure traffic always flows through their infrastructure, the extensions dynamically reconfigure Chrome’s proxy settings using an auto-configuration script. This forces your browser to route requests exactly where the attacker wants them.

In its default “smarty” mode, Phantom Shuttle routes traffic from more than 170 high-value domains through its proxy network. That list includes developer platforms, cloud service dashboards, social media sites and adult content portals. Local networks and the attacker’s own command-and-control domain are excluded, likely to avoid breaking things or raising suspicion.

While acting as a man-in-the-middle, the extension can capture anything you submit through web forms. That includes usernames, passwords, card details, personal information, session cookies from HTTP headers and API tokens pulled directly from network requests.

CyberGuy contacted Google about the extensions, and a spokesperson confirmed that both have been removed from the Chrome Web Store.

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How to review the extensions installed in your browser (Chrome)

The step-by-step instructions below apply to Windows PCs, Macs and Chromebooks. In other words, desktop Chrome. Chrome extensions cannot be fully reviewed or removed from the mobile app.

Step 1: Open your extensions list

• Open Chrome on your computer.
• Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
• Select Extensions
• Then click Manage Extensions.

You can also type this directly into the address bar and press Enter:
chrome://extensions

Step 2: Look for anything you do not recognize

Go through every extension listed and ask yourself:

• Do I remember installing this?
• Do I still use it?
• Do I know what it actually does?

If the answer is no to any of these, take a closer look.

Step 3: Review permissions and access

Click Details on any extension you are unsure about. Pay attention to:

• Permissions, especially anything that can read or change data on websites you visit
• Site access, such as extensions that run on all sites
• Background access, which allows the extension to stay active even when not in use

Proxy tools, VPNs, downloaders and network-related extensions deserve extra scrutiny.

Step 4: Disable suspicious extensions first

If something feels off, toggle the extension off. This immediately stops it from running without deleting it. If everything still works as expected, the extension was likely not essential.

Step 5: Remove extensions you no longer need

To fully remove an extension:

• Click Remove
• Confirm when prompted

Unused extensions are a common target for abuse and should be cleaned out regularly.

Step 6: Restart Chrome

Close and reopen Chrome after making changes. This ensures disabled or removed extensions are no longer active.

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6 steps you can take to stay safe from malicious Chrome extensions

You can’t control what slips through app store reviews, but you can reduce your risk by changing how you install and manage extensions.

1) Install extensions only when absolutely necessary

Every extension increases your attack surface. If you don’t genuinely need it, don’t install it. Convenience extensions often come with far more permissions than they deserve.

2) Check the publisher carefully

Reputable developers usually have a history, a website and multiple well-known extensions. Be cautious with tools from unknown publishers, especially those offering network or proxy features.

3) Read multiple user reviews, not just ratings

Star ratings can be faked or manipulated. Look for detailed reviews that mention long-term use. Watch out for sudden waves of generic praise.

4) Review permissions before clicking install

If an extension asks to “read and change all data on websites you visit,” take that seriously. Proxy tools and network extensions can see everything you do.

5) Use a password manager

A password manager won’t stop a malicious extension from spying on traffic, but it can limit damage. Unique passwords mean stolen credentials can’t unlock multiple accounts. Many managers also refuse to autofill on suspicious pages.

Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our #1 password manager (see Cyberguy.com/Passwords) pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials.

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6) Install strong antivirus software

Strong antivirus software can flag suspicious network activity, proxy abuse and unauthorized changes to browser settings. This adds a layer of defense beyond Chrome’s own protections.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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Kurt’s key takeaway

This attack doesn’t rely on phishing emails or fake websites. It works because the extension itself becomes part of your browser. Once installed, it sees nearly everything you do online. Extensions like Phantom Shuttle are dangerous because they blend real functionality with malicious behavior. The extensions deliver the proxy service they promise, which lowers suspicion, while quietly routing user data through attacker-controlled servers.

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Brady brings winning pedigree to Raiders’ coaching hunt after Carroll firing

For the fourth time since 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new head coach.

But this time, they’re getting some help from an NFL legend.

Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, is going to be working alongside general manager John Spytek to find the right next coach of the franchise after the firing of Pete Carroll after just one season in Las Vegas.

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“Moving forward, General Manager John Spytek will lead all football operations in close collaboration with Tom Brady, including the search for the club’s next head coach,” Raiders owner Mark Davis said in a statement on Monday.

There was optimism when Carroll came out of retirement to join the Raiders after the firing of Antonio Pierce last year. Carroll has the Super Bowl pedigree, and the Raiders were making moves, including bringing veteran Geno Smith in at quarterback.

But the season proved disastrous for the Raiders, going 3-14 to tie for the worst record in the league after 18 weeks.

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One caveat: With the New York Giants beating the Dallas Cowboys to improve to 4-13 in Week 18, the Raiders own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

It’s a potentially franchise-altering pick, and all signs point to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza being the pick for a quarterback-needy team like the Raiders.

But first, the Raiders need to make sure the roster is being led in the right direction, making the head coach hire critical.

“Together, they will guide football decisions with a shared focus on leadership, culture, and alignment with the organization’s long-term vision and goals,” Davis’ statement concluded.

Brady and Spytek have history with each other prior to the latter being hired by the Raiders last year. They were briefly in Ann Arbor together as Michigan Wolverines teammates, but more importantly, Spytek was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when Brady was with the organization toward the end of his career.

They will be vying with other teams looking for a new head coach this offseason, including the Giants, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals. The Falcons, Browns and Cardinals all fired their head coaches on what’s considered “Black Monday” – the day after the final regular-season week in the NFL.

The Raiders brought in a Brady connection in January 2022 when they hired Josh McDaniels to be their next head coach after rising to fame with the New England Patriots as their offensive coordinator. McDaniels, though, was fired midway through the 2023 campaign, making way for an interim role for Pierce.

Pierce was eventually the hire in the offseason, assuming the role full-time in hopes the Raiders continued to rally around his forward style of coaching that was highlighted by aggressive play.

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But Pierce ultimately didn’t work out, as Las Vegas relieved him of his duties before making the hire of Carroll.

Of course, the Raiders want to stop this trend with their on-field leader, and it will be up to Brady and Spytek to get the hire right this time around.

Search for missing 4-year-old who vanished New Year’s Eve ends with ‘tragic loss’

A 4-year-old Florida boy who disappeared while visiting family over New Year’s has been found dead in Alabama.

Johnathan Everett Boley, known to family members as “John John,” was reported missing on New Year’s Eve after he wandered away from a rural property along Highway 195 near Jasper, Alabama, while playing outside with his dog, Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said during a news conference.

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, volunteers, K-9 teams, drones and aircraft were deployed in the search, which covered several square miles of wooded land. 

Searchers found the child’s body Jan. 2 roughly two miles from the home, officials said. The dog was located alive nearby. Authorities did not immediately release a cause of death, with an official autopsy pending.

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“This is not the outcome anyone hoped for,” Smith said. “Our hearts go out to this family and everyone who worked tirelessly to bring this child home.”

Authorities said that the young boy and his siblings live with their mother in Florida and were visiting their father for the holidays under a custody arrangement.

The boy was last seen wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants and Paw Patrol shoes before he disappeared from the home.

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During the news conference, investigators announced the arrest of the boy’s father, Jameson Kyle Boley, 40, which occurred amid the search.

Officials said Boley was charged with unlawful manufacture of a destructive device after investigators discovered precursor materials at the property.

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According to a criminal complaint filed in Walker County District Court, Boley is accused of possessing precursor substances with the intent to unlawfully manufacture a destructive device or bacteriological weapon on or about Dec. 31, 2025, at the Highway 195 address. The charge is a felony under Alabama law, court records show.

Police said that the father’s charge is unrelated to the circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance and death.

“At this time, there is no evidence indicating foul play in the child’s death, and these charges should not be conflated with the search for Johnathan,” Smith said.

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In Parrish, Florida, community members gathered for a candlelight vigil for the young boy.

“For so many of us, our hearts are broken over the tragic loss,” Reverend Douglas Scharf, bishop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, told FOX 13.

Authorities asked the public to allow the family privacy as they grieve and said additional information would be released when available.

Public media giant votes to shut down after Congress pulls plug on NPR, PBS funding

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced its board voted to dissolve itself after 58 years as an organization after Congress voted last year to pull federal funding allocated to NPR and PBS.

“For more than half a century, CPB existed to ensure that all Americans—regardless of geography, income, or background—had access to trusted news, educational programming, and local storytelling,” CPB president and CEO Patricia Harrison said in a statement Monday. “When the Administration and Congress rescinded federal funding, our Board faced a profound responsibility: CPB’s final act would be to protect the integrity of the public media system and the democratic values by dissolving, rather than allowing the organization to remain defunded and vulnerable to additional attacks.”

“What has happened to public media is devastating,” CPB’s Board of Directors chair Ruby Calvert said. “After nearly six decades of innovative, educational public television and radio service, Congress eliminated all funding for CPB, leaving the Board with no way to continue the organization or support the public media system that depends on it. Yet, even in this moment, I am convinced that public media will survive, and that a new Congress will address public media’s role in our country because it is critical to our children’s education, our history, culture and democracy to do so.” 

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CPB said it will distribute its remaining funds leading up to its official closure. In August, the CPB announced it would shut down operations as a result of the defunding. 

For decades, Republicans campaigned on ending federal funding for public media, which had been allocated from the CPB to NPR and PBS. 

Last summer, President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers successfully rescinded public media funding from its spending bill. 

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In recent years, NPR and PBS have been in the crosshairs of Trump and GOP lawmakers over allegations of political bias, which NPR and PBS leadership have vehemently denied. 

NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger staunchly defended their media organizations while testifying on Capitol Hill in March. Both faced tough questions from Republicans over past allegations of bias and promoting far-left ideologies. 

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Man accused of vandalizing Vance’s home ID’d as criminal history is revealed

A man is in custody after damaging property at Vice President JD Vance’s home in Cincinnati on Monday morning, the U.S. Secret Service said.

Secret Service agents physically detained the adult male shortly after midnight, the agency told Fox News in a statement.

FOX 19 in Cincinnati reported that the suspect has been identified as 26-year-old William DeFoor, who according to jail records, was booked on Monday and faces charges of vandalism, obstruction of official business, criminal damaging or endangering and criminal trespass.

DeFoor caused property damage, including breaking windows on the exterior of a personal residence, the Secret Service said.

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After being detained, DeFoor was taken into custody by the Cincinnati Police Department.

“The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and the Vice President and his family were not in Ohio,” the agency said.

A spokesperson for Vance also confirmed to Fox News that the vice president and his family were already back in Washington, D.C., when the incident happened.

Vance posted a statement on X later Monday morning.

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“I appreciate everyone’s well wishes about the attack at our home,” the statement read, in part. “As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows. I’m grateful to the secret service and the Cincinnati police for responding quickly. We weren’t even home as we had returned already to DC.”

Vance had been in Cincinnati as recently as this past weekend.

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A spokesperson previously said Vance had returned to Cincinnati after the operation in Venezuela to take President Nicolás Maduro into custody had concluded on Saturday. The spokesperson had said Vance joined Trump administration officials on a secure video conference to monitor the operation throughout the night.

The U.S. Secret Service is working with the Cincinnati Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office as prosecutors review possible charges.

Court records show DeFoor has faced multiple criminal cases in Hamilton County in recent years, with each proceeding intersecting with findings related to his mental competency.

DeFoor was charged in April 2023 with trespassing at the University of Cincinnati Health Psychiatric Emergency Services after police said he refused to leave the premises, but the case was later dismissed after he was ruled incompetent to stand trial.

DeFoor’s legal issues continued in 2024, when he was charged with two counts of vandalism after windows at a Hyde Park business were broken, according to court records and reporting by the Cincinnati Enquirer, with the case referred to a mental health docket and treatment ordered in lieu of conviction.

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In October 2024, Hamilton County Court approved an application granting DeFoor’s mother legal guardianship, finding him incompetent by reason of mental illness.

Hilton distances itself from hotel over ICE agents reservation scandal

Hilton Hotels said it is investigating an independently owned Minneapolis-area property after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged law enforcement officers were refused service, a dispute that has renewed scrutiny of the company’s long-standing opposition to immigration-related activity at its hotels.

Emails shared on social media by DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appear to show staff at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville, Minnesota, telling people linked to DHS reservations that the property would not allow ICE or other immigration agents to stay.

A spokesperson for Hilton told FOX Business the company is investigating the incident and said the actions described do not reflect Hilton’s values.

“Hilton hotels serve as welcoming places for all. This hotel is independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values,” the spokesperson said. “We are investigating this matter with this individual hotel, and can confirm that Hilton works with governments, law enforcement and community leaders around the world to ensure our properties are open and inviting to everyone.”

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The spokesperson later reached out to FOX Business to reiterate that the Hampton Inn is independently owned and operated and that its actions do not reflect Hilton values.

“We have been in direct contact with the hotel, and they have apologized for the actions of their team, which was not in keeping with their policies,” the spokesperson said. “They have taken immediate action to resolve this matter. Hilton’s position is clear: Our properties are open to everyone and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination.”

The management company that runs the Hampton Inn, Everpeak Hospitality, also released a statement saying it is committed to welcoming all guests and operating in accordance with brand standards, applicable laws and its role as a professional hospitality provider.

“Everpeak Hospitality has moved swiftly to address this matter as it was inconsistent with our policy of being a welcoming place for all,” Everpeak said. “We are in touch with the impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated. We do not discriminate against any individuals or agencies and apologize to those impacted.”

The Hampton Inn came under scrutiny after ICE said reservations made by its agents were canceled, prompting ICE and DHS to publicly question the hotel’s actions.

ICE shared an email string on X, posting, “Hey @HiltonHotels – why did your team in Minneapolis cancel our federal law enforcement officer and agents’ reservations?”

ICE also posted screenshots of the emails.

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“After further investigation online, we have found information about immigration work connected with your name and we will be cancelling your upcoming reservation,” one email from a Hilton email address read. “You should see a proper cancellation email in your inbox shortly from Hilton.”

In another email shared on X, the hotel addressed reservations made at the Hampton Inn Lakeville property.

“We have noticed an influx of GOV reservations made today that have been for DHS, and we are not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property,” the email read. “If you are with DHS or immigration, let us know as we will have to cancel your reservation.

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“Please pass on this info to your coworkers that we are not allowing any immigration agents to house on our property,” the email continued.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital in a statement, “Hilton has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement. When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.”

“This is UNACCEPTABLE,” McLaughlin said. “Why is Hilton Hotels siding with murderers and rapists to deliberately undermine and impede DHS law enforcement from their mission to enforce our nation’s immigration laws?”

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The dispute also echoes Hilton’s public stance from 2020, when the company drew a firm line against its properties being used in connection with immigration detention.

At the time, Hilton said it opposed any use of its hotels to detain migrants and took steps to reinforce that policy across its U.S. properties.

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“Our statement of July 24, 2020 remains true. We believe that hotels should be places of hospitality, and the detainment of migrants, including minors, is not activity that we support or in any way want associated with our hotels,” Hilton said at the time.

Former Disney star walks away from mom group after feeling excluded from gatherings

Ashley Tisdale French gave up mom groups after feeling isolated by the “mean girls” in a community she initially sought out.

In the “Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group” op-ed shared on The Cut, the actress ruminated over what she believed was finding her “village” with the women, but instead felt thrown “back in high school.”

The “High School Musical” star, who has daughters Jupiter, four, and Emerson, 15 months, with husband Christopher French, initially “felt lucky” to find the group after missing out on normal pre-baby activities due to the pandemic.

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“After the birth of my first daughter, I was craving connection with other mothers,” she wrote. “I needed someone to talk to about which diaper bag to buy, whether a Snoo is worth it, and how you can possibly get anything done if you’re supposed to ‘sleep while the baby is sleeping.’”

Tisdale’s innocent efforts to connect with other, like-minded mothers became a challenge though. At one point, the actress became hyper-focused on social media posts after feeling detached from the group. 

“I remember being left out of a couple of group hangs, and I knew about them because Instagram made sure it fed me every single photo and Instagram Story,” she wrote. 

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“Another time, at one of the mom’s dinner parties, I realized where I sat with her — which was at the end of the table, far from the rest of the women. I was starting to feel frozen out of the group, noticing every way that they seemed to exclude me.”

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She added, “When everyone else attended a birthday dinner together, I was met with excuses as to why I hadn’t been invited. I still don’t get why I wasn’t at the girl hang that they all planned at my daughter’s birthday.”

After putting her daughter to bed one night, she was overwhelmed with a feeling of being left behind and wondered if she was “not cool enough” for the other mothers.

“All of a sudden, I was in high school again, feeling totally lost as to what I was doing ‘wrong’ to be left out,” she wrote. 

Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.

She remembered sending the message, “This is too high school for me and I don’t want to take part in it anymore,” which didn’t go over well with the mothers.

“Some of the others tried to smooth things over,” she recalled. “One sent flowers, then ignored me when I thanked her for them. Another tried to convince me that everyone assumed I’d been invited to gatherings and just hadn’t shown up.”

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Tisdale wondered if leaving the group silently would have been a better choice, but felt pride knowing she had spoken her mind.

“Motherhood has enough challenges without having to wonder if the people around you are on your side,” she added. “You deserve to go through motherhood with people who actually, you know, like you. And if you have to wonder if they do, here’s the hard-earned lesson I hope you’ll take to heart: It’s not the right group for you. Even if it looks like they’re having the best time on Instagram.”