There’s no sugarcoating it: Fertility treatments are expensive. The current economy and rising unemployment rates have made it so that starting a family may not be a feasible choice for some people. To mark National Infertility Awareness Week, we connected with Dr. Alexander Kucherov, a fertility specialist at Illume Fertility , about the current financial struggles he’s seen among his patients and asked him for advice on how to make fertility treatments more affordable for those struggling to pay for it....

Police in Michigan got an unexpected and potentially deadly surprise while at a home in Battle Creek on January 25, 2025. A police cadet arrived at a house on Inn Road just before 10 a.m. to serve a subpoena. Shockingly, a 5-year-old child allegedly answered the door while holding a large kitchen knife. But the child’s next move was even more disturbing. According to a release from the Battle Creek Police Department , the cadet asked the child to get an adult....

Moms think a lot about birthday presents for their kids (and their kids’ friends, and their friends’ kids, and their nieces and nephews, and everyone else), but when it comes time to think of birthday gifts for friends, it can be hard to come up with something fun and meaningful. You want to make sure it’s a gift your friend will actually appreciate and use, but there are only so many bottles of wine and coffee mugs you can buy....

A family had the scare of a lifetime during a recent visit to Olympic National Park in Washington state . A cougar attacked an unidentified 8-year-old boy while the family was camping at Lake Angeles. Thankfully, the child suffered only minor injuries. The boy was transported to a local hospital, and park personnel evacuated the area near the attack. The cougar’s actions raised concerns among nature enthusiasts and many who may think twice before heading out to a place where wild animals reside....

A lot of adults have negative things to say about young children using phones, but sometimes, it can save their lives. A young girl in Georgia recently used her phone to FaceTime a friend when she was in serious trouble, which allowed her to get help. The young girl was in a home when a woman was shot , and then a man shot himself in what appears to be a murder-suicide....

In the aftermath of stepping down from royal duties and moving to the United States, Prince Harry’s security drama has had a significant impact on his life. He previously revealed that his father, King Charles, wouldn’t speak to him “because of this security stuff.” He made the comment during a BBC interview after he lost his appeal in a years-long battle over his security arrangements in the United Kingdom. Then, just a few months later, a known stalker reportedly managed to get close to him during a trip to the UK....

Investigators are digging deeper into how a mom in England who was seemingly dead was found alive . Olive Martin was making toast for breakfast at home on October 13, 2023, when she apparently had a seizure . It is unclear how emergency services were alerted to her medical distress, but police and an ambulance rushed to her home. When they got to the hospital, however, the woman wasn’t taken to the emergency room or even into another part of the hospital for treatment....

Veteran actor Al Pacino had his Maury Povich moment recently when he allegedly demanded that Noor Alfallah take a paternity test to confirm whether he was the father of her baby. At 83 years old, he wasn’t sure that it was even possible for him. TMZ broke the news of Al’s baby-to-be last week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv) Sources shared the story with the site after learning that Al was " shocked " that Noor was pregnant....

Between Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, and Kylie, we’ve seen a lot of Kardashian pregnancies over the years … and that means a lot of baby bumps. But right now, it’s Kourtney Kardashian ’s turn. She and husband Travis Barker are expecting a baby boy, and after watching their infertility journey on The Kardashians, it’s hard not to be over the moon for them. They both seem so excited! Of course, Kourtney’s style has evolved a bit since she started getting closer with Travis — as Kim would put it, she’s very “rock on” these days....

Just a matter of weeks after Amy Schumer showed off her major weight loss transformation for the first time, she’s giving us another glimpse at just how different she looks these days. On Thursday, Amy shared a mirror selfie showing off her flat abs , promising her followers that there was “no filter” on the new photo. This mama is looking good! She shared the photo on her Instagram Stories, and though it has since expired, it was captured by multiple outlets including Page Six while it was still live....

Not long after King Charles invited President Donald Trump for an “unprecedented second state visit,” Prince Harry hinted at his own political views during an unexpected speech. Though Harry said he is “not one to be caught in the divide between left or right views, not cornered by a belief in blue or red,” many thought he was making a dig at the US president during a speech at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles....

A New Jersey mother wants answers after her autistic son was left alone in a parked school bus for more than two hours. Chinasia McNeill’s 5-year-old son, Kyrie, was supposed to be dropped off by his bus driver at his home on Monday afternoon about 2:45 p.m. When Kyrie hadn’t arrived by 4 p.m., McNeill began to panic. According to NJ.com, Kyrie is a pre-K student at School 30 in the Jersey City Public Schools district....

There are many things that come easy to me. I’m organized, a good planner, reliable, can easily visualize things, and am always going to give something my all. But one thing that often feels like a foreign concept I’m desperately trying to grasp is kindness . I always joke that I’m a perfectly packaged, messy blend of my parents, and when it comes to the art of being warm and gentle 24/7, well, that doesn’t come easy to me....

It’s no secret that home workouts have become the norm. Whether it’s morning yoga, daily strength training, or weekend kickboxing, at-home workouts have become increasingly popular and accessible. And fitness mirrors allow anyone who doesn’t have time for an in-person Pilates class, or feels overwhelmed at a gym, to work out at home with ease. When it’s off, it’s a regular mirror — but when it’s on, it’s your own smart gym, thanks to an electronic display behind the glass....

Sources say that Britney Spears has finally had a face-to-face meeting with her mother, Lynne Spears, after years of very public fighting. And it’s not just that they finally saw each other again, either — it also seems like Brit actually allowed her into her home. Here’s everything we know about the meetup. Lynne flew into LAX to meet with her daughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lynne Spears (@lynnespears_rf)...

It’s official: Candace Cameron Bure is a mother-in-law all over again! On Sunday, Candace’s oldest daughter with husband Valeri Bure, Natasha, married Disney Channel actor Bradley Steven Perry , and now that we have all of the details (and the photos) from their nuptials, it looks like it was truly a gorgeous day for their family. She made the most beautiful bride! Natasha described her wedding as a “romantic garden celebration....

Being a woman is full of inequities, from unequal pay to a shocking imbalance in opportunity to clothing without pockets to men who think they can demand that you smile to … don’t get me started. But it’s International Women’s Day, so let’s celebrate the wins, each other, and everything that’s amazing about being a woman. Buy yourself something nice, because as we all know, the struggle is real....

The situation unfolded on a popular Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Comments By Celebs (@commentsbycelebs) Because John called her “the best daughter we could ask for,” Chrissy responded with a joke about their younger daughter. “Just read this to Esti,” she wrote. One commenter wasn’t impressed. Tagging both Chrissy and John in the comment, the Instagram troll accused them of “always trying to stay relevant by talking and keep on having kids....

A Pakistani couple allegedly beat their 13-year-old maid, Iqra, so badly over stolen chocolate, that she died. Doctors treated Iqra at an area hospital, but she died from her injuries on February 12, 2025. Police arrested her employers, Rashid Shafiq and his wife Sana, on February 18, in connection with Iqra’s death. Posts on social media tagged #justiceforiqra show horrific photos and videos of the child badly beaten , and many don’t understand why....

Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship will tell you that it isn’t easy. It takes an incredible amount of work, tenacity, and so very much love to make a relationship last. It is always heartwarming to see stories about relationships that have stood the test of time , and today, we have one for the record books . A couple in St. Louis celebrated a major feat on January 1, 2024, that will undoubtedly leave you pretty darn impressed....