February is a 28-day time for Black Americans to shine and I fully intend to make the most of it. I love Harriet Tubman , I adore Frederick Douglass , but there is so much more to Black history than just those historic figures, the Emancipation Proclamation, and sports trivia. So here you go — impress your friends with this more well-rounded list of facts about Black-dom, in honor of Black History Month, so that we can know and remember the massive contributions of Black folks in our country all year long....

A toddler nearly ran into traffic after he was left alone at a mall playground in Florida . On June 15, 2025, the toddler’s mom was reportedly working “at a nearby store” at the Silver Sands Premium Outlets in Destin, Florida. Her plan was to leave her 3-year-old son at the mall playground during her shift and keep an eye on him through the store’s window, the Miami Herald reported....

With tuition costs rising at many colleges and universities, saving more money for your child’s college fund makes sense. While saving a large amount of money can feel intimidating when you’re paying off debt, it is possible. Having a college fund is a great way to kick-start your child’s future. If you ever took out a loan for your education, you know the hassles paying it off can bring — so you likely want to help your child avoid that stress....

As we get closer to the holidays, many of us are ramping up to spend a lot of time with family. Whether you’re traveling to visit extended family, hosting your in-laws at your house, gathering with your chosen family, or just keeping things cozy with your immediate family, it’s the perfect time to enjoy one another’s company. When all the gifts have been exchanged , meals have been enjoyed, and holiday movies have been watched, bring out a board game to keep the family entertained!...

If you’re thinking of skipping out on getting dressed up this Halloween simply because you’re pregnant, you may want to think twice. A baby bump can actually be a whole lot of fun this time of year. Pregnancy is already sort of a costume in itself, but if you really want to step out of the box and get a little creative, there are some pretty cool maternity costumes out there that will make you unforgettable at whatever Halloween party you happen to be attending....

Fans rewatching old clips from TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting have a new perspective since Josh Duggar’s conviction. In a recently resurfaced clip that’s drummed up a lot of controversy on Reddit, Josh seems to be making sexually inappropriate jokes at his wife’s expense, and people are heated over how uncomfortable Anna looks during the short exchange. Josh seemed to make a poorly timed sex joke during a birthing class....

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean is separating from his wife Rochelle Deanna Karidis. But unlike most celebrity splits, it doesn’t sound like the breakup is going to spell the end of their relationship. In fact, according to the couple themselves, this may just be a speedbump on their path to a stronger and better future. TMZ first shared the news of their split. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AJ McLean (@aj_mclean)...

Police in Pennsylvania were called to a house in Wiconisco Township around 7:30 p.m. on August 14, 2025. It’s the kind of call no law enforcement officer ever wants to take. When they arrived at the home on Center Street, they found 10-month-old Jovanna Allen unresponsive , and her mother, Sadie Marie Ressler, was hysterical. It appeared that little Jovanna drowned while in the bathtub with another toddler. Sadly, it seems the 32-year-old mother was intoxicated at the time of Jovanna’s death and passed out as the children played....

A New Mexico family left their 1-year-old son in the care of a relative on May 25, 2025, never thinking that would be the last time they saw him alive. Tragically, someone left the baby inside a vehicle at some point during the day, and the soaring Albuquerque heat caused unbearable conditions. Both loved ones and emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but they could not revive the baby ....

A Georgia woman allegedly gave birth to a baby without telling her boyfriend she was pregnant and began having complications soon after delivering the baby. Alaynah Marie Rappuhn, 22, arrived at the Piedmont Macon emergency room in Bibb County on March 31, 2025, with excessive bleeding . Her boyfriend reportedly noticed something was wrong and took her to the emergency room for help. When he returned to their home a short time later, he made a horrific discovery ....

Life is expensive right now >; we all feel the effects of inflation . It seems no matter where we turn, things continually cost more. The holidays will likely look different for many families this year, and a lot of people are taking the opportunity to switch things up a bit to save money. Who doesn’t love a good potluck and game of rob your neighbor? Controversial British mom Carla Bellucci still plans to have her family over for Christmas dinner this year, but if they want to be a part of the feast, they better have their Venmo ready....

Britney Spears and her family have had a strained relationship for years, and after everything she revealed in her memoir, The Woman in Me , it seemed as if she didn’t have much hope for reconciling in the future. Still, something must have happened behind-the-scenes to get her and her family talking again, because when Britney celebrated her birthday over the weekend, both her mom, Lynne, and her brother, Bryan, were on hand for the festivities....

Raising a child has never been an inexpensive task, especially in recent years when it seems like the costs of just about everything seem to be going up. But when it comes to the expenses that rapper Cardi B is looking at just to maintain her kids’ extravagant lifestyles , things really add up. And that’s before you take into account that her two oldest children are each in their own five-figure tuition private schools....

Christina Haack has a reputation for moving on quickly post-divorce, but even for her, something felt off when her third ex-husband, Josh Hall, proposed to her. The former couple first met in February 2021, and they were engaged by August of that year. During a recent interview with People , Christina revealed that Josh actually proposed to her prior to their engagement, but she said no the first time. He reportedly didn’t take the rejection well at all....

Now is the time to start driving around town to look at Christmas lights . There are some pretty incredible displays that people spend a lot of time and money on, and they often do it to bring joy to others. After all, aren’t we all supposed to be holly and jolly this time of year? Sure, some of us are more into the holiday spirit than others, but can’t we just let people have their fun?...

Collin Gosselin is estranged from most of his siblings and his mom, Kate Gosselin. Kate has justified her distance from her son by claiming that he is “a very troubled young man ” who has exhibited “unpredictable behavior and violent tendencies.” On several occasions, Collin has shared his side of the story, but it sounds like he plans on sharing more details about his childhood, his family, and his mom’s alleged abuse in an upcoming memoir....

Everyone needs a roof over their head. For many people, trying to find a good, safe place to live can be challenging for a lot of reasons . A couple in Russia are being blasted for allegedly tattooing their toddler in an attempt to win a contest. Mellstroy, a popular TikToker, proclaimed that he would give an apartment to whoever came up with the craziest prank . Now, the parents are speaking out, saying they’re shocked anyone believed they would do such a thing....

A California father accused of killing his two young children has reportedly attempted to harm himself in federal lockup. Matthew Taylor Coleman, a QAnon follower and former surf shop owner, allegedly killed his 2-year-old son, Kaleo, and 10-month-old daughter, Roxy, because he believed they possessed serpent DNA. He was deemed incompetent to stand trial in October 2023, and is now under constant supervision. According to court documents obtained by the New York Post , Coleman has reportedly tried to harm himself in multiple ways and is being medicated against his will....

On April 4, 2024, Atlanta resident Tamara Taylor died in a car crash . Taylor had nothing to do with the crash; she was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time. Her car was hit when a driver was reportedly trying to evade police. The police said they were trying to pull the driver over for a minor traffic issue , which led to a high-speed chase....

Dolly Parton has rubbed elbows with a lot of fellow celebrities during her life in the spotlight, but unfortunately, a date with the royal family just wasn’t meant to be — at least not for now. In a new interview, Dolly revealed that she turned down an invitation to have tea with Kate Middleton , and it doesn’t sound like it was anything personal. In fact, the legendary country singer certainly seems to have a good reason for not making time for Kate in her busy schedule right now....