What to Know Since the show’s first season on Food Network, Duff Goldman has been a staple of Holiday Baking Championship, judging the contestants’ festive creations. But after the celebrity chef disappeared mid-episode last week with no explanation, fans are concerned about what might be going on with him. And now that it seems that Duff won’t be returning for the rest of the season, the situation is becoming even more confusing....

Teachers and administrators across the country are still prepping for the first day of school: putting their classrooms in order, sitting in on meetings, and mentally bracing themselves for a new school year. Similarly, staff at a Texas elementary school were getting themselves ready for a new school year , but they had no idea that their staff was about to grow by one! What started out as a typical school day turned out to be anything but when one of the school’s staff went into labor....

A Florida family is still searching for answers after an 8-year-old boy riding his dirt bike was hit by a police officer driving his patrol car. The boy was riding his bike in his neighborhood, when police activity in the area made him nervous, so he headed home. It was during that trip home that the police officer, who didn’t fully stop at the stop sign, hit him with his patrol car....

A Georgia family is rejecting the idea that twin brothers died in a murder-suicide . Despite assertions from the police, they claim to know the young men too well to believe such things. The brothers, Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, reportedly loved each other too much to ever kill each other and now, their family is demanding that police dig deeper into how the brothers died. They say there is no way that they will believe the men killed each other....

A Tennessee family has a lot of questions that need answers. Back in November, their pet dog was hit by a FedEx delivery truck. As if that wasn’t bad enough , the truck’s driver just kept going. It was inexcusable behavior. Thankfully, FedEx has been in touch with the family. Although it’s nice that the company has reached out, that’s not quite enough for the family. They want the driver to be held accountable and fired if necessary....

A recent alleged kidnapping in Florida will reinforce the importance of talking to our kids about stranger danger. A 6-year-old boy was taken by a man who walked up to the front yard where the boy played. After offering to play with the little one and buy him a toy, the child willingly left his home with the man, video footage shows. Thankfully, once the boy’s family learned he was gone, they went to find him....

It’s hard to believe Gwen Stefani just turned 54. It feels like she was just on our TVs singing “Don’t Speak” with No Doubt, and now she’s a coach on The Voice and the mom to teenage boys . Time really does fly. Although some of Gwen’s peers seem to be slowing down, she seems to be busier than ever. In addition to the new season of The Voice (the first without Gwen’s husband Blake Shelton ), she’s also promoting her makeup line....

Your little girl may be tiny, but she is crammed full of optimism, hope for rainbows, belief in unicorns, and a wisdom that is unsullied by life. So naturally she adores everything glittery, rainbow colored, and adorned with ladybugs and butterflies. It probably won’t last! But while this is her jam, let her dress it! Nordstrom is here to help with a huge sale on all girl necessities . There’s everything here from an adorable two-piece floral-print swimsuit ($15....

September 27, 2025, seemed like a typical night at American Fish Company in Southport, North Carolina. But what began as lighthearted fun on a Saturday night ended in unimaginable tragedy. A gunman opened fire from his boat and shot into the waterfront bar. The gunshots killed three people and injured several others. Police immediately began a search that ended in the arrest of Nigel Edge, 30. He was apprehended within 30 minutes of police receiving 911 calls about the shooting....

In the last 10 years, there have been a lot of conversations about transgender kids playing sports. While most people support it, some are loudly against it , not realizing how their discrimination also affects cisgender kids. Two short-haired girls in England have been victims of discrimination, and their soccer team is showing up for them. The short-haired girls have been accused of being boys , which has hurt them and their team....

While there are plenty of reasons to be envious of Harrison Ford’s amazing film career, it seems like the actor has a few very big regrets. The 80-year-old says that all of the success he experienced in Hollywood kept him from being the best parent he could be, and now he’s ready to own up to what that means for his family. Harrison shared his thoughts as part of a cover story for Esquire....

Having a pediatrician you trust is absolutely essential. As a parent, you only want the best for your kids, and picking a pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your child’s health. From basic check-ups, to routine vaccinations, to more serious medical care, your pediatrician will be with you for your child’s entire health journey. You want to find a team you and your child feel comfortable with, since this is a relationship you’ll have for years to come....

Relationships are complicated, and wedding planning can be messy. Usually, they are the cause of a lot of friction within a family , especially where guest lists are concerned. A man says he “ruined” his brother’s wedding after revealing an awful truth to his brother’s fiancée. But the man believes she had a right to know. Now, he is finding himself at odds with his family which claims the man ruined the wedding and should have stayed quiet....

Can we all admit that taking care of a newborn baby is hard? We mean, really, really hard. It is particularly tough on moms who often struggle physically, emotionally, and mentally in the beginning. Having a partner on board to help can be such a relief. It is so nice when we have loving and helpful partners to relieve some of the stress. A British mom shared her newborn sleep hack for surviving the early days of motherhood, and people have thoughts....

I loved the Barbie movie as much as the next warm-blooded woman, but when I saw this golf cart-inspired Barbie pool float by Funboy, something stirred inside me. Maybe it’s the colorful pink design? Or the removable roof for shade or sun? The fact that it’s plenty big enough for two adults and includes two cupholders, making it ideal for lounging all day in the pool? I’m not sure, but I do know one thing: Just like every Barbie deserves her own Barbie Dreamhouse, I’m convinced every girl, woman, and Barbie-loving person needs this Barbie pool float in their lives this summer....

The last several years have hit many families financially . Some are just beginning to recover from hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and their lives are finally returning to a bit of normalcy. Plenty of people are still attempting to get their finances back in order, and money continues to be tight. Parents continue to sacrifice for their kids and have to make decisions about where to spend their money best ....

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard drew praise in 2020 when she revealed she was breaking with Duggar family tradition and enrolling her oldest child in public school. Now, it appears that Jill’s pulled back on giving her kids broader exposure to the world at large and instead has decided to homeschool, disappointing fans who thought she was finally getting away from her uber-strict upbringing. Jill has apparently had a change of heart....

Jill Duggar ’s relationship with parents Jim Bob and Michelle has been rocky for years, and it’s only now that we’re getting the full scope of what’s been happening behind the scenes. In the new docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, Jill revealed that Jim Bob tricked her into signing a TLC contract , leading her to film a lot of personal moments against her will. Jill signed a contract at her dad’s insistence moments before her wedding....

John Stamos still has us saying “have mercy” after all these years. The actor, best known for playing the smokin’ hot Uncle Jesse in the Full House franchise , recently turned 60. He took to Instagram to commemorate the occasion. The day before his birthday, he shared a series of photos and videos from birthdays past to reflect on the momentous occasion of turning 60. He also shared a video of him and his son to thank people for their birthday wishes....

With more than seven years left of Josh Duggar ‘s prison sentence, it sounds like he believes his family may not be there waiting for him when he finally gets home. According to a new report from The Globe , Josh is worried that wife Anna Duggar is “leaving him behind” and beginning a new life without him — one she may not be ready to abandon when he’s released....