When political activist and podcast host Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a speaking event at Utah Valley University, he left behind his life’s work with Turning Point America, and his wife, Erika Kirk , and their two small children. No one is denying that leaving two kids without a father is heartbreaking, but Erika is still alive and well, and people have turned their attention, or daggers, at her....
Performer Pink got the shock of a lifetime during the London leg of her world tour when a surprise guest appeared on stage with her. No, it wasn’t another performer. Instead (and we can’t make this stuff up) it was the cremated remains of a concertgoer’s mother. Pink handled the moment like a pro, according to a video from the incident. Pink was performing at the British Summer Time festival when it happened....
A Missouri police officer and mother of six is dead after losing control of her patrol car during a high-speed chase over Labor Day Weekend. Phylicia Carson, 33, was on patrol in rural Camden County near the Lake of The Ozarks just before 1:20 a.m. August 31 when she saw a car speeding . When she tried to stop the car, the driver reportedly ignored her flashing lights and continued to drive....
A horrific crime recently rocked a quiet New Jersey community, and investigators are trying to piece together what happened . Officers from the Piscataway Police Department responded to a call about a man with a knife in the early evening hours of January 5, 2026. By the time they arrived, three people had died. Police reportedly found 29-year-old Jordan Barnes at the scene, wielding a knife. Officers told him to drop the weapon, but he did not comply....
What to Know Prince William and Kate Middleton often travel around the British commonwealth — after all, it is part of their job. It’s far less often that they visit the United States, and when William does cross the pond, it’s usually by himself, without his family. But in 2026, that might all change. According to a new report, Will and Kate have been busy planning their kids’ first trip to America , all for a sporting event that they feel their family just can’t miss....
With the Christmas holidays just a few weeks away, it now seems safe to assume that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be staying stateside. According to a royal insider, Meghan and Harry have been snubbed when it comes to celebrating Christmas at Sandringham per tradition, and though it’s been years since they gathered with Harry’s family for the holidays, this time, it appears they weren’t even given the option if they wanted to....
Prince Harry probably has pretty thick skin after growing up in the spotlight as a member of the royal family, but it doesn’t seem to have prepared him for the emotions that would come up when his wife is the target of the public’s disdain instead. According to a royal expert, the Duke of Sussex probably isn’t taking it very well now that Meghan Markle is getting so much backlash for her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan ....
There’s at least one royal expert who believes Prince William could’ve ended the entire feud between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family in a single afternoon. Alexander Larman says publicly addressing the claims in Spare might have been the olive branch Harry needed to feel welcomed back into the family fold. Alexander shared his theory while talking to Us Weekly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by An American In Royal View (@anamericaninroyalview)...
Considering how close the brothers once were, sometimes, it’s hard to believe that Prince William and Prince Harry are still at odds. But maybe that’s because the one person who would have put their fight to rest for once and for all is no longer here? While talking to People this week, royal experts claimed that Princess Diana would never have allowed her sons’ feud to go on this long — instead, she would have been the “peacemaker” they need....
What to Know This year has been a difficult one for Reba McEntire and her ex-husband Narvel Blackstock’s family. Four months after Narvel’s son, Brandon Blackstock , died following a quiet battle with cancer, they’re experiencing another difficult loss. As the couple revealed in a heartbreaking social media post, Reba’s son, Shelby Blackstock, and his wife, Marissa, have suffered a miscarriage. Marissa shared the sad news in an Instagram post....
Now that Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth have settled their divorce, we have a better idea of what life will look like for this former couple as they move forward. And now, we know that Reese won’t be paying alimony to her ex out of her monthly income, which totals more than $100K. Jim and Reese settled their divorce this week. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Critics’ Choice Awards...
Kody Brown is currently monogamous, but not necessarily by choice, given that three of his wives left him. And while he previously suggested that he has given up on plural marriage, it now sounds like he would be open to adding another sister wife to his family. His current wife, Robyn, was disgusted when she found out why he’s suddenly open to the possibility. Season 20 of Sister Wives premieres on Sunday, September 28, 2025, but during a sneak peak, Kody and his wife had an awkward conversation about plural marriage ....
Prince Harry may have lost his appeal in his high-profile lawsuit demanding higher levels of security for him and his family during visits to the United Kingdom, but he’s not ready to stop talking about it. After Harry appeared in a surprise interview with the BBC on May 2, sharing more behind-the-scenes information about where his relationship with father King Charles stands today, the palace has officially responded ....
On the last day of school before spring break, 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews woke up before the sunrise to catch his school bus to Hearn Elementary School. He left his house at 6:35 a.m. but never got on the bus . Sadly, floodwaters swept Gabriel away near the Hickory Hills area of Kentucky. After several severe storms impacted the Midwest, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, Gabriel marks the 17th person who has lost their life across several states....
There was a time when GigaPets were a distraction in classrooms . Now, it’s cellphones . And, for one school in a video that was shared on X (formerly Twitter), the solution is magnetic bags that can’t be opened back up until the end of the school day. The only issue for some, however, is safety. It’s one thing to use the bags, which require a special magnetic device to open them, to get rid of the distraction....
A swimwear brand has come under fire due to the custom bikinis the company made for a young child. The drama all started when a woman took to social media to share that she had ordered swimwear from the company, but ended up receiving someone else’s order instead. When she opened the package, she was surprised by what she found inside: revealing bikinis for a toddler. The woman said she might be “old school,” but to her, the bikinis the brand made for toddlers seemed “crazy” to her....
With just a few days standing between us and King Charles ’ coronation, the royals’ official social media channels have been sharing new photos of the monarch. But after one of the photos seems to show Charles hiding his hands , some people are suspicious that he might be doing it because he’s self-conscious about his “sausage fingers.” Oh, no … Charles’ hands are behind his back in one of his new portraits....
I always feel a twinge of guilt when I buy leather, suede, or just plain old cutie booties . I know that they will definitely enhance my look, but when harsh winter weather comes a-knockin’, these boots can be utterly useless. But now thanks to Target’s buy one get one sale on all women’s boots I (and you) can buy the sensible pair of shows I need and the cute booties I deserve....
The school year is fully in swing now, which means that teachers everywhere are working hard to support students , deal with school politics, and handle all the drama that challenging parents can bring into a school. All of that and dealing with COVID (and regular germs) still being a thing mean these folks are doing amazing work for all-too-little pay sometimes. It’s exhausting and thankless and unrelenting. Just ask Jessica Gentry, whose 2019 viral Facebook rant about the real reasons teachers leave the profession is still getting shared....
Kids have it easy these days . Yep, we said it, and we believe it. It was much harder for us to get by in school way back when. Nope, we aren’t talking about having to use the library and actual books to look things up. And we aren’t going to complain about their fancy smart boards or the fact that we washed chalkboards and used vacuum cleaners on the erasers....
