Cameron Diaz has been opening up about being a mom. The 48-year-old gave birth to her first child more than a year ago, but Diaz …
Read moreCameron Diaz opens up about parenthood after quietly having baby girl with Benji Madden
Ever since she shot to international fame in 1998 with the release of “… Baby One More Time,” Britney Spears has been a lightning rod …
Facebook is pledging to take a harder line against vaccine misinformation. The platform announced on Feb. 8 that it would immediately begin banning users, groups …
Read moreFacebook is deleting posts that make false COVID-19 claims
People who have adopted their pets from a shelter can relate to the oft-expressed sentiment, “Who rescued whom?” Our rescued animals offer so much unconditional …
Read moreRescue dog saved owner’s life just months after adoption
For most of us, Zoom and other online video platforms have become part of our daily routines, thanks to the COVID-19 crisis that has made …
Read moreJill Biden is teaching Zoom classes from the White House
Colin Kaepernick is known not just for being a record-setting NFL quarterback, but as an activist for racial equality. His last few years with the …
Read moreBen & Jerry’s put up a mural and billboards of Colin Kaepernick outside Super Bowl stadium
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Read moreMalcolm X’s daughter says schools should teach that ‘American history is Black history’
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North Carolina has taken steps to remove the Confederate flag from their state license plates. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the state’s DMV said it will …
Read moreNorth Carolina banned license plates with Confederate flag imagery
History was made when the Biden administration was sworn in — Kamala Harris became the first female vice president and her husband Doug Emhoff was …
Read moreMerriam-Webster has added ‘second gentleman’ to its dictionary
National Historic Landmarks are buildings, objects, and sites that have been determined by the Secretary of the Interior to be significant in American history and …
Read moreEmmett Till’s Chicago home granted official landmark status
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Read moreCelebrities are paying tribute to Cicely Tyson after her death at 96
What’s better than ice cream? Boozy ice cream, of course! That’s why we are loving this recipe for red wine chocolate shakes from Rhubarbarians. With …
Read moreMake this easy red wine shake with just 3 ingredients
It’s been a long time coming, but Harriet Tubman might finally become the face of the $20 bill. At a White House press briefing on …
Read moreEfforts have resumed to replace Andrew Jackson’s image with Harriet Tubman’s on $20 bills
Most materials in the world will biodegrade eventually (be decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms), but some take longer than others. Plastic, for instance, …
Read moreBiodegradable hoodie is made from eucalyptus and pomegranate
Have you heard that masks don’t work to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Or that hydroxychloroquine can be an effective treatment for COVID-19? Or that …
It’s impossible for many of us to show just how grateful we are to the health care workers who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the entire coronavirus …
Read moreThe NFL is giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
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It’s looking likely that Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine will be President-elect Joe Biden’s assistant secretary of health, which would make her the first openly …
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson will soon be welcoming another baby! The “Dancing with the Stars” alum, 28, has just announced that she is expecting …
Read moreOlympian Shawn Johnson expecting second child with husband, Andrew East
We all want to rewind time back to when there was no such thing as the COVID-19 pandemic. So perhaps it’s no wonder that recent …
Read moreChunky highlights from the early ’00s are back with a new name
Competitive fishing may be historically a white, male space, but the Ebony Anglers are changing that. The all-Black female competitive fishing team from North Carolina …
Read moreAll-Black, all-female competitive fishing team is making history
As 2021 gets off to a very rocky start, you might find yourself in need of some sweet comfort food. Well, Philadelphia Cream Cheese’s new …
Read morePhiladelphia’s new ready-to-eat cheesecake cups come with graham cracker crumbles
Did you make a resolution to be healthier and more active this year? If so, Chris Hemsworth is here to help you do just that. …
Read moreChris Hemsworth is offering free online workout classes
Georgia elected its first Black senator on Jan. 5. The Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, defeating Republican Kelly …
Read moreRev. Raphael Warnock just became the first Black senator in Georgia history
If you’ve been dreaming of a more simple, peaceful life, you’re not alone. Almost half of the people who took part in a recent Gallup …
Read morePoll finds more Americans want to live in rural areas amid pandemic
Bad news for multilevel marketing (MLM) companies: In an update to its community guidelines, TikTok is banning users from sharing MLM content and other “get …
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Read moreSkip garland this year and turn your staircase into a snowy penguin slide
Taylor Swift has been busy during the pandemic. After the surprise release of a new album, “folklore,” in July, Swift kept the creative juices flowing …
Read moreTaylor Swift’s merchandise line now includes jewelry
Lifetime movies have always had a reputation of being a bit cheesy, but for the first time ever, Lifetime is about to get … fowl. …
Read moreMario Lopez is playing KFC’s Colonel Sanders in steamy new Lifetime movie
A Texas teen has gone viral and has been interviewed by various major news outlets after being given an in-school suspension (ISS) for wearing nail …
Read moreThousands rally around high school boy suspended for wearing nail polish
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Read morePeople in some states eat cinnamon rolls with chili
Earthlings are not the only ones having special holiday packages delivered to their front doors this year. On Sunday, Dec. 6, a special holiday delivery …
Read moreA spacecraft delivered a turkey dinner to astronauts on the International Space Station
Birthday cake is delicious, but if you’ve ever been the one in charge of cutting the cake and handing out the slices, you know it …
Read morePeople are cutting cake with wine glasses and it’s kind of brilliant
Swifties, rejoice! Taylor Swift has just released her first-ever re-recording of one of her classic hits. The re-recording of “Love Song,” Swift’s popular 2008 track, …
Read moreTaylor Swift debuted a new recording of one of her classic hits
According to a survey carried out by Philadelphia-based nonprofit The Science History Institute, most Americans (59% of us) can’t name more than 10 of the …
Read moreUnique periodic table shows how we interact with each element in our everyday lives
Cotton candy grapes are one of the most delicious ways to indulge in fruit. Light, fresh and oh-so-sweet, these grapes prove that eating healthy doesn’t …
Most people know of Alex Trebek thanks to his 36-year stint as the host of “Jeopardy!” But being an Emmy-award winning game show host was …
Read moreAlex Trebek, a lifelong conservationist, quietly donated a large parcel of land years ago
As the Emmy-award winning host of “Jeopardy,” Alex Trebek was a beloved part of many families’ evening television ritual for 36 years. So when he …
If you’re one of the roughly 60 million people of Latin American or Spanish descent living in the U.S. you’ve probably been identified as Hispanic, …
With many public schools closed down to stop the spread of the coronavirus, children and their parents are mourning not only the loss of in-person …
Read moreSome schools vow to keep snow days during virtual learning
The holidays are going to look a lot different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still find the spirit of the season. …
When you’re finished loading your groceries into the car after your shopping trip, what do you do with the cart? Consider your answer carefully, because …
Read moreViral ‘shopping cart test’ supposedly separates good people from bad
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Read moreRuffles released a new chili cheese flavor, no dip needed
Get your mouth ready for a fiesta: Taco Bell has just added a Chicken Chipotle Melt to its Cravings Value Menu. For just $1, you …
Read moreTaco Bell launching chicken chipotle melt for just $1
You shut your mouth when you’re talking to me! Can it really be true? Is there a “Wedding Crashers 2” headed our way? When “Wedding …
Read more‘Wedding Crashers’ sequel with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson is officially in the works
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Read moreTune into a virtual Dolly Parton Christmas concert to get into the holiday spirit
For the first time in 175 years, the United States Naval Academy has appointed a Black woman as a brigade commander. The U.S Naval Academy …
Read moreUS Naval Academy appointed its first Black female brigade commander
Chess pie is a uniquely Southern dessert, although James Beard says it originated in England. Some say the name for chess pie comes from an …
Emily Harrington is being celebrated for becoming the fourth woman to free-climb Yosemite National Park‘s famous El Capitan within a day. And she’s the first …
Read moreFirst woman climbs Yosemite’s El Capitan via the Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours
Over two and a half years ago, the Parkland school shooting shook Americans to their core and left a nation in mourning. On Feb. 14, …
Read moreWidow of Parkland school shooting victim ran for local office and won