Olympia Turns 2! Serena Williams Calls Daughter 'My Greatest Accomplishment' in Family Photo

Serena Williamsis one proud mama! “Thelast 2 years have been my greatest accomplishment,” she wrote alongside the image, which showed Williams cradling her newborn in her arms at the hospital while she and her husbandAlexis Ohanianstood behind her. Williams will be spending part of her daughter’s day away from home, as the athlete will be competing in this year’sU.S. Open tournamentagainst Croatian player Petra Martić on Sunday afternoon. In a recent interview withForbes, Williams opened up about how it’s often“painful” to be away from her daughterduring long tournament days....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Michael Juarez

Omicron Could Get Us Out of the COVID Pandemic — Here's How

COVID-19 testing.Photo: Getty The highly contagious omicron variant is currentlyravaging its way through the U.S.and around the world, infecting millions of people a day with COVID-19. Its rapid spread came at a time when it felt like the pandemic may finally be starting to slow, only to dash hopes that we could find a new normal without the constant fear of COVID-19. But that still may be possible with omicron, thanks to its contagiousness....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Erika Stanley

One Month After Ida Ravaged Northeast and South, Residents Are Still Struggling: 'The Worst'

Sharon Lavigne.Photo: Goldman Environmental PrizeLouisiana native Sharon Lavigne has been through more hurricanes than she can remember.But in late August, when Hurricane Ida tore through her Louisiana parish, Lavigne, 69, could not believe the death and destruction this monster storm left in its wake.“I’m used to going through hurricanes, but this was the worst,” the retired special-education teacher-turned-environmental crusader tells PEOPLE of Ida, which killed at least 95 people from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast and caused an estimated $95 billion in damage....

March 16, 2025 · 19 min · 3861 words · David Johnson

One Of The Most Significant Mammal Recoveries Ever Recorded Scoops 2024 Award

In Kazakhstan be an antelope that would n’t look out of place on the set ofStar Wars . Saiga and their gloriously wibbly nose are one of the planet ’s most singular species , but poach andmass break down off eventssaw their numbers crash . In 2024 , however , theEarthshot Prizeawarded an ecosystem restoration effort that ’s start the saiga antelope universe to recover from 40,000 to 2.8 million in the last 20 year ....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Alan Collins

Onscreen Meghan Markle Look-Alikes Unite in Ultimate 'Royal' Selfie

IfMeghan Markleever returns to acting, we know who she could hire as her body doubles! Actresses Tiffany Smith and Parisa Fitz Henley have already perfectly taken on the Duchess of Sussex’s likeness for the small screen. Prior to the premiere of Lifetime’s latest film,Becoming Royal, Smith, 36, who portrays the American princess in the film about the days leading up to her royal wedding, got together with Fitz-Henley, 42, who also took on the role as Archie’s mother in the film,Harry and Meghan: A Royal Romance....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Keith Larson

Oops: For the First Time, President Trump Says 'Russia Help[ed] Me to Get Elected' — Then Takes It Back

Photo: Michael Candelori/REX/ShutterstockIn a fusillade of tweets on Thursday morning, PresidentDonald Trumpreturned to a familiar complaint aboutthe Russia investigation— with a twist.For what seems to be the first time, he acknowledged what American intelligence officials have long said: The Russian government and other Russian actors interfered in the 2016 presidential election in order to help Trump beatHillary Clinton.Trump referred to this interference in a series of tweets arguing he was the unfair target of “Presidential Harassment” because he had done nothing wrong....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1423 words · Megan Ray

Oprah Winfrey 'Felt Like Superwoman' After Getting COVID Vaccine: 'Grateful Beyond Description'

Oprah Winfrey.Photo: David Livingston/Getty ImagesOprah Winfreyis feeling “blessed” to be fully vaccinated.In apersonal essayfor her new digital platformOprah Daily, the media mogul, 67, reflected on the profound relief and joy she experienced after getting theCOVID-19 vaccine.As she reflected on how emotional she felt after receiving her first shot, Winfrey spoke about how her previoushistory with pneumoniahad heightened her fears about contracting COVID-19.“The first shot, I wanted to cry but didn’t, just from the overwhelming sense of relief....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Shannon Shaffer

Oreo Launches Triple-Stuffed Team USA Cookies in Honor of the Summer Olympics

Photo: Nabisco While the future ofthis year’s Olympic gamesisup in the air, Oreo is not missing an opportunity to release a new flavor for the potential occasion. In honor ofTeam USA, Nabisco, the parent company of Oreos, is launching cookies triple-stuffed with red, white and blue creme. They will also feature popping candy inside (a trick they’ve previously used in their Firework Oreo flavor) and an American flag with the 5 Olympic rings etched on the chocolate cookies....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Shawn Knox MD

Oreo's New Flavor Is a Clever Take on Cookies and Cream

Photo: OreoOreo’s newest flavor is an homage to the cookie brand.On Tuesday, the dessert company announced a new limited-edition flavor called “The Most OREO OREO.“Similar to cookies and cream, the sweet product features a “Most Stuf” level of creme that’s packed with ground-up pieces of Oreo cookie.Available for presale now, the innovative flavor will hit shelves nationwide starting Jan. 30.Since the Oreo is stuffed with itself, the brand decided to make the latest launch an innovative one in which fans can join in the “metaverse for Oreo lovers — the Oreoverse....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Stacy Williams

Original Singer of' The NeverEnding Story' Theme Has Never Seen 'Stranger Things' — But Will Now

The third season ofStranger Thingshas introduced an entirely new generation to some classic 1980s music — and one artist couldn’t be happier about it. YouTube reported an 800 percent increase in terms of daily views in the United States on July 6, according toEW. Likewise, SpotifyconfirmedtoEWthat streams of the song spiked 825 percent on Sunday. “My God! It’s been very exciting to hear about all the new interest in the song,” British pop singer Limahl, who sang the song for the 1984 film, toldEW....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Catherine Wright

Ousted Recording Academy CEO Speaks Out Amid Controversy: 'I Believed I Could Make a Difference'

Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Recording Academy CEO and president Deborah Dugan is speaking for the first time since filing a lawsuit aftershe was placed on administrative leavejust days before the 2020Grammy Awards. Dugan addressed the controversy onGood Morning AmericaThursday morning and alleged that Joel Katz, General Counsel for the Academy, had sexually harassed her. Katz’s attorney, Howard Weitzman,denied Dugan’s allegationsin a statement toRolling Stone. “Ms. Dugan’s allegations of harassment and her description of a dinner at the steakhouse in the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel are false and Mr....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Jason Graham

Pa. Woman Allegedly Killed 2 Young Daughters and Their Dad Before Turning Gun on Herself

Photo: FacebookA Philadelphia mother is accused of killing her family before turning the gun on herself in an attempted murder-suicide.On Monday evening, a family of four was shot in their home in Philadelphia’s Tacony neighborhood, according to a police department spokesperson. First responders arrived at the home at 10 p.m. and found 28-year-old Damyrra Jones lying outside on top of a gun while her two daughters, 10-month-old Damaya and Maxillie, 4, were found inside, along with their father, 38-year-old Max Alcindor....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Kayla Lynn

Paddington ... Dog? This Adopted Pomeranian Looks Exactly Like Paddington Bear in Cute Insta Snap

Photo: Bertram The Pomeranian/InstagramWatch out Paddington Bear: this Paddington dog just stole your look!EverettDecked out in the classic blue duffle coat and a snazzy red hat, just toss him a marmalade sandwich and Bertie the Pomeranian could have you confused for Michael Bond’s beloved bear character.Bertie, who has 182,000 Instagram followers,posed for this cute photoon Aug. 5. His owner joked in the caption, “So my Halloween costume arrived a few months early 😬 tho makes a pretty fun fetch toy for now....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Kenneth Perez