Texas Judge Orders 12 Library Books Removed Over LGBTQ and Racial Content to Be Returned to Shelves

Judge Robert L. Pitman.Photo: AP Photo/Odessa American, Courtney Sacco A federal judge has ordered 12 library books that were removed from circulation due to LGBTQ and racial content be returned to shelves. Judge Robert Pitman said in a ruling on Thursday that the removed booksbe back on shelves within 24 hours, according to CNN. Judge Pitman also required that all12 books be marked as availablein the library catalog and ordered that no books can be removed during the ongoing case....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Sharon Hill

Texas School Has 6 Sets of Twins in Basketball Program: 'We Always Have Someone to Play One-on-One'

Photo: Splendora High School There are sure to be a lot of double-takes at Splendora High School basketball games this year. The school, in Montgomery County, Texas, boasts six sets of twins in its basketball program, which has 65 athletes in total. “It’s odd that you have so many twins in one program,” Deitra Inkster, the school’s communications director, tells PEOPLE. “I think it’s cool but I don’t think it’s in the water....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Steve Herrera

The 'Really Special' Reason Haylie Duff and Sister Hilary Duff Don't Share Parenting Advice

WhileReal Girl’s Kitchenfood bloggerHaylie Duffis happy to share recipes and parenting tips with her fans, she prefers to just be a supportive sister toHilary Duff. The proud mamas, who werepregnant at the same time, welcomed daughters — for Haylie,Lulu Gray, in June, and for Hilary,Banks Violet, on Oct. 25 — less than five months apart. (Haylie is also mom to daughterRyan Ava Erhard, 3½, while Hilary has a 6½-year-old son namedLuca Cruz....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Matthew Bolton DDS

The 'Very, Very Dangerous' Risk of Damaging Chernobyl in Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognizes the immediate death toll as 31 — a number that includes plant workers and firefighters responding to the disaster — though many more people ultimately died as a result of the radiation exposure. “If it were to be damaged, that is very, very dangerous,” says Dr. Lydia Zablotska, a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of California, San Francisco....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Jacob Hahn

The 10 Biggest Bombshells from Hailey Bieber's 'Call Her Daddy' Interview

As a self-described person who “doesn’t do interviews,“Hailey Baldwin Bieberdidn’t hold back during her appearance onCallHerDaddy. TheRhode Skin foundersat down with Alex Cooper for an intimate conversation on her podcast, where she opened up about her relationship with husbandJustin Bieberwhile clearing the air about past controversial moments in her life. Throughout their hour-long chat, Hailey spent the majority of the time explaining herself on a variety of topics, one of which included the rumors surrounding her involvement with Justin in the wake of his romance with his exSelena Gomez....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1485 words · Keith Cooper

The 11 Best Oscars Outfit Changes — from the Awards Ceremony to the Afterparty Scene

There was no shortage of high-fashion drama on theAcademy Awards red carpeton Sunday night. Fromradiant red lookstovoluminous silhouettestoZendaya’s abs, stars were more than happy to make a grand return to theOscars spotlightin a variety of show-stopping styles. And of course, one look isneverenough. The night’s biggest winners and best dressed stars made sure to switch up their ensembles forthe Oscars' afterparty circuit, delivering even more mic-drop fashion moments. (Don’t forget to check out100+ best looks from Oscars weekend)....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Jacqueline Rice

The Actor Behind the Chilling Voice of HAL in' 2001: A Space Odyssey', Douglas Rain, Dies at 90

Photo: MGM/Stanley Kubrick Productions/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock Douglas Rain, the longtime acclaimed actor behind the chilling voice of the murderous HAL 9000 computer in2001: A Space Odyssey, died on Sunday. He was 90. “Today we lost Douglas Rain, a member of our founding company and a hugely esteemed presence on our stages for 32 seasons,” the tweet read. “He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.” Rain was born on March 13, 1928 in Winnipeg, Canada....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Robert Lambert

The B-52s at 40: An Oral History of Their Awesomely Bizarre Beach Party Breakthrough 'Rock Lobster'

The B-52s.Photo: Joseph Cultice They say that if you give a monkeyinfinite time with a typewriter, eventually it would produce the complete works of Shakespeare. The same could never happen with “Rock Lobster.” The confluence of influences is too unique to ever occur again in nature. Who would think to blend a Carrollian poem about crustaceans with atonal caterwauling, piercing Farfisa organ stabs, vintage Jersey Shore suntan lotion slogans, and a seriously raunchy riff played on a four-stringed guitar?...

March 16, 2025 · 18 min · 3666 words · Holly Wolfe

The Bachelorette's Mikey Tenerelli Is Engaged to Kate Wood: 'Best Day of My Life!'

Photo: Mikey Tenerelli/InstagramAnother formerBachelorNation contestant has found the love of his life!Mikey Tenerelli, who competed onDesiree Hartsock Siegfried’sseason 9ofThe Bachelorettebefore appearing onBachelor in Paradiseseason 2, is engaged to girlfriend Kate Wood.TheCrossFit enthusiastannounced the exciting news on Instagram this week, sharing aphotoof the couple standing in the snow at Nub’s Nob in Michigan.“The future Mr. and Mrs. Tenerelli!!! Best day of my life! 💎❤️” he captioned the photo, in which Wood showcases her diamond ring....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Derek Gomez

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2023 BAFTA Awards

The2023 BAFTA Awardsred carpet was the place to be on Sunday. The award show, held at the Royal Festival Hall, London, played host to some of the biggest names in Hollywood and beyond. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced theirnominations for the 2023 award showlast month, withAll Quiet on the Western Frontleading the pack at 14 nominations. In acting categories,Everything Everywhere All at OnceandThe Banshees of Inisherinboasted the most nods, with both movies also up for best film and best director, among other categories....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1072 words · Melanie Nguyen

The Best St. Patrick's Day Movies to Watch Over the Holiday Weekend

Cheers toSt. Patrick’s Dayweekend!Pair that pint with some popcorn and point your eyes to the screen because lucky for you, there are a ton of movies to binge-watch in celebration of the holiday.Between Irish classics like 1952’sThe Quiet Manand modern Oscar-winning hits like 2021’sBelfast, there are various options across all genres. If you’re looking for something more family-friendly, check out 2020’s animated movieWolfwalkers.Favor Irish actors like award-winningCillian Murphy? Turn on 2006’sThe Wind that Shakes the Barley....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Nicole Moore

The Best, Most Beautiful Photos from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

01of 44Tom Kaulitz & Heidi KlumMichael Buckner/Variety via GettyKlum’s husband joins her at the May 25 amfAR Gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, where guests sipped Clase Azul Tequila. 01of 44 Tom Kaulitz & Heidi Klum Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Klum’s husband joins her at the May 25 amfAR Gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, where guests sipped Clase Azul Tequila. 02of 44Ashley GrahamPascal Le Segretain/amfAR/GettyGraham has aMy Fair Ladymoment at the amfAR Gala....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1646 words · Billy Fuller

The Bidens Celebrate an Early Thanksgiving with Military Families in North Carolina

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images The Bidens' Thanksgiving festivities are in full swing. Afterpardoning a pair of turkeysfor the annual White House tradition, PresidentJoe Bidenand First Lady Dr.Jill Bidentraveled to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Monday to spend time with troops and their loved ones. Around 250 people were in attendance at the event. During their speeches, the Bidens thanked the service members and their families for their sacrifice....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Jonathon West MD