Texas Couple Who 'Didn't Trust' COVID Vaccine Die, Leave Behind 4 Children: 'This Virus Is Real'

Photo: gofundmeA Texas mother and father who “didn’t trust” the COVID-19 vaccine have died of the disease, according to multiple reports and aGoFundMecampaign set up to support the four children they’ve left behind.In July, Lawrence and Lydia Rodriquez were admitted into a University of Texas Medical Branch hospital, where they were both diagnosed with COVID-19, Lydia’s cousin, Dottie Jones, detailed on the donation page.Lydia was immediately placed on a ventilator while Lawrence was placed on oxygen, Jones explained....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1397 words · Carlos Heath

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Seeks to 'Swiftly' Pardon Man Found Guilty of Murdering BLM Protester

Gov. Greg Abbott.Photo: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images TexasGov. Greg Abbotthas requested a pardon for U.S. Army Sgt.Daniel Perry, who was convicted Friday of murderingBlack Lives Matterprotester Garrett Foster in 2020. Perry, 35, was found guilty of murder but acquitted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the July 25, 2020 shooting at a protest forGeorge Floydin downtown Austin, according to a news release from the Travis County District Attorney’s Office (TCDA)....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Maria Taylor

Texas Mom, 29, Dies 2 Days After Welcoming a Baby Girl: 'She Was Overjoyed to Become a Mother'

Photo: Camylle Bowen/Facebook A new mom died unexpectedly two days after giving birth to her daughter last month. Now, her Texas community is rallying to make sure her family will be supported following the loss. Camylle Bowen-Ables, 29, checked into the hospital a week ahead of her due date, her mother, Amee Bowen,told NBC DFW. “She was ready for it,” she said of her daughter giving birth. “She was ready for her to come....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Robin Schwartz

Texas Twins Escape Mother's Alleged Torture, Including Beatings, Being Forced to Drink Bleach: Police

Zaikiya Duncan.Photo: Ted Heap, Harris County Constable Precinct 5/Facebook Content warning: This story contains disturbing allegations of child abuse. Two twins escaped their Texas home on Tuesday after allegedly enduring horrific abuse before authorities arrested their mother and her boyfriend, who had gone to Louisiana. The twins, who said they were kept naked, handcuffed and zip-tied in their home’s laundry room, were allegedly forced to urinate and defecate on themselves, drink household cleaners, and ingest dozens of Benadryl tablets at one point, according to the outlet....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Henry Hamilton

The 'Smooshiest' Photos of Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's Newborn Son, Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney

01of 35 World, Meet Malcolm John Mulaney / Instagram Actor-comedian John Mulaney revealed that he and actress Olivia Munn wereexpectingonLate Night with Seth Meyersin September 2021. “Meet Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney. He has his whole life ahead of him. He hasn’t even tried seltzer yet,“dad Mulaney joked on Instagram. “I’m very in love with him and his whole deal. Happy Holidays.” 02of 35Cuddle BuddiesOlivia Munn/InstagramMunnkicked off 2022with a new forever cuddle buddy....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1629 words · Jessica Rivera

The 50 Best Christmas Movies to Stream

‘Tis the season to binge-watch your favoriteChristmasfilms. With the holidays approaching and the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up on the couch with a good movie. While there are plenty ofnew Christmas movieshittingHallmark,Lifetimeand more this season, there are a lot of holiday classics streaming as well, such asA Christmas Story(1983),The Santa Clause(1994) andElf(2003). If you’re looking for a light-hearted romance,Netflixis full oforiginal filmsstarring your favorite stars....

March 16, 2025 · 13 min · 2559 words · Dorothy Pope

The Absolute Cutest (and Most Important!) Kardashian Baby Moments of 2018

01of 28THE TRIPLETSIn September,Kim KardashianWest captioned this shot of the three 2018 babies —Chicago,StormiandTrue, all born between January and April — “The Triplets.” We can’t think of a name more fitting for these adorable munchkins. 01of 28 THE TRIPLETS In September,Kim KardashianWest captioned this shot of the three 2018 babies —Chicago,StormiandTrue, all born between January and April — “The Triplets.” We can’t think of a name more fitting for these adorable munchkins....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Mackenzie Russo

The Amazing Race's Oldest Female Competitor Jody Kelly Dead at 85

Jody Kelly was 71 years old when she competed on ‘The Amazing Race’ in 2010.Photo:Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Jody Kelly, the oldest woman ever to compete onThe Amazing Race, died earlier this month. She was 85. Kelly competed on season 16 of the international travel competition alongside her granddaughter Shannon Foster in 2010. She was 71 at the time while Shannon was 22. The duo made it to the second round of eliminations on the CBS show....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Shannon Brown

The Beatles Release 'Now and Then,' the Band's 'Final Song' That’s Been 45 Years in the Making

Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles.Photo:© Apple Corps Ltd. © Apple Corps Ltd. For the first time since 1996, fans are able to let new music from the Beatles into their hearts. On Thursday, what’s being calledthe final Beatles song, “Now and Then,” was released. The song marks the first previously unheard work featuring all four members of the legendary band —George Harrison,John Lennon,Paul McCartneyandRingo Starr— to come out in nearly three decades....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Willie Mccullough

The Jonas Brothers Jokingly Challenge the Hemsworth Brothers to a UFC Fight: 'It's Going to Be Big'

The Jonas Brothersare proving their never ones to back down from a challenge. During the show, Joe, 31, joked that they didn’t name the memoir “Blood” because they are all family, but because of the recentSocial Gloves: Battle of the Platformsevent, which saw stars from YouTube and TikTok going head-to-head in a series of boxing matches. He explained that he’s actually thinking about challenging the Hemsworth brothers —Luke,LiamandChris Hemsworth— in the ring....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Denise Hall

The Jonas Brothers Step Out in N.Y.C., Plus Julia Roberts, Margot Robbie & John Cena and More

01of 102Brotherly LoveT.JACKSON / BACKGRIDKevin, Joe andNick Jonasshow off their street style as they step out together in N.Y.C. on August 2. 01of 102 Brotherly Love T.JACKSON / BACKGRID Kevin, Joe andNick Jonasshow off their street style as they step out together in N.Y.C. on August 2. 02of 102A Hand to HoldBrosNYC / BACKGRIDJulia Roberts and husband Danny Moder are seen enjoying a romantic stroll in N.Y.C. on August 2....

March 16, 2025 · 21 min · 4350 words · Tyler Vargas

The Moment When Joe Biden Returned a Toy That Slain Officer's Daughter Dropped at His Memorial

As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks during the service, Biden could be seen jumping out of his seat to grab the toy, shaped like the Capitol dome, and handing it to Abigail Evans, whose father waskilledearlier this month after a driver rammed a barricade outside the Capitol. “A greater compliment does no one have than the president of the United States looking after your toys,” Pelosi said. In another scene, 7-year-old Abigail was photographed wiping tears from her mother’s eyes during the service, while her 9-year-old brother Logan could be seenwearing his father’s police hat....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Robert Dixon

The Most Haunting Images from the Migrant Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border — and How You Can Help

01of 13Joe Raedle/GettyA mother named Karla walks across the Paso Del Norte port of entry — where Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, meet — with her children to ask for asylum on June 20. In a story on Wednesday, it was revealed many babies and young toddlers are being placedin specific “tender care” facilitiesafter being separated from their parents. 01of 13 Joe Raedle/Getty A mother named Karla walks across the Paso Del Norte port of entry — where Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, meet — with her children to ask for asylum on June 20....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Johnny Fletcher