Teen Boy Developed Blindness from Junk Food Diet, Study Says

Photo: High Angle View Of French Fries In Wax Paper By Sauce On Table A teenage boy who subsisted almost entirely on fries, white bread and potato chips developed blindness due to hisjunk food diet,according to a new study. The teen, said to be a “fussy eater,” first started having health problems at age 14. After complaining about tiredness, his doctor ran blood tests that showed he had anemia and low B12 levels....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · John Morgan

Teen Driver in Crash That Killed 5 Children Didn't Have License, Say Officials: 'A Horrific Accident'

A 16-year-old unlicensed driver was behind the wheel when an SUV veered off a New York highway and crashed into a tree,killing five young passengers, officials have said. Westchester County Executive George Latimer gavenew details about the crashat a media conference on Monday, saying three boys and two girls died from blunt force trauma on Sunday, about 12:20 a.m. local time. The victims are Malik Smith, who was driving the car, and two pairs of siblings: Anthony Billips Jr....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Shannon Harper

Teen on Missionary Trip Contracts Hookworms in His Feet After Walking Along Florida Beach

While on a missionary trip to Florida with 17 other boys from his church, Michael Dumas decided to hit Pompano Beach for a day of relaxation on June 18. But as Michael and his friends would soon discover, their day at the beach would soon haunt them for weeks. “I’m a dentist, and I have a degree in biology — I have dissected things. Science is my gig,” Kelli tells PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Daniel Wiggins

Teen Who Beat Cancer Saves Boy, 3, Struggling with Disease in Ukraine: 'Now We're Like Family' (Exclusive)

Elana Koenig and Mark Negodiuk.Photo:Koenig Childhood Cancer foundationStanding near home plate at New York City’s Citi Field last August, when the New York Mets were playing the Atlanta Braves, Elana Koenig took a deep breath and began her beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.“Singing was very exciting, but I was nervous,” says Elana, now 14, who lives in Manhattan. “The stadium was huge. But I knew what I was doing was going to help a lot of people....

March 16, 2025 · 16 min · 3399 words · Ms. Christine Reed

Temple University's Acting President JoAnne Epps Dead at 72 After Falling Ill at Campus Event

Temple University Acting President JoAnne Epps died on Sept. 19 after falling ill at a campus event.Photo:Monica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP Monica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died on Tuesday after falling ill at a memorial service on campus, Temple announced ina statement. Epps, a beloved member of the community, was 72. “It is with deep heartbreak that we write to inform you that Temple University Acting President JoAnne A....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Tom Flores

Teresa & Joe Giudice's Daughter Milania, 12, Says She Is 'Heartbroken' Over Dad's Deportation

Photo: Milania Giudice/Instagram Teresa Giudice‘s daughterMilaniasays her family will continue fighting her fatherJoe Giudice’s deportation. Less than a week after a judge ordered that Joewill be deportedto his native Italy at the end of his prison sentence, Milania, 12, penned an emotional note praising her father, whom she describes as “the best dad in the world.” “My dad, who is the best dad in the world, needs to come home,” she wrote....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Rhonda King

Teresa Giudice's 'RHONJ' Costars React to Her Engagement to Luis Ruelas: 'Wish You All the Love'

TheReal Housewives of New Jerseycast has reason to celebrate:Teresa Giudiceis engaged!PEOPLE broke the news of Giudice’sengagementto boyfriendLuis “Louie” Ruelason Thursday, and her costars on the Bravo show have been sending congratulatory messages her way.Jennifer Aydinshared a sweet statement on her Instagram Story for the happy couple. “First there was #Kravis… Now, there’s #Louresa!” said Aydin, 44, in reference toKourtney KardashianandTravis Barker’s recentengagement."@teresagiudice [and] @louieruelas," she continued, “[My husband] Bill [Aydin] and I wish you all the love!...

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Shane Dickerson

Texas Abortion Rights Advocate Warns Restrictive Laws Will 'Impact the Entire Nation'

Pro-choice protesters march outside the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 1, in Austin, Texas.Photo: Sergio Flores For The Washington Post via Getty Listen to Anna Rupani’s interview withPEOPLE Every Day below: “We’re hearing that other states want to see how long this plays out, and can they create just as restrictive laws in their own states,” she explained. While abortion care may be easily accessible for most women in states like New York, Rupani questioned, “will it be easy to access if other states outside of Texas start banning abortion?...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Angela Conner

Texas Website Where People Can Report Violators of Abortion Ban Shut Down a Second Time

Protestors march in Texas to fight the new abortion law.Photo: Sergio Flores/Getty A website for whistleblowers to report people who violated thenew, highly-restrictive Texas law banning abortionsafter six weeks of pregnancy has been shut down for a second time in a week after two different web hosts said it violates their terms of service. The website was initially on hosting provider GoDaddy, butthe company kicked it off last week, saying that it violated its terms of service....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Tyler Sanchez

The 'Hamilton' Easter Egg You May Have Missed in Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights'

Photo: Joan MarcusFans ofLin-Manuel MirandawatchingIn the Heightsthis weekend probably caught the easter egg for hisotherBroadway smash hitHamilton— did you?The movie adaptation of Miranda’s first hit musical hit theaters and HBO Max on Thursday, with fans quickly posting their reactions all over social media.The film follows the role Miranda originated on Broadway, thoughHamiltonalum Anthony Ramos — who played John Laurens and Philip Hamilton — took over as Usnavi in the movie version....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1059 words · Alison Massey

The 17 Biggest Celebrity Sneakerheads

01of 17SERENA WILLIAMSSource: Serena Williams Snapchat; Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesIt makes sense that one of the greatest athletes of all time would have a huge sneaker collection, but Serena’s transcends “impressive” and moves straight on to “legendary.” 01of 17 SERENA WILLIAMS Source: Serena Williams Snapchat; Jacopo Raule/Getty Images It makes sense that one of the greatest athletes of all time would have a huge sneaker collection, but Serena’s transcends “impressive” and moves straight on to “legendary....

March 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1532 words · Sarah Dunn

The Bachelor's Matt James and Tyler Cameron Get Lasik Eye Surgery Together: 'It's Been a Journey'

Friends who Lasik together, stay together. At least that’s the case forThe Bachelor’sMatt JamesandTyler Cameron, who both got Lasik eye surgery this week and documented the entire journey on their respective Instagram Stories. “No turning back!“upcoming BachelorJames wrote Wednesday morning as the pair of friends headed out to get the operation. Afterwards, Cameron, 27, shared a clip of himself in sunglasses. “Lasek [sic] surgery was a success,” he captioned the video....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Michael Austin

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2020 Oscars

01of 14Scarlett JohanssonDavid Fisher/Shutterstockin a sexy pewter Oscar de la Renta bustier-style gown with draped, fringe bodice, paired with Forevermark x Anita Ko earrings. 01of 14 Scarlett Johansson David Fisher/Shutterstock in a sexy pewter Oscar de la Renta bustier-style gown with draped, fringe bodice, paired with Forevermark x Anita Ko earrings. 02of 14Cynthia ErivoAmy Sussman/Gettyshows some skin in her bold Atelier Versace ballgown featuring a one-shoulder neckline, netted bodice and full skirt with center slit, worn with Stuart Weitzman platforms and Piaget jewels....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Elaine Fisher