The True Story Behind the Viral Photo of Baby Girl Surrounded by 1,161 IVF Needles

Photo: Packer Family Photography “We feel so blessed to have her,” Patricia, 30, tells PEOPLE of her wife Kimberly, 37, and their 2-week-old daughter London. “She’s calm at most times, and a little feisty when she’s hungry. I don’t have the words to express it, she’s just so amazing.” Courtesy O’Neill Family “It’s a good representation of our journey,” Patricia tells PEOPLE of the photo. “It’s inspiring to hear other women sharing their stories on a topic that’s kind of taboo....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Shelby Hill

The World's Rarest Dog Breeds Are All Coming to New York City for One Weekend

Photo: AKC Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, hairstyles and attitudes. One of the best places to see all the amazing forms a canine can take is at American Kennel Club’s annual Meet the Breeds event. The three dog breeds below, which maybe some have never seen before, are all expected to attend this year’s Meet the Breeds. Cirneco dell’Etna This breed is an ancient coursing hound from Sicily....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Derrick Murphy

There's a Leprosy Outbreak in Florida

Leprosy bacteria.Photo:Getty Getty Florida has seen an uptick in leprosy cases, an indication that the disease is becoming endemic, or regularly occurring within the community, According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida accounted for nearly one-fifth of reported leprosy cases in the U.S., and that Central Florida had 81% of the cases in the state. Leprosy, also known asHansen’s Disease,has been historically uncommon in the U.S., the CDC said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Danielle Medina

These New Disney-Inspired Wedding Dresses Channel Ariel, Tiana, Cinderella and More Favorites

Brides-to-be will soon have the chance to say “yes” to their favorite Disney-inspired wedding dress! Allure Bridalscreated a collection that channels nine iconic Disney princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Snow White, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Belle and Pocahontas, to give every bride a fairytale experience on her big day. The first-everDisney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, which will debut at New York Bridal Fashion Week in April, features 16 elegant styles in a variety of fabrications and silhouettes....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Nicole Hogan

This Beach Was Just Voted the Best in America — and It's the Second Year at #1

01of 10 1. Clearwater Beach Clearwater, Florida Melissa Sanger/Getty Clearwater, which is located on a barrier island near Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, boasts fine white sand and gorgeous water. Practical amenities also weigh heavily in the ranking. This beach has a lot of parking, as well as easy access for chair, umbrella and cabana rentals. One reveiw notes the beach “is very clean, with bathrooms and various places to wash the sand off your feet as you leave....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1348 words · Robert Short

This Flu Season Is More Severe Than Those of the Last Decade: CDC Data

The flu has arrived significantly earlier this year, causing more hospitalizations at this point in the season than in the past decade, according to newdatafrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency said Friday that flu season arrived over a month earlier than usual, and flu-related hospitalizations have not been this high at this point in the season since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic in 2009. The CDC estimates that there have been at least 880,000 flu illnesses, 6,900 flu-related hospitalizations, and 360 flu-related deaths this season....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Briana King

This Is the No. 1 Trending City for Retirement in the U.S. — and It's Not in Florida: Report

Photo:Getty Getty Floridian cities like Boca Raton and Tampa; or southwest destinations such as Phoenix, Ariz. are perpetually popular spots for retirees. But a new study shows that older Americans are expanding their horizons when it comes to where they’ll spend their golden years. Why Austin? The city’s affordable cost of living, combined with the influx of young people moving to Texas’ capital city, have brought in an older crowd too, boosting populations altogether....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Kimberly Brown

This Is What Captain Sully Kept from the 'Miracle on the Hudson' Flight He Landed 10 Years Ago Today

“10 years ago today the lives of everyone on #Flight1549 changed forever,” he writes. “On that day, we proved what is possible when a dedicated group of people rises to the occasion, remembers their common humanity, and works together. When we do that, there is little we cannot accomplish.” The message was shared alongside an image of the fuel distribution sheet, a physical reminder of the fateful flight, and several other photos from the landing and water recovery....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Matthew Cole

This Mom, 51, Was Battling Breast Cancer. Then Her Daughter, 21, Was Diagnosed with Cancer Too: 'Closer Because of It' (Exclusive)

Danica Di Giovanni and her mother in their house in Canada.Photo:Rachel Pick Rachel Pick Danica Di Giovanniand her mom, Marilena, have always had a close relationship. Growing up, Danica, 22, tells PEOPLE the two of them would go on shopping sprees together in Seattle, Washington, close to the Canadian boarder where they live. “Both of us love shopping,” Danica, a nail technician, says. The mother-daughter pair have always shared a special bond, but after going through simultaneous cancer journeys they are closer than ever....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Jillian Weeks

Thomas Ravenel: Examining the 'Southern Charm' Star's History of Assault Allegations

Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Thomas Ravenel‘sarrest on Tuesdayis just his latest run-in with the law. Here’s a look back at his history of assault allegations. In 2014, Lauren Moser (a hairdresser for Ravenel’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his two children, Kathryn Dennis) filed a report alleging that he closed a door on her, causing her to fall down three stairs and into some bushes, which left her bruised, according toThe Charleston City Paper....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Willie Arroyo

Tia Clark on Defying Expectations with Her Crabbing Business: 'No One Expects a Woman to Be In Charge on the Water'

Photo: Salt and Stone Digital In 2018, Tia Clark foundedCasual Crabbing with Tia(now one of Airbnb’s top experiences in the world), to share her passion for catching crabs with visitors to her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. The fishing and crabbing industries skew heavily male, but Clark believes the happiness and satisfaction she gets from the process of catching and learning about crabs should be accessible to anyone and everyone....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Richard Morgan

Tia Mowry Says She Was Fat-Shamed for Not Snapping Back 'Right Away' After Pregnancy with Daughter

Tia Mowry-Hardrictis fighting against the pressure that new moms often face to “snap back” into great shape right after giving birth. The star got candid about her post-pregnancy journey with her followers on Thursday, saying that she is getting closer and closer to her health goals with diet and exercise and encouraging other mothers to love their bodies. “Checking in.#17monthspost pregnant,” Tia, 41, wrote in the caption for an Instagram post on Thursday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Deborah English

Tiffany Haddish Reacts to Roe v. Wade Decision, Reveals Adoption Plan: 'I Want to Be Present'

Tiffany Haddishis sharing her thoughts on the recent Roe v. Wade ruling. Prior to hosting theHollywood Unlockedsecond annual Social Impact Awards on Friday,The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talentstar opened up to PEOPLE about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the abortion bill as well as her plan to adopt children. “I think it’s about locking up people of color. I think it’s a way to put more people in jail, and I also think it’s a way to control women’s bodies,” Haddish, 42, says of the new law....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Steven Russell