Florida School Apologizes for Barring Valedictorian from Giving Speech Partly About Immigration

A Florida school district has apologized to a high school valedictorian after she was abruptly barred from delivering a speech that mentioned immigration during the commencement ceremony.Kriya Naidu wore her cap, gown and several medals as she delivered her valedictoryspeech in a YouTube video— after she was not allowed to speak at Orlando’s University High School graduation on Tuesday. She said she was told the morning of the event that she was barred from giving her speech with no explanation....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Victoria Wilson

Fly into the Future: 7 Innovations That Will Make Future Troops Safer

For enlist man and women , no mission can have a better outcome than deliver home safely . Fortunately , that finish is also absorb the thoughts of some very gifted researchers and scientists who are turn on ways to guard future soldiers against injury in gamy - risk situations . Take a facial expression at some of the creation that may soon find their way onto battlefields . 1. FLEXIBLE BODY ARMOR While sight of bullet and shock - proof attire is available to soldier , much of it comes at the expense of mobility ....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Erin Padilla

Food Network Star Duff Goldman and Wife Johnna Welcome Their First Child: 'We Made a Family'

Duff Goldmanhas a sweet new addition! The newborn, who is the couple’s first child together, weighed in at 8 lbs., 2oz., and measured at 21 inches long. courtesy Duff Goldman Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. “Some friends have told me that the love I’ll experience when looking at my daughter will be different than anything I’ve ever experienced and they were totally right....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Stephanie Dawson

Food Network's Molly Yeh Is Opening a Minnesota Restaurant in a 'Historic Space' — See Inside

Nick Hagen and Molly Yeh.Photo: Food NetworkMolly Yehis adding yet another accomplishment to her resume — restaurant owner!The Food Network star, 32, shared the exciting news with her fans onInstagramon Wednesday, revealing that her first eatery will be in a “beautiful historic space” in her hometown along the Minnesota-North Dakota border.“surprise, we’re opening a restaurant!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳,” Yeh wrote in a post featuring videos and photos of the soon-to-be restaurant. “last year we took over a beautiful historic space on the banks of the red river, where we plan to celebrate the cuisine of east grand forks....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1094 words · Patrick Ramsey

Forensic Pathologist Reveals How Lori Vallow Daybell's Son J.J. Was Killed, Daughter's Cause of Death Unknown

Content warning: This story contains disturbing details. Nearly three years after the remains ofLori Vallow Daybell’s children, 7-year-old Joshua “J.J.” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, were found, J.J.’s cause of death has been revealed. “Was J.J. trying to get the bag off his head? It could be scratch marks of him trying to get it off his head,” Warren said, according to the outlet. Warren said Tylee’s autopsy took several days because her remains were not intact....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 889 words · Lisa Santiago

Former Bachelorette Gabby Windey and 'DWTS' Pro Alan Bersten 'Seemed Very into One Another' on Cozy First Date

Photo: Pixie Productions Hot new couple alert! An eyewitness says Windey, 32, and Bersten, 28, ordered champagne shortly after being seated. They were both “constantly smiling and giggling” throughout the evening. Pixie Productions The eyewitness says the pair were “so cute together and seemed to give off the vibe nobody else was in the room.” Windey joinedDWTSlast fall aftergetting engagedtoErich SchweronThe Bachelorette. But as fans noticed Schwer, 30, had stopped supporting Windey from the audience, the former series co-lead later told Fox News: “I thinklife is just really busyfor the both of us right now....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Vincent Hill

Former Connecticut Doctor Blames Alleged Road Rage Shooting on Having a Bad Day

Jozsef Piri, MD. A former Connecticut doctor was arrested this week in connection to an allegedroad rageshooting that took place in Vermont in 2019. Jozsef Piri, who was listed as a practicing family physician in Collier County, Florida, was taken into custody on charges related to the allegedroad rage incidentthat left 44-year-old truck driver Roberto Fonseca-Rivera dead,NBC2reported. The friend then said he heard Fonseca-Rivera take a “deep inhale” after hearing a noise that sounded like he dropped the phone before the call went silent....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Brianna Velasquez

Former Food Network Star Found Guilty of Murdering the Daughter She Was in the Process of Adopting

Photo: SIMPSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; CHANGE.ORG It took about an hour-and-a-half for the jury to deliberate and reach their final conviction, according to local outletWYFF. The verdict ended a four-day trial in which Ariel and her husband, Jerry “Austin” Robinson, testified. Graphic images of the injuries inflicted on Victoria “Tori” Smith were also shown in court. “In my 13-14 years as a judge, I’ve never seen anything like this,” Judge Letitia Verdin said during Ariel’s sentencing, perThe Sun News....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · James Smith

Former Illinois News Anchor, 42, Dies After Sudden Illness on Vacation with Her 'Beautiful Family'

Lesley Swick Van Ness, a former news anchor in Illinois, has died. She was 42. “Lesley had been on vacation with her beautiful family in Florida when she fell ill and was hospitalized last Thursday,” Jennifer Dale, the vice president of recruiting at Gray Television, where Van Ness was working at the time of her death, wrote in a statement, perMuddy River News. “It is with a very heavy heart that we share some devastating news with you....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Dr. Randy Clark

Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested in Florida After Allegedly Failing to Pay Child Support

Antonio Brown.Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Former NFL starAntonio Brownwas arrested in Florida following multiple alleged missed child support payments, according to multiple reports. Wiltrice Jackson claims the former wide receiver owes her nearly $31,000 in child support for their 15-year-old daughter, Antanyiah, per the outlet. PEOPLE has contacted Brown for comment. Jackson spoke toTMZfollowing Brown’s arrest. “I do want him arrested," she told the outlet. “Because, right now, he’s making a mockery out of the judge, out of everything, because he feels like he’s untouchable....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Melissa Watson

Former Theranos CEO Sunny Balwani Found Guilty on All 12 Fraud Charges Against Him

Federal jurors in California have found former Theranos executiveRamesh “Sunny” Balwaniguilty of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to multiple reports. On Thursday, the jury returned its verdict againstElizabeth Holmes' ex-boyfriend and Theranos' onetime president, findingBalwaniguilty on all 12 criminal charges he faced,CNBC,CNNandThe Wall Street Journalreport. Balwani was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud — with Holmes — six counts of defrauding investors and four counts of patient fraud....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Zachary Stewart

Fox CEO Confirms There Are 'No Plans' for Jussie Smollett to Return to 'Empire'

Jussie Smollett‘s career onEmpireis officially over.During Fox’s Television Critics Association tour on Wednesday, Charlie Collier, the network’s CEO, confirmed that fans shouldn’t expect to see Smollett, 37, return for the show’s final season, which premieres next month.“We as much as anything in case like this, you try to get all the information and make a good decision,” Collier explained. “[Creator Lee Daniels] is right, there’s no plans for Jussie to return toEmpire… typically it’s about gathering right info and making sure we’re making the right decisions....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Jennifer Jacobson

Francesca Eastwood Is Pregnant! Daughter of Clint Eastwood Announces She's Expecting Her First Child

Francesca Eastwood is going to be a mom! Francesca took the awards stage with her mother, 66, while presenting an award, during which she told the star-studded audience that she is pregnant. Attendees included Jenna Dewan, Lance Bass, Bill Nye, Jaden Smith and host Amber Valletta. MediaPunch/REX/Shutterstock Francesca Eastwood Francesca Eastwood and Frances Fisher RELATED GALLERY: Who’s Due Next? Chanel, Shenae and 65 More Celebs Who Are Expecting...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Jacqueline Obrien