Mama June is speaking about a serious health scare tied to her eyesight, saying she fears losing more vision and possibly becoming paralyzed. The reporting focuses on her long-running eye problems, including blindness in her right eye and worsening vision in her left, which led to emergency surgery and ongoing worry about her health. What she said In the earlier coverage, Mama June said she felt like “something is really wrong” after waking up with blurry vision and eye pain.

CDC data show Black maternal mortality remains far higher than for white, Hispanic, or Asian women, even as the overall U.S. rate has fallen. In the latest CDC figures cited in coverage, Black women’s maternal mortality rate was 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, compared with 14.5 for white women, 12.4 for Hispanic women, and 10.7 for Asian women. What the numbers show The gap has stayed stubbornly wide rather than narrowing meaningfully. Coverage of newer CDC data

Outrage erupted after an image showed an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, and the IDF later said the photo was authentic. The military said it views the incident with “great severity,” promised action through the chain of command, and said it would help restore the statue. What happened The image spread widely on social media and appears to show a soldier using a sledgehammer or similar tool to damage the crucif

The Royal Family is marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday with a series of tributes in London, including an exhibition, the unveiling of a memorial design, a garden opening, and a Buckingham Palace reception. King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton all took part in the commemorations, which were framed as a celebration of the late Queen’s life and legacy. What they’re doing The day’s events include viewing the final design fo

Ice Spice is reportedly in a legal fight with wig maker Thee Bella Brand over an alleged unpaid bill of about $20,000 for 25 custom wigs, and the company claims she also damaged its reputation online. The dispute has escalated into a lawsuit seeking far more than the original wig fees, with the brand reportedly asking for hundreds of thousands in damages. What the dispute is about The company says Ice Spice agreed to a discounted deal for custom wigs tied to her tour, then di

A California woman was arrested at LAX and accused of brokering arms deals on behalf of Iran, including sales involving drones, explosives, bomb fuses, assault rifles, and ammunition. Prosecutors say Shamim Mafi, a Woodland Hills resident and lawful permanent U.S. resident, was taken into custody while trying to fly to Turkey and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. What prosecutors allege Court documents say Mafi acted as an intermediary for Iranian intelligence

Quinton Aaron says he’s recovering from a spinal stroke that left him in a coma for four days and required help breathing for about a month. During that recovery, he also learned that his wife was still legally married to another man, which he described as a major shock. Health update Aaron said he’s been focusing on listening to his body and taking recovery seriously after the stroke. Earlier reporting described him as alert and on the mend, with his family sharing updates a

Susan Lucci says her acting return in Outcome came after a period when she truly thought she might never perform again following the death of her husband, Helmut Huber. In the interview, she said the role was so compelling that she kept coming back to it even after initially thinking she couldn’t do it. What she shared Lucci said she was “bowled over” by the script and that the project arrived at a difficult time in her grief. She explained that she had not expected to go ba

Meghan Trainor says she’s canceling her Get In Girl Tour because she wants to stay home with her family and her new baby girl, and because juggling a new album, tour prep, and family life has become too much right now. She apologized to fans and said the choice is what’s best for her family at this moment. What she said Trainor wrote that she made the decision after “much contemplation” and some difficult conversations. She said she needs to be present for her expanding fami

LL COOL J is returning to the NCIS universe in a new New York-set spinoff, and he appears excited about stepping back into Sam Hanna’s world. The reveal has him teasing the return with an NCIS-themed post, while the new series is being positioned as NCIS: New York with LL Cool J and Scott Caan leading the cast. What he’s saying Coverage around the announcement says LL Cool J reacted warmly to the news and helped build buzz by acknowledging the spinoff on social media. The f

Carrie Ann Inaba was hospitalized after a scary in-flight medical emergency on her way from Los Angeles to New York. She said she suddenly felt ill, became dizzy, broke out in a cold sweat, and her arms went numb before receiving help from the flight crew, an onboard doctor, and paramedics after landing. What happened Inaba shared that the episode happened during turbulence and initially felt like food poisoning. She was taken to the ER, given fluids, and later released to re

Victoria Beckham said the Beckhams’ focus has always been on protecting and loving their children, which was her way of addressing the reported rift with Brooklyn. The comment came in a WSJ. Magazine cover story and marked one of her clearest public responses to the feud so far. What she said Her statement was brief and carefully worded, stressing family and protection rather than arguing point by point. It follows months of reports that Brooklyn and his parents have been est

Police in Omaha, Nebraska, say a woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot after she slashed a 3-year-old boy in a Walmart parking lot. The child survived and was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. What happened Authorities identified the woman as 31-year-old Noemi Guzman. Police said officers gave repeated commands for her to drop the knife, but she refused and cut the boy before the officers fired. Child’s condition The bo

Madonna is teasing new music again, with reports pointing to a possible sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor . She’s been back in the studio with producer Stuart Price and has shared messages saying she’s putting her “heart and soul” into the project. What’s being teased In recent posts, Madonna hinted at “Confessions Part 2,” which has fans expecting a dance-pop follow-up built around the same creative partnership that powered her earlier hit album. Other re

Selena Gomez was in tears after reuniting publicly with Demi Lovato at the opening night of Lovato’s tour in Orlando, Florida. Gomez said the show left her emotional, calling it one of the best she’s seen and praising Lovato’s vocals. What happened Gomez attended Lovato’s first tour stop and posted photos and videos of their hug on Instagram Stories. Lovato responded by thanking Gomez for coming and sharing that she loved seeing her there. Why fans reacted The reunion stood o

Newly released body cam footage shows T.I. arriving at the scene after King Harris was pulled over and arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in a traffic stop that turned tense. According to the report, officers said King was speeding and refused repeated requests to step out of the vehicle while they were trying to separate him from a firearm in the car. What happened The footage shows police explaining the arrest and calling for someone to pick up King’s car and the gun fro

Identical triplet brothers Sean, Alex, and Mitchell Virzi traveled to Turkey for matching hair transplants, turning the procedure into a shared family moment. The 33-year-old comedians and content creators spent about eight hours in surgery, and doctors tailored each transplant to their individual balding patterns. What they said The brothers said they made the decision together because, as identical triplets, any change to one of them would be noticeable on all three. Sean j

Justin Bieber’s Coachella weekend turned into a family moment, with rare clips of son Jack Blues shared alongside Hailey’s behind-the-scenes photos. Reports say Jack was seen watching Justin rehearse, dancing with Hailey, and even sporting a tiny “Bieberchella” temporary tattoo. Family moment Hailey Bieber posted the sweet snapshots from an empty festival field before the crowds arrived, showing Jack on her hip as they watched Justin soundcheck. Other coverage says the toddle

Rep. Tony Gonzales said he will file for retirement when Congress returns, following sexual misconduct allegations and mounting pressure over his conduct with staffers. Reports say his announcement came after an affair with a staffer became public, along with separate allegations from another former campaign staffer about inappropriate text messages. What’s driving the move Coverage says the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into whether Gonzales engaged in sexua

A report says United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated a possible merger with American Airlines to senior government officials, but no deal has been announced and it is still unclear whether any formal talks are underway. If it happened, the combination would create the largest U.S. airline and almost certainly face heavy antitrust scrutiny. Why it matters United and American are two of the biggest carriers in the country, so a merger would reshape domestic competition and cou