Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.
White House issuing reports on US states' infrastructure needs amid push for $2.3T plan
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
Met Gala is making a comeback, twice
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that it will return in person, first in September, then again in 2022 in its usual slot of the first Monday in May.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world
In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.
Company hiring 'MLB Food Tester' to eat hot dogs at stadiums
The tester will have to review stadium's hot dogs based on appearance, color, flavor, quality of meat, bun quality, sauce, topping generosity and value.
Sam Adams will buy you a beer for getting your COVID-19 vaccine
The Boston-based beer company says it will send $7 through the CashApp to anyone who gets the shot.
Volcano eruption in Caribbean prompts mass evacuation during popular vacation week
The volcano, which last erupted in 1979, shot ash plumes as high as 20,000 feet into the sky.
Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them
The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.
Weddings resume with restrictions but some couples choose to wait
Wedding venues, especially those with outdoor space, are quickly filling up. However, some folks are choosing to wait until 2022 or even 2023.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Gary Bimonte, owner of New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria, has died
Bimonte, known for his gregarious personality as much as his steaming hot pizza pies in New Haven, has died. He was 61, according to reports.
Meet the goth teen from Long Island whose yearbook photo went viral
Weronika Jachimowicz's yearbook photo went viral. Although she embraces her newfound social media fame, she says she wasn't always so comfortable in her own skin.
Pop-up Dumpster pools in streets, floating pools in rivers proposed for NYC
Mayoral candidate Scott Stringer has a proposal called Summer in the City, which calls for the city to install pop-up pools in neighborhoods that lack open spaces.
Swimwear industry adjusts during pandemic
After a sales dip last year, consumers are diving headfirst into swimwear. The trending styles this year are very nostalgic and something of a throwback.
Woman with world’s longest nails cuts them after 30 years
The Guinness World Records recently unveiled the new nail measurements before her nail cutting procedure in Fort Worth, Texas.
Door stolen from car at NY dealership
The owner of an upstate used car dealership is dealing with an unusual theft. Someone cut a passenger-side door of a car for sale on the lot.
In Case You Get Hit By A Bus
Abby Schneiderman, entrepreneur and author of In Case You Get Hit By A Bus, created an online platform dedicated to offering a unique way to store personal and vital information.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Asian American experiences seen through the lens of children's books
Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.