Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Motherhood is a full-time job on its own, but some women make it look effortless even while growing a whole human. Some women go into full rest mode when they’re pregnant (and rightfully so). But these mommas? They were booked, busy, and glowing while doing it. RELATED: Sing to Me: 13 R&B Songs About Momma for Mother’s Day From powerhouse vocals, belly reveals, and high-energy performances, […]

Source: Aldine ISD / Aldine ISD – Approved Image Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and dozens of restaurants and brands are celebrating with sweet deals for the educators who go above and beyond every day. From free meals and desserts to big discounts and bonus rewards, here’s your guide to all the Teacher Appreciation Week food freebies and deals happening May 5–9, 2025 (and beyond!). 1. Aroma Joe’s Get a […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty The price went up for the WNBA a few seasons ago, and the stock keeps rising.  Now, fans have a new way to represent their favorite players, as the W has inked an official deal with Funko Pop!, the brand of mini figurines that has become synonymous with pop culture’s biggest names. To kick off the partnership, the two companies are introducing their first collectibles, […]

Source: River Callaway / Getty One of the most exhausting topics spotted on social media is dating, whether it be about keeping your crushes  in your tax bracket, splitting bills 50-50, or tricking at restaurants. (Paul Pierce even hopped in on the debate, saying that marriage is for “poor” people and only benefits women, while explaining his mother getting married at 70, but that’s another topic.) Men have accused women […]

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 brings real perks for educators across the country. Major brands rolled out special deals to thank teachers for their hard work. From free meals to steep discounts on supplies and tech, these offers give back in a meaningful way. Teachers spend hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket each year. They buy classroom supplies, decorate learning spaces, and often cover basic needs for students. This week, national companies step […]

Source: ALBERTO PIZZOLI / Getty Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected as First American Pope On May 8, 2025, history was made in the Catholic Church as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope. He will take the name Pope Leo XIV. This momentous occasion crowned an extraordinary career in both service and reform. A Chicago […]

Source: Inti St Clair / Getty As Mother’s Day approaches—or any time we pause to reflect on the role of mothers—it’s clear that the Bible holds a deep reverence for motherhood. From Eve, the first mother, to Mary, the mother of Jesus, the age-old scripture consistently honors women who nurture, lead, and sacrifice with unwavering strength. Far from being sidelined, mothers in the Bible are often central to God’s plans, […]

Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty Legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson, 85, is facing serious allegations from four women who claim he subjected them to various forms of sexual misconduct. According to a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by USA Today, the women have accused Robinson of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence, and creating a hostile work environment. The suit alleges the acts […]

Source: Andy Wenstrand / Getty Michelle Obama is embracing a new phase in her life—one where she finally puts herself first. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) In a candid conversation on Jay Shetty’s podcast, she shared that she’s actively in therapy, using it as a space to reflect, heal, and better understand herself after years of public service and motherhood. With her daughters […]