Times staff report When looking for a children’s book on a local African American hero, Hailey Mason initially couldn’t find one on Richard Arrington Jr., Ph.D., the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama. “I volunteered at some local [Birmingham] elementary schools and I wanted to do a segment on local Black history figures and […]
Chad Daybell faces the death penalty if convicted in the disturbing murders the prosecution say were fuelled by his desire for ‘sex, money and power’
Frederico Goldsztein was just nine years old when he was first diagnosed with a life-altering brain tumor called Medulloblastoma, the most common brain cancer for children. Frederico, now 17, was living a healthy life with his family in Brazil. He loved school and loved to read. His father, Fernando Goldsztein said he has read every Agatha Christie novel. Then came Frederico’s diagnosis. "It's simply, the worst thing that that, that a father or mother can hear," Fernando told Fox News. "It's...
When compiling this list of movies based on children's books, I wasn't concerned about how closely they followed the books. I just cared if they were good. Here are 13 movies I liked that you can share with your children—and perhaps inspire them to pick up a copy of the corresponding book.
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – After gaining fame, wandering around northern New Mexico, 'Asha' a Mexican grey wolf is now the feature star in children’s literature. In the areas around Las Vegas, New Mexico home video captured something that author Bernadette Maldonado thought she’d never see. An animal that looked like a wolf just roaming around. Thanks []
California mom Anne Georgulas is petitioning state courts to let her get chemically-castrating puberty blockers for her 11-year-old biological son James, to help him with his “transition” to a female. The boy’s father, Jeff Younger, is fighting hard against the chemical castration of his son, and currently does not have custody of either of his kids, all because he doesn’t want his son to undergo harmful, life-changing and risky trans procedures. This case has been developing for years, and on...
California mom Anne Georgulas is petitioning state courts to let her get chemically-castrating puberty blockers for her 11-year-old biological son James, to help him with his “transition” to a female. The boy’s father, Jeff Younger, is fighting hard against the chemical castration of his son, and currently does not have custody of either of his kids, all because he doesn’t want his son to undergo harmful, life-changing and risky trans procedures. This case has been developing for years, and on...
Is there going to be jam on sale when American Riviera Orchard finally launches its products into the world, or are this week’s headlines merely a clever branding exercise?
A family has committed to giving back to Sheffield Children's Hospital after medical staff saved their son’s life. When 13-year-old Ollie was two days old, he was rushed to Sheffield Children’s Hospital for emergency surgery. Upon arrival, surgeons worked fast to remove part of his bowel. At the time they didn’t know exactly what was wrong but believed his bowel to be perforated. Mum Laura, who lives in Worksop, said: “We were taken into a room and told there was a chance he wouldn’t make it...
Meghan Markle and Abigail Spencer are reporting for jury charity duty. The Suits alums—who played Rachel Zane and Dana Scott on the USA series, respectively—shared a heartwarming reunion to
Ollie was rushed to Sheffield Children’s emergency surgery when he was just two days old. Now aged 13, he and his family have committed to supporting the hospital. Doctors were not certain, but believed Ollie to have a perforated bowel, and he had to have part of it removed. Ollie’s mum, Laura, said: “We were taken into a room and told there was a chance he wouldn’t make it through the night. It was all such a shock. “I sat with him all night, and a lovely nurse kept me company.” His family was...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on two vastly different Netflix shows.