Record-Breaking U.S. Diver, 56, Dies Exploring Vast Underwater Cave in Texas

Brett Hemphill undertaking a diving expedition.Photo:Karst Underwater Research Karst Underwater Research A renowned cave diver, who set multiple cave diving records throughout his lifetime, has died while exploring one of the deepest underwater caves in the U.S. The nonprofit underwater exploration group said Hemphill had been on a dive with fellow diver and KUR’s director, Pitkin. They set off around 10:45 a.m. on the morning of Oct. 4 to explore the cave “starting in 450 feet of water at about 7300 feet of penetration....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Kristina Chapman

Ree Drummond and Husband Ladd Enjoy Date Night at Pizza Spot They Own

Photo: Ree Drummond - Pioneer Woman/InstagramIt’s pizza night for the Drummonds!On Sunday, Ree and husband Ladd went out to P-Town Pizza in their hometown of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. “Dinner date last night,” Ree wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing a photo of herself and Ladd in the Italian eatery.Not only are Ree and Ladd fans of the cheesy pizza place, but they also own the restaurant. In 2018, they opened the pizza joint — but thePioneer Womanstar wasn’t sure about the business venture initially when Ladd suggested it since she was busy filming her Food Network show....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1231 words · Tammy Lindsey

Ree Drummond Rings in Birthday as She Fulfills 'Longtime Dream' of Singing Queen Song at Karaoke

Photo: Ree Drummond/Instagram “Today’s my birthday, so I’m posting a photo and a brief (thankfully) video of me recently fulfilling a longtime dream of singing “Don’t Stop Me Now” on karaoke,” Ree captioned a picture andfun videoof herself singing with her daughters on Instagram on Thursday. “Somehow I always sounded a little better in my dream 🤔…” she continued, adding, “But my daughters were with me, which made for an especially wonderful memory!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Michael Hickman

Reese Witherspoon Celebrates Daughter Ava Phillippe's 22nd Birthday with Baby Throwback Photo

Photo: Reese Witherspoon/Instagram; Inset: Jon Kopaloff/Getty “This person is turning 22 today,” Witherspooncaptioned the shot, adding a shocked emoji. The proud mom of three also shared a recent photo of Ava smiling at the camera with a sweet caption that read, “Happy Birthday to my sweet little girl…excuse me… I mean my adult daughter!!!” “Words can’t describe how proud I am of you,” she continued. “You have grown into an extraordinary person who cares so much about the world around her....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Felicia Lang

Ref Who Said Black Student Wrestler Had to Cut His Dreads Is 'Done Working' with School District

Photo: Courtesy of the Johnson Family After a referee who oversaw a tournament at Buena Regional High School in New Jerseysaid that a black student must cut his dreadlocks in order to compete, the district’s superintendent never wants to work with him again. While Johnson’s family did not speak during the meeting, their lawyer, Dominic Speziali, did voice their concerns. “The blame here is on the referee,” Speziali said, CNN reports....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Laura Graham

Rehearsals Underway for King Charles' Coronation Parade — with a Bus Standing in His Gold Carriage!

The preparations forKing Charles’coronationparade are in full swing. The route around the airbase — home to Britain’s fleet of Chinook helicopters — was carefully measured to replicate the processional route between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace that King Charles, 74, andQueen Camilla, 75, will follow after their May 6 coronation ceremony. UK MOD Crown “This is big. This is special. This is, of course, an extremely rare event,” First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, told reporters at the close of the rehearsal, which he added had been “going very well....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Edwin Sanchez

Remains of 19th Century Hospital and Cemetery Found Submerged Underwater in Florida

The remains of a 19th-century hospital and cemetery have been found in Florida’s Dry Tortugas National Park.The findings result from a survey of the100-square-mile areathat began in August as a collaborative project between park cultural resources staff, members of the National Park Service’s Submerged Resources Center, the Southeast Archeological Center, and a University of Miami graduate student,CBS Newsreports.According to apress releasefrom the National Park Service on Monday, the cemetery has been identified as the Fort Jefferson Post Cemetery, where John Greer, whose grave was also uncovered in the discovery, worked as a laborer until his death on Nov....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Jerry Campbell

Remi Bader Shares an Inside Look at Her First Coachella

01of 09Pool Party PoseCourtesy Remi BaderMy first day and first time ever in Palm Springs! It’s so beautiful here. I started my festival weekend with a Revolve pool party and was rocking my neon yellow Good American bathing suit and cover-up. 01of 09 Pool Party Pose Courtesy Remi Bader My first day and first time ever in Palm Springs! It’s so beautiful here. I started my festival weekend with a Revolve pool party and was rocking my neon yellow Good American bathing suit and cover-up....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Anna Hoffman

Renée Zellweger & Courteney Cox Support Longtime Friend and Publicist Nanci Ryder at ALS Walk

For years Hollywood power publicist Nanci Ryder served as the spokeswoman for some of the industry’s biggest celebrity names; today, several years into her battle with the neurodegenerative disease ALS, which took Ryder’s ability to speak, her clients continue to show up to serve as her voice. The famously feistyRyder, who is today largely immobile and unable to talk, also made an appearance, sharing private moments with both Zellweger andCox. The actresses also shared the stage before the walk, speaking to a large crowd of fellow supporters in the battle against ALS....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Deborah Tyler

Renée Zellweger Returns to the 2021 Oscars Stage in a Pretty Peony Pink Gown

Photo: ABC Renée Zellwegerbrought her signature dose of elegant glamour to the 2021 Academy Awards. The Oscar-winning actress, 51, looked chic as she commanded the stage in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé peony pink strapless silk gown to present the award for Actress in a Leading Role at Sunday night’s ceremony in Los Angeles. Zellweger’s elegant, feminine design was accentuated with draped satin lapels at the neckline, a dramatic front slit and a crystal-embroidered trim....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Dr. Brian Walton

Renée Zellweger Says She Feels 'Energized and Full of Wonder' at 50

Renée Zellwegerhas a decidedly fresh perspective on aging in Hollywood. Featured on the cover ofInStyle‘s December issue, the 50-year-old actress — who’s on the road to awards season glory with a lead turn as Judy Garland in this fall’sJudy—opens up about continuing to look forward while never taking life for granted. “It doesn’t consume me because it’s inevitable; it’s a privilege,” Zellweger says. “I’d rather celebrate each phase of my life and be present in it than mourn something that’s passed....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Charles Yates

Republican Mayra Flores Flips House Seat in South Texas to Become First Mexican-Born Congresswoman

Photo: Eric Gay/AP Photo Flores, who wasraised with “strong conservative values"and to “always put God and family first,” earned nearly51 percent of the vote, defeating the leading Democrat in the race, Dan Sanchez, who received a little more than 43 percent. “This historic win will bring back God to the halls of Congress!” shewrote on InstagramTuesday alongside an image that says, “We Won!” “This win is for the people who were ignored for so long!...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Christopher Cook

Rescue Puppy with Months to Live Wants to Get at Least 100 Hugs Before He Dies

Logan was recently diagnosed with Pulmonic Valve Dysplasia, a heart condition that affects the organ’s main valve and prevents the puppy’s blood from being properly oxygenated. His heart is also scarred and leaks fluid, his foster mom Lindie Saenz told PEOPLE. “If there was a surgery we would do it. Cost is not an issue,” she said of the lack of solutions for Logan’s serious health issues. “Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Taylor Miller