'We Are the Brooklyn Saints' ' Coach Edwin Gawuala Says He's Grateful for the 'Beautiful' Series

We Are the Brooklyn Saints.Photo: Netflix Coach Edwin Gawuala wasn’t sure, at first, about letting cameras into his life and into the lives of the kids he coaches on the Brooklyn youth football league the Brooklyn Saints. “I was nervous at first for cameras in my face and neighborhood,” Gawuala tells PEOPLE of the team being filmed for new Netflix documentary seriesWe Are the Brooklyn Saints. “Where we come from, when you’ve got cameras around, cameras are to work against you....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Vicki Rivera

'When We Get Out of Ukraine, I Will Return Your Childhood': How 167 Orphans Escaped to Poland

The orphans and care workers of Otchiy Dim.Photo: Roman Kornijko WhenRussia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, Roman Kornijko from theOtchiy Dim (Father’s House) orphanagein Kyiv faced a terrible choice: Uproot 167 children from their home and risk the dangers of the open road or remain in the capital and pray that the coming bombs would somehow spare them. After much thought, he chose the road. And so, around 10 p....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Kevin Barrett

'Wonka' Director Compares Timothée Chalamet’s 'Beautiful' Singing Voice to Bing Crosby

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures; Donaldson Collection/Getty The movie stars Chalamet, 27, as he showcases his singing skills playing the role of chocolatier Willy Wonka. In a recent interview withTotal Filmmagazine, King, 45, described the actor’s singing voice as “beautiful," comparing it to the late singer, who sang the classic 1942 rendition of “White Christmas.” “There’s quite a range, because it does go from a couple of bigger, showstopper-y sort of things to moments of real, pure emotion, and he can do it all…,” he added....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Richard Cole

1 Killed, 3 Wounded During Shooting at D.C. Funeral Home that Occurred After Funeral for Homicide Victim

Metropolitan Police DC.Photo: Getty Officers responded around 12:15 p.m. on April 11 to the Stewart Funeral Home in the city’s Northeast section, where they found two men and two women who had been shot as people who had attended a funeral were exiting the home, according to apress releasefrom the Metropolitan Police Department. Police are now searching for a car that may have belonged to the shooter and was captured on a surveillance camera at the crime scene....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Penny Walton

10 Things to Try for a Quick Mental Health Boost

Photo: getty If you’re in a funk and looking for a way to lift your mood or alleviate your nerves, there are a variety of simple, effective tactics to try that can help boost your spirits when you’re feeling down. “There are effective things that we can do you could start doing today and feel better,” clinical psychologist Natalie C. Dattilo, Ph.D., an instructor at Harvard Medical School, tells PEOPLE....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Julie Griffin

10 Things We've Waited Longer for Than Royal Baby No. 2

Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty And you thought the wait forPrince George’s birth was long. After waiting days and days forPrincess Kateto go into labor, her second child will be making an appearance in just a few hours. So as we prepare to wait just alittle bitlonger, let’s remember 10 waits much more painful to get through than this one has been. It’s gonna be okay. 1.Orange Is The New Black‘s new seasonWe’re still waiting, in fact: It’s nearly a year from season 2 to season 3, which will premiere on June 12....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Patricia Rush

10 Toys That Have Caused Holiday Mayhem Through the Years

All parents want to make their little tikes’ holiday dreams come true. For many, that means dutifully participating in a distinctly non-whimsical winter tradition: mass consumption. Mr. Potato Head Tickle Me Elmo Beanie Babies Transformers Action Figures Ten million Transformers were sold in 1984. The franchise’s cartoon and unforgettably catchy commercials propelled the shape-shifting alien robots to the top of Santa’s to-do list. The Autobots and Decepticons were in short supply around the holidays, but ultimately Hasbrotook homearound $80 million from the product line in ’84....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Shelby Gutierrez

10 Unbelievable Facts About Kaffir Lily

The Kaffir Lily , also known as Clivia , is a enchanting and visually stunning flowering plant that captures the aid of plant enthusiasts and gardeners likewise . Originating from South Africa , this flora is named after Lady Charlotte Florentina Clive , Duchess of Northumberland , who was a prominent figure in the British horticultural populace during the 19th century . With its vivacious , trumpet - shaped flowers and profuse , sullen fleeceable foliage , the Kaffir Lily total a touch of elegance and beauty to any garden or indoor space ....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1270 words · Timothy Smith

10 Hilarious Moments From Emmy Nominee (and Now Winner!) Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthyis truly a gift to us all. And now, thanks to her work as Sean Spicer on the past season ofSaturday Night Live, the comedic genius just nabbed this year’s outstanding guest actress in a comedy seriesEmmy. These quick-and-beautiful McCarthy moments below are guaranteed to provide you with your daily fix of the giggles, and make you love the star even more than you already do (if that’s possible)....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Carly Francis

11 Inspiring Facts About Eleanor Roosevelt

On October 11 , 1884 , Eleanor Roosevelt was hold in New York City . Her lifetime achievement are almost too numerous to name , but these amazing facts should prompt you why she ’s still celebrated as one of America ’s most influential first ladies and diplomatist . 1.Eleanorwas Eleanor Roosevelt’s middle name. As a child , Anna Eleanor Roosevelt much preferred her center name and would usuallyintroduce herselfby it as she grew older ....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Jeffrey Fisher

11 Things You Can Borrow From Libraries Besides Books

There ’s more to libraries than just plain old book . Many , if not most , also have movies , music , and sound and ebooks to lend out . But what about a parking pass for a Civil War fort ? Or a circular saw ? Well , depending on where you live , you’re able to borrow those , too . Here are just a few betting odds and finish that some libraries add out ....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Jean Douglas

12-Year-Old Boy Recounts 'Terrifying' Crocodile Attack During Family Vacation at Mexico Resort

Warning: This story contains graphic images. “It felt like I got stabbed,” he says. “I knew it was real, but I didn’t want it to be real.” In July, he was finally cleared to go home to Philadelphia, where he’s been focused on his recovery — andsharing his storyso others don’t experience a similar fate. “I’m not scared to talk about it [or] go to that same hotel again,” he says....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Dr. Rachel Malone

13 Romantic Floral Decor Pieces to Welcome Spring, All Under $50

Photo: People / Jaclyn MastropasquaSpring has sprung (according to the calendar, anyway), and so hasgorgeous floral decorat Amazon.Even if you’re still digging out from a late winter snowstorm, these pieces will freshen up your home and tide you over until the first blades of grass green up. Thesetrending floral pieces at Amazonare perfect for adding a pop of romantic, spring-inspired design to any space in your home.Whether you’re looking for throw pillows that will add a pop of color to a living room couch, on the hunt for timeless decorative pieces like a porcelain tea set or canvas print, or simply want a set of floral-printed towels to brighten a kitchen, Amazon is packed with plenty of pretty options....

March 16, 2025 · 11 min · 2259 words · Alicia Bender