Kids

5 min read Kids

“Drink responsibly” may not be the best approach to teenage alcohol consumption. Underage drinking is a serious health issue in the United States and all over the world. Its consequences can go beyond the individuals. People around them can directly or indirectly be affected by the result, whether it’s property damage, injuries, aggression, violence, and...

5 min read Kids

The unimaginable pain of losing a child is something no parent should ever face. For Quinn Blackmer, that nightmare has multiplied by four as he mourns his daughters following a horrific Wyoming murder-suicide. Seven-year-old Olivia Blackmer initially survived the shooting. She passed away on Saturday afternoon (February 15), five days after suffering a gunshot to...

8 min read Kids

Naming a baby is an exciting milestone, but in Texas, some names are off-limits. While parents love getting creative, the state has a list of banned names that might surprise you. Whether it’s to prevent confusion, avoid offensive terms, or maintain cultural sensitivity, Texas has drawn a hard line on certain monikers. Some names suggest...

3 min read Kids

Near Ronald Reagan National Airport, an incident where American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter had a mid-air collision on the 29th of January 2025. All 67 passengers on board the Washington plane crash perished in the tragic event. On board, several members of the U.S. figure skating community. The Livingston...