Navigating a world with peanut allergies can be… well, nuts. Even if you’re not the one who’s allergic. More than six million Americans have a food allergy, and peanuts are the third-most common allergen. And it doesn’t just impact those who can’t eat it: Because reactions can be deadly, peanut-free policies and other restrictions are … Read more
Rory McIlroy said “not all of my eggs are in the golf basket” at this stage in his life. The world No. 2 explained that it’s hard for him to find a balance between his personal life and his career while speaking ahead of BMW Championship in St. Louis — adding that he missed his … Read more
She’s a model teacher. A California teach-fluencer was slammed online for her playful TikTok videos displaying her classroom style. The Los Angeles woman, who goes by “HeyMissTeacher” on social media, racked up over a million views on a recent TikTok video where she flaunted her colorful outfit of the day. Set to Lady Gaga’s “Papparazzi”, … Read more
It pays to serve. Eligible veterans can score up to $1,000 every year in extra cash under a newly updated Post-9/11 GI Bill — an education benefit program run by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The Post-9/11 GI Bill helps veterans, service members, and eligible family members pay for college, graduate school, and vocational … Read more
The average parent loses nearly 7,000 minutes a year in the car when the school season is in session. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. millennial parents of school-aged kids found that simply driving their kids to and from their school activities consumes an average of 38 minutes a day. Over the course of an … Read more
Getting your kids into one of California’s most sought-after public school districts may require more than good grades, it could take a household income north of $300,000. Three Golden State school districts landed among the 50 wealthiest in the country, with the average family earning well into six figures, highlighting the steep cost of living … Read more
Wet Coast public schools have been sent toward the back of the class in a sweeping new ranking of education systems across the country. The Golden State placed 31st among all 50 states plus Washington, DC, in WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the nation’s best and worst school systems — trailing Pacific Northwest neighbor Washington, but finishing … Read more
Kids are bummed, but parents are beaming. While summer isn’t over just yet, back-to-school shopping can soon be checked off the list. And your state may be the reason for some serious savings. Running from July into August, states across the country have sales tax holidays — tax-free weeks where states eliminate tax from select … Read more
Pop quiz! “The Odyssey” hits theaters on July 17, and director Christopher Nolan is bringing the 3,000-year-old Greek epic to the big screen in a project that cost over $250 million to make — marking the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. With a star-studded cast, award-winning director and an already striking 96% … Read more
Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams was at the height of his career, winning World Series Championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. But behind the glory, he carried a heavy burden: his dying father. “My dad was our superhero. He was the guy that taught me how to play baseball, he taught me how … Read more
Step away from the screens, little ones. Regardless of age, too much screen time is detrimental to one’s health. Excessive staring at screens can cause eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and poor sleep quality, not to mention increased stress and anxiety, according to Michigan State University. And the less-than-ideal effects are even more pronounced for … Read more
Screen time at school is tech-ing a toll on tots. Rather than reading, writing and arithmetic, students as young as preschoolers are learning the fundamentals of Chromebooks, iPads and apps in 2026. It’s a vexing, virtual reality much to the chagrin of peeved parents, nationwide, who are now admonishing the academic powers that be for plying their children with … Read more
While the Knicks are on parade, Sebastian Crosa will be working to get the grade. Rather than lining the streets of lower Manhattan Thursday — whooping for the 2026 NBA Champions, led by Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and his favorite player, Josh Hart — the middle schooler, 12, will be one of … Read more
Skipping school may finally pay off. High school grads in Florida find a new passion — or path — after graduation instead of a four-year college or trade as…a customer service rep? The state passed law HB 1343, allowing Florida grads to meet licensure requirements to be an insurance customer representative right out of high … Read more
A Southern California university has been crowned the hardest college to get into in America, with several other California schools also landing spots among the nation’s most selective campuses. The California Institute of Technology, better known as Caltech, in Pasadena, topped Business Insider’s list of the 35 hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. … Read more
A traumatized 6-year-old Florida girl claimed she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by another student at her ultra-expensive private Christian school – but the posh academy kicked her out and slapped the youngster’s family with a ruthless lawsuit. The kindergartner’s parents sued Creation Village World School in Celebration for failing to protect their daughter, who was … Read more
A ten-year-old boy who went viral after his dad recreated a tear-jerking Toy Story moment on his first day of school has finally met his Hollywood movie heroes — on the red carpet. Vinny Donnelly was just four when his proud dad Sean lined up his favorite toys at the front door to ‘wave him … Read more
It is not just parents who want — or need — the diagnoses for their children. Schools do too, and it’s an indictment of a broken system. Ask yourself this: if you had a chance to get your child extra exam time for their SATs, would you do it? The answer for many might be … Read more
It’s baby steps to parenthood. Moms-to-be try to do everything they can to have a healthy pregnancy, such as taking the right prenatal vitamins, exercising and visiting their doctor often. Now, a new study suggests that taking high doses of a popular supplement during pregnancy could boost cognitive performance later in the child’s life. A … Read more
The kings of the elementary school chess world now wear backpacks from Brooklyn. A team of six public school students from PS 130, The Parkside School in Windsor Terrace, pulled off a brainy upset for the ages this month — taking home first place at the 2026 US Chess National Elementary K-6 Championship after toppling … Read more