Photo: Daniele Venturelli/ Getty ImagesCatherine Zeta-Jonesis celebrating her daughter on her 18th birthday.The Oscar winner, 51, shared a sweet birthday tribute to her daughter,Carys Zeta Douglas, on Tuesday.“Happy 18th Birthday Carys Zeta! You are everything, and everything is you,” the proud mom wrote in thecaption. “Thank you for the joy you bring me. At 5 am this morning, you texted me to thank me, for giving birth to you. That’s the kind of woman you are....

It was a special day for the Douglas family!Catherine Zeta-Jonesreturned to her hometown of Swansea, Wales, on Wednesday to receive an honorary award as part of the city’s 50th birthday celebrations, according to theBBC.By her side was her husband, actorMichael Douglas, and their 18-year-old son, Dylan — who wore a black suit and gray tie for the special ceremony. He was photographed proudly smiling as his mother accepted the honorary freedom of the city and county of Swansea....

Photo: Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock Meghan Marklemay not be the only tie between Hollywood and the royal family — ifMichael DouglasandCatherine Zeta-Jones‘ son finds his princess! Dylan Douglas may have justcelebrated his prom, but he’s already looking to score an invite to a royal wedding…perhaps his own. He and his 15-year-old sisterCaryshad some fun dressing up in aristocratic garb for a photo, which he shared on Instagram earlier this week....

Photo: Catherine Zeta-Jones/InstagramCatherine Zeta-JonesandMichael Douglas' little girl is all grown up.The couple celebrated daughterCarysas she turned 20 last week, each sharing heartfelt tributes on social media in honor of her big birthday.Zeta-Jones, 53, posted a throwback video on her Instagram page that showed Carys as a little girl putting on a dance performance in front of a lake.The video began with a sweet photo of theWednesdaystar and her daughter giggling when she was little before another screen appeared that explained the origin of Carys' name as “a Welsh feminine given name derived from the word caru, ‘to love....

Photo: Hunter Hooligan Instagram The Kentucky high school student whoseface-off with a Native American tribal elderwent viral said on Sunday he wished to “correct misinformation and outright lies” about the incident. Several outlets, includingThe Cincinnati EnquirerandCNN, published a statement from Covington Catholic High School junior Nick Sandmann, who has been accused of harassing and taunting a group of Native American activists, including Omaha tribe elder Nathan Phillips, with his classmates....

Photo: Harrison County Sheriff’s Office An Ohio teacher and coach has been arrested after authorities allege she sexually abused a 15-year-old student she was driving home from a track meet. Corissa McCalister, 21, has been charged with two counts of sexual battery, PEOPLE confirms. McCalister has been put on administrative leave from the school. McCalister is being held on $100,000 bond. She has not yet entered a plea, and online documents do not reflect an attorney authorized to speak on her behalf....

Photo: Harrison County Sheriff’s Office An Ohio high school teacher and who coached track must register as a sex offender after she pleaded guilty to sexual battery for having sex with a 15-year-old student. Corissa A. McCalister, 22, has been sentenced to two years of probation and community service, PEOPLE confirms. She must register as a sex offender within 90 days. McCalister was a Spanish teacher at Central Catholic High School in Steubenville, Ohio....

The Kentucky Catholic school whose students were at the centerof a viral standoff last week with a Native American elderhas closed until further notice due to safety concerns, church officials said. Ina joint statement this week, the Diocese of Covington and Covington Catholic High School said “threats of violence and the possibility of large crowds” were behind the decision to close two area schools, including Covington Catholic, and the local diocese curia, or administrative body....

Photo: Today The Catholic high school junior whosestandoff with a Native American elderwent viral this past weekend is explaining his actions in his first interview since the incident. Nick Sandmann, who attends Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky,toldToday‘s Savannah Guthrie on Wednesdaythat he believed he was respectful during Friday’s interaction. “As far as standing there, I had every right to do so,” the 16 year-old said. When asked whether he felt he should apologize to anyone — including the elder member of the Omaha tribe, 64-year-old activist Nathan Phillips, whom Sandmann was filmed standing face-to-face with, smirking — Sandmann said no....

Photo: Victor Protasio“Chocolate and pecans go together, sure, but add a touch of bourbon and the combination soars to the flavor stratosphere,” says the author of theWhen Pies FlycookbookCathy Barrow’s Chocolate-Pecan Galette½ (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrustsAll-purpose flour, for work surface1½ cups pecans¼ cup packed light-brown sugar2 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup2 Tbsp. (1 oz.) bourbon¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped (about ½ cup)1 Tbsp....

‘A Life Changing Event,’ winner of the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards.Photo:Michel ZoghzoghiPhotographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam’s annualComedy Pet Photography Awardscelebrate the positive role pets have in people’s lives — and the hilarious moments captured in their day-to-day antics. “To be able to laugh out loud with these lovable creatures is the reason this competition exists,” said Sullam.Above is the 2023 winner,Michel Zoghzoghi’s photo “A Life Changing Event.” Zoghzoghi, of Lebanon, grabbed this snap of his rescue kittens Alex and Max — whom he calls “a lethally cute duo” — showcasing their shy and playful personalities (we’ll let you guess who is who)....

Photo: RSPCA Animal rescuers are hoping to find a forever home for five cats who were left behind in a box earlier this week. “Need a home. Merry Xmas — please help them,” read the handwritten message on the taped-up box flaps. After noticing the drop-off, a staff member from the hospital contacted theRoyal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)to retrieve the abandoned animals. Cats found abandoned in box....

Cat.Photo:Getty Getty A new study has found that mammals can glow in the dark! After using ultraviolet light to examine 125 preserved mammal species representing 27 living mammalian orders and 79 families, the researchers discovered “apparent fluorescence” in all mammal samples. Cat.Getty The study claimed the preserved animal samples absorbed short-wavelength ultraviolet light and then emitted the light “as a lower-energy colored, often pink, green or blue, glow.” The Western Australian Museum and Curtin University revealed that fluorescent compounds were found in numerous animal materials such as fur, skin, teeth, bones, feathers, and claws....