Francine Pascal, the author and creator of the “Sweet Valley High” book series, has died. She was 92. On Tuesday, Pascal’s publisher, Penguin Random House, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. Her daughter, Laurie Wenk-Pascal, told the New York Times that her mother died due to lymphoma. Wenk-Pascal did not immediately respond to Fox...
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The world's 1st 'test tube baby' turns 46 years old, over 6 million babies born through IVF since 1978
On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown was born in the United Kingdom and her birth quickly caught the media’s attention, as she was the world’s first “test tube baby.” In other words, Brown was the first baby born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Her mother Leslie and father Peter suffered from infertility due to...
Melania Trump to release first memoir, will reveal stories and photos 'never before shared with the public'
Former first lady Melania Trump is releasing her first-ever memoir, revealing stories and photos “never before shared with the public.” The memoir, set to be released this fall, is simply titled “Melania.” “‘Melania’ is a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence,” a...
JD Vance's hometown of Middletown, Ohio, was built by steel industry: What to know about it
Former President Donald Trump‘s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, returned to Middletown, Ohio, on Monday as the senator’s hometown sits at the crossroads of the heartland crisis that has shaped American politics in recent decades. “This town was so good to me,” the GOP senator said during a rally at Middletown High School in...
'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella's warning signs ahead of brain cancer diagnosis: 'I was stumbling'
Sophie Kinsella, best known for her best-selling “Confessions of a Shopaholic” book series, is opening up about the unnerving warning signs she experienced ahead of her brain cancer diagnosis. During Tuesday’s episode of “Good Morning America,” the British author – whose real name is Madeleine Wickham – sat down with Robin Roberts to discuss the...
Keanu Reeves says 'death' is on his mind 'all the time'
Keanu Reeves has no fear when it comes to his own mortality. The “Matrix” actor, who turns 60 in September, admitted it’s a good thing to think about the limitless potential of life while he’s still around to appreciate it. “I’m 59, so I’m thinking about death all the time,” he told BBC News. He...
'Dallas' star Dack Rambo’s 'deathbed interview' was author’s biggest regret: 'Moral bankruptcy'
One of William Keck’s biggest regrets was reporting on Dack Rambo’s final tragic months. The TV heartthrob, who starred on “Dallas” and “Another World,” died in 1994 after disclosing that he had tested positive for AIDS. He was 52. “There are so many stories that I was not proud to have my byline associated with,”...
Military veteran's book 'The War on Warriors' maintains weeks-long prominence on NY Times bestseller list
Pete Hegseth’s new book, “The War on Warriors,” will appear for the sixth week in a row on the New York Times bestseller list, Fox News Digital has learned. For the week beginning July 28, 2024, the book — published in early June — will occupy the No. 3 position on the prestigious book list....
Score last minute bargains on these 23 picks you can’t miss during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. You have a few more hours to tap into deals on a huge selection of Amazon products, including (but not limited to) tech, home goods, books, tools and much more. With flashy deals constantly popping up, it can be difficult to tell which deals are truly worth your time. This...
John F Kennedy Jr, Carolyn Bessette were in counseling during 'tense' final months before plane crash: book
John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, were facing a rocky patch in their marriage before they met an untimely end. On July 16, 1999, a single-engine private plane Kennedy Jr. was piloting from New Jersey to Martha’s Vineyard crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Killed with the 38-year-old were his wife, 33, and...









