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Virginia mother Karyann Parkinson was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she let her 5-year-old son Samuel, pictured, walk half a mile to a pond in their gated community to collect goose feathers. How old is old enough to walk alone? For Virginia mother Karyann Parkinson, the answer was 5.

The best part of the fall is almost here, bringing in rookies, underdogs, defending Super Bowl champs and even a few furry teammates to the big screens. The 2026 NFL season kicks off Sept. 9 as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots take center stage at Lumen Field for a rematch of Super Bowl LX.

Week 1 is here, and there are already fantasy owners who are looking to stream wide receivers. It's the position you are most likely to be searching the waiver wire for because, in some leagues, you can start four or even five of them. The good news is, there should still be plenty of great options for you to target on your waiver wire. These are our top wide receiver streaming options for Week 1.

The last time the New England Patriots took a draft gamble on a tight end with injury woes was Round 2 back in 2010. That “gamble” – Arizona’s Rob Gronkowski — will come back to Foxborough this fall for his enshrinement into The Hall at Patriot Place. Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame will likely be the next stop for the four-time Super Bowl champion. Fast forward back to 2026. The Patriots hit the season opener with what they hope is a chance well taken in Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon.

LHP Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies have their sights set on October as they look to cash an NRFI against the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners have another potential NRFI matchup. For the YRFI, we like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals game. Wednesday’s action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET, so get those bets in early. All odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are subject to change. DraftKings does not sponsor this content.

Should you move your aging parents across state lines for care? In this episode, certified elder law attorney Janet Colliton, Esquire of Colliton Law Associates, P.C. in West Chester, PA, breaks down the critical legal and financial factors families face when planning elder care. Transcript: Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Oh, three, two, one. Well, Jan, it’s so great to see you. Thanks for stopping by the program this morning.

When Barbara Mandrell set her sights on a sultry R&B classic in 1979, mainstream country music wasn’t quite prepared for the shake-up. Country radio in the late ’70s was still largely defined by traditional heartbreak tunes, making Mandrell’s decision to cover an unapologetic soul track about infidelity a massive gamble. Yet the country queen took Luther Ingram‘s “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right” and turned it into pure gold.

Being an athlete means dedicating your entire life to the sport you love, which involves grinding your way to the top. While often romanticized, it is a life that requires patience and a relinquishment of normalcy. Speaking on the Sons and Daughters podcast, Sophie Cunningham detailed the reality of being one of the best women's basketball players in the world, admitting that despite how it looks on the outside, the life of a professional athlete is not as ideal as everyone makes it out to be.

This low-mileage 2020 Shelby GT350 just popped up on Bring a Trailer, showing only 3,300 miles—barely enough to warm up that Voodoo V8. Dressed in Rapid Red Metallic with white and Magnetic stripes, it’s got the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter under the hood, a Tremec six-speed, and a Torsen diff. The seller’s even throwing in service records, two keys, a car cover, and a clean Carfax for good measure.

Famous athletes post just about everything on social media these days. Whatever the intention behind it, that’s simply become the norm. Want to know a player’s favorite food? Favorite TV show? Who are they dating? Fans can usually find that stuff online without much trouble. Not that last one, though. At least not always. Just look at Angel Reese. Her social media presence (Instagram, for instance) won’t tell you much about who she’s romantically involved with. Why?