Let’s start with the facts of the case, Hunter v. U.S. Department of Education. Title IX is the federal law that bans discrimination on the basis of sex (and, the Supreme Court ruled in 2020, sexuality and gender identity) at institutions that receive federal funding. However, it includes an exception for institutions “controlled by a religious organization.” It’s this exception that the 33 plaintiffs take exception to. They’re arguing that allowing schools to discriminate in this way violates their own constitutional rights and the establishment clause of the First Amendment (“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion”)....

We don’t know exactly why, but whether it’s a sticker book or a kid-size play ice cream cart, Melissa & Doug’s superpower as a company seems to be making toys that kids are obsessed with. It might be because the couple (yep, they’re actually named Melissa and Doug) are parents to not two, not four but six children, which means that they have had access to product testers in every age group....

According to SFGATE, Disneyland is who we have to thank for the invention of Doritos, the delish multi-flavored snacks. The story of how Doritos came to be is super fascinating and quite a ride, too. It all began in 1955 when Fritos became a corporate sponsor of Disneyland, opening Casa de Fritos, a restaurant in the park. The restaurant served “authentic Mexican food,” and several of the dishes came with a side of Fritos – which was just tortillas....

Sorting out a parent’s estate after their death is a slow, sometimes grueling process that starts while you’re grieving and then drags on for months. Even if your parents left behind a clear estate plan and instructions about their wishes, you still may be tasked with a daunting list of responsibilities. It’s hard to know where to start. Kelly Crane, CEO of Napa Valley Wealth Management advises focusing on the most important and urgent things first, such as funeral arrangements and access to short-term money to pay for the funeral....

Among these ranks are that kid. You know the one. He or she, whether because you worry about their influence on your own kids, their irritating behavior, or their past behavior, just gets at you. You don’t want to feel this way because, well, it’s a kid. A kid who your kid is friends with and you want your kid to have friends. But it happens. And your heart quickens and your eyes begin to bulge whenever you’re asked those six, panic-inducing words: “Dad, can [insert name here] come over?...

Apparently, swinging this oversized bottle opener while you exercise makes you a beast. At least, that seems to be the case with Evnik and her 13-year-old brother Rushik, who are the most terrifying adolescent siblings since the girls from The Shining: What’s the snapping hiss you hear with every swing of the Evnik? Why, that’s “the sound of power.” And if that’s the funniest line you’ve read today, then prepare for the motherlode....

It all sounds pretty wholesome, right? Well, if you’re a parent, you may want to think twice about firing up some of these nostalgic Star Wars treats. I mean, do you remember what happens in Ewoks: Battle for Endor? Here’s a parent’s quick guide to the good, the bad, and the confusing of that new retro Star Wars drop on Disney+. Mild (vintage) spoilers ahead. Ewoks movies: Caravan of Courage and Battle for Endor In 1984 and 1985, Lucasfilm released two Ewok movies....

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the name for a group of bands of tissue that runs from your heel to your toes. Plantar fasciitis has several causes. Tight Calf Muscles are a common anatomic cause of plantar fasciitis, says Dr. Mariam Zakhary, a sports medicine physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. The calf muscles attach via the Achilles tendon to the heel at the same place as the plantar fascia....

Very minor spoilers ahead for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2, “Star-Spangled Man.” About halfway through the episode Bucky (Sebastian Stan) and Sam (Anthony Mackie) are required to attend a mandatory therapy session in order to allow both of them to continue to do superhero stuff. Because this is Marvel, the session is somewhat played for laughs, but it’s ultimately useful for the duo to confront their feelings....

So I really need help. My old took my kids from me and for the last three weeks I’ve been doing everything she asked but I messed up. I’ve been drinking and slept with three women. They are all telling me they are pregnant but I only really like one. Another is really good friends with the mother or my kids. I don’t want to lose my kids. I have two-year-old twin boys and a daughter who is nine....

The answer to picky eating may be for parents to stop caring about picky eating. That doesn’t mean parents should stop caring about putting healthy food on the table. They should. But the harshest truths about picky eating come after a parent puts that healthy food on the table. Picky Eating is Learned Early Research suggests that picky eating may be learned much earlier than many parents expect. How early?...

According to the Los Angeles Times, Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park caused a stir after teasing a bucket of popcorn that was going on sale on its social media platforms. This wasn’t just any ol’ bucket though, of course. The bucket of popcorn was in the shape of a dragon named Figment, and true Disney fans went wild because they’re the only ones who know who Figment is. The plastic Figment buckets went on sale at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts, which opened on January 14 through February 21....

The GPS 44mm model is has an always-on retina display and a 30 percent larger screen. Its highly detailed exercise metrics, plus workouts for every taste and fitness level, are pretty killer, too. It has a feature that pushes you to move around and get off your ass. This thing sure is handsome. It has a larger display and an always on option, plus it lets you play your tunes and track your sleep, as well as your heart rate, steps, distance, calories burned, hourly activity, active minutes and floors climbed....

How Old Does My Baby Have To Be To Fly? Different airlines have different regulations regarding flying with infants. Most airlines will allow you to travel with infants as young as 2 days old. Other airlines require the infant to be at least 2 weeks old. Certain airlines may also require written approval from a doctor before allowing an infant less than 2 weeks old to fly. Always check your airline’s website for specific information related to their policies well in advance of booking a trip....

Foam rolling is what exercise experts refer to as “self-myofascial release,” a fancy way of saying that you use your own body weight to apply pressure to muscle tissues (fascia), thereby releasing tension. The benefits of foam rolling are twofold: First, it helps muscles relax so there is less tension on tendons and bones in your body. Second, it increases your mobility and range of motion, thereby lowering your risk of straining a muscle when you do something like lunge for a soccer ball or your son’s runaway tricycle....

Fuggler is a portmanteau of “Funny Ugly Monster,” and the 50 available collectible characters live up to their name. They all have weirdly squinty or button eyes, often mismatched, and teeth that, to be charitable, suggest a lack of orthodontia. Each Fuggler comes with a certificate of adoption labeling the Fuggler “mischievous” and “misunderstood” and warning the new owner to “adopt at your own risk.” You can even register your Fuggler online, with the option to “begrudgingly agree to let Fugglers people send me emails full of nonsense....

Funky 3D Faces is known for their full 3D-printed figurines of people, which you can order using 2D photos to make for an awesomely horrific desk ornament. Now, they’re bringing their talents to LEGO Minifigures. Send Funky 3D Faces photos of any face from the front and side, and they’ll transform them into a fully-customized LEGO head that can connect to any other LEGO figure body, from Captain America to a standard mailman....

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The main argument boils down to the ingredient that makes up glitter – plastic, specifically a polymer called polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or better known as Mylar. These microplastics account for 92.4% of the total 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic floating around in the ocean. Researchers also say that given the size of these glittery microplastics, to marine life and fish, it looks like food particles. Studies have found that many creatures of the sea are choosing to eat plastics over their typical diet – and it’s having a negative effect....