Woman Killed on Jog 'Was Excited' for Upcoming Wedding After Getting Engaged Days Before Stabbing

Photo: Facebook A day beforethe arrest of her suspected killer, the family ofWendy Karina Martinez— the newly-engaged Washington, D.C., woman stabbed to death Tuesday night while out for a jog — paid tribute to the 35-year-old as “a devout Christian, a wonderful friend, and a driven professional.” The family asked for privacy as they continue to grieve. Martinez, an “avid runner,” according to her family, died after being stabbed repeatedly while jogging through D....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Valerie Franklin

Woman Marries the Love of Her Life 43 Years After Her Mom Pressured Her to End Interracial Relationship

Sometimes happy endings get even happier. Last year, PEOPLE featured the story of awoman who reconnected with her long-lost loveafter 42 years apart. And just a few months ago, the couple — Stephen Watts and Jeanne Watts (formerly Gustavson) — got married! “When he proposed, I said, ‘A thousand times yes!'” Jeanne, now 69, tells PEOPLE for the Valentine’s Day special in this week’s issue. “We’re trying to make up for 42 lost years....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Randy Moore

Woman Who Went Viral for Using Gorilla Glue in Her Hair Has Surgery to Remove the Adhesive

Tessica Brownno longer has Gorilla Glue in her hair! According to several reports, the Louisiana woman — who went viral using Gorilla Glue in place of hairspray — is recovering from surgery to have the adhesive removed from her scalp. Brown’s manager, Gina Rodriguez, toldEntertainment Tonightthat plastic surgeonDr. Michael Obengwas able to successfully “remove all of the Gorilla Glue out of her hair.” “She is currently resting and healing from the ordeal,” Rodriguez said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Daniel Dixon

Woman Who Withdrew $75,000 From Bank Is 'Ambushed' — and Employee is Accused of Tipping off Suspects

Photo: Harris County Jail Texas authorities allege that two men tried to rob a woman Friday who had recently taken out $75,000 from a bank — after a bank employee tipped the suspects off to the large cash withdrawal. The unidentified woman made the withdrawal from Wallis State Bank in Harris County, Texas, the records state. After conducting her transaction, the woman stopped at a local gas station where Mitchell allegedly “ambushed” her and “attempted to steal her purse containing the cash,” according to the court records....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Daniel Prince

Woman, 45, Who Was Diagnosed with HIV at 18, Shares Her Powerful Story: 'I Believe in Life'

The 45-year-old from Sunrise, Florida, is the founder of one of the largestsupport forumson Facebook for people living with HIV and AIDS, and recently participated in an inspirational video project with theFoundation for AIDS Research (amFAR). The series, called EPIC VOICES, features a collection of diverse people who share their experiences HIV, to raise awareness for the infection that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in theUnited States since the 1980s....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Kevin Barton

Women Fleeing Ukraine Must Leave Behind Husbands, Fathers, Brothers: 'I Need to Ball Up My Will Like a Fist'

A woman stands in front of a destroyed building after a Russian missile attack in the town of Vasylkiv, near Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday.Photo: Courtesy toska husted As Russia’sbloody invasion of Ukrainecontinues, many of those fleeing to safety are women — some of whom describe a “terrible dream” as they make the journey with their children, often without their husbands, fathers and brothers. A government decree reportedly prohibits men ages 18 to 60from leaving Ukrainein an effort to encourage them to join the fight against Russia....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Brittany Coleman

Wonder Woman 3 in the Works with Star Gal Gadot and Director Patty Jenkins

Hold on to your lassos — anotherWonder Womanfilm is on the way! Just days afterWonder Woman 1984was releasedon Christmas Day, Warner Bros. announced that they’ve fast-tracked development on a third installment. Wonder Woman 1984— which also starsChris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen — was originally set to debut in theaters this past summer before thecoronavirus pandemicforced Warner Bros. to delay its release. The sequel to the 2017 original film was finally released on Dec....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Sarah Gallagher

Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn Slam New HBO Documentary as a 'Hatchet Job Riddled with Falsehoods'

Woody Allenand wifeSoon-Yi Previnhave issued a statement slamming the new HBO docuseriesAllen v. Farrow.The special, which premiered Sunday, features Allen’s ex, Mia Farrow, and her daughter,Dylan, speaking about their longstanding allegations that Allen sexually abused Dylan, which the director has denied.“These documentarians had no interest in the truth,” a spokesperson for Allen, 85, and Previn, 50, alleged in a statement provided toDeadlineand other outlets. “Instead, they spent years surreptitiously collaborating with the Farrows and their enablers to put together a hatchet job riddled with falsehoods....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · John Flynn

World's Oldest DNA Sequence Found in Teeth of Mammoth That Lived More Than 1 Million Years Ago

Photo: getty imagesScientists have recovered the world’s oldest DNA sequence from a mammoth that lived more than one million years ago.The genome comes from mammoth teeth that were preserved in eastern Siberian permafrost, according to a study published in the scientific journalNatureWednesday.A team of researchers extracted the DNA from three mammoth molars that were excavated in the 1970s. The ancient genomes are thought to be between 1.3 million and 1.65 million years old, the study said....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1090 words · David Solis

Wyclef Jean Calls Kobe Bryant the 'Most Incredible, Nicest Teddy Bear' at 2020 Grammy Awards

Wyclef Jeanis struggling to come to terms with the sudden death ofKobe Bryant. The rapper, 50, took a moment to remember his late friend while walking the red carpet at the 2020Grammy Awards, admitting he was still at a loss for words. “You feel like a hammer hit your heart,” he tells PEOPLE. “This is someone, personally, I’ve known and spoken to on the phone. You meet this guy and he’s the most incredible, nicest teddy bear....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · April Keller

Yes, Katy Perry Knows She's an Awkward Dancer: 'That's Who I Am!'

From her infamous double dab onSNLto breaking out the worm onAmerican Idol,Katy Perryhas no shame when it comes to her dance moves. While celebrating the premiere of her new music video and single “Never Really Over” at YouTube Space in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the singer got candid during a Q&A discussion with celebrity choreographer Kyle Hanamagi about how she has been called out for her dancing — which many have deemed as “awkward” — throughout the years....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Mr. James Lewis MD

Yes, You'll Get Your Thousands in Tax Refunds Even During the Shutdown — but the Money May Be Delayed

As the federal shutdown continues without a clear end, one source of uncertainty was relieved when White House officials announced on Monday that the Internal Revenue Service would still issue tax refunds. But the decision to bring back non-essential workers may not prevent delays in processing the extra cash as unpaid staffers could call in sick rather than show up for work, experts say. “Tax refunds will go out,” Russell T....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Michael Hinton

You Can Buy the Island Featured in Fyre Festival Promo Starring Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin

The island featured in the infamousFyre Festivalpromotional videostarring supermodels likeBella Hadidand Hailey Baldwin is on the market for a cool $11.8 million.The 35-acre Saddleback Cay private island located in Exuma, Bahamas, isn’t the island where the festival was meant to be held, but was featured in the failed festival’s promotional materials, according to a report fromForbes.Saddleback Cay is home to seven beaches as well as a main house and ancillary buildings, according to theHG Christie listing....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Tina Mason