I spent my first sober Christmas alone. It was the best one I ever had.
November 10th, 2019, could have been my gravestone date, but it became my sobriety date instead. It was my fourth and final detox from alcohol addiction; I had been caught in a cycle of repeated relapse for several years — this time, I had to make it work. During my hospital admission, I naturally thought…
Biden signs stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s vow that the federal government won’t shutdown is holding true. President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill on Saturday that prevents a government shutdown. Senate lawmakers passed the bill minutes after the Saturday midnight deadline passed. Earlier on Friday, House lawmakers voted 366 to 34 for the bill, with one…
Blake Lively files sexual harassment lawsuit against ‘It Ends with Us’ costar and director Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively sued her “It Ends with Us” costar, Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment and coordinating attempts to damage her reputation.The lawsuit, obtained by B-17, says Lively attended an “all-hands” meeting with Baldoni and the film’s producer, Jamey Heath, to address the “hostile work environment that had nearly derailed production of the film.” Lively’s husband,…
When I asked my coworker out on a date, he rejected me. I’m still glad I put myself out there.
The author (not pictured) asked her coworker on a date. I remember noticing him early on at my former job. He was funny and had a sunny smile, but he also struck me as confident and competent. A wave of excitement filled my heart every time he was around me, and I felt like a…
Martha Stewart told us the 3 recipes she thinks everyone should learn how to make for the holidays
Martha Stewart spoke to B-17 about her favorite holiday recipes. If you’re searching for inspiration for your holiday menu, look no further — Martha Stewart is here to help. We asked the queen of hosting to share the recipes she thinks everyone should learn how to make for the holidays. Whether you’re planning a holiday…
A complete timeline of Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s relationship following the couple’s engagement announcement
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen. Actor Hailee Steinfeld and NFL star Josh Allen announced their engagement in an Instagram post in November. The “True Grit” star, 28, and the Buffalo Bills quarterback, 28, both shared a photo on social media of the moment Allen got down on one knee to propose. The image, which showed…
Elon Musk’s unforgettable year in 7 charts
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Elon Musk has had a year for the record books. His businesses have taken off, with Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and Neuralink all touching new valuation highs. Their success has boosted Musk’s net worth to above $450 billion for the first time, putting him over $200 billion ahead of the…
I’ve been to Royal Caribbean private islands 3 times. It’s no surprise the cruise line’s all-in on private destinations.
Cruise travelers love Royal Caribbean’s profitable, resort-like Perfect Day at CocoCay private island — so much so that the company is now expanding its destination portfolio. Royal Caribbean is poised to build a vast and highly profitable vacation network — driven not solely by its cruise vessels but by its land-based portfolio. The company’s planned…
My daughter started taking public transportation to school at just 10. The independence has given her a lot of confidence.
My daughter and I during a trip to Morocco. I’m glad the independence she’s gained while taking public transit in Washington, DC, has made her a more confident traveler anywhere we go. Just before my daughter was born, our family purchased a house in a quaint neighborhood in Washington, DC. We stretched our budget to…
