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Michael Gross celebrated his 79th birthday and saluted costar Meredith Baxter—who shares his exact birth date—on Instagram. The two played Steven and Elyse Keaton on NBC's Family Ties (1982–1989). Gross noted Baxter's birthday in a tribute post, and the former on-screen couple last reunited with the cast in 2020.
Federal arsonist Kevin Colantonio, who tried to burn a Black church in 2024 and is now imprisoned, is the biological son of Robert Dorgan—the Pawtucket high‑school hockey shooting suspect who killed his ex‑wife and a son before killing himself. Investigators linked the families through Colantonio’s interview with his mother; Dorgan later transitioned to Roberta Dorgan. Both cases involve far‑right beliefs, but it remains unclear if they influenced each other and the motive for the Pawtucket shooting remains unknown.
A genetic study of Bronze Age remains in southern Italy revealed extreme parental consanguinity, including a likely father-daughter incestuous relationship, providing insights into prehistoric social structures and kinship patterns in small, isolated communities.
A study of over 60 older Minnesotans who lost white-collar jobs highlights three main barriers to relocation: family commitments, a tight housing market, and generational attitudes towards job security, emphasizing the need for supportive relocation incentives from employers to retain experienced older workers.
Actor Michael Douglas was shocked to discover that Scarlett Johansson is his cousin during an episode of Finding Your Roots. The two share "identical branches of DNA on four different chromosomes," connecting them through Scarlett's maternal lines, which trace back to Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. Both actors have successful film careers and prioritize family, with Michael being married to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Scarlett to Colin Jost, and both raising children.
A small group of NFL combine invitees, including Joe Alt, Marvin Harrison, Jeremiah Trotter, Frank Gore, Brenden Rice, and Luke McCaffrey, are following in the footsteps of their famous football fathers as they prepare for the NFL draft. These players share family ties and are determined to create their own niche in the NFL while carrying on their fathers' legacies.
The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine will feature over 300 prospects, including a notable group of players with NFL fathers, such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Frank Gore Jr., Brenden Rice, and Kris Jenkins. This familial presence could lead to a memorable 2024 NFL Draft, with the potential for a high number of players with NFL lineage being selected. The combine will showcase live drills on NFL Network, leading up to the draft in Detroit on April 25-27.
Despite cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift has ties to the Buffalo area through her family's roots in Chautauqua County, New York. Her great-grandmother lived in Dunkirk, and her great-great-grandparents owned a music store in the area. Swift's grandfather and mother were also from the region. She is rumored to attend the AFC Divisional Round game in Orchard Park, where the Bills will host the Chiefs, and has previously performed in Buffalo and Syracuse.
Puka Nacua, a rookie wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, broke both the NFL's rookie receptions and rookie receiving yards records during the regular-season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Nacua, who felt the presence of his late father and grandma during the game, expressed his emotions about achieving this feat and dedicated the accomplishment to his family. His performance, which included a touchdown catch, was celebrated by his teammates and coach. Nacua's remarkable rookie season has solidified his place as a key player in the Rams' offense as they head into the playoffs.
Mongolia has been named the most socially connected country in the world, with 95% of Mongolians reporting feeling very and fairly connected to others. This high rate of social connection may be attributed to their traditional housing arrangements in gers (also known as yurts), which lack interior walls and encourage shared living spaces. The close-knit nature of ger life fosters strong family connections and relationships with neighbors. Mongolian spiritual beliefs, influenced by the form and atmosphere of the ger, also contribute to their sense of community. The emphasis on nature and freedom, as well as the need to rely on each other for survival in the wilderness, further strengthens social connectedness.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su are first cousins once removed, with Huang's mother being Su's grandfather's sister. Both executives have roots in Taiwan but grew up in different parts of the US and did not appear to have grown up together. Despite their familial relationship, Nvidia and AMD are major competitors in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. Huang and Su are now leading two of the largest US chip companies by market capitalization.
A study led by Washington State University reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of children living with their grandparents, with nearly 510,000 children experiencing this living arrangement. While multi-generational households were already on the rise before the pandemic, the increase during COVID-19 was six times greater than expected. The surge was primarily driven by single mothers, unmarried mothers, non-working mothers, and families with children under the age of 6. The study highlights the importance of family ties as a safety net, as the need for economic and instrumental support outweighed concerns about health risks. However, the researchers note that this surge in co-residence is temporary, with numbers returning to expected levels in 2021.
A study led by Washington State University found that the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US led to a surge of nearly 510,000 children living in "doubled-up" households, with most of them living with grandparents. This increase in co-residing households was driven by the need for economic and instrumental support, such as childcare, outweighing concerns about spreading COVID-19 to vulnerable older relatives. However, the surge was temporary, and households returned to expected levels in 2021. The study highlights the importance of family ties as a safety net in the US, but also emphasizes that doubling up is not the preference for Americans, as they strive to live independently when possible.
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary by posting heartfelt tributes to each other on Instagram. The couple, who first met on the set of Family Ties in 1985, have been a shining example that celebrity couples can thrive. They have four children together and have worked together in the effort to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease, which Fox was diagnosed with in 1991. In interviews, they have credited giving each other the benefit of the doubt and making each other laugh as key elements to their enduring marriage.
Wyndham Clark, the new U.S. Open champion, has strong ties to New Mexico, where his parents grew up and his late mother won the Miss New Mexico title in 1981. Clark's father graduated from Albuquerque Academy, and his uncle is a retired Bernalillo County deputy. Clark expressed his wish that his mother could be there to celebrate with him after his victory.