Marriage, Baby and House, Though Not in That Order

Dozens of House Republicans Defy Trump’s Orders to Support Spending Bill

Thirty-eight Republican lawmakers resisted the president-elect’s command to support a spending and debt deal, showing that at least some of his followers are willing to buck his leadership in the ...

The New York Times - 23h

Couple who hid stillborn baby in bin sentenced

Sophie Harvey and Elliot Benham admit concealing the birth of their stillborn baby when they were teenagers.

BBC News - 2d

BrewDog co-founder may delay marriage to max-out tax relief

James Watt has discussed his investment in fiance Georgia Toffolo's raw dog food venture.

BBC News - 2d

Kenyan single mothers ‘trapped’ in Saudi Arabia as exit visas denied to children born outside marriage

Domestic workers who fled abusive employers say their children are not eligible for birth certificates, medical care or education – yet cannot leave. . A Guardian investigation has found women ...

The Guardian - 2d

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury

ABC News - 3d

WATCH: Santa visits babies in the NICU

Santa delivered toys and holiday cheer to dozens of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois.

ABC News - 3d

One in four babies in England born by Caesarean

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

BBC News - 4d

Nicola Sturgeon rues descent into ‘toxic’ debate on topics such as equal marriage

Former first minister marks 10th anniversary of legislation in Scotland with call for vigilance over polarisation. The “civilised” debate that led to the legalisation of equal marriage in Scotland ...

The Guardian - 4d

Iraq could allow marriage for girls as young as 9. A survivor says it would fuel rape and child abuse.

Changes to Iraq’s Personal Status Law could allow girls as young as nine to get married.

NBC News - 5d

Eight-month-old baby airlifted to hospital after dog attack

A woman, 76, and a man, 18, have been arrested in connection with the attack near Folkestone.

BBC News - Dec. 12

WATCH: Baby sees clearly for the first time

Kasen had an emotional reaction after trying on new glasses.

ABC News - Dec. 12

17 Best Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, Editor Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for tiny people is intimidating. Good news: We did it for you.

Wired - Dec. 12

Designer Babies Are Teenagers Now—and Some of Them Need Therapy Because of It

“People don’t always realize they are creating a human being and not a piece of furniture.”

Wired - Dec. 11

Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged

Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.

Inc. - Dec. 11

Mothers and babies came to harm at maternity unit, report says

Mothers and newborn babies came to harm because of staffing shortages and a "toxic" culture, a whistleblowing investigation says.

BBC News - Dec. 11

MP calls for first-cousin marriage to be banned

Tory former minister Richard Holden says the children of first cousins are at greater risk of birth defects.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Book Review: Weike Wang’s 3rd novel 'Rental House' finds beauty and humor in a marriage of opposites

Weike Wang’s latest novel, “Rental House,” features an interracial couple, Nate and Keru, who meet-cute at a Halloween party at Yale, fall in love and get married despite their different backgrounds

ABC News - Dec. 10

Woman abducted as baby in 1994 dies of cancer

Abbie Humphries, who was only three hours old when she was taken, dies at the age of 30.

BBC News - Dec. 10

In China's Rapidly Aging Cities, Young People Flee and Few Babies Are Born

Fushun, where roughly a third of the population is 60 or above, offers a snapshot of nation’s future

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9

Why Yankees' Juan Soto trade was still worth it, even though he spent just one season in pinstripes

Soto got the Yankees to the World Series and that's all that could be asked of him

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild

U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Baby died 'after mother not induced for 60 hours'

First-time mum Chelsea Wootton was not told of any risks to her baby being overdue, her lawyers say.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Stillborn baby's teddy helps parents discuss grief

Writing books about lost children give parents chance to remember them and keep saying their names.

BBC News - Dec. 8

This is how we do it: ‘My life with my lover exists in a different universe to my marriage’

Sebastian and Vivianna have been in a secret relationship for seven years, which has maintained its intensity despite long absences from each other How do you do it? Share the story of your sex ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Of course we can change a baby’s nappy: the Edith Pritchett cartoon

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Baby's inquest finds serious hospital failures after family's £250k battle

The second inquest into Hayden Nguyen's death found he would likely have survived if given the care and support he needed in hospital.

BBC News - Dec. 6

The Real Story of “The Order”

The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.

Wired - Dec. 6

Hannah Kobayashi's family investigating possibility she was part of immigration marriage scam

Hannah Kobayashi’s family said they are investigating whether she was involved in a possible green card marriage scam but stressed that nothing has been confirmed yet.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Weekly quiz: Which baby boy's name was knocked off the top spot?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

BBC News - Dec. 5

She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment

Inspired by her own experience of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond.

Wired - Dec. 5

Lucy Letby questioned over suspicious deaths of babies in Liverpool

Jailed neonatal nurse’s lawyer condemns ‘leaking by police’ as possible link to Liverpool Women’s hospital emerges. Lucy Letby maintains her innocence, her lawyer said on Wednesday as he condemned ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day rescued by stranger

Two infant girls were reported missing after the car they were in was stolen. The babies were later found left out in the cold.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows

The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths

The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González split after nearly 30 years of marriage

Daddy Yankee announced his divorce from his wife of nearly 30 years, Mireddys González, after 'unsuccessful efforts' to save the marriage.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Lucy Letby questioned in jail over more baby deaths at two hospitals

Police confirm serial killer nurse is being interviewed about cases at a second centre, Liverpool Women’s hospital. Cheshire police have interviewed Lucy Letby in prison under caution over the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield

The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.

CBS News - Dec. 3

So Labour waded into the Gregg Wallace row. Why don’t they get their own house, parliament, in order? | Marina Hyde

Westminster is so notorious for bad workplace behaviour it’s known as ‘Pestminster’, but politicians seem more worried about a TV cooking show. Why has the prime minister weighed in on the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Marriage, Baby and House, Though Not in That Order

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