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Sorry, Lily Collins, but when people outsource childbirth, their motives really count | Martha Gill
Whether it’s infertility, to save a career or pure altruism, is there ever a reason that can morally justify surrogacy? . An online row last week underlines something we all know but which many ...The Guardian - 3h -
Groundbreaking botanical discoveries on Captain Cook voyage were thanks to Indigenous people
New book reveals that Pacific islands inhabitants helped European scientists identify hundreds of plant species. In 1769, nearly nine months after setting sail with Capt James Cook on his first ...The Guardian - 5h -
Proper care for people who are struggling isn’t ‘soft’ – it saves cash | Phillip Inman
New research suggests that spending on those with the most complex needs can release so much financial benefit that it should be regarded as an investment. One of the reasons Rachel Reeves wants ...The Guardian - 6h -
Why People Act So Weirdly at Airports
Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves.Wired - 9h -
Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China
Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...ABC News - 10h -
TV host 'thanks' Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni at awards ceremony
The Critics Choice Awards host described their lawsuits as "distracting".BBC News - 11h -
Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?
In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).The New York Times - 12h -
'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.BBC News - 21h -
A Fungus That Turns Spiders Into Zombies Is a Discovery to Haunt Your Nightmares
A BBC documentary crew in Northern Ireland stumbled upon a fungus that hijacks spiders in an arachnid version of “The Last of Us.”The New York Times - 1d -
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science
The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.Inc. - 1d -
Global chip sales rose 19.1% in 2024 and will hit double digit growth in 2025 thanks to AI | SIA
Global semiconductor chip sales rose 19.1% to $627.6 billion in 2024 and growth is expected to grow double-digit percentages in 2025.VentureBeat - 1d -
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC News - 2d -
Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists | Agnès Poirer
Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise. Houra! Or rather, hurrah! On Monday, the French government, led ...The Guardian - 6h -
Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.ABC News - 8h -
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'I know 34 people who have taken their own lives'
Film producer Andrew Jenkins is selling an Aston Martin to fund a film to raise awareness of suicide.BBC News - 15h -
All 10 people aboard Alaska plane that crashed died, says US Coast Guard
Authorities found the plane, which was carrying passengers across Norton Sound, about 34 miles south-east of Nome . A small commuter plane carrying 10 people across Alaska’s Norton Sound that ...The Guardian - 20h -
The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Moves Were Wild. Who Were the Big Winners?
An unprecedented week has reshaped the league for years to come, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
Trade Deadline BONANZA: Warriors, Lakers now CONTENDERS? Plus how Suns, Giannis, & Trae were ALL left empty-handed | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh break down the biggest trades of the, jaw-dropping, incredible 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Las Palmas captain Rodriguez confirms cancer relapse
Kirian Rodriguez, captain of La Liga club Las Palmas, will miss the remainder of the season because of a cancer relapse.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs
The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.Wired - 3d
