Secretive Christian sect coerced young mothers to give up babies

The Secret of Life Is Not to Be Frightened

The writer and painter Frederic Tuten, 88, insists, “I’m beginning again.”

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Bo Jackson gives up $21M in lawsuit vs. family

Bo Jackson is giving up a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, who he said harassed and tried to extort money from him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

How I learned to love people I disagree with (by dressing up as my mother) | Amrou Al-Kadhi

After years of militant bravado in my art and politics, I now seek to empathise with people I used to write off as enemies. When I look back at some of the opinion pieces I wrote and the art I ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

UK gives green light to German start-up for vertical rocket launch

Britain takes the lead in race to fly satellites into space from European soil with licence approval

Financial Times - Jan. 16

The Dirty Secret About Productivity

There’s often a nasty surprise waiting for business leaders when they reach ‘peak productivity.’

Inc. - Jan. 16

Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby

The Queensland woman allegedly raised thousands of dollars by chronicling her child's supposed illness online.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel 'coerced' into ceasefire agreement

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern Wednesday that Israel was “coerced” into its ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I'm hoping they weren't coerced into a deal ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

‘The memories still exist’: Amber Ugarte lost her Malibu home, built by her late fiancé, but she’s not even close to giving up

“The memories still exist,” Ugarte says, “but the property does not.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?

The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Are the Nuggets missing Zach LaVine? Why the Sixers should move Joel Embiid & Draymond Green’s giving up

Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to the Nuggets sluggish start this season and whether they should weigh a trade to bring Zach LaVine to Denver. Then, Vince and Dan break down why the Sixers ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

The Secret Genius of Detroit’s Dan Campbell

It’s taken four years, but the Lions have become an embodiment of their head coach.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

The best baby shampoos for sensitive skin

When it comes to picking the best baby shampoo, dermatologists suggest staying away from anything with harsh chemicals and fragrances.

NBC News - Jan. 15

With the L.A. Fires Still Raging, Baby Care Brands Are Stepping Up to Help Parents in Need

Several startups have mobilized—and collaborated—to get necessary supplies into the hands of fire-impacted caregivers.

Inc. - Jan. 13

The Mothers on Broadway Are Finally More Than Monsters

Onstage, the flip-side of filial devotion has often been contempt. But a wave of forceful and multidimensional mothers suggests that may be changing.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

A Renaissance Era secret passage reopens in Florence

Built for security reasons by the Medici family, the Vasari Corridor is a half-mile-long corridor running through the very heart of Florence. After the completion of renovation work, this exclusive ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Syria's Alawites, Sect of the Assads, Fear for Their Future

They say disparate violent incidents in the past two months—including alleged extrajudicial killings and the destruction of a religious shrine—are beginning to resemble a pattern of anti-Alawite acts.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

Baby boomers and ‘Ozempic face’ drive injectables craze

People ‘want to look what they feel like, not what they may look like’ says dermatology giant Galderma

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Attempted abduction of girl, 3, stopped by mother

A man who was believed to have tried to take a girl outside a house, was stopped by her mother.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Young mother displaced by Eaton Fire talks fleeing and losing her daughter's school

Lindsey Troy, a mother of two, fled the Eaton Fire with her family as flames neared their neighborhood in Eagle Rock. Her 5-year-old daughter's school was destroyed in nearby Altadena, which has ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Mother of Ashli Babbitt says Trump called her and told Jan. 6 rioters to 'keep their chins up'

The mother of a Jan. 6 rioter killed during the attack on the U.S. Capitol said she received a call from Donald Trump this week.

NBC News - Jan. 9

The secret to meeting in Brussels

Postwar planning means the best restaurants are tucked away inside mundane buildings

Financial Times - Jan. 9

How Optimal Breastfeeding Can Save Babies’ Lives

Researchers say hundreds of thousands of babies’ lives could be saved each year in developing countries with exclusive breastfeeding.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

BBC News - Jan. 8

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Daughter of former family vlogger Ruby Franke opens up about abuse her mother inflicted

Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of Ruby Franke, a once-popular family vlogger who was convicted of child abuse, opened up about whether she could ever forgive her mother.

NBC News - Jan. 7

'I can't give it up' - Care to stay with Harlequins for 20th season

Scrum-half Danny Care says he will stay with Harlequins through 2025-26, for what will be his 20th campaign with the club.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel

Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.

NBC News - Jan. 7

In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

BBC News - Jan. 7

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

The FDA set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruit, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to reduce kids’ exposure to the toxic metal.

NBC News - Jan. 6

He Owns the Worst Gloves in Hockey, and He’s Not Giving Them Up

The Bruins star Brad Marchand has an endorsement deal that allows him to get new gloves whenever he wants. He won’t take advantage of it.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

‘He ended up homeless and penniless’: My uncle conned my father into signing over their mother’s house. What can I do?

“His brother went to the prison where my dad was incarcerated and had him sign over the house.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past

Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

My mother is giving my son $100K for a down payment. Can she wait until the last minute to put the money in his account?

“She really doesn’t want to send it to them until they’re ready to make the purchase.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs gala

Nicole Kidman has given a long-awaited dedication to her late mother at the Palm Springs Film Festival's 36th annual International Film Awards

ABC News - Jan. 4

Tracing the New Orleans Attacker’s Secret Radicalization

Recordings and interviews detail Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s growing discontent with American society and increasing isolation even within his local Muslim community.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

‘Adversity can ruin your life. Or give you resilience’: Maya Jama on grit, growing up, and bringing good vibes to primetime tv

She’s the charismatic TV host known for her bombshell struts into the Love Island villa, but Maya Jama didn’t have an easy start. She talks about her tough teenage years, being a ‘late bloomer’, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Baby dies after A1 crash in icy conditions

The seven-month-old died in hospital after a car hit a tree near Grantham on Thursday night.

BBC News - Jan. 3

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