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Ex-orphan Chaimu brings newborn Comet back to Ithumba stockades at dawn
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At dawn, ex-orphan Chaimu brought newborn daughter Comet to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust keepers at Ithumba. Comet is the 95th known calf born to an ex-orphan; bull Chapa was her first.
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Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin Reveal Newborn Daughter Sylvie
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— Sep 29, 2026
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin named their newborn daughter Sylvie after announcing her arrival. Sprouse described the joys and messy realities of new fatherhood, including dressing her up and watching Dodgers games together.
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Donors save lives amid blood, organ shortages
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Stories from Australia, Scotland and Vietnam show how donated plasma and blood transfusions can save lives, from treating a woman with a serious bleeding disorder and a premature newborn to emergencies during childbirth. A Jacksonville nurse’s kidney donation to her sister also highlights the lifesaving impact of organ donors and the need for more people to consider donating.
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Genomics Programs Plan Broader Screening Across Healthcare
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Researchers are testing whether genome sequencing can broaden screening for treatable hereditary conditions: Yale is piloting testing through primary care, while an Oregon study aims to assess screening newborns for hundreds of conditions. A national survey of French perinatal health professionals found strongest support for conditions with effective early interventions, while highlighting that sequencing’s ability to reveal many kinds of findings complicates traditional screening criteria.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 5h
Fifth measles death reported in Pennsylvania as Bangladesh outbreak grows
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— Sep 30, 2026
A newborn and a 6-week-old are among five Pennsylvania measles deaths in 2026—the only U.S. measles deaths reported this year—after 35 years without one in the state.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Fishermen Rescue Elephant Calf, Reunite With Mother
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— Sep 24, 2026
Fishermen in India’s West Bengal rescued a newborn elephant swept downstream in the Teesta River, pulling it into their boat and alerting forest officials. Officials found the calf’s mother upstream and safely reunited them.
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Taylor Lautner, Wife Tay Welcome First Baby
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— Sep 23, 2026
Tay Lautner's Instagram post showed newborn Lennon in a light pink onesie on pink sheets, face cropped out, with a cross-stitch of her name and an embroidered bear.
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Elena Vasquez
Congratulations to the Lautners on baby Lennon. Keeping her face private while sharing those sweet details was a nice touch.
Review Finds Mixed Signals on Pregnancy Phone Use
Health
— Sep 22, 2026
A systematic review found mixed evidence on cellphone use during pregnancy, with some studies linking prolonged or frequent use to fetal or newborn heart-related effects and a greater risk of shorter pregnancies. Researchers stressed that the findings do not establish cellphone use as a cause and called for better studies to clarify any risks.
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Oklahoma Father Shuttles Between Hospitals for Wife, Baby
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— Sep 21, 2026
Cameron Odum shuttles between OU Health and Oklahoma Children's Hospital as his wife Robbinjo fights a terminal case of necrotizing pancreatitis and their newborn HazelJo, born with bladder exstrophy, requires multiple surgeries and ongoing care. The family’s ordeal has spurred prayers and a GoFundMe as HazelJo moves to Bethany Children’s Hospital for treatment while Robbinjo remains hospitalized and both faces an uncertain future.
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Why lasting effectiveness starts with character, not technique
Covey argues that productivity and teamwork habits collapse under pressure unless they rest on examined character principles and a written personal mission.
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Pennsylvania Reports Four Measles-Associated Deaths
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— Sep 9, 2026
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has grown, with hundreds of cases across many counties and two infant deaths being investigated as measles-related. A coroner confirmed that one 6-week-old girl died from measles, while a newborn’s death involved a ruptured spleen with measles listed as a significant condition, underscoring vaccination as the strongest protection against the disease.
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Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial
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— Sep 15, 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Alaska Surrogate Appeals Newborn Custody to Supreme Court
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— Sep 13, 2026
Surrogate McKenna West is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a California court’s recognition of the intended parents as legal guardians and a Texas court’s dismissal in a custody dispute over a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing she should retain authority over the child’s medical care. The case centers on who has the right to decide life-saving treatment—the surrogate or the intended parents—amid allegations of pressure to abort, with involvement from Texas authorities and ongoing legal battles across states.
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Pete Buttigieg and Husband Announce Adoption of Two Newborn Babies
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— Sep 6, 2021
One of America’s most prominent gay couples announced Saturday that they have adopted two newborn babies. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is the first openly gay cabinet member to have been confirmed by the…
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Kelly Osbourne Breaks Her Silence After Mother Reveals Details About Her Newborn Son
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— Jan 5, 2023
Kelly Osbourne issued a statement after her mother, Sharon Osbourne, revealed she had given birth and the name of her newborn son. On Wednesday, Kelly Osbourne took to her Instagram story to defend her privacy. “I am…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 7h
‘Trump Accounts’ for Newborns to Get $6B Boost From Dell
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— Dec 2, 2025
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, is making an investment to help newborn babies. Dell will join President Donald Trump Tuesday to announce his $6 billion contribution to Trump’s new accounts for…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Ex-Kentucky Cheerleader Indicted After Newborn Found Dead
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— Mar 11, 2026
A former University of Kentucky cheerleader is facing a serious criminal charge months after authorities discovered her newborn son dead inside her home. According to the New York Post , Laken Snelling, 21, was indicted…
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When Newborn in Rural Area Far from Help Stops Breathing, Dispatcher Coaches Parents and Saves Baby
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— May 7, 2022
When two new parents in Boulder, Colorado, discovered their newborn was unconscious and not breathing, their saving grace was a man named Rob Schimoler. Schimoler is a 911 communications dispatcher. While police…
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Firefighter Locks Eyes with Newborn Left in Safe Haven Box and Instantly Knew God Was at Work
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— Jun 25, 2023
Once in a while, a story unfolds that restores our faith in the power of love and reminds us of the guiding hand of God behind the “coincidences” that change lives. The account of Zoey, a newborn baby who found her way…
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ShopRite employee in custody after newborn spent seven hours in restroom
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— Aug 31, 2026
A 32-year-old ShopRite employee in White Plains is in custody after her newborn was found abandoned in a store bathroom, with the infant in stable condition and in the care of Westchester County Child Protective Services as investigators, including the DA, review potential charges. The case has prompted reminders of New York's Safe Haven law and involves multiple agencies as authorities continue gathering details.
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Sam Okafor
Safe Haven laws exist for exactly this reason. Hope people remember she could've walked into any hospital or firehouse with zero questions asked.
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St. Vladimir Baptizes the Kievan Rus
Vladimir orders the baptism of his people in the Dnieper.
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Louisiana 15-Year-Old Sentenced Juvenile Life Newborn Murder
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— Aug 28, 2026
A 15-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced to juvenile life, meaning she will remain in custody until she turns 21, for the 2025 murder of her full-term newborn whose body was found in a tote in her bedroom. Prosecutors had sought to try her as an adult for first-degree murder, but the court denied that transfer due to her age, and the judge formally adjudicated the case in the juvenile system.
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Couple Adopts Safe Haven Baby Left at Fire Station
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— Jan 22, 2024
A Kentucky couple adopted a toddler who was left at the local fire station when he was a newborn. According to “ Good Morning America ,” the baby, named Samuel by his adoptive parents, had been surrendered under the…
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Debunked’ Study Served As Key Pillar In Academia’s DEI Temple
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— May 14, 2025
An unsound study alleging that white doctors are responsible for worse clinical outcomes with black newborns because of “spontaneous bias” serves as a tentpole propping up diversity, equity and inclusion in academic…
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PM Probes PIMS Nursery Fire; Toll Rises
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— Aug 26, 2026
A deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad's nursery/gynaecology ward has been linked to an air-conditioner compressor explosion, with newborn deaths reported in the range of several to over a dozen as crews continue firefighting and investigations.
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Riley Gaines Gives Birth To Daughter
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— Oct 3, 2025
Riley Gaines gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Margot, on Thursday night. Gaines shared the news in a heartfelt social media post, posing with her newborn and husband Louis Barker. In the caption, Gaines…
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 8h
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