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‘I slept with my half-sibling’: Woman’s horror story reflects loosely regulated US fertility industry

Victoria Hill never quite understood how she could be so different from her father – in looks and in temperament. The 39-year-old licensed clinical social worker from suburban Connecticut used to joke that perhaps she was the mailman’s child.

Indonesian presidential election - Ex-army strongman leader claims victory

A former army general with a controversial past has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election.

California: 15 rail cars derail in Plumas County; spill coal into the Feather River

California officials said a train derailed in Plumas County on Sunday and spilled coal into the Middle Fork of the Feather River.

Japanese bakery uses AI to produce ‘romance bread’ targeted at love-averse youth

What does love taste like? The answer likely depends on who you ask.

Singles sick of dating apps - what they’re doing instead

Many singles are tired of swiping on dating apps. They’re going old school to find romance.

Tinder downloads falling; dating app era isn’t over yet

Tinder, the app behemoth that leads the dating market, is shrinking. But virtual love isn’t a dying breed yet.

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock: A Historic Appointment as METRO Chair Reflects Houston's Diversity and Drive for Excellence

In a landmark move for diversity and expertise in public service, Mayor John Whitmire has nominated Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to head the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, known as Houston METRO. Upon approval, Gonzalez Brock will be celebrated as …

He was a hero on Alaska Air 1282 - now, pickets for ‘livable’ wage

Steve Maller, a flight attendant for nearly 20 years, was one of the flight attendants on the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 when a door plug blew out.

Powerful nor’easter pelts region with snow, making New York City snowiest day in 2 years

More than a foot of snow fell from Pennsylvania to Connecticut. At least 15 inches was reported in three states: Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson

It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here.

Humanity’s earliest recorded kiss adds new twist to history of locking lips

“The meeting of lips is the most perfect, the most divine sensation given to human beings, the supreme limit of happiness.”

Isreal Defense Forces (IDF) has CCTV footage of Hamas leader Sinwar in tunnel under Khan Younis

The Israeli military has obtained closed circuit television ( CCTV) footage showing the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar inside a tunnel below the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, with his wife, children and another unidentified man, an Israeli security official …

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel; sets up showdown with House

The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel in a vote early Tuesday morning, setting up a showdown with the House as Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized the legislation.

Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl

Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets. People around the world feverishly calculating time zones and watching online flight …

Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.