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I gave birth to a second child a few months ago. I don’t think I will ever get over the fact that this is the way people come into the world. It’s a ridiculous endeavour, from start to finish.My first pregnancy was almost comically miserable for the first 20 weeks, then glorious for 10 weeks, then scary and stressful for the remainder. And this time? More intense in every way, but with added toddler. Which is to say: no breaks, suck it up, keep on moving.The soothing bedtime story I told myself whenever pregnancy insomnia let me sleep was: “At least you…

For a while it seemed like the diarrhea-inducing parasite cyclospora was everywhere. Confirmed and suspected cases number more than 22,000 across 15 states, with 517 people requiring hospitalization. Two people in Michigan died. But now, with signs that the outbreak is slowing down, experts say lettuce is probably safe to eat again.The reason? Most of the contaminated produce is no longer available.Federal health authorities have linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and distributed by Taylor Farms, including at Taco Bell restaurants. On July 17, Taylor Farms announced a recall of shredded iceberg lettuce and salad mixes…

Lusaka, Zambia – Zambians vote on August 13 in general elections widely seen as a test of whether years of economic reform have translated into improvements in everyday life.About 8.79 million voters are registered for the poll, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Fourteen candidates are contesting the presidency, including Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the governing United Party for National Development (UPND), who is seeking a second term, and Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate of the opposition Tonse Alliance.Hichilema’s government points to progress on economic reforms, including Zambia’s debt restructuring and the completion of its IMF-supported programme.Inflation fell to…

Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., makes her way to a swearing in ceremony in the U.S. Capitol after she was sworn in on the Senate floor on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Tom Williams | CQ-Eoll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesPolls have begun closing in primary elections across the country, as voters in states such as Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina pick their party’s candidates ahead of the 2026 midterms. In South Carolina, polls closed at 7 p.m. ET as Republican voters choose the GOP nominee to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., will advance to a runoff election…

Governments of the world today agreed to continue working on a proposed pandemic agreement, and to further refine the draft, ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly that starts 27 May 2024.Governments meeting at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva agreed to resume hybrid and in-person discussions over coming weeks to advance work on critical issues, including around a proposed new global system for pathogen access and benefits sharing (i.e. life-saving vaccines, treatments and diagnostics); pandemic prevention and One Health; and the financial coordination needed to scale up countries’ capacities to prepare for and respond to pandemics.”During more than…

For many employees, the biggest perk of working from home is the flexibility and improved work-life balance it provides. Some entrepreneurial professionals have even discovered that certain part-time, remote roles can actually make you more money than a traditional full-time office job.If you’re interested in making the switch to a home-based side hustle, here are a few lucrative options for you to consider.Find Out: How To Make $500 a Week With 15 Fast-Cash GigsRead Next: Start Growing Your Net Worth With Smarter TrackingSocial Media ManagementAverage annual salary, according to ZipRecruiter: $64,845The digital age is ripe with online remote work, and…

The F1 Show podcast from Sky Sports brings you the best Formula 1 analysis, expert opinion and behind-the-scenes stories from the paddock.Join Simon Lazenby and special guests from the world of F1 and sport, as they react to all the major F1 news and events and answer your questions after every Grand Prix weekend. Hit follow, subscribe, get involved and strap-in for what’s set to be an incredible season of racing. The F1 Show podcast – latest episodes Captivate This content is provided by Captivate, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need…

Arkansas State Trooper Violently Slams, Punches Teen During Traffic Stop Published August 11, 2026 7:52 AM PDT Play video content A traffic stop in Arkansas went off the rails when a state trooper threw an 18-year-old woman to the ground and punched her … it’s on video, and now her attorney wants answers. Dashcam footage from the August 1 stop shows Trooper Moisses Arellano ordering Alisa Hackett to place her hands on the trunk and take two steps back … he then asks her to put a hand behind her back, and suddenly he’s body slamming her to the pavement…

People frequently refer to me as organized to a fault, meticulous and yes, a bit type A. My secret to staying on top of deadlines and appointments is not a photographic memory. Rather, it’s a humble 6in x 8in paper planner.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.My love affair for physical planners started in elementary school, when I dutifully scheduled my days using a classic spiral-bound agenda.Nowadays, in the office, Google Calendar’s (or God forbid, Teams’) sterile interface has replaced the brightly colored, thick planners once found on…

Earlier this summer, Amazon customers began noticing that emails related to their online orders looked sparse: Order confirmation emails didn’t name specific items anymore, and instead listed only item categories.Complaints about the vague emails appear to have started in July; orders placed as recently as June contain thumbnails and names of the exact item purchased. Some shoppers are complaining to Amazon about the new system, saying the emails with no details make it harder to keep track of purchases (and kind of look like spam or a phishing attempt). Amazon has a long history of tweaking how order emails look…