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A Dutch court intervened in 2023 after discovering that a single sperm donor had fathered an estimated 550 to 600 children across multiple countries.
January 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A Dutch court intervened in 2023 after discovering that a single sperm donor had fathered an estimated 550 to 600 children across multiple countries.
Gentle, caring touch between partners can have a powerful calming effect on the body. Even a short massage or simple physical contact helps lower cortisol levels while increasing oxytocin and serotonin, hormones linked to relaxation and emotional bonding.
January 3, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Gentle, caring touch between partners can have a powerful calming effect on the body. Even a short massage or simple physical contact helps lower cortisol levels while increasing oxytocin and serotonin, hormones linked to relaxation and emotional bonding.
Claims circulating on social media suggest that Donald Trump could replace LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a month honoring military veterans if he returns to office. However, there is currently no verified policy proposal, executive order, campaign platform, or official statement confirming this claim.
January 3, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Claims circulating on social media suggest that Donald Trump could replace LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a month honoring military veterans if he returns to office. However, there is currently no verified policy proposal, executive order, campaign platform, or official statement confirming this claim.
After gaining viral attention for a highly controversial online challenge, Lily Philips is now being reported as having converted to Christianity and undergone baptism.
January 2, 2026 at 10:07 PM
After gaining viral attention for a highly controversial online challenge, Lily Philips is now being reported as having converted to Christianity and undergone baptism.
At Russia’s Bellingshausen research station in Antarctica, a long period of isolation escalated into violence when researcher Sergey Savitsky stabbed his colleague, Oleg Beloguzov, during a dispute. The incident was linked to mounting psychological strain in the confined environment.
January 2, 2026 at 9:04 PM
At Russia’s Bellingshausen research station in Antarctica, a long period of isolation escalated into violence when researcher Sergey Savitsky stabbed his colleague, Oleg Beloguzov, during a dispute. The incident was linked to mounting psychological strain in the confined environment.
Nearly 4,000 luxury vehicles were lost after a cargo ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean while en route to the United States.
January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Nearly 4,000 luxury vehicles were lost after a cargo ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean while en route to the United States.
Studies suggest that bottled water can contain microscopic plastic particles shed from packaging during production and storage. When consumed regularly, these particles may accumulate in the body over time, with annual exposure potentially reaching tens of thousands of microplastics.
January 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Studies suggest that bottled water can contain microscopic plastic particles shed from packaging during production and storage. When consumed regularly, these particles may accumulate in the body over time, with annual exposure potentially reaching tens of thousands of microplastics.
In Sweden, researchers developed smart machines that dispense food when crows deposit litter such as cigarette butts. The system relies on the birds’ problem solving abilities, allowing them to learn the exchange process quickly.
January 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
In Sweden, researchers developed smart machines that dispense food when crows deposit litter such as cigarette butts. The system relies on the birds’ problem solving abilities, allowing them to learn the exchange process quickly.
Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and the Monell Chemical Senses Center indicate that compounds found in male underarm sweat can influence women’s mood and hormone levels.
January 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and the Monell Chemical Senses Center indicate that compounds found in male underarm sweat can influence women’s mood and hormone levels.
In the Netherlands, employers are legally required to pay sick employees at least 70% of their salary for up to two years. During this period, workers are protected from dismissal due to illness, and many labor agreements provide higher pay, including full salary during the first year.
January 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
In the Netherlands, employers are legally required to pay sick employees at least 70% of their salary for up to two years. During this period, workers are protected from dismissal due to illness, and many labor agreements provide higher pay, including full salary during the first year.
A queen honey bee mates during a single nuptial flight early in life, collecting sperm from multiple drones. Although she receives tens of millions of sperm, she stores only a few million in a specialized organ called the spermatheca.
January 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A queen honey bee mates during a single nuptial flight early in life, collecting sperm from multiple drones. Although she receives tens of millions of sperm, she stores only a few million in a specialized organ called the spermatheca.
Several Australian states have introduced programs that provide households with a set number of free electricity hours during periods of high solar generation. The initiative uses surplus power from large scale solar farms to lower energy costs and reduce strain on the grid at peak times.
January 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Several Australian states have introduced programs that provide households with a set number of free electricity hours during periods of high solar generation. The initiative uses surplus power from large scale solar farms to lower energy costs and reduce strain on the grid at peak times.
Rocco, an African grey parrot in the United Kingdom, learned to mimic human speech well enough to activate an Alexa device and add items to online shopping lists. While living with his owner, he repeatedly issued voice commands that led to snacks and toys being ordered or queued for purchase.
December 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Rocco, an African grey parrot in the United Kingdom, learned to mimic human speech well enough to activate an Alexa device and add items to online shopping lists. While living with his owner, he repeatedly issued voice commands that led to snacks and toys being ordered or queued for purchase.
Li Jingzhi spent more than 32 years searching for her son Mao Yin after he was kidnapped in 1988 in Xi’an. During her nationwide search, she traveled across dozens of provinces, distributed thousands of flyers, and worked with child recovery groups.
December 31, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Li Jingzhi spent more than 32 years searching for her son Mao Yin after he was kidnapped in 1988 in Xi’an. During her nationwide search, she traveled across dozens of provinces, distributed thousands of flyers, and worked with child recovery groups.
Graham Walker, former CEO of Fibrebond Corporation in Louisiana, distributed $240 million in bonuses to 540 full time employees after selling the company for $1.7 billion. As part of the acquisition agreement with Eaton, Walker required that employees receive a share of the sale proceeds.
December 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Graham Walker, former CEO of Fibrebond Corporation in Louisiana, distributed $240 million in bonuses to 540 full time employees after selling the company for $1.7 billion. As part of the acquisition agreement with Eaton, Walker required that employees receive a share of the sale proceeds.
A 9 year old boy named Kade Lovell accidentally won a 10K race after being directed onto the wrong course during an event in Minnesota. He had registered for a 5K but followed the 10K route and continued running without stopping.
December 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A 9 year old boy named Kade Lovell accidentally won a 10K race after being directed onto the wrong course during an event in Minnesota. He had registered for a 5K but followed the 10K route and continued running without stopping.
In Brazil, an animal shelter employs homeless individuals as full time caregivers for rescued animals. The program provides training, income, and stable work while ensuring abandoned and sick pets receive consistent daily care.
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In Brazil, an animal shelter employs homeless individuals as full time caregivers for rescued animals. The program provides training, income, and stable work while ensuring abandoned and sick pets receive consistent daily care.
Street food vendors in China showed rare solidarity after one of their own was diagnosed with cancer and could not afford treatment. For an entire day, neighboring vendors replaced their own mobile payment QR codes with his, ensuring that every customer payment went directly to him instead.
December 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Street food vendors in China showed rare solidarity after one of their own was diagnosed with cancer and could not afford treatment. For an entire day, neighboring vendors replaced their own mobile payment QR codes with his, ensuring that every customer payment went directly to him instead.
Scientists at Tel Aviv University successfully 3D printed a small scale human heart using cells derived from a patient’s own body fat. The lab grown heart replicates key anatomical features, including chambers and blood vessels, and can contract rhythmically under controlled conditions.
December 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Scientists at Tel Aviv University successfully 3D printed a small scale human heart using cells derived from a patient’s own body fat. The lab grown heart replicates key anatomical features, including chambers and blood vessels, and can contract rhythmically under controlled conditions.
The funding shortfall forced the World Food Program to make rapid and devastating decisions inside refugee camps. With resources cut nearly in half, aid workers assessed households by vulnerability, prioritizing children, pregnant women, and the sick while others received nothing.
December 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The funding shortfall forced the World Food Program to make rapid and devastating decisions inside refugee camps. With resources cut nearly in half, aid workers assessed households by vulnerability, prioritizing children, pregnant women, and the sick while others received nothing.
Studies show that octopuses can solve complex, goal-oriented tasks such as manipulating objects and opening sealed containers to access food. Researchers note that these problem-solving skills rely on memory, learning, and fine motor control, traits rarely seen in invertebrates.
December 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Studies show that octopuses can solve complex, goal-oriented tasks such as manipulating objects and opening sealed containers to access food. Researchers note that these problem-solving skills rely on memory, learning, and fine motor control, traits rarely seen in invertebrates.
A loyal French bulldog named Nero died just minutes after his owner, Stuart Hutchison, passed away from brain cancer in Scotland.
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A loyal French bulldog named Nero died just minutes after his owner, Stuart Hutchison, passed away from brain cancer in Scotland.
Regular exposure to music engages multiple brain networks at once, including memory, attention, language, and emotion, helping keep neural pathways active over time.
December 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Regular exposure to music engages multiple brain networks at once, including memory, attention, language, and emotion, helping keep neural pathways active over time.
The Netherlands reached this milestone by focusing on long term solutions rather than punishment. Nationwide adoption programs helped place rescued dogs into permanent homes, while strict registration laws ensured every dog could be traced to a responsible owner.
December 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Netherlands reached this milestone by focusing on long term solutions rather than punishment. Nationwide adoption programs helped place rescued dogs into permanent homes, while strict registration laws ensured every dog could be traced to a responsible owner.
PepsiCo has announced plans to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes from products like Doritos, responding to rising health concerns and consumer pressure. The company will transition to natural color sources such as beetroot, turmeric, and paprika, which are already widely used in parts of Europe.
December 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
PepsiCo has announced plans to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes from products like Doritos, responding to rising health concerns and consumer pressure. The company will transition to natural color sources such as beetroot, turmeric, and paprika, which are already widely used in parts of Europe.