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German politician Jens Spahn resigned after announcing he had a baby via a surrogate in the US. It’s brought surrogacy back into the headlines as it’s illegal in Germany, but legal in the US. This story is based on an interview with Katherine Reinhart, 31, a stay-at-home mom with three children from Midwest Ohio. It … Read more

This interview is based on a conversation with Mathilde Turco, 34, a content creator and sales professional for an electrical contracting company from Brooklyn, New York. It has been edited for length and clarity. Four years ago, when I entered my 30s, I began to notice sagging on my face and a general loss of … Read more

While on a summer trip to Atlantic City, I rolled the culinary dice at all three Gordon Ramsay restaurants to see which one hit the jackpot. Known for his fiery TV persona and attention to detail, Ramsay has built an empire that spans the globe. With more than 100 restaurants worldwide, Ramsay has staked his … Read more

Here in Japan, I’ve found everyday expenses like groceries, rent, and eating out to be much more affordable. In Osaka, a large pack of chicken that might have cost me over 20 Canadian dollars back home is closer to CA$10. Prices do vary by city and store, and conversion rates can change, too — but … Read more

My boyfriend of two and a half years broke the long silence with the question we were both wondering: “Are we still going?” We were supposed to be driving to the airport to leave for our five-day trip to Lisbon. Instead, we’d had an argument over the phone that morning that left me questioning how … Read more

Melania posed for photos in front of pyramids in Egypt wearing cream trousers, a white blouse, a black tie, and a sand-colored Ralph Lauren blazer. A white-and-black boater hat completed the look. The outfit may have been innocuously stylish in a different venue, but some social-media users thought it looked similar to one worn by “Raiders … Read more

Defense companies supplying Ukraine’s army are trying to strike the right balance between constantly updating their weapons to stay on the cutting-edge of combat technology and producing enough of them for the fight against Russia’s invasion. The war is changing so quickly that battlefield technology can become outdated within weeks, forcing arms makers continue reading … Read more

I grew up in a Bagel Bites and SnackWell’s kind of ’90s household, descending from a long, prestigious line of women who did the cooking required of mothers without once pretending to enjoy it. Take, for example, my Grandma Lillie, a brilliant woman who deserved to go to college alongside her brother in the 1930s, … Read more

This story is based on an interview with full-time caregiver Deaunda Vega, 52, of Colorado Springs. It has been edited for length and clarity. I met my future husband, Jesse, online in 2022, but we quickly established that I already knew members of his family. We went on a few dates, and he told me … Read more

When Summer Farmen first noticed the shortness of breath and persistent tiredness, she didn’t think much of it. It was early 2020, but COVID wasn’t her first thought, since she otherwise felt fine. Within a month, she found herself choking and coughing during casual conversations. The Pennsylvania-based mom of three was used to taking extra … Read more