Poisoned Cough Syrup Killed Kids. Authorities Cut the Investigation Short
This is the first installment of Bad Medicine, a series about how porous regulation and cheap drugs are
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down for thousands of users - Downdetector.com
Thousands of U.S. users across Meta Platforms' social media offerings Instagram and Facebook, and messaging app WhatsApp reported
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Ronald Acuña Jr.'s power outage robbed fans of perfect HR Derby rivalry
Atlanta Braves MVP candidate Ronald Acuña Jr. opted not to participate in the Home Run Derby, much to the dismay of fans around the world.You could probably convince a fair amount of people that Ronald Acuña Jr. is the best offensive player in the world right now. The Atlanta Brave...
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US Air Force suspends personnel moves and bonuses due to funding shortfall
The US Air Force has suspended personnel moves and bonuses through the end of the fiscal year as the service faces a funding shortfall driven by higher-than-expected costs, according to a statement from the service Monday.
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MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani makes free agency intentions crystal clear
While it still seems unlike the Angels trade Shohei Ohtani despite some recent struggles, the two-way star made his intentions crystal clear at the MLB All-Star Game.Shohei Ohtani just wants to win. That much has been made clear for quite some time now, and his performance at the World Baseball ...
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Asia to Follow Wall Street Up After China Property Aid: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were primed to rise Tuesday following gains on Wall Street and after China stepped up support
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Thirteen Mexican Contenders Vie for Chance to Upset AMLO’s Party
Mexico’s coalition of opposition parties announced on Monday the registration of a slate of candidates who will be
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The Reason Why Manhole Covers Are Round
There are a few reasons why manhole covers around round. Here's how to answer if it ever comes up.
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10 of the Best Early Prime Day Deals You Can Score on Apple Products
Shop massive discounts on iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, and more with these Apple Prime Day deals.
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Woman shares male coworker’s ‘infuriating’ response to her decision to not have children
A woman has shared her male colleague’s “infuriating” response when she informed him of her decision to be childfree. Earlier this week, TikTok user @honeyandmud went viral when she recounted the conversation she had with her male coworker, who seemingly couldn’t wrap his head around her choice to not have children. “I was chatting with a guy at work today and he asked me if I have any kids, to which I responded with: ‘Oh no, I’m not gonna have children,’” she began the TikTok, which has since been viewed more than 230,000 times. Her coworker laughed off her response and replied: “You say that now, but never say never,” according to the TikToker. When she further stressed that she knew “for a fact” that she was never going to have children, she said her colleague seemed surprised by her comment, and asked why she didn’t want kids. “I’ve known since I was a child that I don’t want to have kids,” she explained. “I’m 35 years old now and that hasn’t changed and I really don’t see that changing in the future, so yeah, I can confidently say I don’t want kids and I’m never going to have them.” However, her justification didn’t seem to please the male colleague. “Even after that, he still replies with: ‘Well, you never know,’” she said. In the viral video, the woman went on to explain why her frustrating interaction with her coworker was a “common theme” among people who choose to be childfree, or not to have children. @honeyandmud i am so happy you love being a parent, but i promise you that i would not. trust that i can understand that about myself. #childfree #childfreebychoice #childfreemillennial #letusbe #storytime ♬ original sound - honeyandmud “Anytime somebody is choosing to be childfree, there are always people – usually parents – who are like: ‘You’ll regret that one day,’ like they know the person better than the person knows themselves,” she shared. “Do you not think we know ourselves? Do you not think we understand this decision and have thought about this decision and have our reasons why we don’t want to be a parent or bring a child into this world?” “Trust that I know myself, alright?” she added, along with the caption: “I am so happy you love being a parent, but I promise you that I would not. Trust that I can understand that about myself.” The TikToker’s interaction with her male colleague struck a chord for many childfree people in the comments, who took the opportunity to share just some of the many judgemental comments they’ve received because of their decision to not have children. “I chose to be childfree and at 44, STILL get the ‘You never know,’” one person revealed. “I’ll be 40 in a few months and people still want to tell me never say never,” said someone else. “They are still trying to convince me even after I voluntarily paid money to be permanently steralised,” a third user wrote, while another person said: “It’s the most infuriating conversation to have because they act like they know you better than you know you.” “Voluntary childlessness” – also called being childfree – has grown in popularity among US adults in recent years. In November 2021, a survey from the Pew Research Center found that 44 per cent of adults said it is “not too or not at all likely” that they will have children someday, a seven per cent increase from 2018. While there was no single reason why a number of Americans have lost interest in becoming a parent, some survey respondents cited financial burdens or the unsettling “state of the world” as reasons to remain child-free. Earlier this year, childfree TikToker Jackie Dives was praised by viewers for showing “what a life without children can look like”. “I knew in my heart and in my gut that I didn’t want to be a parent,” Dives said in her viral video last March. She added that it was difficult for her to imagine what her life could be without children because there weren’t examples of child-free women “in media or pop culture”. “I had no idea what my life would look like if I didn’t go down the path that everyone expected me to go down,” Dives explained. “It felt really lonely and strange, and I had to go seek out other women who had also made that choice.” Meanwhile, another TikToker sparked a conversation about the sexist double standards that childfree women face after she claimed that her OB-GYN refused to consider her for a tubal ligation to prevent pregnancy. The Independent has contacted @honeyandmud for comment. Read More ‘Child-free’ woman applauded for sharing videos showing ‘what a life without children can look like’ Stop shouting at babies on planes – nobody has the right to a ‘child-free’ existence Woman, 22, sparks debate about medical freedom after doctor refused to sterilise her: ‘I just don’t want kids!’ Schoolboy almost dies from swallowing magnets for TikTok challenge Woman shares honest review of New York City apartment TikTok mom slammed after making 5-year-old son run in 104 degree heat
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Exclusive: 'Shameful and unethical.' Heineken, Unilever and Oreo maker Mondelez accused of breaking promises to leave Russia
More than 1,000 major companies pledged to leave Russia after Vladimir Putin launched his devastating war in Ukraine, but some well-known firms stand accused by researchers of violating their pledge.
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PGA Tour Will Tout Minimal Saudi Influence in Golf Merger at Congressional Hearing
Two top PGA Tour officials plan to tell US lawmakers that Saudi Arabia would have little sway over
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