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Surrogate who refused to abort baby despite California bio parents' request gives birth in Texas amid high-stakes legal battle

McKenna Grace, the Alaskan surrogate who refused to abort the fetus she was carrying despite the biological parents' request, gave birth on Wednesday.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall -- Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt. -- Athletics

Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve

Australia batter Steve Smith benefits from an odd technology reprieve, but Bangladesh otherwise dominate the hosts on day one of the first Test.

BBC News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Hodgkinson into 800m final and Werro through despite nasty fall

Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.

BBC News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve -- Australia batter Steve Smith benefits from an odd technology reprieve, but Bangladesh otherwise dominate the hosts on day one of the first Test.

Australia batter Steve Smith benefits from an odd technology reprieve, but Bangladesh otherwise dominate the hosts on day one of the first Test.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Upcoming concerts at Bohemian National Cemetery will take place despite investigation

Musicians Cate Le Bon and Pelican are among the acts scheduled for early fall concerts at the North Park graveyard.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Pakistan says US, Iran close to deal despite Trump rhetoric

Pakistan’s defense minister said the United States and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 1 day ago

Behind Mark Zuckerberg's AI essay -- Despite concerns about AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an optimistic vision for its future, which he shared in a new essay. He also described what he thinks is the "most dangerous" AI scenario. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, breaks down Zuckerberg's essay.

Despite concerns about AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an optimistic vision for its future, which he shared in a new essay. He also described what he thinks is the "most dangerous" AI scenario. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, breaks down Zuckerberg's essay.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

IHG says 'growing middle class' driving hotel demand despite Middle East hit

IHG reported higher first-half profit as U.S. demand accelerated and Middle East disruption weighed on travel.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Thames Water hands £1 million payout to finance boss despite stricken finances

The supplier has also reached settlement on controversial retention payments to 14 current and former senior executives.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Chicken shops drive fast food sector recovery as pubs decline despite World Cup

Data from Meaningful Vision showed that fast food operators managed to avoid the downturn affecting large parts of the hospitality sector.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Liverpool lose 3-2 to Monaco despite Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz goals

Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead as Monaco fought back to secure a 3-2 victory in Sunday's pre-season friendly at Anfield.Alexander Isak opened the scoring after combining with Ryan Gravenberch...

International The News - Sports - 4 days ago

Washington hits pause on Crypto despite $225 Million pressure campaign

ALBAWABA - A major U.S. measure to establish up a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and electronic assets has been held up in the

Albawaba - Business - 4 days ago

CPS moves further from funding adequacy despite getting more state dollars

The news will immediately bolster growing calls for the state to give the city’s school district more money. CPS faced a $732 million deficit this year, and just last week, the school board approved a budget that included hundreds of staff cuts in central office and classrooms.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

US says rich-poor gap closing despite soaring living costs

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the rich-poor gap is closing, while economic data paints a more mixed picture

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

FTSE 100 closes down despite strong results from WPP and Diageo

The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’ index rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

Netanyahu rules out Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms - Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire. 04/08/2026

Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Persimmon improves completion guidance despite 'challenging' housing market

Group revenues lifted by 15% to £1.73 billion for the six months to June 30, compared with a year earlier.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

Ottawa won't rule out jets at Billy Bishop airport despite rejecting Ford's expansion pitch

Public opposition led to denial of Ontario plan, but ‘forever is a long time,’ Carney says in Toronto

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 7 days ago

The percentage of homes surviving California wildfires is dropping, despite efforts to harden them

At the turn of the century, wildfires destroyed only about 3% of the California homes they came into contact with. By 2020, the rate had risen to 18%, a new study found.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 days ago

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

ICE’s enforcement tactics are coming under renewed criticism after three people died during encounters with federal officers within roughly a week.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 21 days ago

NASA says Artemis III remains on track despite Blue Origin setback

NASA remains on track for next year's ⁠Artemis III mission, a key test of ⁠orbital docking and lunar landers needed for future crewed moon...

Daily Sabah - Science - 24 days ago

Most Australian young people still on social media despite ban, study suggests

The UK is set to have a ban in place on certain social media for under-16s by spring.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 4 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 6 months ago