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Research shows that 15 years after college, US mothers earn 11% less than women without children and 42% less than fathers. This is called the “motherhood penalty.”

FRIDA the robot is a robotic arm with a brush taped to it, and it uses AI to collaborate with humans on works of art.

Having unlimited vacation sounds great; however, it’s not.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Budapest to mark the 30th anniversary of Pride despite an official ban from the Hungarian government.

For most of human history, the night sky was not just for scientists; it was vital for survival.

Croatia used to be known as a low-cost holiday spot on the Adriatic, but in recent years, it has become more expensive.

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 drew attention to “ghost guns” – untraceable firearms that can be made at home using 3D printers and shared blueprints.

Music festivals like Coachella, Burning Man, and Lollapalooza used to be exciting events for fans.

In the 1970s and 80s, thousands of UK hemophilia patients were treated with contaminated blood products supplied by the NHS, the government-funded medical and healthcare service.

European leaders responded to the US airstrikes on Iran with calls for diplomacy and restraint.

Three-year-old Claire Bell remains missing following a disturbing series of events that have led to criminal charges against her mother, 34-year-old Rachel-Ella Todd.

A major fire broke out at the New World Victoria Park supermarket in Auckland, New Zealand, and took 10 hours to extinguish. Firefighters remained at the site to monitor and control hot spots.

The Schengen Agreement allows people and goods to move freely across many European countries without border checks.

The UK and France have decided to show the British drama Adolescence in schools to raise awareness about violence, toxic masculinity, and the impact of social media on young people.