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The story of a mother who gave birth to her own granddaughter to help her son and his husband
US news 4 hours ago
BuzzFeed's @__keating profiled Matthew Eledge and Elliot Dougherty's quest to have a child and how it ultimately led them to lean on Eledge's mother as a surrogate.
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People's first memories of viral posts are a lesson in internet history
Weird 1 hour ago
From screaming goats to sarcastic cartoons, most people's first experience with virality and the internet looks very different from the Tik Tok era, as BuzzFeed's Ella Mielniczenko (@heyyyella) explored.
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Trump overrules Betsy DeVos on Special Olympics funding
US news 5 hours ago
“We’re funding the Special Olympics,” the president announced following the bi-partisan outcry about DeVos’s proposed move to cut $18 million in Special Olympics spending.
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A frog-killing fungus could 'delete entire species from existence'
Science 3 hours ago
A fungal disease which has spread all over the globe has "wiped out" more than 90 species of frogs and impacted the decline of hundreds more. Carl Zimmer, a New York Times columnist, reports that a study of the fungus found "it’s the worst pathogen for biodiversity known to science."
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Bryce Harper played to Philly fans with his cleats and shirt while Nats fans did their best to forget
MLB This afternoon
In the offseason, Harper left DC for the Phillies to the tune of more than $300 million. On MLB Opening Day, Harper had a couple sartorial treats for Philadelphia, while his former fanbase found creative ways to erase him from their memories.
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Security footage captures man flying away on a patio umbrella in heavy winds
World news Earlier today
In the Turkish city of Osmaniye, a group of men tried to keep a large umbrella from blowing away when severe winds hit. Unfortunately, the gusts were too strong and pulled one of the men up into the air and out of frame.
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Mystery solved: Team discovers why Garfield phones have been washing up on a French beach
Today Earlier today
The Iroise coast in Brittany, France, has been blighted by fragments from 80s novelty Garfield phones, leaving its residents with a mystery to solve. Now, the coastal community has an answer. Ar Vilantsou, an anti-litter group, discovered a container of the landline phones lodged between rocks in a nearby beach cave.
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Bindi Irwin's 'heart overflows with emotion' over old clip of her dad
Celebrity This afternoon
The young Australian conservationist shared a video of Steve Irwin talking about being her dad. In the clip, which is from an old episode of Australian Story, Irwin says he never wanted to have kids but became “the proudest dad” after Bindi was born.
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark trailer brings nostalgic scares to the screen
Pop culture 4 hours ago
The book series that haunted generations of kids in the 80s and 90s is getting the film treatment, courtesy of Guillermo del Toro and director André Øvredal.
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The Economist apologizes for labeling Ben Shapiro as part of the 'alt-right'
US news Earlier today
After the conservative political commentator criticized The Economist magazine for characterizing him as part of the "alt-right," the publication issued an apology.
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Bears trade Jordan Howard to the Eagles
NFL 2 hours ago
Howard has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL since coming into the league. Now he's headed to Philly in exchange for a late-round pick in 2020.
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Mexico’s president responds to Trump’s immigration claims
World news 5 hours ago
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) expressed “respect” for the position of the US mandate, but clarified that his country “is addressing the issue of immigration.” AMLO’s press conference in Mexico City was held hours after Trump said he might close the southern border.
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Anna Sorokin, aka the Soho Grifter, is using a courtroom stylist, GQ reports
Weird Earlier today
Sorokin caught attention on the first day of her New York City trial on Wednesday, in which she arrived to court with a low-cut dress and a black choker. GQ is now reporting that she is using a stylist for her courtroom appearances.
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Venezuelan President Maduro ousts Guaidó from public office
World news 5 hours ago
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been barred from holding public office for 15 years by Maduro's government. Venezuelan authorities says they are investigating the self-appointed interim president for corruption.
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Elvis Andrus walked up to the plate with Baby Shark blaring on opening day
MLB This afternoon
The Texas Ranger sent parents of the stadium into a tizzy with his walk-up song selection. To his credit, he got the Rangers' first hit of the season.
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Trump celebrates end of 'Russia hoax' at 2020 campaign rally in Michigan
US elections 59 minutes ago
At his first 2020 campaign rally since the end of the Russia investigation, Trump took a victory lap and called the transfer of the yet-to-be-released Mueller report to the DOJ the end of a "collusion delusion."
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Democratic National Committee announces details of first presidential primary debate
Politics Earlier today
The first 2020 Democratic primary debate will take place on two consecutive nights in late June in Miami, Florida.
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Passengers stranded after WOW Air goes bust and cancels all flights
World news This morning
Following the Icelandic airline's announcement that it has "ceased operation," thousands of passengers are expected to be stranded. WOW Air since recommended passengers to check available flights with other airlines.
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Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan quits amid ongoing fallout from bank scandals
Finance 4 hours ago
Tim Sloan resigned on Thursday after less than three years as chief executive officer. In a statement, he said that only a new CEO could "successfully move Wells Fargo forward." The bank was hit with a $1 billion fine after customers raised concerns about being pressured into signing up for car insurance, following other consumer financial scandals.
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Luke Voit doesn't know how to eat sunflower seeds but he can mash baseballs
MLB This afternoon
The Yankees slugger hit a home run and reached base four times during New York's Opening Day win against the Orioles.
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