Is 43 the new 35? Anne Hathaway (and the rest of Hollywood) take on the ‘geriatric’ pregnancy myth

Anne Hathaway just blew up one of society’s most stubborn taboos. At 43, the Oscar winner is expecting her third child with husband Adam Schulman, and her announcement has reignited an age-old debate: When, exactly, is a woman supposedly “too old” to become a mother? Hathaway shared the pregnancy on Instagram with a video that has racked up more than 18 million likes, sparking a fresh conversation about fertility, age and the pressure women still feel to follow an outdated timeline. And “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Odyseey” star is far from alone. A CDC report found that birth…

Michigan lawmaker tours daycare tied to .1M in taxpayer funds with no sign of kids

Michigan lawmakers are investigating a childcare provider that received more than $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded childcare reimbursements despite allegations that it does not appear to operate at its listed address. The investigation centers on 1st Premier Learning Academy & Daycare in Clinton Township and was launched by the Michigan House Oversight…

Christian Pulisic returning to pitch was ultimate goal for USMNT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Christian Pulisic is back. The man affectionately called “Captain America” didn’t start Thursday in the group-stage finale against Turkey, but his biggest contribution may have been to simply walk onto the pitch. That alone was enough to make the sellout crowd of 70,492 fans packed into SoFi…

Casinos in Primm to be saved by Las Vegas truck stop company

A truck stop giant wants to ride to Primm’s rescue before the once-bustling casino outpost on the California-Nevada border goes dark. LV Petroleum — a Las Vegas-based company that operates 84 truck stops across 34 states — is interested in taking over the hotels, casinos and other amenities in Primm, according to…

Tigers outfielder’s home run leaves fan covered in drink

A Tigers fan was in desperate need of a towel following Wenceel Perez’s home run on Thursday morning. As the Detroit outfielder planted a Grayson Rodriguez fastball over the right field wall during the second inning of the Tigers’ tilt with the Angels at Comerica Park, a fan spectacularly spilled…

Wearable ultrasound patch can monitor high-risk pregnancies round the clock

A new pregnancy patch could provide crucial, 24-hour monitoring for high-risk moms. For decades, ultrasounds have been the primary means of fetal monitoring, but now engineers at UC San Diego have designed a wearable patch that promises continuous, comprehensive insight into the health of mom and baby. The flexible, adhesive-backed…

Google engineer used confidential info to win .2M in Polymarket bets: feds

A longtime Google security engineer has been accused of using confidential company data to place illicit Polymarket bets that won him $1.2 million — the latest alleged case of insider trading on a prediction market, according to federal prosecutors. Michele Spagnuolo, 36, an Italian citizen living in Switzerland who has…

Haute Hamptons: The hottest new stores in the hamlets

Need a bandeau bikini, a best-selling biography or bag charms? The East End’s newest pop-ups and stores have you covered. Here’s a peek at some of the establishments slated for this season, from an engrossing bookshop in Southampton and a glam Chanel boutique in East Hampton to a tween destination…

Fertitta Entertainment agrees to buy Caesars Entertainment for .6 billion

The man dubbed the “world’s richest restauranteur” is taking over one of the biggest names on the Las Vegas Strip in a blockbuster $17.6 billion deal. Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday that it agreed to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment — the sprawling hospitality empire owned by billionaire Tillman Fertitta — in an…

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