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- 1China revamps city hall weddings to encourage more babies●China Wants More Babies. So It Is Glamming Up the City Hall Wedding. https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-wants-more-bab
China is giving civil wedding ceremonies a glamorous makeover as part of efforts to boost a birth rate that has fallen to record lows. The Wall Street Journal reports that city hall marriage registrations are being dressed up with nicer venues and fanfare, part of a wider push by Beijing to make marriage and child-rearing more appealing to young couples facing high costs and shifting attitudes.
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A new ban on surrogacy is driving prospective fathers in India to travel overseas to become parents, according to a report in Mumbai Mirror. Restrictions on commercial surrogacy have left many single men and same-sex couples without legal options at home, prompting them to explore clinics in countries where the practice remains permitted.
- 3Couple Settles Custody After Alleged IVF Mix-Up▼Couple reaches custody agreement with daughter's biological parents after alleged IVF mix-up
A couple and the biological parents of a young girl have reached a custody agreement following an alleged in vitro fertilization mix-up, in which the wrong embryos were reportedly implanted. The case has drawn attention to oversight of fertility clinics and raised difficult legal questions about parental rights when such errors occur.
- 4Harry and Meghan face security questions on Diana anniversary●Prince Harry, Meghan Markle face security unknowns as world marks anniversary of Princess Diana's death
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly dealing with unresolved questions about their security arrangements as the world marks the anniversary of Princess Diana's death. The story links the couple's ongoing concerns over protection, following their step back from royal duties, with renewed public attention to Diana's legacy and the circumstances surrounding her death in Paris.
- 5Couples turn to AI agent for emotional labor▼Couples are using a viral AI agent to do their emotional labor. It’s been helpful — and chaotic.
Couples are increasingly using a viral AI agent to handle emotional labor in their relationships, such as composing difficult messages and managing feelings-based conversations. Reports describe the experience as both helpful and chaotic, with users saying the tool eases communication but sometimes produces awkward or mismatched results.
- 6Couple Accused of Killing Son-in-Law at Dublin Sports Grounds●Couple accused of killing son-in-law at Dublin Sports Grounds, police said
A couple has been accused of killing their son-in-law at the Dublin Sports Grounds, according to police. The allegation was reported by NBC Bay Area, which cited authorities confirming the couple's involvement in the death. Few further details about the circumstances of the killing, the identities of those involved, or any charges filed have been made public so far.
- 7California's IVF insurance gap prices many out of parenthood●Across California’s IVF insurance divide, many are priced out of parenthood
Fertility treatment coverage in California varies sharply depending on insurance, leaving many couples unable to afford in vitro fertilization. The Los Angeles Times reports that those without employer plans offering IVF benefits face costs that can reach tens of thousands of dollars per cycle, effectively shutting them out of having children. The divide highlights how access to parenthood increasingly depends on where people work and what their plans cover.
- 8Astros closing in on MLB playoff spot●Elsewhere in # MLB there's only a couple spots to resolve. # Astros will be into the postseason unless they lose and # R
With the MLB regular season winding down, only a couple of playoff spots remain undecided. Houston will clinch a postseason berth unless it loses and Texas wins. Houston led Oakland 6-0 after six innings, while Texas trailed Minnesota 5-1 at the same stage, making the Rangers' path look unlikely.
- 9Celebrity couples turn heads on 2026 Oscars red carpet●Celebrity couples turn heads on the 2026 Oscars red carpet
Celebrity couples drew attention on the red carpet at the 2026 Academy Awards, with photos of their looks circulating widely across news outlets. Coverage has focused on the arrivals and fashion moments as stars appear at Hollywood's biggest night, keeping the Oscars at the centre of entertainment conversation.
- 10SNL host Jalen Brunson jokes about Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding▼'SNL' host Jalen Brunson jokes about Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
NBA star Jalen Brunson hosted Saturday Night Live and used his monologue to crack jokes about the reported engagement and anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The bit played on the enormous public fascination with the couple's relationship, one of pop culture's most followed stories, and quickly drew attention from entertainment outlets covering the show.
- 11Former marine biologists win South Australia's best specialty restaurant award●Two former marine biologists turned restaurateurs awarded SA’s Best Specialty Restaurant
Two former marine biologists who swapped science for hospitality have been named South Australia's Best Specialty Restaurant. The award recognises the couple's unusual career change, moving from marine research to running a restaurant, and puts their venue at the top of the state's specialty dining category.