2 h. ago The Sexual Evolution by Nathan H Lents review – colourful tales of animal reproduction

From gay penguin parents to snake orgies, a biology professor looks at sexual adaptation in the animal world In 1998, Roy and Silo, a pair of male chinstrap penguins at Central Park Zoo in New York, were given an abandoned egg to incubate after zookeepers observed them performing mating rituals together. For 34 days, they took turns sitting on it. When the egg hatched, the story became a viral sensation. The New York Times celebrated “A Love That Dare Not Squeak Its Name”. Roy, Silo and their daughter Tango became the subject of a LGBTQ-friendly children’s book, And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell.Biology professor Nathan Lents remembers receiving copies of Tango as a gift when he and his husband became foster parents. Fast-forward to the present day, and Tango tops Pen America’s list of the most frequently banned picture books in the US. It was part of a high-profile lawsuit in Nassau County, Florida, and was designated for pulping by officials in...

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3 h. ago 'My family think I gave kids 'disgusting' names – but they're important to me'

A mum claimed she's been accused of being 'selfish' by giving her children names that are important to her – and her mother-in-law has even called the monikers 'disgusting'

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4 h. ago How to save the Amazon part two: the magic and mystery – podcast

As a companion to the Guardian’s Missing in the Amazon, Jon Watts, global environment editor, goes in search of answers to the question Dom Phillips was investigating when he was murdered: how can we save the Amazon?In episode two, Jon meets the people trying to make sure the rainforest is worth more standing than cut down – from a government minister attempting to establish Brazil’s ‘bioeconomy’ to a startup founder creating superfood supplements and a scientist organising night-time tours hunting for bioluminescent fungi. Jon explores new ways of finding value in the forest and asks whether they will be enough to secure its future survivalListen to Missing in the AmazonSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Woman accused of murdering baby forced out home by baying mob

A protest has been held for Nicole Blain, who is accused of murdering her baby daughter Thea.

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7 h. ago Travis Decker: Police say they've spotted dad wanted for 'murdering daughters'

The man - thought to be Travis Decker - ran from sight as a police helicopter swooped over the remote rural land in Washington, United States, following a tip-off from hikers

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7 h. ago PROF ROBERT TOMBS: British tolerance is being stretched to its limits. Mass immigration is destabilising our country

Last weekend, my cousin's lovely daughter, not long out of medical school, married her sweetheart - a handsome young doctor from an Indian family.

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8 h. ago We all needed disgraced Harvey Weinstein, says Amanda Seyfried

The Mamma Mia! actress admitted 'we all needed' him, and told how she gave Weinstein a hug when he revealed to her he had backed one of her independent films.

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11 h. ago Daughter of accused Gilgo Beach killer believes her father ‘most likely’ did it, new film says

The daughter of Rex Heuermann, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, told a new documentary she believes her father “most likely” responsible

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11 h. ago Diddy girlfriend says he forced women into sex with other men because he's bisexual and 'liked to watch'

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering is on its fifth week on Monday in New York City.

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12 h. ago 'I flew from Manchester to Ibiza and spent less than a night out in the UK'

Savannah claims her trip only cost £100 in total

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12 h. ago Stella McCartney gets tested for disease on the same day every year for heartbreaking reason

Sir Paul McCartney's youngest daughter Stella speaks on the heartbreaking loss of her mum

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12 h. ago Barack and Michelle Obama put on brave face with daughters amid divorce rumors and name changes

Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating their youngest daughter as she marks her 24th birthday, despite the swirling rumors about their marriage.

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13 h. ago Stella McCartney gets tested for killer disease with sister on same day

Sir Paul McCartney’s daughter Stella has spoken out about the pain of losing her mum Linda, nearly three decades after her tragic death.

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13 h. ago Father and daughter killed in house blaze named as sister remains in hospital

Initital investigations suggest the blaze started in the kitchen area

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13 h. ago Louisiana father charged with murder after leaving daughter, 1, inside 105F car for NINE hours

Joseph Boatman, 32, was arrested for murder after he allegedly left his infant daughter inside a blistering 105F car for more than nine hours.

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14 h. ago Diddy girlfriend says he forced women into sex with other men because he's bisexual and 'liked to watch': Live updates

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering is on its fifth week on Monday in New York City.

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15 h. ago Dad and daughter killed in Heckmondwike fire named as sister fights for her life

Cops said 38-year-old Sohaib Ahmed and his nine-year-old daughter Manahal both died at their family home on Sunday morning due to a fire

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15 h. ago Woman booted from Zoom court hearing for making PB&J during hearing: ‘I was having a mommy day’

A single mother in Detroit was caught making her sick daughter a PB&J sandwich during a virtual court appearance in a viral clip.

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15 h. ago AI can ‘level up’ opportunities for dyslexic children, says UK tech secretary

Peter Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI in his work, says government should look at how it ‘can transform education’Artificial intelligence should be deployed to “level up” opportunities for dyslexic children, according to the UK science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, who warned there was currently not enough human capacity to help people with the learning difficulty.Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI to support his work, said the government should carefully look at “how AI can transform education and help us assess and understand a young person’s abilities into the future”. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago These disabled children died alone in their beds in the same care home. Now police are investigating

Connor, Mia and Raihana, all died in bed at one of Britain’s biggest care homes for disabled children - now police have launched a fresh probe. Health correspondent Rebecca Thomas writes

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