I struggled for years about whether I wanted to become a mother. I'm glad I came around.

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The author, shown with her toddler, said it took years for her to decide if motherhood was right for her.

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  • I struggled for years with fear and uncertainty about becoming a mother.
  • It was important to me that I make such an important decision deliberately.
  • After deeper self-reflection, I was able to make the best choice for myself.

It seems that many women have known they want to be

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Pentagon will reportedly award SpaceX a $2 billion contract to help develop the 'Golden Dome'

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SpaceX will reportedly receive a $2 billion contract to develop satellites for the US government, according to the Wall Street Journal. The WSJ's report detailed that SpaceX will be tasked with developing up to 600 satellites that can track missiles and aircraft and will be used for President Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" project.

Announced back in May, the president introduced a project to build

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'Misery map' shows which major airports are getting hit the hardest with flight delays and cancellations

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Cancellations are high at metro New York airports like JFK.

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  • The government shutdown is causing major air travel disruptions across the U.S.
  • Air traffic controller shortages are leading to delays at major airports like JFK and LaGuardia.
  • Flight Aware's 'Misery Map' tracks delays and cancellations since October 30.

The government shutdown is wreaking havoc on air travel — and an

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Nearly 65,000 kids could lose access to Head Start programs if the government shutdown continues

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Nationwide, almost 65,000 children at 140 Head Start programs face a funding lapse and may lose access as of Monday.

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  • Head Start programs are facing closures due to a federal funding lapse amid the government shutdown.
  • The shutdown affects nearly 65,000 children and over 22,000 staff nationwide in Head Start.
  • Programs rely on federal grants for 80% of funding, with some using credit
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What to read this weekend: A deep dive into humankind's search for alien life

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Here are some recently released titles to add to your reading list. This week, we read First Contact: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens, plus James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds' take on Dracula — now in black and white for extra creep-factor.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-a-deep-dive-into-humankinds

I tore my Achilles tendon playing pickleball. I slid into a famous actor's DMs for advice.

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The author tore his Achilles tendon playing pickelball

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  • I tore my Achilles tendon while playing pickleball.
  • I joined a club that includes Klay Thompson and Jayson Tatum, Al Gore, and Brad Pitt.
  • I reached out to Sterling K. Brown on Instagram and surprisingly he replied with advice.

I heard the pop first. It sounded like a pickleball thwacking off a paddle, precisely what I was

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Ayaneo's first smartphone could have physical shoulder buttons

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Ayaneo is breaking into the competitive smartphone market with its latest offering, but it's hoping to attract the mobile gamers out there. In a teaser posted to its YouTube, the gaming handheld maker offered its first look at the Ayaneo Phone. As vague as the trailer is, Ayaneo clearly has a target demographic in mind, describing the smartphone as when a "mobile phone meets the soul of gaming

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Elon Musk fires back at Sam Altman's posts about trying to cancel a Tesla Roadster order: 'You received a refund within 24 hours'

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Elon Musk responded to a recent X post by Sam Altman.

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  • Elon Musk criticized Sam Altman over the OpenAI CEO's online posts about an attempt to cancel a Tesla Roadster reservation.
  • Altman posted screenshots showing he requested a refund for the order, but the email bounced back.
  • Musk said Altman received his refund within 24 hours.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman ar

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I was laid off at 37 and decided to downsize. Building my own tiny house led me to start a handyman business.

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Melanie Copeland with her 144ft tiny home.

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  • Melanie Copeland was laid off from her real estate job in 2017 at the age of 37.
  • She and her husband built a tiny home to scale back their lifestyle and make their money go further.
  • They knew little about DIY, but the steep learning curve led them to become professional handymen.

This story is based on an interview with Melanie

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