birth

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"Is the iPhone Birth Control?" asked a paper published Monday by the National Bureau of Economic Research, delving into why US fertility rates have fallen by 22 percent since 2007.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He is the author of “Little Richard: The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Birth certificates are also one of the few options to prove a registrant’s identity, but they often do not reflect a married person’s or LGBTQ+ individual’s current legal name once they have changed it.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

The pop star, who opened up about her motherhood journey for her 2023 pregnancy book “Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie,” welcomed both her sons via C-section.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

The Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the countless miracles—my heart expanded to encompass all the wonders and possibilities of the universe.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris