paternity
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Notably, studies have shown that paid paternity leave is associated with a reduced risk of maternal postpartum health complications and an increased rate of infants receiving their necessary vaccines on time.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
She told Altman that Musk was the father the following year, when she learned a Business Insider report on Musk's paternity of the children was imminent.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
She said she initially kept Musk’s paternity confidential to protect the children from security threats but came out to OpenAI’s board after a news story in 2022 revealed his paternity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The result likely will be a minor detail when Ward tells the story years from now about getting the call after first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the paternity list.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
The blast proved the feasibility of a controlled thermonuclear device so decisively that Teller claimed paternity immediately, wiring back to Los Alamos, “It’s a boy.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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It's All in the Family
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UCPS 6th Grade Roots List #8
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