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Spider-like creatures help uncover the surprising origins of fatherhood

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July 12, 2026

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Citizen scientists have helped researchers solve a long-standing mystery about how parental care evolved in harvestmen. Using photos and observations from iNaturalist, scientists more than doubled the known cases of egg-guarding behavior and discovered that maternal and paternal care followed different evolutionary paths. The project, completed in just days with help from public data, shows how citizen science is transforming biological research on a global scale.

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Scientific American

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· Jun 21, 2026

Celebrate Father’s Day with seven whimsical and weird animal dads

From tiny hamsters to giant salamanders, here are some of the most unusual examples of fatherhood across the animal kingdom

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 1, 2026

'I want to give daughter cute baby name but everyone says it sounds like a dog'

The mum is having a hard time with choosing a name for her baby girl and while she shared an idea, many people couldn't help point out that it resembles one for a pet

Crisis Magazine

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dead Fathers

Fatherhood has been under attack for decades, spoken of as a fungible role that a mother could play. The newest attacks are on the very meaning of father, coming from trans ideology and science.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cartoon (11/07/2026)

Cartoon (11/07/2026)

Bloomberg

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fatherhood Books Are Failing to Reflect Modern Dads

On Father's Day, Kevin Maguire, author of The New Fatherhood, joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the evolving role of fathers and the shortcomings of current fatherhood literature. Maguire emphasized that existing parenting books often reinforce outdated gender roles, leaving many contemporary dads without relevant guidance. (Source: Bloomberg)

PragerU

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· Jun 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day to every man stepping up.

Explore our most powerful videos on fatherhood, masculinity, and family life in our Celebrating Fatherhood 101 challenge, link in bio 🔗

People.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Who Are Melissa Gilbert’s Siblings? All About Former Child Actors Sara and Jonathan

The ‘Little House on the Prairie’ star also has three biological brothers that she discovered after being adopted at birth

The Economist

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· Jun 29, 2026

How does your brain change when you become a father? | The Economist

It’s not just mums who experience so-called “baby brain”, fathers’ brains also change and adapt, preparing them for life as a parent. Explore how dads’ brains transform with our 3D model. #parenting #father #dad #science #biology #brain Read more: https://econ.st/3UHLnTJ Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist

Out Magazine

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· Jun 26, 2026

Robin Byrd, New York’s fairy godmother of sex-positive television, finally gets her close-up

If the queer community of New York City had a fairy godmother, it would be Robin Byrd.

Times of India

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· Jul 2, 2026

Arabic proverb of the day: 'The monkey is a gazelle in its mother's eyes'

An enchanting Arabic proverb states, 'The monkey is a gazelle in its mother's eyes,' capturing the idea that love significantly impacts how we perceive others. This adage, rooted in oral heritage, emphasizes that parents often view their children with a loving bias, making it easy to overlook their shortcomings. The vivid metaphor suggests that emotional connections can cloud our judgments, a notion reflected in contemporary psychological studies.

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 22, 2026

Here’s What This Skunk Video Taught Me About Motherhood

Here’s What This Skunk Video Taught Me About Motherhood

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder

For many people, the words stepfather or stepmother often evoke stories of neglect, favouritism or emotional scars. Tales of difficult blended families have become so common that they have shaped society's perception of stepparents. But for entrepreneur and Konnected Minds host, Derrick Abaitey, his story is the complete opposite.

Fortune

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· Jul 4, 2026

Three dads started selling hats from a garage with $750—now they’ve sold $35 million worth, partnered with Gary Vee, and grown a community of fathers

What began as three friends talking about the struggles of fatherhood evolved into Dad Gang—a brand now that’s made 35 million selling over 1 million hats.

DogTime

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mama Dog’s Little Baby Clings to Her Paw Afraid To Let Go, Then Moves Closer for Snuggles

There is nothing like the love between a mama dog and her little baby, and this viral Instagram video is proof. A clip posted by @dalmatian.darcy showed that a Dalmatian named Darcy extended her love and care to not just one but all of her babies. While the video primarily showcased the interaction between the [] The post Mama Dog’s Little Baby Clings to Her Paw Afraid To Let Go, Then Moves Closer for Snuggles appeared first on DogTime.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands

Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands

Conservative Review

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· Jun 22, 2026

New York Times Celebrates Father’s Day By Running ‘Bearded Women Can Replace Dads’ Propaganda

The 'trans dad' cartoon op-ed is a reminder that the legacy media have a sneering disdain for real fathers — and reality.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Mother of All Cons 'fairy godmum' who duped One Direction into believing her daughter was dying from a brain tumour reinvents herself under a fake name as a globe trotting social media influencer

The Mother of All Cons 'fairy godmum' who duped One Direction into believing her daughter was dying from a brain tumour reinvents herself under a fake name as a globe trotting social media influencer

Kotaku

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· Jul 7, 2026

Hands-On With The Blood Of Dawnwalker, Which Might Be The First ‘Witcher-Like,’ And Has One Killer Twist

For Honor-style combat meets Witcher-style storytelling

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Love Island’s Olivia Bowen: Why Alex and I won’t have any more children

The Parenthood reality star talks about the traumatic birthing experiences which put her and husband Alex off trying for a bigger family.

Global Voices

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· Jul 12, 2026

The fake parenting expert Chinese daughters invented to talk to their parents

A fictional parenting expert became a viral sensation after giving Chinese daughters a voice their parents were more willing to hear.

Right Wing Watch

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· Jul 6, 2026

Serpent Of A Man

A Very Humanitarian Thing Audio Poison A High-Value Target

The Beat

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· Jun 30, 2026

Horror Beat: WERWULF gets first trailer, promises period-specific blood and mud

Not your father’s werewolf, but maybe your great-great-great-great-great-grandfather’s.

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tom Holland says some of the "wildest" Spider-Man: Brand New Day theories are actually true

Tom Holland says some of the "wildest" Spider-Man: Brand New Day theories are actually true

Us Weekly

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· Jul 8, 2026

This Is Them! Get to Know the ‘This Is Us’ Cast’s Children

The cast of This Is Us are just as close to their own families as their characters were on the NBC drama series. “[Playing a mom has] shown me that maybe I am not as patient as I thought I was,” Mandy Moore, who portrayed matriarch Rebecca Pearson, exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2019, []

IGN

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker Let Me Be a Vampire, Detective, and Witch Lover in the Space of 4 Hours

We went hands-on with The Blood of Dawnwalker to explore its open world, drink its NPCs' blood, and romance the local witch.

Haaretz

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· Jul 1, 2026

Haaretz Cartoon

Haaretz Cartoon

Science Daily

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· Jun 23, 2026

This four-winged dinosaur may have terrorized Earth's earliest birds

A newly discovered feathered dinosaur called Jian changmaensis may be the missing predator responsible for mysterious piles of crushed prehistoric bird bones in China. The four-winged glider, a close cousin of Velociraptor, helps reveal how early birds and their dinosaur relatives shared the same ancient landscape.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

Video of Wizkid having fun with his kids melts hearts: "This is so beautiful"

Afrobeats superstar Wizkid sparked a major online debate about fatherhood after a rare home video showed him playing and dancing with his young children

Metro

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· Jun 22, 2026

House of the Dragon fans want to vomit after ‘disgusting’ mother-son incest

'Was that necessary??' shocked fans asked.

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 29, 2026

My Well-Off Sister Is Having a Very Different Experience With Motherhood. It’s Filling Me With Rage.

Our lives could not be more different.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy

Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy. The post Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Upworthy

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· Jun 26, 2026

Bride shares tearjerking first dance with dad battling ALS in his “wheel-bed” 

I’ll never forget my mom wheeling my dad into the middle of the dance floor, everyone dancing around him, my dad beaming with joy, Ellie Valentine tells Upworthy. The post Bride shares tearjerking first dance with dad battling ALS in his “wheel-bed” appeared first on Upworthy.

Vogue

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Hidden Spidery Detail in Zendaya's Makeup Look

At a ‘Spider-Man’ fan event in Berlin, the actor shimmered.

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Related coverage for "Spider-like creatures help uncover the surprising origins of fatherhood": Scientific American — Celebrate Father’s Day with seven whimsical and weird animal dads. Irish Mirror — 'I want to give daughter cute baby name but everyone says it sounds like a dog'. Crisis Magazine — Dead Fathers. Kathimerini — Cartoon (11/07/2026). Bloomberg — Fatherhood Books Are Failing to Reflect Modern Dads. PragerU — Happy Father's Day to every man stepping up.. People.com — Who Are Melissa Gilbert’s Siblings? All About Former Child Actors Sara and Jonathan. The Economist — How does your brain change when you become a father? | The Economist. Out Magazine — Robin Byrd, New York’s fairy godmother of sex-positive television, finally gets her close-up. Times of India — Arabic proverb of the day: 'The monkey is a gazelle in its mother's eyes'. WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville — Here’s What This Skunk Video Taught Me About Motherhood. MyJoyOnline — I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder. Fortune — Three dads started selling hats from a garage with $750—now they’ve sold $35 million worth, partnered with Gary Vee, and grown a community of fathers. DogTime — Mama Dog’s Little Baby Clings to Her Paw Afraid To Let Go, Then Moves Closer for Snuggles. The Economic Times — Tale of great girl dads & annoying husbands . Conservative Review — New York Times Celebrates Father’s Day By Running ‘Bearded Women Can Replace Dads’ Propaganda. Daily Mail — The Mother of All Cons 'fairy godmum' who duped One Direction into believing her daughter was dying from a brain tumour reinvents herself under a fake name as a globe trotting social media influencer. Kotaku — Hands-On With The Blood Of Dawnwalker, Which Might Be The First ‘Witcher-Like,’ And Has One Killer Twist. Irish News — Love Island’s Olivia Bowen: Why Alex and I won’t have any more children. Global Voices — The fake parenting expert Chinese daughters invented to talk to their parents. Right Wing Watch — Serpent Of A Man. The Beat — Horror Beat: WERWULF gets first trailer, promises period-specific blood and mud. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbWmUvd6eQviq3wWZHcLYK.jpg — Tom Holland says some of the "wildest" Spider-Man: Brand New Day theories are actually true . Us Weekly — This Is Them! Get to Know the ‘This Is Us’ Cast’s Children. IGN — The Blood of Dawnwalker Let Me Be a Vampire, Detective, and Witch Lover in the Space of 4 Hours. Haaretz — Haaretz Cartoon. Science Daily — This four-winged dinosaur may have terrorized Earth's earliest birds. Legit.ng — Video of Wizkid having fun with his kids melts hearts: "This is so beautiful". Metro — House of the Dragon fans want to vomit after ‘disgusting’ mother-son incest. Slate Magazine — My Well-Off Sister Is Having a Very Different Experience With Motherhood. It’s Filling Me With Rage.. Vanguard News — Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy. Upworthy — Bride shares tearjerking first dance with dad battling ALS in his “wheel-bed” . Vogue — The Hidden Spidery Detail in Zendaya's Makeup Look