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I couldn't wait to be a mother - but now I think I was happier before having kids

A mother who says she has plenty of family support and a wonderful partner has provoked a debate by admitting she was still happier before she had children, asking if it's a 'terrible attitude to have'.   The anonymous parent unburdened herself on the UK parenting forum Mumsnet, revealing that she has a son, who is 10, and is expecting her second child in September.   She explained that while she had been keen to become a mother, she couldn't help but feel she had been happier before she had children.

Jannik Sinners Heartfelt Gesture to Ailing Father Unveiled in a Soul-StirringConfession

Italian tennis prodigy Jannik Sinner is equally devoted to his family. At least his recent comment about his father reveals so. Jannik Sinner’s father, Johann Sinner was a chef, but he wasn’t keeping well. However, his talented son found out a great way to help his father by giving him a different life. Previously, Sinner spoke about not being able to spend much time with his father due to his hectic schedule.

Stars aligned: Sheila Atim and Ivanno Jeremiah on reviving a mind-bending classic | Theatre

The ObserverTheatreInterviewStars aligned: Sheila Atim and Ivanno Jeremiah on reviving a mind-bending classicClaire ArmitsteadEight big-name actors are rebooting the award-winning love story Constellations in London’s West End. The first couple discuss their parallel careers - and their hotly disputed encounter as children “In the quantum multiverse, every choice, every decision you’ve ever made and never made exists in an unimaginably vast ensemble of parallel universes.” So says quantum physicist Marianne in Nick Payne’s award-winning two-hander, Constellations.

Vanilla Cream Is The Bright Blonde Hair Colour Trend We're Fan-Girling

You know what they say, the grass is always greener, on the other side. This summer, when it comes to hair though, it's blonder. We're out the other side of lockdown and after months of growing extra familiar with our roots loads of us are looking for a hair shake-up. And nothing says freshhh like bleached blondes. “There’s going to be a bigger move towards blondes again,” says pro hair stylist, Luke Hersheson.

White Women, 'The Black Man's Kryptonite'?

NPR''s Tavis Smiley talks with commentator Michael Eric Dyson about his controversial October 2003 article in Savoy magazine entitled "The Black Man's Kryptonite." Dyson's article examines the history of relationships between black men and white women. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7zRZ6arn1%2Bpsq68y5qrnqtfqMGwvthoqq2noq57sbTPeKqtp6KulqWJkG1qbmphbA%3D%3D

Arby's parent company is acquiring American fast-food icon Sonic in a $2.3 billion deal. We recently

Sonic is an American fast-food institution.On Tuesday, Arby's parent company Inspire Brands announced it would be acquiring Sonic in a $2.3 billion deal. While the Oklahoma City-based chain has millions of loyal customers, neither of us had ever visited the drive-in chain before. We visited Sonic for the first time while in its home state, and we saw firsthand why fans love the chain.  Pretty much everyone has heard or seen a Sonic commercial.

Fontana hazing case: Fernando Salgado breaks down in court

Teen weeps in court as he is accused of sexually abusing pupil with TEACHER and three others By James Nye Published: 01:58 EST, 29 June 2012 | Updated: 06:18 EST, 29 June 2012 6 View comments An 18-year old Californian student broke down in hysterical tears in Fontana Superior Court while he was arraigned on sexual assault charges.

Meta has spent $36 billion building the metaverse but still has little to show for it, while tech se

Meta has thrown $36 billion at the metaverse but plans to spend many billions more on the project. Wary investors are calling for Meta to focus its effort on its profitable divisions. Insider compiled a list of tech breakthroughs that cost far less than the metaverse push. The metaverse may be the most expensive project in the history of tech. Meta, according to an Insider analysis of the firm's financial filings, has pumped $36 billion into its Reality Labs division since 2019.

Party City Stores Closing Following Bankruptcy Filing: Full List

Party City says it's closing over 30 stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer announced 22 store closures in February. It then added nine stores to the list in April and four more in May, its real estate advisor reports. The pandemic hit Party City hard, and subsequent supply-chain challenges have hampered sales. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.

Police Officer Can't Pull Over Driver For Giving Him The Finger, Court Rules

If you've ever been tempted to make a rude gesture at a police officer, you can rest assured that the Constitution protects your right to do so, a federal appeals court says. In the sequence of events described by the court, a woman in Michigan, Debra Cruise-Gulyas, was pulled over in 2017 for speeding. The officer showed leniency, writing her up for a lesser violation known as a nonmoving violation. As she drove away, apparently insufficiently appreciative of the officer's gesture, Cruise-Gulyas made a certain gesture of her own.