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Edmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet
Edmunds: Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet
A little outdoors goes a long way, and America’s national parks and outdoor spaces are some of the most stunning on the planet
2023-10-04 18:55
Maria Menounos welcomes first baby via surrogate after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Maria Menounos welcomes first baby via surrogate after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Maria Menounos and husband Keven Undergaro have welcomed their first baby via surrogate after a decade of fertility issues and Menounos’ battle with pancreatic cancer. On Wednesday (19 July), the 45-year-old journalist revealed to Us Weekly the name of their baby girl: Athena Alexandra. Their bundle of joy was born on 23 June in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, via surrogate. “It was the most special moment of my life,” Menounos recalled to the outlet. “The doctor literally grabbed her and hiked her onto me. I sat with her on my chest, and Keven and I kept looking at each other like, ‘Oh, my God.’ It was just pure joy.” “It was like Christmas morning times a million,” she said. Menounos announced she and her husband Undergaro, 55, were expecting their first child together in February. But just one month prior, she learned she had a 3.9cm mass on her pancreas, later confirmed to be a stage 2 neuroendocrine tumour. “Athena is our miracle baby,” Menounos said. “I’m so grateful for her.” Speaking to Us Weekly, the former E! News correspondent opened up about her 10-year-long fertility journey, and revealed the surprising celebrity who helped her find a surrogate. Menounos previously did three rounds of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments before she opted to have a baby via surrogate. It wasn’t until her first surrogate fell through that her lawyer, Andrew Vorzimer – who Kim Kardashian had connected her to – put her in touch with a surrogate search service. “I give her so much credit,” Menounos said about Kim Kardashian. “She helped us get started and guided me through the fears and the process. She was the first to know we were pregnant! We were at a gala, and I couldn’t resist telling her. She’s such a chill, calm person. Anytime I had questions or needed advice, her responses were instant. I had really leaned on her a lot.” After her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the TV presenter underwent surgery to remove the tumour on her pancreas, along with parts of her spleen, a fibroid, and 17 lymph nodes. Now, Menounos revealed that she feels “amazing” after surgery, which left her with a C-section scar, despite not delivering a baby on her own. “I’ve had a lot of low moments, so I’ve had a lot of practice in overcoming them,” she said, when asked how she managed to stay positive battling cancer while preparing for her baby girl. “You have to come out of the victim mentality.” “Everyone asks, ‘Why me?’ And my thing is, ‘Why not me?’ That helps me get out of things faster,” she continued. “I just beat this tumour because I found it early, and other people don’t, so I’m lucky. I try to focus on how I want to feel rather than the other stuff. It takes a minute; it’s not easy.” Not only has Maria Menounos battled – and survived – pancreatic cancer, but she previously underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour in 2017. That same year, she and her husband tied the knot after nearly 20 years of dating. Read More Maria Menounos says her tumour ‘doubled in size’ after doctors overlooked first symptoms of cancer Maria Menounos reveals pancreatic cancer symptoms that doctors dismissed Maria Menounos reveals she underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer while expecting baby girl Maria Menounos says her tumour ‘doubled’ after first cancer symptoms were overlooked Mother sparks debate over parent who wouldn’t give daughter cake Gemma Atkinson announces birth of second baby in heartwarming Instagram post
2023-07-19 23:58
Air Mobility Startup Lygg Raises €3.6 Million to Reduce Time and Costs Associated with Business Travel
Air Mobility Startup Lygg Raises €3.6 Million to Reduce Time and Costs Associated with Business Travel
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2023-06-27 18:16
Who wore it best? Jennifer Lopez slammed for dressing like Jennifer Garner after Ben Affleck jokes about her clothes
Who wore it best? Jennifer Lopez slammed for dressing like Jennifer Garner after Ben Affleck jokes about her clothes
Fans of both the celebs are implying that the two women are imitating each other's fashion choices
2023-06-09 17:56
'The Afterparty' Season 2 review: Genre-bending murder mystery is still a total delight
'The Afterparty' Season 2 review: Genre-bending murder mystery is still a total delight
If The Afterparty Season 1 taught us anything, it's that "we all get one shot
2023-07-12 19:53
10 Delicious Recipes Made With Invasive Species
10 Delicious Recipes Made With Invasive Species
Yossy Arefi, via Food52
2023-09-10 22:18
Layaway Spending to Hit a Record This Holiday as Financial Strains Persist
Layaway Spending to Hit a Record This Holiday as Financial Strains Persist
Buy-now-pay-later services will hit a record this holiday as increasingly cash-strapped US shoppers struggle with higher prices and
2023-10-05 21:27
Best Buy Back to School: Huge Savings on Laptops, Headphones, Home Appliances, More
Best Buy Back to School: Huge Savings on Laptops, Headphones, Home Appliances, More
As we march on into August, summer break is swiftly coming to an end. Are
2023-07-20 03:52
The Best Chromebooks for Gaming in 2023
The Best Chromebooks for Gaming in 2023
Chromebooks are everywhere these days. As simple, inexpensive machines for everything from checking email and
2023-08-15 05:28
Loewe x On Created This Season’s Most Luxe Gorpcore Sneaker
Loewe x On Created This Season’s Most Luxe Gorpcore Sneaker
Planning on spending some time outside to enjoy the crisp air and multicolored leaves — or just taking a walk down the block to your local cafe to grab a PSL — this fall? Do it while wearing sneakers from the new Loewe x On collaboration.
2023-10-11 21:21
EU looks to cover transport costs for Ukraine grain exports by land
EU looks to cover transport costs for Ukraine grain exports by land
By Julia Payne and Geert De Clercq BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is ready to export almost all of Ukraine's
2023-07-25 23:19
All The Prime Day Beauty Deals Worth Shopping
All The Prime Day Beauty Deals Worth Shopping
Amazon’s biggest sale is back for 2023, and it’s gearing up to be a hot Prime summer. That’s right: Prime Day is mere weeks away, taking place on July 11 and 12. As always, you can expect epic deals on things like TVs, household items, fashion, and more, but the two-day summer sale event is also a great time to stock up on heavily discounted beauty goods.
2023-06-30 06:20