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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘World's oldest baby' is born from embryo frozen before either of his parents even started school
THE world's "oldest baby" has been born from an embryo frozen before either of his parents even started school. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was delivered on July 26 to parents Lindsey and Tim Pierce, of Ohio - over three decades after his 2 Thaddeus Daniel Pierce is the world's oldest baby Credit: Lindsey Pierce 2 Lindsey and Tim Pierce say they're thrilled with their 'chill' newborn Credit: Lindsey Pierce The tot, who has broken the record for the oldest baby, even has a 30-year-old sister - who is now a mum herself to a 10-year-old girl. The title was previously held by twins who were created from embryos frozen 30 years before their birth. Lindsay told Thaddeus's embryo was created along with three others during a course of Read more on Health One of the embryos was implanted into Linda who conceived her now 30-year-old daughter. The remaining embryos were put in long-term storage before being put up for embryo adoption when Linda and her partner separated. Embryo adoptions are more typical in the US - particularly at Christian clinics - to help families struggling to conceive. After seven years trying for a baby, Lindsey and Tim signed up for the same programme and were offered Thaddeus's embryo. Most read in Health 'We had a rough birth, but we're both doing well now,' Lindsey said. 'He is so chill. We are in awe that we have this precious baby," she added. 'SNOW BABIES' In 2017, a Little Emma Wren Gibson weighed 6lbs 8oz and measured 20 inches long when she was born. Her parents, Tina and Benjamin Gibson, said their daughter's record status was their last priority, focusing only on her health, adding they felt "thankful and blessed" to have her. How does embryo freezing work? Eggs are removed from the ovaries before being fertilized to create embryos. They are then allowed to grow for several days before they are frozen. These can then remain frozen for any length of time - some remain frozen for decades. When thawed, the fertilized eggs — embryos — can be implanted either in the patient or in another person. Embryo transfer with thawed frozen embryos is widely used today, and pregnancy rates are similar, and sometimes even higher, than with embryos that have not been frozen. The first successful procedure took place in the late 1980s. They said they were surprised when they were told the exact age of the embryo, thawed on March 13 at the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC). "Do you realise I'm only 25? This embryo and I could have been best friends," Tina told Tina, who was 26 at the time, said she just wanted a baby and didn't care if it was going to be a world record or not. "We're just so thankful and blessed. She's a precious Christmas gift from the Lord." Baby Emma was created via IVF for another couple but had been left in storage for someone else. Embryos like this are called "snow babies" - potential human lives left on ice waiting to be born. Seven years ago Tina and Benjamin got married knowing they would not be able to have biological children as Benjamin has They had fostered several children and were planning on adoption before having the embryo implanted.
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
White House picks mining expert to head a national security office, sources say
The White House has chosen a former mining executive to head an office at the National Security Council (NSC) focused on strengthening supply chains, three sources said, as a pared down NSC zeroes in on a few of President Donald Trump's most oft-stated priorities. David Copley, who was chosen earlier this year to serve as the top mining official at the US National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), an inter-agency body chaired by the interior secretary, is now a senior director at the NSC, said the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss non-public personnel moves. The shift in roles reflects the White House ramping up its efforts to gain ground against China in a critical minerals arms race that touches a broad swath of global industries. China recently demonstrated its leverage by withholding exports of rare earth magnets, upending global markets and forcing US officials back to the negotiating table, before reversing course. At the NSC, Copley will focus on strengthening US supply chains and boosting US access to the critical minerals that are often vital components of advanced military technology, two of the sources said. A White House official said Copley, who did not respond to a request for comment, will be overseeing the NSC's 'international economics' component. Copley's precise title was not immediately clear, nor was it clear if he has formally left the NEDC. The decision to identify a mining expert for a top NSC position offers a window into how national security priorities have shifted under US President Donald Trump. The NSC has been sharply downsized in recent months. Offices overseeing Africa and international organisations have been among those shuttered or downgraded, in line with the administration's scepticism of multilateral institutions. A special forces veteran was recently favoured to head the Latin America office, a move that comes as Trump has openly considered unilateral action against Mexican drug cartels. But Trump's focus on obtaining critical minerals such as cobalt and nickel has never waned and China's near-total control of the critical minerals industry has long rankled the president. In May, Reuters reported Copley was among a clutch of officials who had been working on plans to pull Greenland deeper into America's sphere of influence, in part to ensure access to the island's vast deposits of rare earths. One of the sources said Copley's remit is, broadly speaking, 'geostrategic affairs'. Geostrategy is a field of international relations that focuses in part on the interplay of resource wealth and security, a matter of particular relevance for an administration that has made securing access to foreign resources a central element of its foreign policy. In April, the US and Ukraine signed a deal to give the US preferential access to Ukrainian minerals. An economist by training, Copley is an intelligence officer with the US navy reserve and he worked on Iraq-related issues for the state department during Trump's first term. He previously held roles at minerals producer US Silica. Copley consulted for Boston Consulting Group earlier in his career and served as an intelligence officer with the Defence Intelligence Agency, a component of the US department of defence. Copley until recently had worked in a strategic development role for Denver-based Newmont, the world's largest gold miner by production with a market value of $54bn (R957.57bn).
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
White House taps mining expert to head national security office, sources say
* White House taps mining expert to head national security office, sources say White House taps mining executive for top NSC role, sources say * Copley expected to focus on supply chains, critical minerals * Trump administration sees rare earths access as key to national security By Jarrett Renshaw and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, - The White House has tapped a former mining executive to head an office at the National Security Council focused on strengthening supply chains, three sources said, as a pared-down NSC zeroes in on a few of President Donald Trump's most oft-stated priorities. David Copley, who was chosen earlier in the year to serve as the top mining official at the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council, or NEDC, an interagency body chaired by the interior secretary, is now a senior director at the NSC, said the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss non-public personnel moves. The shift in roles reflects the White House ramping up its efforts to gain ground against China in a critical minerals arms race that touches a broad swath of global industries. China recently demonstrated its leverage by withholding exports of rare earth magnets, upending global markets and forcing U.S. officials back to the negotiating table, before reversing course. At the NSC, Copley will focus on strengthening U.S. supply chains and boosting U.S. access to the critical minerals that are often vital components of advanced military technology, two of the sources said. A White House official said Copley, who did not respond to a request for comment, will be overseeing the NSC's "international economics" component. Copley's precise title was not immediately clear, nor was it clear if he has formally left the NEDC. The decision to tap a mining expert for a top NSC position offers a window into how national security priorities have shifted under U.S. President Donald Trump. The NSC has been sharply downsized in recent months. Offices overseeing Africa and international organizations have been among those shuttered or downgraded, in line with the administration's skepticism of multilateral institutions. A special forces veteran was recently tapped to head the Latin America office, a move that comes as Trump has openly considered unilateral action against Mexican drug cartels. But Trump's focus on obtaining critical minerals like cobalt and nickel has never waned, and China's near-total control of the critical minerals industry has long rankled the president. In May, Reuters reported that Copley was among a clutch of officials who had been working on plans to pull Greenland deeper into America's sphere of influence, in part to ensure access to the island's vast deposits of rare earths. One of the sources said Copley's remit is, broadly speaking, "geostrategic affairs." Geostrategy is a field of international relations that focuses in part on the interplay of resource wealth and security, a matter of particular relevance for an administration that has made securing access to foreign resources a central element of its foreign policy. In April, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a sprawling deal to give the United States preferential access to Ukrainian minerals. An economist by training, Copley is an intelligence officer with the U.S. Navy Reserve, and he worked on Iraq-related issues for the State Department during Trump's first term. He previously held roles at minerals producer U.S. Silica. Copley consulted for Boston Consulting Group earlier in his career and served as an intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency, a component of the U.S. Department of Defense. Copley until recently had worked in a strategic development role for Denver-based Newmont, the world's largest gold miner by production with a market value of $54 billion. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
White House taps mining expert to head national security office, sources say
WASHINGTON - The White House has tapped a former mining executive to head an office at the National Security Council focused on strengthening supply chains, three sources said, as a pared-down NSC zeroes in on a few of President Donald Trump's most oft-stated priorities. David Copley, who was chosen earlier in the year to serve as the top mining official at the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council, or NEDC, an interagency body chaired by the interior secretary, is now a senior director at the NSC, said the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss non-public personnel moves. The shift in roles reflects the White House ramping up its efforts to gain ground against China in a critical minerals arms race that touches a broad swath of global industries. China recently demonstrated its leverage by withholding exports of rare earth magnets, upending global markets and forcing U.S. officials back to the negotiating table, before reversing course. At the NSC, Copley will focus on strengthening U.S. supply chains and boosting U.S. access to the critical minerals that are often vital components of advanced military technology, two of the sources said. A White House official said Copley, who did not respond to a request for comment, will be overseeing the NSC's "international economics" component. Copley's precise title was not immediately clear, nor was it clear if he has formally left the NEDC. The decision to tap a mining expert for a top NSC position offers a window into how national security priorities have shifted under U.S. President Donald Trump. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Judge asks prosecution for more information on Kpods in first case involving etomidate-laced vapes World In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat Singapore 5 teens arrested for threatening boy with knife, 2 charged with causing hurt Singapore Male victim of fatal Toa Payoh fire was known to keep many things, say residents Sport Bukayo Saka the difference as Arsenal beat AC Milan at National Stadium Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Singapore Over 1.15 million Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 have claimed SG60 vouchers Singapore Cyclist charged after allegedly hitting elderly pedestrian, killing him The NSC has been sharply downsized in recent months. Offices overseeing Africa and international organizations have been among those shuttered or downgraded, in line with the administration's skepticism of multilateral institutions. A special forces veteran was recently tapped to head the Latin America office, a move that comes as Trump has openly considered unilateral action against Mexican drug cartels. But Trump's focus on obtaining critical minerals like cobalt and nickel has never waned, and China's near-total control of the critical minerals industry has long rankled the president. In May, Reuters reported that Copley was among a clutch of officials who had been working on plans to pull Greenland deeper into America's sphere of influence, in part to ensure access to the island's vast deposits of rare earths. One of the sources said Copley's remit is, broadly speaking, "geostrategic affairs." Geostrategy is a field of international relations that focuses in part on the interplay of resource wealth and security, a matter of particular relevance for an administration that has made securing access to foreign resources a central element of its foreign policy. In April, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a sprawling deal to give the United States preferential access to Ukrainian minerals. An economist by training, Copley is an intelligence officer with the U.S. Navy Reserve, and he worked on Iraq-related issues for the State Department during Trump's first term. He previously held roles at minerals producer U.S. Silica. Copley consulted for Boston Consulting Group earlier in his career and served as an intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency, a component of the U.S. Department of Defense. Copley until recently had worked in a strategic development role for Denver-based Newmont, the world's largest gold miner by production with a market value of $54 billion. REUTERS
Daily Tribune
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Chevrolet completes Spark EUV lineup with five lifestyle-inspired themes
TDT | Agencies Chevrolet Middle East has officially rolled out the complete lineup of its all-new 2026 Spark EUV, now available in five distinct themed variants designed to reflect different lifestyles and user preferences. With the addition of the new Camoand Active themes, the Spark EUV becomes the most customisable vehicle in Chevrolet's regional electric portfolio. The model was first introduced earlier this year and is based on the Baojun Yep Plus, developed in collaboration with GM's Chinese partner, SAIC. Built as a compact electric urban crossover, the Spark EUV is powered by a 101-hp (75 kW) front-wheel-drive motor and a 42 kWh LFP battery, offering a range of up to 360 km on a single charge under the NEDC cycle. The newly introduced Camo theme adds an outdoorsy, rugged aesthetic with bold colour schemes and accents, while the Active variant features sleek finishes aimed at urban explorers and commuters. These join the earlier released: • Retro – a nod to design cues from the 1970s to 1990s; • Adventure – built for utility with added roof storage and raised clearance; • Gaming – a tech-forward model targeting younger, connected drivers. Each version comes with dual-screen displays (10.1' infotainment and 8.8' cluster), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-inch alloy wheels, and leatherette interiors in black or beige. Safety features include multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera system, cruise control, and Chevrolet's 'Buckle to Drive' feature. The Spark EUV is currently available in showrooms across the GCC and wider Middle East, with prices starting at AED 79,900 (approximately USD 21,800). Charging options range from home outlets to DC fast charging, which delivers 50 km of range in 10 minutes. With its variety of themes and focus on technology and personalisation, the Spark EUV marks a significant step in Chevrolet's regional EV strategy, targeting younger, urban drivers with flexible lifestyles.
