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Mary Kay excelled in high school but eloped at age 16 with her first husband, Julius Ben Rogers, and gave birth to two children in rapid succession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledgings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In this week’s Don’t Short Yourself newsletter, Beth Pinsker shared her experience negotiating lower university tuition costs for her children, along with additional tips on how to pay for higher education.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Billy later returned to the US and they lost touch, going on to marry other people and have children.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

With an apology to his wife and me, he hurried upstairs and in a minute we heard a game of hide-and-seek going and the shrill laughter of two children.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom