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CIA Alien DNA Allegations Intensify as Whistleblower Claims Secret Access to Millions of 23andMe and Ancestry Tests

Allegations have emerged that the CIA accessed consumer DNA databases for extraterrestrial ancestry research. Genetic testing companies deny any such data sharing.

International Business Times UK

‘It’s super weird, super odd, super rare’: meet the twins who have different dads

When DNA test results shattered everything Lavinia and Michelle thought they knew about their family history, they also revealed something never before documented in the UK

The Guardian - UK

This DNA kit reveals surprising link between Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour – and we put it to the test

The fictional and real life editor have more in common than we thought

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Man Agrees To Do An Ancestry Test When Wife Keeps Bugging Him, Wishes He Never Did

"I've been emotionally shattered and I don't know how to feel," wrote a man who had just discovered a heartbreaking secret about his family. When his wife pushed him to do an innocent Ancestry DNA test, he didn't expect to stir up so much family drama. However, as he found…

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CEOs reveal their New Year’s resolutions for 2026: From 8-day bike races and AI training to finally cracking 7 hours of sleep a night

Beyond the boardroom, CEOs are setting goalposts for their own growth. Here’s what execs are hoping to achieve in 2026.

Fortune

Could this be the worst gift you ever give? Why DNA tests can prove controversial

DNA tests are popular as presents, but they can reveal some unexpected shocks. We speak to experts and test takers who have had different outcomes

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Britain Has Its First Female Archbishop of Canterbury — So Why Did Some Headlines Name Her Husband Instead?

“We're still measuring women by who they're married to and whether they're mothers, not by what they've achieved.”

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‘For years I believed I was someone I wasn’t after sperm donor error’

Nat Allbut spent years thinking he knew who his father was – now he’s one of dozens to be told the sperm donor details they were given were wrong

The Independent UK

Use Your Next Vacation to Explore Your Roots

With some research and preparation, you can design a meaningful tour of your family’s ancestral home.

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This Father’s Day, give him the gift of his story

It’s now easier, and more affordable, to learn the truth about your family history

The Guardian - AU

Ancestry discount codes for September 2025 – 25% Off in September

Here are our top tips to save on Ancestry DNA kits and memberships

The Independent UK

Best DNA testing kits for uncovering your family history, tried and tested

Use a DNA kit to fill out the branches on your family tree or discover more about your genetic make-up

The Independent UK

Pope Leo’s grandfather was immigrant from Sicily, genealogists reveal

Robert Prevost’s maternal grandparents came to US from Caribbean and at one point identified as Black

The Guardian - US

Sister Forces Bro To Take Ancestry Test, Results Shock The Family: “Tests Came Out Negative”

A simple Ancestry DNA test caused some real drama for this family when it came to light that the son wasn't biologically related to any of his family.

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‘I think we brought the wrong one home’: one mother’s search to find her lost son

Joan always suspected she had been handed someone else’s baby by the hospital when she gave birth more than 70 years ago. Then an Ancestry DNA test seemed to prove her right. Now in her 90s, she is in a race against time. Can she find her missing child?

LiveScience

How do DNA tests tell if two people are related?

How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you?

Tom’s Guide

Think twice before using a DNA test –they're a privacy nightmare

DNA kits offer fascinating insights into your genetic background, but they might be a privacy nightmare.

The Conversation

23andMe’s struggles are a sign that direct-to-consumer DNA testing needs stronger oversight

23andMe, a major company providing direct-to-consumer genetic testing, has been struggling financially since late 2023. In September 2024, the company’s stock hit a rock-bottom of US$0.30, down 96 per cent from its peak share price of US$17.65 in 2021.

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The Independent UK

This Ancestry discount code for January 2025 saves 50% on your membership

Dive into your past with a 12-month membership for half-price

The Independent UK

TikToker reveals her Ancestry DNA test identified a cold case victim – and led to her own grandmother’s arrest

A suspect in the ‘Baby Garnet’ case has been found 27 years later, thanks to one woman’s Ancestry DNA results

The Guardian - UK

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Many people want to uncover their ancestry, but – driven by Brexit – others also hope to regain access to the EU

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift has a very famous cousin and we had no idea

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson Are Distantly Related, Genealogy Company Reveals

Incredible stuff.

Salon

Taylor Swift related to Emily Dickinson

Swift has referenced Dickinson several times while sharing and discussing her music

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How Taylor Swift and poet Emily Dickinson are related

The legendary Tortured Poets Department singer is related to a legendary poet.

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