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I booked a $200 flight to Panama on a whim, then decided to move there. I found the community I was missing in the US.

I booked a $200 flight to Panama on a whim, then decided to move there. I found the community I was missing in the US.

Chrysten Crockett went on a trip to Panama and decided to move there. She cites the strong community culture as a key fa...

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I created a viral AI watermark remover. I wasn't ready for all the attention.

I created a viral AI watermark remover. I wasn't ready for all the attention.

A tech entrepreneur developed an open-source project to remove AI watermarks, challenging Anthropic's watermark plan....

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When my brother had kids, I didn't even want to meet them. It made me realize why I don't want children of my own.

When my brother had kids, I didn't even want to meet them. It made me realize why I don't want children of my own.

I never wanted kids; instead, I preferred to live my life by myself. But now that I'm an uncle to twins, I realize why f...

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Gen Z, stop Venmoing your friends over half-eaten avocados and follow these 2 rules instead

Gen Z, stop Venmoing your friends over half-eaten avocados and follow these 2 rules instead

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about Gen Z's bill-splitting etiquette....

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Steve Hanke has 'no problem' with his students using AI to cheat — as he's an 'old fox' who easily sniffs them out

Steve Hanke has 'no problem' with his students using AI to cheat — as he's an 'old fox' who easily sniffs them out

Steve Hanke, who's been teaching at Johns Hopkins for nearly 60 years, said it's "blatant when a student submission...

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I'm an executive coach. I tell clients not to spend Sunday night preparing for work.

I'm an executive coach. I tell clients not to spend Sunday night preparing for work.

An executive coach tells clients not to work on Sundays. Instead, he protects Monday mornings to ease into the week....

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I spent 3 years looking for a car my grandfather would approve of after he left me money

I spent 3 years looking for a car my grandfather would approve of after he left me money

I found the perfect used car after years of searching. I drove for four hours to buy it, and saved $4,000....

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Inside New Yorkers' hopes and fears over Mamdani's city-run grocery stores

Inside New Yorkers' hopes and fears over Mamdani's city-run grocery stores

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open five government-run stores. New Yorkers are skeptical about the plan — but they d...

4 days ago
The modern parenting throuple: Mom, Dad, and Papa Clanker

The modern parenting throuple: Mom, Dad, and Papa Clanker

Parents are at a breaking point — AI companies see an opportunity....

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A mysterious free AI model is impressing developers. And nobody knows who made it.

A mysterious free AI model is impressing developers. And nobody knows who made it.

Ox Alpha, a mysterious AI model, debuted on OpenRouter on Thursday. Its origins are unknown, though some suspect a Chine...

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At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher

At China's robot Olympics, the finish line comes with a padded wall and a stretcher

China's second World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off Saturday in Beijing. The spectacle comes as China pours money into ...

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America's largest association of cattle ranchers says Trump's plan to lower beef prices is 'undermining' farmers

America's largest association of cattle ranchers says Trump's plan to lower beef prices is 'undermining' farmers

On Friday, Trump said the US would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef to be imported with no out-of-quota tariff ov...

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My friend is 21 years younger. I wanted her skin; she wanted my perspective.

My friend is 21 years younger. I wanted her skin; she wanted my perspective.

An unexpected intergenerational friendship made me confront my jealousy of youth and realize there was plenty my younger...

5 days ago
Taking solo birthday trips abroad taught me that I don't need company to do something meaningful

Taking solo birthday trips abroad taught me that I don't need company to do something meaningful

At first, celebrating my birthday alone in a foreign country felt strange. Now I can't stop taking annual trips by mysel...

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I tried a recipe for a single serving of mac and cheese. It's packed with protein and only took 20 minutes to make.

I tried a recipe for a single serving of mac and cheese. It's packed with protein and only took 20 minutes to make.

I tried a protein-packed, single-serving mac and cheese made with tofu. I was skeptical at first, but it's earned a spot...

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Lettuce. Blueberries. Eggs. Jalapeños. Why are there so many food-safety scares this summer?

Lettuce. Blueberries. Eggs. Jalapeños. Why are there so many food-safety scares this summer?

From Cyclospora in lettuce to E. coli in blueberries, food-safety scares are making headlines. Here's what to know about...

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I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

A Brooklyn-based software engineer, shares his journey from college dropout to a six-figure salary and managing NYC's hi...

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Your favorite products hit by Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada

Your favorite products hit by Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada

President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods impact whisky, dairy products, hockey gear, and many other pr...

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I took a cruise with my mom and aunt. I loved it, but I made 3 mistakes.

I took a cruise with my mom and aunt. I loved it, but I made 3 mistakes.

I took a seven-night cruise around Spain with my mom and aunt. The trip was unforgettable, but I'd change how we handled...

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Divorce is getting a lucrative rebrand. These influencers are cashing in.

Divorce is getting a lucrative rebrand. These influencers are cashing in.

Influencers like Mikayla Noguiera, Jen Hamilton, Gabrielle Stone, and Meghan McTavish are reframing their divorces as em...

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I'm 53, and my partner is 29. My recent health crisis brought our age gap to the forefront.

I'm 53, and my partner is 29. My recent health crisis brought our age gap to the forefront.

I recently tripped and found I have arthritis in the knee, so my younger partner had to care for me. It made us question...

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Forget longevity buzzwords like Zone 2 and VO2 max, a top personal trainer says. Focus on this simple metric.

Forget longevity buzzwords like Zone 2 and VO2 max, a top personal trainer says. Focus on this simple metric.

Buzzy metrics are not helpful for the average person looking to improve their health, the celebrity trainer Harley Paste...

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OpenAI's chief economist says this is what it takes to work on his team at the ChatGPT maker

OpenAI's chief economist says this is what it takes to work on his team at the ChatGPT maker

Ronnie Chatterji leads a team of researchers at the company who study how AI is affecting workers, employers, and the ec...

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Toyota's most affordable EV is a great car with some bad helicopter parent-y quirks

Toyota's most affordable EV is a great car with some bad helicopter parent-y quirks

Toyota's first mass-market EV, the bZ got a full facelift for 2026. It's great, but loves to act like your overbearing p...

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The anatomy of a Morgan Stanley intern: Chipotle, a gym membership, and a flashy bag

The anatomy of a Morgan Stanley intern: Chipotle, a gym membership, and a flashy bag

More than 500 Wall Street Gen Z interns revealed their go-to brands in a survey this summer....

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How Koney King, seen in 'The Bear,' managed to stay open and do more in sales during the Gary, Indiana, power blackout

How Koney King, seen in 'The Bear,' managed to stay open and do more in sales during the Gary, Indiana, power blackout

Jimmy Hendricks, owner of Koney King, kept his restaurant open during the Gary, Indiana, blackout with a generator and s...

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The author of 'Sapiens' says 'now is the time' to resist giving AI rights

The author of 'Sapiens' says 'now is the time' to resist giving AI rights

Yuval Noah Harari said AI companions could deploy personal knowledge of users and emotional influence to sway them on it...

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Oura exploring how its ring could detect brain hemorrhages after Bill Ackman suggests it could have helped his daughter

Oura exploring how its ring could detect brain hemorrhages after Bill Ackman suggests it could have helped his daughter

Oura is looking into how its ring could be used to detect brain hemorrhages after Bill Ackman suggested it could have he...

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Disney will drop medical insurance for some employees' spouses

Disney will drop medical insurance for some employees' spouses

The new policy will only affect spouses who can get coverage through their own jobs....

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How Uber uses AI to charge you more

How Uber uses AI to charge you more

Uber once sold riders on a simple promise: Order a car right from your phone for less than a taxi. Since then, prices ha...

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These smartphones on soldiers' chests are becoming an important tool in the US Army's plans for a high-tech fight

These smartphones on soldiers' chests are becoming an important tool in the US Army's plans for a high-tech fight

At a recent exercise, US Army troops tested new systems for plotting out locations and communicating with each other on ...

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Meet the 51 women competing to be Miss USA 2026

Meet the 51 women competing to be Miss USA 2026

The 75th annual Miss USA pageant will take place in Miami on August 27. Here are the 51 contestants, from a fashion desi...

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Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’

Pope Leo warns AI could become a new form of ‘economic colonialism’

Pope Leo encouraged lawmakers to support their constituents with human-first AI policies during a speech on Friday....

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8 things you should never talk about at work, according to etiquette experts

8 things you should never talk about at work, according to etiquette experts

It's normal for coworkers to engage in small talk at the office, but etiquette experts say certain topics, like salary, ...

6 days ago
After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.

After living in California for decades, I finally found the perfect place to visit for an unforgettable weekend getaway.

I grew up in California. As a local, my favorite destination for a weekend trip is the small city of Ojai, not far from ...

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Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers

Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers

There are lots of reasons Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. But for some tech types, it's just easier to bla...

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Walmart is giving shoppers something they've wanted for years: Apple Pay

Walmart is giving shoppers something they've wanted for years: Apple Pay

Walmart said it is adding tap-to-pay to its checkout stations starting this week, allowing contactless cards, as well as...

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Barnes & Noble has staged an unlikely comeback. CEO James Daunt shared 4 key lessons from its turnaround.

Barnes & Noble has staged an unlikely comeback. CEO James Daunt shared 4 key lessons from its turnaround.

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said that steady improvement and empowering local booksellers has powered the booksto...

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Why Anthropic’s AI watermark is going further than its rivals — for now

Why Anthropic’s AI watermark is going further than its rivals — for now

Anthropic's AI watermark, which can appear in translations, summaries, and more extensively edited text, has prompted so...

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OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.

OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.

OpenAI's training pause by CEO Sam Altman after Hugging Face hacking highlights AI safety and cybersecurity issues....

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