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'Shark Tank' star Daniel Lubetzky shares 3 steps to turn a wild idea into a viable business

Kind Snacks founder and "Shark Tank" star Daniel Lubetzky says the best business ideas often begin by sounding ridiculous....

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Dolly Parton had a hotel, museum, and Broadway musical set to launch in the months ahead

In an interview days before her death, Dolly Parton said she was also working on a new line of dog treats....

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A Canadian premier has 2 ideas about where to hit Trump where it hurts: US fighter jets and coal

British Columbia Premier David Eby wants Canada to target US fighter jets and coal as it looks beyond tariffs in its trade war with Trump....

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Canadian politicians say Trump can rename that lake whatever he likes, but it'll 'always be Lake Ontario'

Canada's leaders heard Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, and they don't really care....

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Deloitte to pay $21.5 million to settle Trump administration's DEI investigation

Deloitte agreed to a $21.5 million settlement to end the Justice Department's investigation into its DEI practices....

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Adam Mosseri said Instagram struggled for years to get teens to use 'Take a Break'

The head of Instagram testified during a high-stakes trial that the company spent years trying to persuade teens to use its well-being feature....

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Dolly Parton, legendary country music superstar, dead at 80

Dolly Parton, the beloved country singer, has died at age 80, her nephew confirmed....

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10 essential Dolly Parton songs

Dolly Parton wrote hits and topped country charts across her decadeslong career. Her best songs include "9 to 5," "Jolene," and more....

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A complete timeline of Dolly Parton's inspiring life and career

Before Dolly Parton was a country megastar, she grew up in a poor family in rural Tennessee....

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Target’s offensive Halloween costume is a stumble at a key moment

The controversy over an offensive Halloween costume at Target risks reigniting public anger at the company's shifting stance on diversity....

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A British Army commander testing war robots says they aren't always the right tool for the job

Uncrewed ground vehicles, or UGVs, can present logistics, power, navigation, and control challenges for soldiers, he said....

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19 things you probably didn't know about music legend Dolly Parton

Here are interesting facts about music legend Dolly Parton, her relationships, upbringing, routines, career, and songwriting that you might not know....

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The 35 wildest state costumes from the 2026 Miss USA pageant

The Miss USA 2026 pageant kicked off on Monday with the costume contest, where contestants wore colorful outfits that paid tribute to their states....

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I've traveled over 4,500 miles on Amtrak trains. My rides have been great and filled with surprises.

After spending many hours on Amtrak trains, I've learned some great tips for train travel. Plus, I've learned some surprising things along the way....

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My retired husband wanted me to join his adventures. Saying no was the best thing for our marriage.

I spent years prioritizing my husband's career. Now that he's retired, I'm finally making room for mine....

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I visited Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop. From the coffee shop to the bathroom, it was a whole Dolly Parton universe.

On my road trip, I visited Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop, complete with a Dolly Parton-themed coffee shop and barbecue joint. Here's why I'd go back....

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Looking for a new job? These are the 10 best US cities for work.

Indeed ranked metros based on job opportunities, compensation, and other factors to determine the best cities for work....

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Sam Altman says the economy is adapting to AI slower than he expected

OpenAI's CEO said he was too bullish on AI's economic takeover in 2023. Slower adoption is a "positive in many ways," he added....

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The TSA is planning big changes to airport security. Here's what they mean for travelers.

The TSA said it would scrap TSA Gold+ but still plans to accelerate the use of private contractors for airport security....

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We toured United's fanciest Airbus jet yet, which will fly 5 all-new routes to Europe in 2027. See inside the A321XLR.

The Airbus A321XLR underscores United's continued push to court higher-paying travelers. United just unveiled its first destinations....

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I moved to Greece 4 years ago. I've learned that there are downsides to Mediterranean living.

I moved from the US to Greece in 2022. As much as I love my life in Athens, the slower pace of life has brought inconveniences I had to adjust to....

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I tried every custard shake at Shake Shack. Here's how they rank from worst to best.

Shake Shack introduced a new limited-edition flavor in August. Here's how it compares to the chain's other custard shakes....

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Miss USA and Miss America are not the same pageant. Here's how to tell the difference.

Miss USA and Miss America are often confused, but they're very different. Miss America has a talent competition, while Miss USA has a swimsuit round....

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Trump's latest Canada trade war threat: renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

"The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America," Trump said on Truth Social on Tuesday....

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Elon Musk's former right-hand man at X will give you 30 minutes of business advice for $15,000

Nikita Bier, former X head of product, offers $15,000 business advice sessions on Intro, targeting venture-backed companies....

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My friend won't pay me back after I loaned her $2,500. How do I ask for repayment without ruining our friendship?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader loaned money to a friend, but hasn't been paid back....

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There's a massive wildcard in the US-Canada trade war coming this November

With Trump threatening further tariffs against Canadian-made products, his decision could have an impact on voters at the midterm elections....

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I ordered from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot to see how their 3-hour deliveries stack up

I ordered paper towels to test the 3-hour delivery options now available at Walmart, Target and Home Depot....

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Do you set aside part of your Sunday to get ahead at work? Take our survey.

Working on Sunday might help you get ahead for the week, yet it can also eat into your downtime. Tell us whether you think it's a good idea....

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Target says it's sorry for selling an 'offensive' Halloween clown costume

"As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target said in a Monday statement on X....

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Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them.

Cris van Pelt's website "Have I Been Flocked?" is visited by thousands of people a day, but he told BI that "ending Flock is not the end game."...

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They were Lyft drivers. Now they're cleaning Waymos.

Former Lyft drivers are working at maintenance depots for Waymo robotaxis. Their new jobs offer a glimpse at how automation could reshape work....

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What smart people are saying about Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada

Trade experts explain what Trump's planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods could mean for consumers, carmakers, and the USMCA....

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Mark Carney says there are many things the US needs from Canada — and a very special kind of boat is one of them

The US is racing to expand its small polar icebreaker fleet as it works with Canada and Finland to strengthen its capabilities in the Arctic....

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America's robotics industry sees a familiar 'Made in China' problem

Physical Intelligence cofounder Sergey Levine said US robotics research relies on outsourcing cheap but reliable parts from China....

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Canada could cut off electricity to the US, official says: 'Everything's on the table'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "everything's on the table" in the US-Canada trade war, including electricity, critical minerals, and fuel....

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I took my daughter on a 'collegemoon' to Europe. It made my anticipatory grief about her leaving for school even stronger.

The strange thing about parenting is that you spend years encouraging your kids to become independent, and then one day you realize they actually are....

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