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POLITICO, CNN, MS NOW barred from White House after court ruling restoring access

POLITICO, CNN, MS NOW barred from White House after court ruling restoring access

The Secret Service confiscated a POLITICO reporter's press pass Thursday morning despite a federal judge's decision hour...

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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group's grueling deployment saw a wave of suicide attempts

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group's grueling deployment saw a wave of suicide attempts

The acting Secretary of the Navy said there were eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike gr...

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I sent my daughter to wellness camp instead of lacrosse camp. She learned how to do nothing.

I sent my daughter to wellness camp instead of lacrosse camp. She learned how to do nothing.

A weeklong wellness camp taught my high schooler something competitive sports couldn't: how to rest....

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I can clean my own house. I'd rather pay someone to do it and spend Saturday with my family.

I can clean my own house. I'd rather pay someone to do it and spend Saturday with my family.

I cut back on a nearly $20-a-day coffee-shop habit to help justify hiring cleaners twice a month. The trade-off gives me...

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

After traveling to all 63 major US national parks, places like Grand Teton, Acadia, Olympic, and Glacier National Park w...

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I sit with people while they complete their to-do lists. It's been a surprising way to turn patience into a side hustle.

I sit with people while they complete their to-do lists. It's been a surprising way to turn patience into a side hustle.

I watch my "client" complete tasks on her to-do list and help boost her productivity by body doubling. She pay...

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Starbucks is closing 250 stores. Read the memo it sent to staff.

Starbucks is closing 250 stores. Read the memo it sent to staff.

The closures comes as Starbucks pushes hard to bring customers back into stores and returns to its core coffee offering....

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A Nobel Prize-winning economist explained why he's backing California's billionaire tax

A Nobel Prize-winning economist explained why he's backing California's billionaire tax

Daron Acemoglu argued that the proposed California billionaire levy would reverse the effects of tax avoidance and could...

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The Neko scan — Spotify for longevity — is designed to be fast, convenient, and cool. But is it worth $499?

The Neko scan — Spotify for longevity — is designed to be fast, convenient, and cool. But is it worth $499?

I tried Daniel Ek's $499 Neko Health body scan. It's fast and impressive, but I'd spend the money differently....

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The reality Meta is pitching is one where we're not always relying on our iPhones

The reality Meta is pitching is one where we're not always relying on our iPhones

At the Meta Connect developers conference, the company unveiled new VR and AI products it hopes will challenge Apple's p...

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The personal AI agent horror stories are rolling in

The personal AI agent horror stories are rolling in

Early users say personal AI agents have not been forthright about account access, fabricated personal details, and raise...

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Emily Blunt says she gets nervous before everything. These are the 4 things that help.

Emily Blunt says she gets nervous before everything. These are the 4 things that help.

Actor Emily Blunt said she meditates before big events — and she said a shot of tequila can also help....

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I’m Lo Bosworth. I Slack from the bathtub, eat salad for breakfast, and block out time on my calendar for my baby.

I’m Lo Bosworth. I Slack from the bathtub, eat salad for breakfast, and block out time on my calendar for my baby.

Former "The Hills" star and Love Wellness founder Lo Bosworth shares a typical day as a new mom, from working ...

5 days ago
Your customer service representative would like to speak to a human

Your customer service representative would like to speak to a human

People are using AI to call customer service, negotiate bills, or cancel subscriptions. Companies are working out how to...

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Trump’s bid to keep CNN, Politico, and MS NOW out of the White House has hit a snag

Trump’s bid to keep CNN, Politico, and MS NOW out of the White House has hit a snag

President Donald Trump announced the ban last week, accusing the outlets of publishing false reporting....

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Sofia Coppola says she knows a project is worth making when it scares her

Sofia Coppola says she knows a project is worth making when it scares her

Even with years of experience, Sofia Coppola says the uncertainty of making a movie never goes away....

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Brian Chesky says AI helped him solve a problem many CEOs face: not knowing ‘what the hell's going on in our companies’

Brian Chesky says AI helped him solve a problem many CEOs face: not knowing ‘what the hell's going on in our companies’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he used AI to build a "brain" that lets him track what's happening inside the com...

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Oops. OpenAI's bot hacked an Australian government website.

Oops. OpenAI's bot hacked an Australian government website.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he spoke with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to express Australia's "extreme...

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Meta beat OpenAI to the punch on announcing an AI gadget

Meta beat OpenAI to the punch on announcing an AI gadget

At Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils Charm, an AI device featuring its viral agent Muse. It could rival OpenAI's...

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Scott Bessent says the US and China are giving their trade truce 2 more months

Scott Bessent says the US and China are giving their trade truce 2 more months

Bessent said the US and China extended their trade truce to January 10, giving both sides more time to pursue a broader ...

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Meta is bringing its Muse AI agent to its glasses

Meta is bringing its Muse AI agent to its glasses

Meta is putting its fast-rising Muse AI agent into smart glasses, betting users will want an always-on assistant for dai...

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Why Dolly Parton's estate is suing her nephew — and what's at stake for her business empire

Why Dolly Parton's estate is suing her nephew — and what's at stake for her business empire

Dolly Parton's estate, valued at an estimated $450 million, is embroiled in a legal battle involving her nephew, Bryan S...

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I thought being a grandmother would be easier than being a mother. Now that I am one, it's harder in many ways.

I thought being a grandmother would be easier than being a mother. Now that I am one, it's harder in many ways.

I know the time I spend with my grandchildren can leave a lasting impact. Sometimes I worry what that might be....

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YouTube is jumping into micro dramas and helping them move from phones to TV screens

YouTube is jumping into micro dramas and helping them move from phones to TV screens

YouTube rolled out a few features to promote micro-drama watching and shared data showing their consumption is soaring o...

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Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about the Elizabeth Holmes doc.

Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about the Elizabeth Holmes doc.

Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for his A24 doc, "You Can See Everything," which centers on Theranos found...

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I used Muse, Instinct, and Grok Bot to plan my European vacation. Meta's AI agent was my favorite.

I used Muse, Instinct, and Grok Bot to plan my European vacation. Meta's AI agent was my favorite.

Jay Eskenazi planned the itinerary for his trip to Europe with Claude and the Grok Bot. Once he landed, he found Meta's ...

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Karoline Leavitt says being a working mom was 'the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life'

Karoline Leavitt says being a working mom was 'the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life'

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed leaving her White House role in an appearance on Sean Hann...

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Rural Americans are increasingly fed up with data centers

Rural Americans are increasingly fed up with data centers

A growing share of Americans living in rural areas aren't happy with data centers, a new Pew Research poll reveals....

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I always thought I was unattractive. Seeing a photo from 49 years ago changed how I view myself.

I always thought I was unattractive. Seeing a photo from 49 years ago changed how I view myself.

I've always compared myself to others and felt unattractive. When a friend showed me a photo from 49 years ago, I realiz...

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A family of 5 left Brooklyn to travel in an $18,000 RV full time. See inside their custom space.

A family of 5 left Brooklyn to travel in an $18,000 RV full time. See inside their custom space.

Kate and Daniel O'Phalen bought a used RV for $18,000 and renovated it. They've traveled all over the US, as well as Can...

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The CEO of a $55 billion conglomerate explains why the Japanese concept of 'kosoryoku' is so important in the AI age

The CEO of a $55 billion conglomerate explains why the Japanese concept of 'kosoryoku' is so important in the AI age

Sumitomo CEO Shingo Ueno uses AI to save time, but says it lacks "kosoryoku" — the human ability to envision a...

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 8 items from West Elm I'd put in my own home right now.

I'm an interior designer. Here are 8 items from West Elm I'd put in my own home right now.

As an interior designer, I think duvets, lighting fixtures, and textured throw-pillow covers are some of the items worth...

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I thought, 'What's more valuable than the family dog?' That question became a company with nearly $100M in sales.

I thought, 'What's more valuable than the family dog?' That question became a company with nearly $100M in sales.

Ken Ehrman used GPS to track corporate assets. After his niece's dog died, he applied the technology to keeping family p...

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Alexandr Wang's relentless 'tweet cannon' is Meta's not-so-secret weapon in the AI promo war

Alexandr Wang's relentless 'tweet cannon' is Meta's not-so-secret weapon in the AI promo war

Meta's chief AI officer has posted more than 300 times on X since Muse, its personal AI agent, launched. The promo strat...

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What to know about the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, Silicon Valley's $42 million AI-era college alternative

What to know about the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, Silicon Valley's $42 million AI-era college alternative

What you need to know about the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, including how much it costs, who's teaching, and how to app...

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Reddit is ramping up its war on marketing slop

Reddit is ramping up its war on marketing slop

Reddit announced new steps to combat the spam that it sees as a threat to its competitive advantage, Business Insider ex...

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I’m a travel influencer who works every day while building my own business. Here are 4 ways I avoid burnout.

I’m a travel influencer who works every day while building my own business. Here are 4 ways I avoid burnout.

Rhiannon Wood is a travel influencer who works nearly every day building her brand and community. See how she pulls hers...

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Mozilla is plastering New York with posters mocking tech billionaires as part of a new marketing campaign

Mozilla is plastering New York with posters mocking tech billionaires as part of a new marketing campaign

The Mozilla Foundation skewers Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk in a new poster campaign promoting its fellows...

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I wanted to live in the US, then had a game-changing visit to Europe. Here's why I chose Germany.

I wanted to live in the US, then had a game-changing visit to Europe. Here's why I chose Germany.

An Indian man who dreamed of studying in the US changed his mind after he visited Europe. He built his career in Germany...

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Bobbi Brown and other founders share their advice for starting your own company

Bobbi Brown and other founders share their advice for starting your own company

The founders of companies including Olipop, PopSockets, and Preply share their advice to entrepreneurs....

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