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The 20 richest women in the world, ranked

The 20 richest women in the world, ranked

From Alice Walton to MacKenzie Scott, the richest women in the world are all heiresses who own stakes in some of the big...

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Paramount clears the last major hurdle to buying Warner Bros. Discovery by settling the lawsuit brought by 12 states

Paramount clears the last major hurdle to buying Warner Bros. Discovery by settling the lawsuit brought by 12 states

David Ellison's Paramount Skydance has cleared the last major hurdle to closing its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros...

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Ukraine's growing fleet of new high-speed interceptors is downing Russia's fastest attack drones

Ukraine's growing fleet of new high-speed interceptors is downing Russia's fastest attack drones

Ukraine is developing a growing fleet of new high-speed interceptors to hunt the jet-powered drones Russia is launching ...

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14 of the best legacy sequels — and 7 of the worst

14 of the best legacy sequels — and 7 of the worst

"Practical Magic 2" is no "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Here are some of the best and worst legacy sequ...

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Ram, GM, and Ford are keeping the V8 alive

Ram, GM, and Ford are keeping the V8 alive

Car companies signaled they were discontinuing V8 engines a few years ago. Now, they're making a big U-turn — and Detroi...

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These award-winning underwater photos provide a rare glimpse beneath the world's oceans

These award-winning underwater photos provide a rare glimpse beneath the world's oceans

The Ocean Photographer of the Year awards announced the winners of its 2026 contest....

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I've lived in New England my entire life. There's one town in this region I swear by visiting every fall.

I've lived in New England my entire life. There's one town in this region I swear by visiting every fall.

My favorite fall travel location is Stowe, Vermont. I love checking out the corn mazes and visiting neighboring New Engl...

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I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's apple pie recipes. Only one actually tasted like apple pie.

I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's apple pie recipes. Only one actually tasted like apple pie.

I decided to pit apple pie recipes from Ina Garten and Martha Stewart against each other. Only one was worth the mess....

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I've been to several 'dupes' for Switzerland around the US, and none beat the Alpine feel of Washington's North Cascades

I've been to several 'dupes' for Switzerland around the US, and none beat the Alpine feel of Washington's North Cascades

America's best mountain area with European Alpine vibes is North Cascades National Park in Washington. It feels like a S...

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I'm a personal stylist for corporate clients. There are 5 mistakes I always tell them to avoid when dressing for work.

I'm a personal stylist for corporate clients. There are 5 mistakes I always tell them to avoid when dressing for work.

As a personal stylist, I think the biggest mistakes when dressing for work are avoiding accessories, wearing all black, ...

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Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and bowling alleys in the basement: See what the governor's mansion looks like in every state

Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and bowling alleys in the basement: See what the governor's mansion looks like in every state

Most states, except five, have official governors' mansions where elected leaders can live rent-free. They are also more...

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News outlets Trump banned from White House announce lawsuit

News outlets Trump banned from White House announce lawsuit

POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW to seek restraining order to restore reporters' access....

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My husband joked, 'I'm going to go from med tech to mermaids?' Now he's the CEO of our daughter's company.

My husband joked, 'I'm going to go from med tech to mermaids?' Now he's the CEO of our daughter's company.

Sydney Myers founded a beauty brand at 10 with help from her family. Lori Greiner and Kendra Scott later invested $200,0...

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They planned their futures around America. Now they're putting down roots elsewhere.

They planned their futures around America. Now they're putting down roots elsewhere.

Former H-1B hopefuls and international graduates are building new lives abroad, as a stable future in the US increasingl...

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Grandma slop is tearing families apart

Grandma slop is tearing families apart

Some grandparents think AI images of their grandkids are adorable. Millennial parents worry about privacy, consent, and ...

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The US wants an AI-era 'red phone' with China

The US wants an AI-era 'red phone' with China

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI safety and trade at their summit in Wash...

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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are letting their daughters chart their own paths — with one caveat

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are letting their daughters chart their own paths — with one caveat

Alexis Ohanian says his daughters can pursue whatever careers they want, as long as they keep this in mind....

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I fell for my surf instructor in Morocco. We got married and turned an abandoned riad into a hotel.

I fell for my surf instructor in Morocco. We got married and turned an abandoned riad into a hotel.

Nina Ottevanger and her husband found a rundown Moroccan home with no bathrooms. They spent five months and about $86,80...

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I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan.

I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan.

Moving to Japan has made me question how I dress and present myself. Sometimes I feel like I don't belong because of my ...

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Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI CEOs have 'ulterior reasons' for warning about doomsday

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI CEOs have 'ulterior reasons' for warning about doomsday

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says current regulations are enough to ensure AI is safe — and profitable....

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My 13-year-old refused to share his location with me. I was annoyed — until I realized he had a point.

My 13-year-old refused to share his location with me. I was annoyed — until I realized he had a point.

I grew up with little parental supervision. When my teen objected to GPS tracking, I realized how much modern parenting ...

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Trump's tech advisor has advice for AI companies worried they're building unsafe models: 'Just stop'

Trump's tech advisor has advice for AI companies worried they're building unsafe models: 'Just stop'

AI companies have called for more regulation of their own products to ensure safety. Trump's tech advisor says they can ...

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Meta’s Muse TV ad is the latest sign that AI agents are going mainstream

Meta’s Muse TV ad is the latest sign that AI agents are going mainstream

Meta released a TV ad for its Muse AI agent, and the internet is buzzing. Fears about agents going rogue haven't dissuad...

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How America's Best Restaurant Serves 450 Pounds Of Meat Every Week

How America's Best Restaurant Serves 450 Pounds Of Meat Every Week

Kabawa was just named the best restaurant in America by Food & Wine. So, what does it take to run a full service at ...

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A former Siemens CEO thought he was investing $2.5 million in Deepak Chopra’s app. Prosecutors say it was fraud.

A former Siemens CEO thought he was investing $2.5 million in Deepak Chopra’s app. Prosecutors say it was fraud.

Prosecutors say Wanja Oberhof embezzled most of that money, using it in part for back rent on his nearly $20,000-per-mon...

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I make this 6-ingredient slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip every game day. It's always a crowd-pleaser.

I make this 6-ingredient slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip every game day. It's always a crowd-pleaser.

I make the same Buffalo chicken dip recipe for every game day. It takes only six ingredients....

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Half the drones in a recent US Army combat exercise were designed to be expendable

Half the drones in a recent US Army combat exercise were designed to be expendable

Army leaders have said that only a few drones present soldiers with a niche capability, while having more increases comb...

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I stayed at a Chicago hotel that was once a Gilded Age men's club. The history drew me in, but playful details won me over.

I stayed at a Chicago hotel that was once a Gilded Age men's club. The history drew me in, but playful details won me over.

I stayed at the Chicago Athletic Association, a historic gentlemen's club turned luxury hotel with Gilded Age charm and ...

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I'm living in a 150-square-foot converted garage at my parents' house. They're helping me through a rough transition.

I'm living in a 150-square-foot converted garage at my parents' house. They're helping me through a rough transition.

During my separation, I'm living in my parents' converted single-car garage, a roughly 150-square-foot casita. The space...

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I thought I wanted the American dream. Moving to a small city in Spain changed my mind.

I thought I wanted the American dream. Moving to a small city in Spain changed my mind.

Kevin Schreck says his quality of life is better in Valencia, Spain. Housing is affordable, and he is less worried about...

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Stock compensation gives Big Tech workers a powerful reason to stay. Layoffs and the AI boom are changing the equation.

Stock compensation gives Big Tech workers a powerful reason to stay. Layoffs and the AI boom are changing the equation.

Big Tech workers say stock compensation can make leaving difficult, but layoffs, AI startups, and years of stock gains a...

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A 60-year-old took out student loans to help her kids succeed. She's facing retirement with a $156,000 balance.

A 60-year-old took out student loans to help her kids succeed. She's facing retirement with a $156,000 balance.

She doesn't have a college degree of her own, but she's staring down a six-figure student-loan balance she took on to gi...

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I’m a KPMG forward-deployed engineer. AI has moved my job beyond writing code.

I’m a KPMG forward-deployed engineer. AI has moved my job beyond writing code.

Justin Johnsen, now a forward deployed engineer at KPMG, has been at the firm for six years. He says a lot has changed i...

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I raised my daughter to value making a difference over making money. Now I question that lesson.

I raised my daughter to value making a difference over making money. Now I question that lesson.

I modeled a life of service for my daughter. I'm proud of her, but I worry about the financial and personal costs we bot...

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The double-whammy that's about to hit the US economy

The double-whammy that's about to hit the US economy

Consumer spending is showing signs of slowing — right as the Fed starts raising interest rates. That's going to be a dou...

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I’m the CEO of a self-improvement app, and I hired someone on my board to argue with me

I’m the CEO of a self-improvement app, and I hired someone on my board to argue with me

RiseGuide's CEO said he purposefully hired outspoken employees and a board member to challenge his decisions and provide...

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I didn't post on social media about my home purchase, marriage, or pregnancy. It made the moments more meaningful.

I didn't post on social media about my home purchase, marriage, or pregnancy. It made the moments more meaningful.

Instead of posting my life updates on social media, I shared them with friends in person. The hugs I get are ten times b...

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Trump announces a new 'AI Force,' but says he will not 'stifle' AI

Trump announces a new 'AI Force,' but says he will not 'stifle' AI

President Trump said he will not "hinder or stifle" AI development after some leaders of frontier AI labs call...

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Aaron Sorkin says Sony hired outside lawyers to fact-check 'The Social Reckoning' because Meta has 'limitless resources'

Aaron Sorkin says Sony hired outside lawyers to fact-check 'The Social Reckoning' because Meta has 'limitless resources'

During an appearance on "The Interview" podcast, Director Aaron Sorkin called Meta "phenomenally powerful...

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My adult kids are thriving hundreds of miles away. I'm proud of them and heartbroken at the same time.

My adult kids are thriving hundreds of miles away. I'm proud of them and heartbroken at the same time.

My adult children are thriving in New York and Chicago. Their independence makes me proud, but saying goodbye still leav...

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