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A photo of TikTok on a smartphone

Life 7h ago

A shy farm dad started making TikToks with his injured daughter — now 4.6 million followers help pay for her treatment

What started as 10 minutes of joy between a father and daughter became a lucrative content machine and, ultimately, a lifeline.

A photo of a man using Google AI

News 7h ago

Germany told Google it owns every wrong answer its AI gives — and 78% of Americans already use these tools

The decision is not yet final, but a German court is treating AI's answers as the company's own words rather than a neutral list of search results.

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News 8h ago

AI leaders keep warning their own tech could wreak havoc on jobs — and workers are buying it

Workers need to take action, not Xanax, over fears of AI dominance, while big tech needs to back off the doom-and-gloom AI threats.

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A photo of girls shopping for tampons

News 8h ago

Pakistan scraps its 18% tampon tax while 18 U.S. states still charge women for a basic necessity

As many as one-third of Americans struggle to afford menstrual products. Do you live in a state that charges a “period tax”?

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Life 9h ago

Jet fuel plunged 45% since April — airlines say they're keeping your fares high anyway

Here’s why airfares aren’t likely to come down any time soon — and what you can do to protect your wallet.

Granddaughter covering her grandmother with blanket at home.

Managing Money 9h ago

I spent $200K upgrading my elderly parents' home — here's what the IRS actually lets me deduct

You may be able to claim tax breaks for making medically necessary updates to a parent's home, but it depends on other financial support you provide.

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Life 10h ago

College football recruits flush with NIL cash are dropping up to $80,000 on high school prom night

Bentleys, $40K watches and event planners — NIL money is turning high school prom into a luxury affair.

Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates with his national flag at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Cape Verde

News 11h ago

A $15,000 visa bond kept Cape Verde Vozinha's mom from his World Cup debut. But she'll be in the U.S. for his next match

Cape Verde held World Cup favorites Spain to a 0-0 draw in its first match. It now takes on Uruguay on Sunday.

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Get a good look now: The nostalgic candy colours of M&Ms may be about to get more muted.

Life 12h ago

‘Messing with an 85-year-old icon’: M&M’s maker is spending millions to manufacture candies without artificial colors

Under pressure from Trump’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ plan, candy maker Mars is scrambling to source natural food dyes.

A group of students on graduation day

Managing Money 12h ago

The Department of Education just quadrupled a key discount for student loan borrowers — but the clock is ticking

A lower interest rate means a larger share of each payment goes toward reducing the loan balance, rather than covering interest charges.

young workers eating chinese food

Investing 13h ago

Boston is giving 15 young workers $1,000 each to invest in a Roth IRA — and tracking what happens

What happens when young adults get a head start on retirement? A Boston study is putting cash into Roth IRAs and tracking whether early investing reshapes financial habits for years to come.

Billionaire Peter Thiel moves in elite circles, as in this 2024 event at the Cambridge Union, a historic debating and free speech society.

News 13h ago

Peter Thiel’s secret society talks AI takeover, World War III and ‘cult-building’ — a hacker just revealed who’s in it

Billionaires, CEOs, generals and senators all attend Dialogue events. Here’s what they worry about behind closed doors.

Happy retired couple.

Managing Money 14h ago

New research says most retirees can afford to spend more than they think — here's why

New research finds retirement spending actually decreases over time. For many retirees, it could mean there’s more money to play with than you thought.

A man showing a house to a couple

News 14h ago

A New York man made an extra $90K by selling his home with an AI chatbot instead of a traditional real estate agent

Him and another Florida homeowner skipped real estate agents and used AI chatbots to sell their homes. Both sold over asking within days.

Scott Galloway

Investing 15h ago

Scott Galloway says GLP-1 drugs are a 'silver bullet' for America's woes, if we're not 'stupid enough' to get in the way

The drug has shown itself to be effective for weight loss — but its high price is making it a hard sell for many would-be users.

InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court on September 21, 2022.

News 16h ago

The Onion sets July 2 launch for Infowars reboot despite ongoing court battle with former owner Alex Jones

The Onion's CEO says Jones is holding the site "hostage" — and they're "tired of waiting around."

Cusomers stand in line to have their photograph taken with the Buc-ee's mascot during the grand opening of the first Buc-ee's location on the East Coast.

Life Jun 19

Fort Worth organizes Buc’ee’s-and-more shuttles as World Cup visitors embrace Americana

The iconic gas station Buc’ee’s has become a favorite for soccer fans looking to explore Americana in Texas.

Age-gap couple sitting on a couch.

Managing Money Jun 19

Most Americans are open to age-gap dating — but few know about the retirement risk it can create

Without a plan, a couple could end up draining their savings on medical expenses, leaving the surviving spouse with little for their own retirement.

A stressed-out nurse taking a break.

Managing Money Jun 19

I earn $125K as a nurse in NYC, but I’m barely getting by. Should I give up my Manhattan life to help my parents retire?

What it means to weigh your own stability against your parents’ uncertain future.

Bride and groom on their wedding day

Life Jun 19

Etsy witches are now selling spells for as little as $2 to brides anxious about bad weather ruining their $100K days

Brides are hiring online witches to cast spells for sunny skies over their nuptials — a trend fueled by TikTok, rising wedding costs and a desire to feel less anxious on their big day.