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States want to tax the rich less. They're taxing your purchases more.
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States want to tax the rich less. They're taxing your purchases more.

Since 1990, states have opted to rely on sales taxes and slash income taxes, which can hit lower earners harder.

Juliana Kaplan · 26 Jul, 2026
They thought they'd be retiring. Instead, they're grandparenting full time.
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They thought they'd be retiring. Instead, they're grandparenting full time.

Vicki and Sal Parisella are among the many US grandparents sacrificing retirement and health to raise grandchildren and keep them out of foster care.

Noah Sheidlower · 26 Jul, 2026
Years after basic income, participants share how their finances have changed
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Years after basic income, participants share how their finances have changed

Business Insider talked to basic income participants years apart. They shared how their lives and finances changed after receiving cash payments.

Allie Kelly · 26 Jul, 2026
AI is quietly becoming an unofficial and potentially unwanted 'third' in relationships
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AI is quietly becoming an unofficial and potentially unwanted 'third' in relationships

People are increasingly turning to AI to talk about their relationships, but relying on chatbots can weaken empathy and communication skills.

Kelsey Vlamis · 26 Jul, 2026
Microsoft bet everything on AI. Is its North Star now a noose?
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Microsoft bet everything on AI. Is its North Star now a noose?

Microsoft bet everything on AI. Is its North Star now a noose?

Ashley Stewart · 26 Jul, 2026
China built full-size models of US warships and aircraft to hone its missiles
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China built full-size models of US warships and aircraft to hone its missiles

Satellite images reveal how China is building replicas to hone its weapons. Their targets: F-35 stealth fighters, US warships, and Taiwan's capital.

Insider Inc. · 26 Jul, 2026
I bought my dream home that wasn't listed for sale. 6 months of texts sealed the deal.
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I bought my dream home that wasn't listed for sale. 6 months of texts sealed the deal.

Ben Mutz found his dream home using Unlisted, an app that lets buyers contact homeowners to see if they'd sell. He waited months but ultimately bought the home.

Jordan Pandy · 25 Jul, 2026
Hugging Face CEO shares his demands of OpenAI after 'rogue' agent hack: 'It deserves an unprecedented response'
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Hugging Face CEO shares his demands of OpenAI after 'rogue' agent hack: 'It deserves an unprecedented response'

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue met with OpenAI this week to discuss the "unprecedented" hack on its systems by an agent running on OpenAI models.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 25 Jul, 2026
I took my husband on an epic safari adventure for his 50th birthday. It cost less than expected, and we had a blast.
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I took my husband on an epic safari adventure for his 50th birthday. It cost less than expected, and we had a blast.

To celebrate my partner's 50th birthday, I planned a bucket-list trip around the world that included our first African safari and wildlife sightings.

Ruth Bayang · 25 Jul, 2026
I started a garden for my kids. Now, I save $500 a month on groceries.
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I started a garden for my kids. Now, I save $500 a month on groceries.

As a busy entrepreneur, I didn't think I'd have time to garden. Still, it reduced my grocery costs and taught my daughters about the value of food.

Mia Davis · 25 Jul, 2026
Actor Ellie Bamber needed to become Kate Moss on-screen. Her trainer helped her do it without starvation.
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Actor Ellie Bamber needed to become Kate Moss on-screen. Her trainer helped her do it without starvation.

Trainer Luke Worthington says Ellie Bamber relied on strength training, calorie deficit, and flexibility to prepare for Moss & Freud.

Rachel Hosie · 25 Jul, 2026
I attended pastry school in France. These are the 7 most common mistakes I see home bakers make — and how to fix them.
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I attended pastry school in France. These are the 7 most common mistakes I see home bakers make — and how to fix them.

After attending pastry school in France and working at bakeries, I've noticed home bakers make mistakes like overmixing dough and crowding the oven.

Allison Chen · 25 Jul, 2026