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I went on Walmart's last World Cup store tour. It was peak America.
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I went on Walmart's last World Cup store tour. It was peak America.

International World Cup fans fell in love with Walmart. I attended one of the tours the company organized to seize on the attention.

Ben Shimkus · 19 Jul, 2026
As a registered dietitian and executive member, I always stock up on these 7 Costco items for budget-friendly meals
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As a registered dietitian and executive member, I always stock up on these 7 Costco items for budget-friendly meals

I'm a registered dietitian with a Costco executive membership. I always buy frozen blueberries, rolled oats, and ground turkey in bulk for easy meals.

Samina Kalloo · 19 Jul, 2026
I promised to care for my mom with Alzheimer's. I'm building a tiny home in our yard instead of choosing a care facility.
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I promised to care for my mom with Alzheimer's. I'm building a tiny home in our yard instead of choosing a care facility.

Lena Koropey bought a home so her mother, who has Alzheimer's, could age in place. She plans to build an ADU instead of sending her mother to a care facility.

Alcynna Lloyd · 19 Jul, 2026
A couple spent $21,000 on a nontraditional Hamptons wedding. It had 33 guests, estate-sale decor, and no dance floor.
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A couple spent $21,000 on a nontraditional Hamptons wedding. It had 33 guests, estate-sale decor, and no dance floor.

Hannah and Drew Williams wanted a small wedding full of vintage and thrifted touches. A Vrbo in the Hamptons became the perfect venue.

Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn · 19 Jul, 2026
I was ashamed of my $100,000 debt. When I finally told my friends, they helped me come up with a plan.
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I was ashamed of my $100,000 debt. When I finally told my friends, they helped me come up with a plan.

I'm a single mom with medical debt and felt like I failed. But I learned that my friends have also experienced debt; now I'm paying in installments.

Asha Dore · 19 Jul, 2026
Since I moved abroad 10 years ago, so much has changed. I feel like an outsider in the US.
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Since I moved abroad 10 years ago, so much has changed. I feel like an outsider in the US.

I left the United States 10 years ago. Since I moved abroad, my relationships with my family, friends, and hometown have changed.

Catherine Work · 19 Jul, 2026
I upgraded to a bedroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.
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I upgraded to a bedroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.

My Amtrak bedroom was twice the size of the roomette and included a couch and an enclosed bathroom with a shower.

Joey Hadden · 19 Jul, 2026
I was a loyal Lyft rider until I noticed it charged me more than my partner for the same trips
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I was a loyal Lyft rider until I noticed it charged me more than my partner for the same trips

Ride-hailing apps like Lyft show fare discrepancies, leading Cynthia Everett in New York to rely more on public transportation.

Alex Bitter · 19 Jul, 2026
The war in Ukraine is exposing the dangers of prolonged tourniquet use. US special operations medics are adapting.
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The war in Ukraine is exposing the dangers of prolonged tourniquet use. US special operations medics are adapting.

The war in Ukraine is changing how US special operations medics train, with more focus on removing tourniquets to help prevent limb loss.

Kelsey Baker · 19 Jul, 2026
'A bunch of red tape': Student-loan borrowers can't get clear answers from the companies that manage their debt
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'A bunch of red tape': Student-loan borrowers can't get clear answers from the companies that manage their debt

Student-loan borrowers are trying to navigate Trump's repayment overhaul while facing hourslong hold times and conflicting information from servicers.

Ayelet Sheffey · 19 Jul, 2026
My mom's long-term care has cost almost $400,000. This is after we spent $45,000 converting a guest house on our property for her.
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My mom's long-term care has cost almost $400,000. This is after we spent $45,000 converting a guest house on our property for her.

Alison George's mom has Alzheimer's and her long-term living facilities have cost almost $400,000. They also spent $45,000 to convert a guest house.

Noah Sheidlower · 19 Jul, 2026
What happens when AI starts gambling on soccer?
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What happens when AI starts gambling on soccer?

Can AI predict the future? A World Cup betting contest reveals which models make the smartest wagers.

Alistair Barr · 19 Jul, 2026