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Alys Rivers will be a key player in 'House of the Dragon' if her story follows the plot of 'Fire and Blood.' Here's what to know.
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Alys Rivers will be a key player in 'House of the Dragon' if her story follows the plot of 'Fire and Blood.' Here's what to know.

Alys Rivers is a mysterious character in HBO's "House of the Dragon." Here's what to know about her identity and her fate in "Fire & Blood."

Callie Ahlgrim · 20 Jul, 2026
I retired early and have been slow traveling for 2 years. I realized I'd been doing it wrong.
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I retired early and have been slow traveling for 2 years. I realized I'd been doing it wrong.

While slow traveling the world, Kelly Benthall thought staying in a country longer would help her feel like part of a community. A party in Bali changed her per...

Kelly Benthall · 20 Jul, 2026
I traveled abroad with my 78-year-old parents. It was tougher than traveling with toddlers — and I learned some lessons the hard way.
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I traveled abroad with my 78-year-old parents. It was tougher than traveling with toddlers — and I learned some lessons the hard way.

Traveling abroad to Japan with my elderly parents, who are in their late 70s, came with mistakes and surprises. I wish we'd done the trip sooner.

Ash Jurberg · 19 Jul, 2026
I thought I'd feel lonely on a cruise full of travelers in their 60s and 70s. I'm glad I was wrong.
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I thought I'd feel lonely on a cruise full of travelers in their 60s and 70s. I'm glad I was wrong.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went on a cruise with older travelers, but I ended up making friends in their 60s and 70s and gaining confidence.

Vivienne Dovi · 19 Jul, 2026
Mapped: How FIFA's president criss-crossed North America on a private jet to watch over 40 World Cup games in 39 days
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Mapped: How FIFA's president criss-crossed North America on a private jet to watch over 40 World Cup games in 39 days

FIFA President Gianni Infantino traveled some 70,000 miles in 39 days on a Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER.

Pete Syme · 19 Jul, 2026
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