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I moved to the US for Meta. When layoffs came, I was scared of losing my new life, not just my job.
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I moved to the US for Meta. When layoffs came, I was scared of losing my new life, not just my job.

A former Meta employee from Brazil recalls the fear of impending layoffs as a work visa holder.

Charissa Cheong · 02 Jun, 2026
The 35 hardest colleges to get into in America
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The 35 hardest colleges to get into in America

These are the hardest colleges to get into in America, including top Ivy League schools and elite private universities.

Kristine Villarroel · 02 Jun, 2026
I transferred from my small college to a larger university. I transferred back just a semester later.
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I transferred from my small college to a larger university. I transferred back just a semester later.

I transferred from Central Connecticut State University to the larger University of Connecticut. I then learned that not all decisions are permanent.

Teddy Rainville · 02 Jun, 2026
Jensen Huang called a California chipmaker the 'next trillion-dollar' company, and its shares spiked 20%
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Jensen Huang called a California chipmaker the 'next trillion-dollar' company, and its shares spiked 20%

Marvell Technology's share price jumped more than 20% in out-of-hours trading after Nvidia's CEO praised the lesser-known chipmaker.

Will Martin · 02 Jun, 2026
A couple bought a van for $45,000 and renovated it in a month. Take a look inside their tiny home on wheels, complete with a garage.
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A couple bought a van for $45,000 and renovated it in a month. Take a look inside their tiny home on wheels, complete with a garage.

Zoe and Kelby Jecker bought a cargo van for $45,000. They turned it into a living space complete with a bed, toilet, and kitchen.

Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn · 02 Jun, 2026
For my 40th birthday, I wanted a day entirely to myself. As an introverted mom, I just needed a break.
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For my 40th birthday, I wanted a day entirely to myself. As an introverted mom, I just needed a break.

As an introverted mom, I wanted to spend my 40th birthday alone. I took myself to afternoon tea and watched a movie, and it was perfect.

Sara Rowe Mount · 02 Jun, 2026
A 64-year-old retiree built an AI platform to help him with a legal case — and become closer with his wife
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A 64-year-old retiree built an AI platform to help him with a legal case — and become closer with his wife

Brian Rezendes, 64, has vibe coded a platform to help him manage a complex legal case, as well as websites to manage daily tasks for his wife.

Noah Sheidlower · 02 Jun, 2026
Warren Buffett's successor is finally putting his nearly $400 billion cash pile to work
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Warren Buffett's successor is finally putting his nearly $400 billion cash pile to work

Berkshire Hathaway is set to buy $10 billion of discounted Alphabet stock, and recently announced an $8.5 billion acquisition.

Theron Mohamed · 02 Jun, 2026
The AI boom is creating surging demand for this nontraditional tech job
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The AI boom is creating surging demand for this nontraditional tech job

The expansion of AI data centers is spurring demand for security roles, as these facilities face increased threats and public opposition.

Tim Paradis · 02 Jun, 2026
Here's how much the Iran war is costing US households, according to Moody's
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Here's how much the Iran war is costing US households, according to Moody's

The ongoing war in Iran has weighed on consumers and completely offset the benefits of Trump's tax cuts, Moody's Mark Zandi said.

Naomi Buchanan · 02 Jun, 2026
Costco is selling wild amounts of protein as whey shortages loom
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Costco is selling wild amounts of protein as whey shortages loom

Protein-packed foods and drinks are a huge hit at Costco, but the cost of key ingredients is climbing as demand outpaces supply.

Dominick Reuter · 02 Jun, 2026
I was fired from a tech startup and moved to Costa Rica to build my own business. I'm healthier, calmer, and more confident now.
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I was fired from a tech startup and moved to Costa Rica to build my own business. I'm healthier, calmer, and more confident now.

When Jennifer Lankford lost her job in 2019, she started a PR consultancy and moved to Costa Rica. She now makes six figures working 25 hours a week.

Perri Ormont Blumberg · 02 Jun, 2026