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I spent 2 nights in an Amtrak bedroom and tried both bunks. The smaller bed won me over.
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I spent 2 nights in an Amtrak bedroom and tried both bunks. The smaller bed won me over.

I spent two nights in a bedroom on Amtrak's California Zephyr train. The top bunk was smaller, but it made the room feel bigger.

Joey Hadden · 31 May, 2026
I was recently laid off and am struggling to find a job. I'm in my 50s, and I wonder where I fit in this current job market.
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I was recently laid off and am struggling to find a job. I'm in my 50s, and I wonder where I fit in this current job market.

I have over two decades of experience in the media industry, but I can't find a job. I'm in my 50s and wonder how much my age is playing a role.

Bil Browning · 31 May, 2026
The US Army is tearing down old tech walls so its weapons can talk to each other
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The US Army is tearing down old tech walls so its weapons can talk to each other

Decades-old conditions have forced soldiers to be the connecting point between different weapons and systems. A new hackathon is changing that.

Chris Panella · 31 May, 2026
When my family of 5 moved in with my parents, there was an adjustment period. Now, they don't want us to leave.
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When my family of 5 moved in with my parents, there was an adjustment period. Now, they don't want us to leave.

My family of five moved in with my folks. It took them some time to adjust to sharing their space, but now they don't want us to leave.

Melissa Noble · 31 May, 2026
I made a list of what I'd do if I had more money. It became my vision board and helped me build the life I wanted for my family.
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I made a list of what I'd do if I had more money. It became my vision board and helped me build the life I wanted for my family.

When my son was young, I made a list of everything I'd do if I had more money. It became my vision board and helped me pursue my dreams.

Ashley Archambault · 31 May, 2026
I met my husband at a work conference, and it was love at first sight. We then moved to the Caribbean together.
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I met my husband at a work conference, and it was love at first sight. We then moved to the Caribbean together.

When I went to Las Vegas for a conference, I met my future husband and fell for him in 24 hours. Thirteen years later, we live in Trinidad and Tobago.

Chantel Henry · 31 May, 2026
Ukraine has a war lesson for NATO forces: Drone units need to be constantly on the move with command centers buried deep
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Ukraine has a war lesson for NATO forces: Drone units need to be constantly on the move with command centers buried deep

Drone command centers, units, and operators are highly valuable targets, so Ukraine keeps them mobile and underground.

Sinéad Baker · 31 May, 2026
Californians and Texans are beefing over which state is better to live in
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Californians and Texans are beefing over which state is better to live in

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about the debate over living in two different Sunshine Belt states.

Steve Russolillo · 31 May, 2026
Delivery drivers say more customers are asking: Did you actually get my tip?
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Delivery drivers say more customers are asking: Did you actually get my tip?

DoorDash and Walmart Spark drivers say some recent settlements have sparked conversations with customers about tips.

Alex Bitter · 31 May, 2026
I designed cybersecurity content for a bank. I still almost got roped into two scams when job hunting.
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I designed cybersecurity content for a bank. I still almost got roped into two scams when job hunting.

A graphic designer who used to design cybersecurity content for a bank said he was almost duped by two recruitment scams while job-hunting.

Sarah E. Needleman · 31 May, 2026
24 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't
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24 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't

The median annual pay for retail salespersons is about $34,750 per year. Several top-paid retail CEOs make that much every single day of the year.

Dominick Reuter · 31 May, 2026
Substack wants to have its HBO moment. Here are its plans to crack TV.
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Substack wants to have its HBO moment. Here are its plans to crack TV.

Substack sees a future where you can enjoy your favorite TV show as a blog and interact directly with its creators and stars in the comment section.

Sydney Bradley,Lucia Moses · 31 May, 2026