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I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.
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I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.

I left my career as a culture writer in NYC behind to study Italian in Florence, Italy. The transition abroad was hard, but it's forced me to grow.

Justine Golata · 29 May, 2026
I spent months planning my first trip to Florence. A lot lived up to the hype, but I found some of the best spots after I arrived.
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I spent months planning my first trip to Florence. A lot lived up to the hype, but I found some of the best spots after I arrived.

I recently visited Florence, Italy, for the first time. My sister and I found local restaurants, shops, and classes that made our trip amazing.

Morgan Rizzo · 29 May, 2026
I've spent 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 10 things before stepping aboard.
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I've spent 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 10 things before stepping aboard.

I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains between NYC and Miami, 15 on one from Denver to Salt Lake City, and 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US.

Joey Hadden · 29 May, 2026
The US Army built an exoskeleton for injured troops to stand and walk for themselves from combat
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The US Army built an exoskeleton for injured troops to stand and walk for themselves from combat

The system helps wounded troops stand and walk on their own when evacuation is delayed, dangerous, or unavailable.

Chris Panella · 29 May, 2026
An AI startup raised $16 million to make designing a home feel more like vibe coding
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An AI startup raised $16 million to make designing a home feel more like vibe coding

Drafted raises $16 million to make AI-driven home design accessible, backed by investors like Y Combinator and OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder.

Rya Jetha · 29 May, 2026
The anti-bureaucracy movement has reached NYC. Just don't call it DOGE.
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The anti-bureaucracy movement has reached NYC. Just don't call it DOGE.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to improve his government's efficiency with a new agency. Just don't call it DOGE.

Dan DeFrancesco · 29 May, 2026
The 30 most expensive colleges in the US in 2026, ranked
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The 30 most expensive colleges in the US in 2026, ranked

The annual cost of attending some US colleges and universities tops six figures in 2026. See the most expensive schools in America.

Kristine Villarroel · 29 May, 2026
I was nervous to take a solo excursion on vacation. The experience turned out to be one of my favorite travel memories.
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I was nervous to take a solo excursion on vacation. The experience turned out to be one of my favorite travel memories.

During a trip to Morocco, I took an excursion to the Agafay Desert by myself. I had an incredible time and made friends from around the world.

Amanda Shammas · 29 May, 2026
I paid $35,000 a person for a 10-night ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton cruise through Japan. Here's what that price got us.
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I paid $35,000 a person for a 10-night ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton cruise through Japan. Here's what that price got us.

See inside my suite and other perks of my ultra-luxury cruise through Japan on Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Luminara during cherry-blossom season.

David Morris · 29 May, 2026
AI is creating more work for Australia's workplace tribunal. It may also be the fix.
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AI is creating more work for Australia's workplace tribunal. It may also be the fix.

An increasing number of AI-assisted cases are being brought to Australia's Fair Work Commission. The tribunal says it's creating much more work.

Roya Shahidi · 29 May, 2026
Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are turning Russia's once-safe rear areas into new kill zones
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Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are turning Russia's once-safe rear areas into new kill zones

Ukraine's mid-range drone strike campaign is causing both practical and psychological problems for Russia, a defense official said.

Sinéad Baker · 29 May, 2026
My grandpa had a quadruple-bypass 25 years ago. Now 90, he credits his longevity to daily bodyweight workouts with my grandma, 87.
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My grandpa had a quadruple-bypass 25 years ago. Now 90, he credits his longevity to daily bodyweight workouts with my grandma, 87.

My grandpa, 90, credits his longevity to daily walks and bodyweight workouts with my grandma, 87. He's also his cardiologist's "poster child."

Kris Ann Valdez · 29 May, 2026