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Memorial Day gas prices are the highest in years as Trump says he's close to a deal with Iran
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Memorial Day gas prices are the highest in years as Trump says he's close to a deal with Iran

AAA said Memorial Day weekend gas prices are the highest they've been in four years.

Lauren Edmonds · 24 May, 2026
X is cracking down on content thieves
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X is cracking down on content thieves

X's head of product, Nikita Bier, says the platform is moving to protect its creator revenue share program from users who steal original content.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 24 May, 2026
I gave my kids more responsibility at the grocery store. They rose to the challenge.
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I gave my kids more responsibility at the grocery store. They rose to the challenge.

Letting my kids handle grocery self-checkout became chaotic at first, but it taught them teamwork and independence.

Steph Mickelson · 24 May, 2026
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says booing graduates will shape AI's future — and live with its consequences
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says booing graduates will shape AI's future — and live with its consequences

As commencement speakers face restless crowds of new graduates, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says he's ready for his turn at Stanford next month.

Lakshmi Varanasi · 24 May, 2026
We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.
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We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

Guadalupe Galindo-Nevarez and her family moved from California to Texas for a fresh start, but high heat and property taxes pushed them to leave.

Alcynna Lloyd · 24 May, 2026
My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.
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My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

My best friend and I are in our 40s, and we had an amazing multigenerational beach vacation in Florida with my older parents, who are in their 70s.

Lauren Breedlove · 24 May, 2026
When raising my newborn in New York City became too difficult, I took an extended parental leave and moved to Berlin
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When raising my newborn in New York City became too difficult, I took an extended parental leave and moved to Berlin

Being a new single mom in New York City was challenging. When I moved to Berlin, I found a culture more welcoming to new parents.

Danielle Elliot · 24 May, 2026
I had my last child at 40. My friends are in a different place than I am, but my son keeps me young.
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I had my last child at 40. My friends are in a different place than I am, but my son keeps me young.

I had my fourth child at 40. Pregnancy and delivery were surprisingly easy, but my friendships changed. I still wouldn't change a thing.

Jamie Davis Smith · 24 May, 2026
I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. I swear by these 11 staples for easy weeknight meals.
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I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. I swear by these 11 staples for easy weeknight meals.

My favorite premade meals at Costco for a quick, easy family dinner range from frozen Kirkland Signature salmon to refrigerated proteins and kits.

Blythe Chadim · 24 May, 2026
A man spent $3,000 transforming his old tool shed into an impressive man cave that doubles as a whiskey and cigar lounge
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A man spent $3,000 transforming his old tool shed into an impressive man cave that doubles as a whiskey and cigar lounge

Tyler Graham said his old tool shed was always "a disaster." He decided to transform the space into a man cave where he can enjoy whiskey and cigars.

Amanda Krause · 24 May, 2026
I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick
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I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick

I went on a 3-day trip without WiFi designed to unplug. It was a bad time to do it — we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick.

Alesandra Dubin · 24 May, 2026
I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.
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I thought traveling and living in a van by myself would be scary. Instead, it's restored my faith in humanity.

The thought of traveling and living in a van alone scared me, but solo van life has been better than I expected because of the kindness of strangers.

Sydnee Chapman · 24 May, 2026