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Figure AI's CEO just raised $700 million for his next big bet
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Figure AI's CEO just raised $700 million for his next big bet

Hark, founded by Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock, raises $700M, aiming to compete with OpenAI, Apple, Google, and Meta in AI hardware innovation.

Rya Jetha · 21 May, 2026
I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my own backyard.
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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd never have in my own backyard.

From vinyl fences to stamped concrete and rugs, there are several things an interior decorator would never have in her backyard or outdoor space.

Kelly Kruger · 21 May, 2026
Moving into a 500-square-foot cabin was our dream — but making it work involved some lifestyle compromises
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Moving into a 500-square-foot cabin was our dream — but making it work involved some lifestyle compromises

My husband and I live in a 500-square-foot cabin. We love our home, but being in a small space has required us to make some lifestyle changes.

Jordan Charbonneau · 21 May, 2026
Only 49 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are
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Only 49 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are

Very few hit songs have managed to rule the Billboard Hot 100 for double-digit weeks. Here's a complete list of the chart's longest leaders.

Callie Ahlgrim,Gabbi Shaw · 21 May, 2026
A flight from Paris to Detroit was blocked from landing in the US and sent to Canada over Ebola fears
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A flight from Paris to Detroit was blocked from landing in the US and sent to Canada over Ebola fears

The CBP said it stopped a flight from Paris from landing in Detroit because a passenger from the DR Congo should not have been on board.

Pete Syme · 21 May, 2026
US special ops veterans are teaching regular Ukrainians how to keep each other alive in a war that's 'just so blatantly civilian'
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US special ops veterans are teaching regular Ukrainians how to keep each other alive in a war that's 'just so blatantly civilian'

US veterans are teaching Ukrainian civilians emergency trauma care to prepare them for the moments when medics can't get there.

Sinéad Baker · 21 May, 2026
Tech companies are battling to 'define the next generation'
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Tech companies are battling to 'define the next generation'

Tech titans are positioning themselves for the next big battle over AI dominance.

Dan DeFrancesco · 21 May, 2026
We often spend too much money trying to entertain our kids on vacation. This time, we prioritized no-cost experiences.
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We often spend too much money trying to entertain our kids on vacation. This time, we prioritized no-cost experiences.

After realizing we spend too much money entertaining our kids on vacation, we changed how we travel and prioritized free family activities. It worked.

Blythe Chadim · 21 May, 2026
My toddler started having tantrums, and nothing we did was working. Then, I read a book that changed everything.
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My toddler started having tantrums, and nothing we did was working. Then, I read a book that changed everything.

My toddler started having tantrums and nothing helped. I was stressed, and my husband and I were arguing. A book taught us techniques that worked.

Sari Caine · 21 May, 2026
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says bank chief's viral AI comment was 'inartful'
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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says bank chief's viral AI comment was 'inartful'

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters' description of some workers as "lower-value human capital" was "inartful," JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said.

Theron Mohamed · 21 May, 2026
Elon Musk says he's personally reviewing job applications as SpaceX ramps up hiring
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Elon Musk says he's personally reviewing job applications as SpaceX ramps up hiring

"Smart humans figure it out fast," Elon Musk wrote in the X post. "If you've made a very complex thing do useful work, that's a major plus."

Roya Shahidi · 21 May, 2026
A millennial who's saved enough to take 'mini retirements' shares the mindset shift anyone can use to build wealth
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A millennial who's saved enough to take 'mini retirements' shares the mindset shift anyone can use to build wealth

"A business is trying to earn a profit, right? It's the exact same thing for you — your savings are your profit."

Kathleen Elkins · 21 May, 2026