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I used to make myself miserable creating the 'perfect' vacation itinerary — until a disastrous trip shifted my perspective
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I used to make myself miserable creating the 'perfect' vacation itinerary — until a disastrous trip shifted my perspective

I used to ruin my trips by trying to make them perfect. Now, I've learned that the unexpected moments when things go wrong can be the best memories.

Annmarie Gajdos · 18 May, 2026
I'm a mom of 3 and an interior designer. It's OK not to give your kids the decor they're asking for.
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I'm a mom of 3 and an interior designer. It's OK not to give your kids the decor they're asking for.

Lauren Behfarin shares practical advice for designing children's bedrooms that can evolve as kids grow.

Kelly Burch · 18 May, 2026
As a landlord, I haven't raised my tenant's rent in 9 years. Community is more valuable than money.
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As a landlord, I haven't raised my tenant's rent in 9 years. Community is more valuable than money.

My wife and I became landlords nearly a decade ago, and haven't raised our tenants' rent since. We value our relationship with them more than money.

Amy Clearwater · 18 May, 2026
I skip the Hamptons and head to a coastal town in Connecticut instead. It's less crowded and wonderful year-round.
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I skip the Hamptons and head to a coastal town in Connecticut instead. It's less crowded and wonderful year-round.

Madison, Connecticut, is easy to get to from New York City and has nice beaches and as many things to do as the Hamptons, just with fewer crowds.

Allison Tibaldi · 18 May, 2026
It's reckoning week for Meta employees in layoff limbo
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It's reckoning week for Meta employees in layoff limbo

Meta employees first learned that mass layoffs were coming in an internal memo shared in April, leaving them in a state of limbo for weeks.

Lauren Edmonds,Charles Rollet,Hugh Langley · 18 May, 2026
Kevin O'Leary called out 2 Utah women who oppose his data center. They clapped back with a mocking video.
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Kevin O'Leary called out 2 Utah women who oppose his data center. They clapped back with a mocking video.

Kevin O'Leary said some opponents of his Utah data center are proxies for the Chinese government. Gabi Finlayson and Jackie Morgan dispute that claim.

Madeline Berg,Lloyd Lee · 18 May, 2026
For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.
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For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

Moving to Portland, Oregon, shifted my perspective on living in Los Angeles. The California city was holding me back mentally and financially.

Chelsea Frank · 18 May, 2026
I tried and ranked every cheese I could find at Trader Joe's. I'd buy almost all of them again.
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I tried and ranked every cheese I could find at Trader Joe's. I'd buy almost all of them again.

I tried all the Trader Joe's cheeses I could find and ranked them from worst to best. I enjoyed the creamy Toscano soaked in syrah and Bucheron.

Ted Berg · 18 May, 2026
The most iconic barbecue joint in every state
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The most iconic barbecue joint in every state

From roadside shacks to barbecue institutions like Franklin Barbecue in Austin, here's the most iconic barbecue restaurant in every state.

Gabbi Shaw,Erin McDowell · 18 May, 2026
I left my job and boyfriend for an opportunity in Los Angeles. Within 4 months, I moved back home.
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I left my job and boyfriend for an opportunity in Los Angeles. Within 4 months, I moved back home.

I'd always wanted to live in the US, so I took an opportunity to leave London for Los Angeles. I came home weeks later, but the move taught me a lot.

Kirsty McCormack · 18 May, 2026
Lowe's is betting on MrBeast to drive 'lipstick effect' sales
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Lowe's is betting on MrBeast to drive 'lipstick effect' sales

Lowe's is partnering with the world's biggest YouTuber for a range of toys and in-store kids workshops.

Lara O'Reilly · 18 May, 2026
Burger King wants to become the top burger chain in the country. Its comeback plan may take decades, but it's working.
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Burger King wants to become the top burger chain in the country. Its comeback plan may take decades, but it's working.

The chain's comeback plan could take "decades" to accomplish, and involves elevating its current offerings.

Erin McDowell · 18 May, 2026