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Photos show every time Melania Trump has appeared at a public event during Donald Trump's second term
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Photos show every time Melania Trump has appeared at a public event during Donald Trump's second term

Melania Trump has kept busy this winter between the White House Christmas decorations and the premiere of her documentary, "Melania," in January.

Talia Lakritz · 13 Mar, 2026
Starbucks union lowers proposed wage floor to $17 in bid to restart contract talks
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Starbucks union lowers proposed wage floor to $17 in bid to restart contract talks

Contract negotiations have stalled since 2024, even though Starbucks management has repeatedly said it's prepared to reach a deal with its union.

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert · 13 Mar, 2026
I'm an American living in the UK. I didn't expect grocery shopping to be filled with so many surprises.
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I'm an American living in the UK. I didn't expect grocery shopping to be filled with so many surprises.

I'm an American who moved to London. Grocery shopping in the UK has yielded many surprises, like differences in product placement and availability.

Pamela Vachon · 13 Mar, 2026
I tried meatloaf recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Rachael Ray, and the best one beat the Barefoot Contessa's
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I tried meatloaf recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Rachael Ray, and the best one beat the Barefoot Contessa's

I've never made meatloaf before, so I tried simple recipes from chefs Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Rachael Ray to find the best homemade version.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest · 13 Mar, 2026
I'm 84 years old and just got my first tattoo. I think everyone should cross things off their bucket lists.
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I'm 84 years old and just got my first tattoo. I think everyone should cross things off their bucket lists.

At 84, I finally crossed getting a tattoo off my bucket list — and it took two women who became like daughters to me to make it happen.

Lauren Finney Harden · 13 Mar, 2026
15 positive things that happened on Friday the 13th
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15 positive things that happened on Friday the 13th

March 13 falls on Friday this year. Even though you may think Friday the 13th is cursed, some great things have happened on this date.

Gabbi Shaw · 13 Mar, 2026
The CEO of Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable says these 3 things are luring talent over from Silicon Valley
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The CEO of Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable says these 3 things are luring talent over from Silicon Valley

Lovable's CEO said some Swedish workers are returning home because they "miss the way that we think about being here for the long term."

Thibault Spirlet · 13 Mar, 2026
A $22 billion media empire, 6 children, and a succession battle: Meet the Murdoch family
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A $22 billion media empire, 6 children, and a succession battle: Meet the Murdoch family

Rupert Murdoch built a media empire over five decades, sparking a succession battle between his children. It's the focus of a new Netflix series.

Taylor Borden,Kelsey Vlamis · 13 Mar, 2026
My husband and I are empty nesters, celebrating our 25th anniversary. A trip to Japan was exactly what we needed to reconnect.
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My husband and I are empty nesters, celebrating our 25th anniversary. A trip to Japan was exactly what we needed to reconnect.

We went to Japan as empty nesters and were able to explore new experiences together. The trip reminded me that I still enjoy my husband's company.

Erika Ebsworth-Goold · 13 Mar, 2026
Layoffs or an AI pivot? It's hard to tell the difference now
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Layoffs or an AI pivot? It's hard to tell the difference now

Companies are cleansing their layoff announcements with a big dose of AI strategy talk. Cutting jobs this way is a convenient bit of corporate magic.

Dan DeFrancesco · 13 Mar, 2026
A dietitian's favorite quick, high-protein recipes, including the turkey skillet she makes every week
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A dietitian's favorite quick, high-protein recipes, including the turkey skillet she makes every week

Dietitian Rachael DeVaux shares a few of her favorite easy, high protein-recipes from her cookbook, "The High-Protein Plate."

Julia Pugachevsky · 13 Mar, 2026
Layoff announcements are reading more like AI-era manifestos
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Layoff announcements are reading more like AI-era manifestos

Tech CEOs once blamed the economy for layoffs. Now leaders at firms including Block and Atlassian say AI is reshaping work — and shrinking teams.

Tim Paradis · 13 Mar, 2026