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I saved about $16,000 by not using a traditional agent to sell my home. I used an AI-powered online service instead.
Business

I saved about $16,000 by not using a traditional agent to sell my home. I used an AI-powered online service instead.

A retiree sold her condo using an AI platform, challenging traditional real estate norms. She's never liked paying commission fees.

Jordan Pandy · 14 Jun, 2026
Biden-appointed judge orders Trump to restore slavery, climate change ideology at national parks
World

Biden-appointed judge orders Trump to restore slavery, climate change ideology at national parks

A Biden-appointed judge ordered Trump's administration to restore national park exhibits on slavery and climate change removed under an executive order.

Garland Stokes · 14 Jun, 2026
My kids don't want to hear about my successes, but they absolutely love hearing about my failures
Business

My kids don't want to hear about my successes, but they absolutely love hearing about my failures

I used to tell my kids my success stories, but it wasn't motivating. When I started sharing my failures, they saw that one bad outcome isn't the end.

Kristina Wright · 14 Jun, 2026
Josh Duhamel says his heart rate drops 25% at off-grid Minnesota cabin
World

Josh Duhamel says his heart rate drops 25% at off-grid Minnesota cabin

Josh Duhamel says his heart rate drops 25% at his 50-acre off-grid Minnesota cabin, revealing how he built the retreat over 17 years from scratch.

Lonnie Wehner · 14 Jun, 2026
Secret evidence filed in Anna Kepner Carnival cruise murder case as feds push to jail accused stepbrother
World

Secret evidence filed in Anna Kepner Carnival cruise murder case as feds push to jail accused stepbrother

Federal prosecutors submit sealed evidence in Timothy Hudson case, accused of killing stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship in 2025.

Jimmie Morar · 14 Jun, 2026
Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are
Technology

Solid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels are

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere,...

Thomas Ricker · 14 Jun, 2026
New Amazon AI search turns words into shoppable images
World

New Amazon AI search turns words into shoppable images

Amazon's new AI search feature generates images in real time as you type, helping you find clothes and furniture that match the look in your head.

Vern Eichmann · 14 Jun, 2026
Caitlin Clark scores 25, Sophie Cunningham's late heroics lift Fever past Sun in Commissioner's Cup
World

Caitlin Clark scores 25, Sophie Cunningham's late heroics lift Fever past Sun in Commissioner's Cup

Sophie Cunningham scored the final 11 points as the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 85-75, improving to 4-1 in Commissioner's Cup play.

Kailee Rolfson · 14 Jun, 2026
Stephen A Smith elects not to dunk on Trump following Knicks NBA Finals victory
World

Stephen A Smith elects not to dunk on Trump following Knicks NBA Finals victory

Stephen A. Smith refused to dunk on President Donald Trump after the Knicks won the NBA championship, saying politics was the furthest thing from his mind.

Andy Turner · 14 Jun, 2026
I quit my job and started over as an unpaid intern at 31. I was the oldest person in the room, but it led to my dream job.
Business

I quit my job and started over as an unpaid intern at 31. I was the oldest person in the room, but it led to my dream job.

When I quit my job, I knew I had to think outside the box to land my next role. Turns out, taking an unpaid internship was the best move for me.

Jackie Garcia-Morales · 14 Jun, 2026
When my grandmother died, we didn't know the story behind her jewelry. I took time to preserve the memories behind mine for my kids.
Business

When my grandmother died, we didn't know the story behind her jewelry. I took time to preserve the memories behind mine for my kids.

I wished I knew the stories behind my grandmother's jewelry after she died, so I labeled all of mine for my kids. It took time, but it's worth it.

Jillian Pretzel · 14 Jun, 2026
A single mom moved into her parents' garage to save money. Now she's on track to pay off her student loans within a year.
Business

A single mom moved into her parents' garage to save money. Now she's on track to pay off her student loans within a year.

Sarah Eller's parents let her and her daughter live in their garage for $300 a month. She's using the extra income to pay off her student debt.

Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn · 14 Jun, 2026