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We loved living in Austin but left after 10 years. Big businesses and tech wrecked our favorite parts of the city.
After 10 years of living in Austin, my family and I moved to the suburbs. The city became too crowd…
Laura Niebauer Palmer
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An Asian airline hopes launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes will actually be a comfort upgrade for passengers
Air Astana, the Kazakh flag carrier, is launching a non-stop flight from London to Kazakhstan, a jo…
Pete Syme
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Tesla factory boss defends knocking on workers' doors when they're off sick at home
Tesla Gigafactory director André Thierig suggested that workers at the plant on the outskirts of Be…
Tom Carter
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A United Airlines pilot ordered pizza for all his passengers after an emergency landing left them stranded
A Boeing 737 Max was delayed about 6 hours after a medical emergency. With airport food outlets clo…
Pete Syme
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I'm a millennial who lives alone in a tiny house in the countryside. I don't feel like I'm missing out on city life.
Nikky de Graaf tried living in the city during university, but found it to be too stressful and exp…
Amanda Goh
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I moved to Germany from the US with 4 kids. Here, I have a lot more time for myself.
Celia Robbins was surprised to see how independent kids were in Berlin. She feels like much less of…
Erin Liam
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A man who's visited over 100 McDonald's restaurants around the world shares 10 items he thinks should be on every US menu
This is where the idea to document one of the largest restaurant chains in the world came about for…
Priyanka Rajput
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My family of 3 just booked a 6-night Bahamas vacation for $400. Here are our 8 secrets to getting the best travel deals.
My husband and I once spent five nights in London and Paris for $600 — which included airfare, hote…
Michelle Maves
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I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. I've gone on 30 without her — and the arrangement works for us both.
I'd never traveled without my wife, but now, I go on solo cruises. Now, we each have the chance to …
Bradley Carroll
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This woman has been on 17 cruises in the past year. Here are her 9 tips for first-time, budget, and solo cruisers.
Shirene Thomas left the US in September 2023. She's since been on 17 cruises as she waits to move o…
Brittany Chang
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I ate at a buzzy Paris restaurant with unlimited chocolate mousse on the menu. Now, I recommend it to everyone I know.
Chez Janou is a lively and charming French bistro. It's famous for unlimited chocolate mousse but a…
Anneta Konstantinides
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5 of my favorite features on the Chevrolet Equinox EV that make it a perfect family SUV
What's different this time is that I'll have the car for seven days in total, and have already work…
Nora Naughton
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A millennial mom takes separate trips with each daughter. One is left behind with her husband, but it helps her connect with the other.
Travel blogger Monet Hambrick takes her daughters Jordyn, 10, and Kennedy, 8, on separate "Mommy an…
Maria Noyen
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I made Tim Walz's Turkey Trot Tater-Tot Hotdish ahead of his debate with JD Vance. Here's how to prepare the easy meal.
As Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance attempt to woo American voters this election season, they've bot…
Lauren Edmonds
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A Hollywood producer's vandalized mansions recall a landmark case when graffiti artists won $6.75 million after their work was destroyed
Tags similar to those on Los Angeles' iconic graffiti towers have appeared in another unlikely plac…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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8 everyday habits that are adding inches to your waistline
8 everyday habits that are adding inches to your waistline
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I visited a century-old New York mansion that was modeled after a medieval French castle. Take a closer look.
One hundred years later, some of the best-maintained examples of the mansions frequented by charact…
Gabbi Shaw
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Japan is encouraging Americans to visit with free domestic flights. Here's how to book.
Japan Airlines announced free domestic flights for tourists booking round-trip international flight…
Mikhaila Friel
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My kids cage-dived with sharks on vacation. People may judge my parenting, but I don't want my children to live in fear.
Monet Hambrick wants her daughters Jordyn, 10, and Kennedy, 8, to not have the fears that have prev…
Maria Noyen
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Insider Today: Austin's genius housing fix
In this Saturday version of Insider Today, we're talking about Austin, Texas' real estate cycle and…
Joi-Marie McKenzie
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I've perfected my Costco runs to be under 10 minutes. Here are 11 staples I buy for my family of 4.
After shopping at the retailer every week for years, I've learned which products are ideal for our …
Jessica Tzikas
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I cruised on Norweigian's 3,900-guest Breakaway ship. I loved the plentiful activities but thought seating could be improved.
The about roughly 4,000-guest vessel is part of the "Breakaway" class with its sister ship, Norwegi…