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• After years of a minimalist life, my wife and I decided to try living without furniture.
• We noticed physical benefits, and we also love that our house often looks clean and uncluttered.
• This lifestyle isn't for everyone and there are downsides, but it's been great for us.

My wife and I live in a pretty garden apartment that's almost entirely devoid of furniture. The closest things

• Henley & Partners says soaring private healthcare costs now shape where wealthy families move.
• A global index reveals stark healthcare cost gaps that are reshaping millionaire migration.
• Experts say Europe offers

If you're like me, it's probably been a hot minute since you’ve used or even thought of Meetup. Predating both Facebook and Twitter, the website, which was designed to help people organize in-person events, has changed hands a handful of times in recent years. 

In 2017, founder Scott Heiferman sold it to WeWork, which offloaded it a few years later before declaring bankruptcy in 2023. As of 2024

• TikTok is telling US staff that they will need to return to the office five days a week next year.
• The move is affecting several large teams, including advertising sales, marketing, and product.
• Return-to-office mandates are ramping up across the corporate world.

For many TikTok employees, the days of working from home are numbered.

The

• A recent WalletHub study ranked the best small cities in America.
• Of the over 1,300 cities and towns in the study, 19 ranked in the top percentile.
• The best small cities strike a balance between affordability and a high quality of life.

While some live for the city hustle, others find the best place to be somewhere quiet, calm, and away from urban chaos.

As more Americans

• An Alaska Airlines passenger tried to open a plane's door midflight, an affidavit says.
• Other passengers said they had heard the man talking to himself and moved away from him.
• After the plane landed safely, the man apologized to the crew, the affidavit said.

An Alaska Airlines flight descended into chaos as passengers restrained a man who was

• Companies can use artificial intelligence to enhance brand storytelling and attract talent.
• AI analyzes brand sentiment, employee feedback, and social media to inform recruitment strategies.
• This article is part of "How AI is Changing Talent", a series exploring how AI is reshaping hiring, development, and retention.

Before applying for a position, job seekers often want to know

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• I decorate the house every year for the holiday season in December.
• My garage and attic are full of boxes of Christmas stuff during the other months of the year.
• The house feels cluttered and claustrophobic, and I have vowed to take action in January.

I finally got around to putting my fake, battery-lit

• Initially, moving back in with my parents to save money felt like a step backward.
• Caring for our collection of indoor plants, which we brought with us, helped me adjust.
• I ended up connecting with my parents over the hobby, and it brought us even closer.

My husband and I never imagined we'd move back in with my parents a year after our wedding.

The choice was a practical one

This time of year is not only a good time to save on gifts, but also to save on tech you may need (or want) for yourself. If you've been thinking about upgrading your computer, you can save right now on Apple's Mac mini M4. The desktop is down to $479, which is 20 percent off its usual price and the same low price we saw during Black Friday.

Apple released the Mac mini M4 in late 2024 and we were