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After my retirement, I learned that I need a routine to structure my days and make me feel more fulfilled.
  • My dad worked his entire life and set an example for me to never slow down.
  • I ignored his advice and retired, anticipating a life of leisure — rehearsing music and writing.
  • But I learned I needed a routine and regular accomplishments to feel fulfilled.

My dad lived 78 years


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The White House during the Truman renovation in 1950.
  • From 1948 to 1952, the White House underwent a complete gut renovation.
  • The building had numerous structural issues that made it unsafe for the Trumans to live in.
  • Archived photos show the massive renovation in progress, similar to Trump's plan for a new ballroom.

When President Harry Truman took office for his second term


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More than 800 public figures including Steve Wozniak and Prince Harry, along with AI scientists, former military leaders and CEOs signed a statement demanding a ban on AI work that could lead to superintelligence, The Financial Times reported. "We call for a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted before there is broad scientific consensus that it will be done safely and


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Anti-drone nets at the Kuybyshevskiy oil refinery in October 2025.
Anti-drone netting covering three storage tanks at the Kuybyshevskiy oil refinery.
  • New satellite imagery shows elements of the ongoing fight over Russia's oil industry.
  • At one oil refinery, anti-drone netting can be seen, and at another, black smoke rises up from the damaged facility.
  • Russia's energy sector is a critical source of revenue fueling its war against Ukraine.

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Tablets are the perfect middle ground between your phone and laptop, giving you the best of both worlds. Whether you want a lightweight device to binge your favorite shows, a larger screen for mobile gaming or a portable way to get some work done on the go, a tablet can do it all. They’re also great for keeping kids entertained, managing work tasks or sharing family moments through video calls



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I came into this review thinking of Private Internet Access (PIA) as one of the better VPNs. It's in the Kape Technologies portfolio, along with the top-tier ExpressVPN and the generally reliable CyberGhost. It's one of the cheapest VPNs out there, its interfaces hold together and it boasts plenty of server locations.

Sadly, I was either misremembering PIA, or it used to be better until someone


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Reptiles produce crystal "pee," which, in humans, would cause gout or kidney stones. But this seems to be working out great for them.



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When Apple launched the iPhone Air, the big question wasn't whether the phone will be good; Apple doesn't often produce bad phones. The question was whether there's a demand for a thin iPhone in the first place.

Judging by a new report from Nikkei, the demand is there but it's very low.

The report, published Wednesday, claims that Apple is "drastically" cutting iPhone Air production while boosting



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As the holiday season approaches, Sony is offering exceptional deals on two of its best full-frame mirrorless cameras. The A7R V, which offers extremely sharp photos thanks to the 61MP sensor, is on sale for $3,298 ($902 off), its lowest price ever. And the mainstream 33MP A7 IV, great for both video and photos, has also dropped to a new low of $1,998 or $702 off (28 percent). 

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Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso.
  • Sophia Amoruso built Nasty Gal from scratch to a $350 million valuation, but the retailer collapsed.
  • Amoruso warned founders about VC money and chasing ever-higher valuations on a recent podcast.
  • It's useful to work before starting a company, and founders should be open to acquisition, she said.

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