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Last September, when OpenAI quietly released the Sora 2 app to the public, the discourse around it was not quiet at all. Commentators who had spent months watching the model’s preview clips, the golden retriever bounding through autumn leaves, the Tokyo street scene that looked almost real, lined up to declare that something had shifted. […]



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The author said she and her kitchen don't work well together in the kitchen. She said she and her husband still found a way to divide the load when it comes to making dinner for their family of six.
  • With two working parents and four kids, mealtime is always a little hectic in our house.
  • My husband and I have very different styles in the kitchen, so we try to keep our distance.
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Jatee Kearsley is the owner and pastry chef of Je T'aime Patisserie.
  • Jatee Kearsley's bakery, Je T'aime Patisserie, gained fame after a viral feature on Righteous Eats.
  • Going viral changed the trajectory of her business but took a toll on her mental health.
  • Kearsley says she wouldn't want to go viral again, even though that may sound ungrateful.

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In my opinion, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is one of the best US cities to visit without a car.
  • I've solo traveled to all 50 states, and I think the best way to explore a new city is by walking.
  • I love exploring places like Chicago, New York City, and New Orleans on foot.
  • I moved to Boulder, Colorado, because of its walkability and proximity to fun hiking trails.

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The author (not pictured) struggled to live in London after taking a pay cut.
  • My life was becoming all about work, and I struggled to keep up, so I took a pay cut.
  • I got my life back instantly, but I struggled to afford London and had to make tough decisions.
  • The tradeoffs were difficult, but I would definitely do it again.

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The spontaneous mini-break is under threat.
  • TSA chaos and pricier flights are killing the spontaneous mini break.
  • For some travelers, it's not worth the cost or the hassle to do a short trip.
  • Some are putting off last-minute vacations entirely, or choosing to drive instead of flying.

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Meghan Markle's one-pot spaghetti was shown during her Netflix series "With Love, Meghan."
  • I made Meghan Markle's one-pot spaghetti from her Netflix series "With Love, Meghan."
  • The pasta dish is made in a skillet using boiled water, tomatoes, and two different types of greens.
  • The final dish lacked rich flavor, but it was tasty and shockingly

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Olivia Zhang started her nonprofit at 14.
  • Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First after losing her grandfather and teacher to cancer.
  • At first her immigrant parents didn't understand her desire to lead a charity, she says.
  • Now, she's a junior at Harvard teaching other young people how to become leaders.

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