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• While visiting Scotland for the first time, I learned which essentials I actually needed to pack.
• Layers, rain gear, and warm socks kept me ready for the unpredictable weather.
• However, I wish I had brought more comfortable clothing and a small crossbody bag with me.

During a recent trip to Scotland, I learned

• A Coast Guard contractor is suing the government over his firing, allegedly tied to his Facebook posts.
• The contractor, Peter Souders, claims his posts about Charlie Kirk were protected political speech.
• The

Caring for aging parents can be one of the most emotional and financially challenging experiences in adult life — but it can also be immensely rewarding. Four Americans share how they became caregivers to their elderly parents, and the lessons learned along the way.

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• Sonder employees say they faced chaos and confusion after the Marriott partnership ended abruptly.
• The staff said they learned of the Marriott-Sonder split from the news or from guests.
• They told Business Insider they had to deal with panicked customers while their jobs hung in the balance.

Lianna Frausto, who worked as a sales coordinator for

• While more men are open to getting Botox and fillers, skincare routines can still feel intimidating.
• 2 dermatologists said skincare products are still not marketed or normalized as much around men.
• They shared the best routine and products for men who

• Walmart said CEO Doug McMillon, who has held the job since 2014, is retiring in January.
• He is set to be replaced on February 1 by the head of its US division, John Furner.
• In a statement, McMillon said Furner is "a merchant, an operator, an innovator, and a builder."

Walmart CEO is retiring in January, handing the reins to the head of the retailer's US

This week Valve surprised us all with the announcement of three new devices: The tiny Steam Machine PC gaming desktop, the Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's gaming reporter Jessica Conditt discuss how these devices fit into the PC gaming world, which has already been reshaped by Valve's Steck Deck portable. Also, we discuss our favorite

• The US minted its last penny on November 12, ending a 232-year tradition.
• The Treasury said it was ending penny production due to high costs and limited practical use.
• Rare penny editions, like the 1943 Lincoln cent, remain valuable to coin collectors.

The US penny is officially dead.

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