I gave my marriage a 2-day mental health break and explored a nearby city solo. It was just what I needed.

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The author and her husband enjoy a pair of swings in Quito, Ecuador.
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  • I love traveling with my husband, but a recent trip made me realize that being alone is fun, too.
  • During my 2-day trip to Querétaro, I took the time to linger, read many menus, and paint.
  • I learned that solo travel can be restorative, and I plan to take a similar trip next year.

Don't get me wrong — I love my husband, and we're great companions — at home and on the road

Travel, Business

11 times US presidents launched military operations without Congressional approval

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The 187th US Regimental Combat Team awaits orders during the Korean War on May 3, 1951

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  • The ongoing war with Iran has triggered debate in Congress over war powers.
  • Presidents have repeatedly ordered military operations without Congress since WWII.
  • In some instances, lawmakers have checked the president's power in response.

In the wake of the United States and Israel's war against

Politics, Business, Economy

The incel glossary decoded: Alpha males, body counts and the manosphere’s key terms

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If you've spent any time consuming dating content lately, you've almost certainly encountered the vocabulary: high value, alpha, body count, Chad. Terms that, not long ago, were esoterically confined to misogynistic, racist incel ("involuntarily celibate") forums and have now migrated wholesale into mainstream culture — repackaged as self-improvement content, dating advice, and meme language for

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OpenAI is in talks to buy fusion energy from Helion

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Axios reports that OpenAI could secure 5 gigawatts of electricity from Helion Energy by 2030, scaling to 50 gigawatts by 2035. Altman has stepped down as Helion’s board chair and recused himself from the deal talks, an echo of the same move he made at nuclear startup Oklo last year. OpenAI is in advanced talks […]



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DoorDash is giving drivers gas 'relief payments' as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon

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DoorDash delivery drivers can earn "relief payments" for fuel based on how far they drive each week, the company said on Monday.

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  • DoorDash is offering gas "relief payments" to its delivery drivers as fuel prices rise.
  • Payments will go to delivery workers who drive at least 125 miles a week for the app.
  • Gas costs represent a major expense for delivery gig
Economy, Business

I've been on over 25 cruises. There are 3 things I never bother packing.

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After taking many cruises, I've streamlined my packing lists and strategies.

Jill Robbins

  • I've been on more than 25 cruises, and there are certain items I just never pack.
  • Some travelers find hanging shoe organizers to be helpful, but they're not always allowed on ships.
  • I don't take up precious space in my luggage with formal wear and heated hairstyling tools.

I'm a reformed overpacker. These days, I

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