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Katie McDonald, 29, moved back home after a breakup when she was 22. She joined a luxury gym with the money she saved.
  • Katie McDonald, 29, broke up with her ex when she was 22 and moved back in with her parents.
  • She joined David Lloyd, a luxury athletic club in the UK, with the money she was saving by living at home.
  • She said learning to love working out helped build her confidence.

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Astronomers are marveling at a distant galaxy surrounded by two giant, intersecting rings of radio light in space, each about 300,000 light-years wide.

The discovery, made by volunteers in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory citizen-science program in Mumbai, is what's known as — and we're not kidding — an "Odd Radio Circle." The rings both sit within an even bigger radio cloud that stretches



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  • Home saunas are the latest flex in real estate, whether they're in condos or residential homes.
  • It's part of a broader shift toward "wellness design," as Americans focus more on health and longevity.
  • Having a home sauna says, "I can afford to invest in my body, and I don't need to leave home to do it."

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Who doesn’t mutter “Phone, keys, wallet” and pat their pockets or check their bag when they’re trying to get out of the house? If you’re always in a hurry and fumbling with all the things you need to bring, you might love making the switch to a wallet case for your iPhone. The following are some of the best MagSafe wallet cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air. Being able to slide your cards and


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Otto's leaders include engineers and entrepreneurs who have previously worked at organizations like the FAA, Apple, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Textron.
  • Flexjet ordered 300 "windowless" jets from startup Otto Aerospace for nearly $6 billion.
  • The Phantom 3500 features a teardrop-shaped fuselage and screens instead of traditional windows.
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A laptop doesn't make a great impulse buy, like a pack of gum in the checkout line or a weird thingamajig you saw in a TikTok livestream.

Of course, if the computer you depend on for work, school, or entertainment randomly decides to kick the bucket, the best time to replace it is immediately (after recycling or repurposing it). But most people can and should strategize before investing in a new


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Wesley Graft and his wife, Kim, celebrate their daughter Emma's 1st birthday.
  • Wesley Graft and his wife both work full-time in education and have a 1-year-old daughter.
  • Shortly after his daughter was born, Graft was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, a nerve damage condition.
  • Graft and his wife manage with a lot of coordination, planning, and help from their support network.

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Gone are the days of clip-on pedometers. Now, it's all about tech wearables that maximize your physical potential with round-the-clock vitals monitoring — but I'm not talking about an Apple Watch or Fitbit. The next evolution of fitness trackers is here, and it's the smart ring.

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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon addressed AI spending this week at a conference in Italy.
  • Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon discussed how AI could impact the firm's headcount.
  • He predicts Goldman will grow the size of its staff in the coming decade, not lessen it.
  • Speaking in Italy, Solomon also touched on spending and productivity gains from the tech.

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Is there anything the internet loves more than dogs? (Cat people, I can't hear you!)

Well, a love of dogs is a key ingredient to what makes Good Boy such a fantastic horror movie premise. The trailer for the IFC Films release painted a creepy portrait of an adorable dog in mortal peril! Co-writer/director Ben Leonberg centers his film on Indy, his own family's dog, who has incredible star power


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When NASA announced its 10 newest astronaut trainees during a recent ceremony, the women on stage outnumbered the men for the first time in the space agency's history: Six of the recruits who will train for future missions to the moon — and potentially Mars — are female. 

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Apple MacBook Air 13.3

TL;DR: You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a quality Mac — this refurbished 13.3″ MacBook Air (2017) is just $179.97 (MSRP $999) with free shipping through Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT.


Here’s a little tech secret: you can get a dependable Apple MacBook without dipping into your savings. Whether you want a lightweight machine for travel, an extra laptop for the family, or something reliable for daily browsing and work, this refurbished 13.3″ MacBook Air (2017) is a smart pick — and it’s currently just $179.97 (MSRP $999) with free shipping.

Why this MacBook Air is still a gem

  • 13.3″ widescreen display (1440×900) — Crisp, clear visuals for work and streaming.

  • 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor — Solid performance for everyday tasks.

  • 128GB SSD storage — Plenty of space for documents, media, and apps.

  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth — Easy wireless connectivity for work or leisure.

  • Up to 12-hour battery life — All-day use without constantly recharging.

  • Lightweight design — Easy to slip into a bag for travel or commuting.

  • Grade A/B refurbished — Fully tested and inspected, with only light cosmetic wear.

It’s a reliable workhorse for a fraction of the cost — ideal for students, casual users, or anyone who needs a capable backup device.

Get this refurb MacBook Air while it’s just $179.97 (MSRP $999) with free shipping through Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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