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Amber Atherton currently lives in San Francisco.
  • Amber Atherton launched her startup in London but moved to the US in 2017.
  • While building her business, she lived in the UK, San Francisco, and New York.
  • Silicon Valley is an unparalleled destination for focusing on building a business, she said.

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The Kia EV9 GT-Line in blue.
  • The Kia EV9 is an electric three-row family SUV that's all-new for 2024.
  • I recently reviewed a 2024 Kia EV9 in top-of-the-range GT-Line trim.
  • I was impressed by the EV9's performance, spacious and high-tech cabin, and striking design.

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A Ukrainian soldier on a US-provided M1A1 Abrams tank at an undisclosed location.
  • Ukraine is adding protective coverings to US-donated Abrams tanks to counter Russia.
  • The 31 Abrams tanks it received came without the most advanced armor.
  • Ukraine's new shields aim to protect against drones and artillery in this intense conflict.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

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Apple's new desktop operating system, macOS 15 Sequoia, will launch a bit earlier than is typical this year.

This is according to a new report by MacRumors, which claims that Apple plans to launch it alongside iOS 18 in mid-September. Both iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia were initially announced during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

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Christiana Maxion says the best men often don't know how to sell themselves on dating apps.
  • Christiana Maxion became a matchmaker for ultra-high-earning men after getting fired from her job.
  • She charges up to $350K to match clients with one of the more than 40,000 women in her database.
  • She advises clients to ditch their "type" and explore in-person connections.

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Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Italy, and saw first-hand how overtourism impacts its residents.
  • Tourists flock to Venice, Italy, for its canals and historic architecture, causing overtourism.
  • Locals are frustrated by overcrowded streets, environmental damage, and rising living costs.
  • I visited Venice in 2022 and saw how mass tourism negatively impacts

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
  • Chat GPT-5 is weeks, or maybe months away.
  • Foundry CEO Jared Quincy Davis found a way to improve AI outputs without training a new model.
  • Layering AI models can be more costly, but the marked improvement may be worth it for some problems.

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Lighting can make or break the vibe of a room, and if you’re looking to add a bit of flair, these 55" RGB LED floor lamps are just the ticket. Set a relaxing mood for movie night or pump up the energy for a party — these lamps have you covered for any occasion.

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CISSP Training Bundle

TL;DR: This CISSP exam prep bundle — for $29.97 through September 3 — covers key security and risk management domain courses you can use to study.


Imagine stepping into a room full of industry experts, knowing you can hold your own when it comes to the most critical aspects of cybersecurity. That's the kind of confidence you could potentially gain with the CISSP Security and Risk Management