Major Plastics Treaty Ends in Failure

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"Consensus kills ambition": Procedural hurdles once again foil progress on a global agreement to end plastic pollution.

35 of the most beautiful beaches across the US

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The US is home to several beaches, pictured here is Driftwood Beach in Georgia.

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  • Some states, like Florida, California, and Hawaii, are known for their beautiful beaches.
  • Others have lesser-known — but equally breathtaking — beaches, including Michigan and New Hampshire.
  • If you're looking for a beach getaway before summer is over, check out some of these options.

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My brother didn't give me a plus-one for his wedding. I was upset at first, but I'm actually so relieved I went alone.

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At first, I was bummed about not getting a plus-one to my brother's wedding, especially since I had a date in mind. Now, I'm so glad I didn't bring him.

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  • I was bummed about not getting a plus-one for my brother's wedding — it's hard being a single guest.
  • Turns out, the date I would've brought was messy. I'm glad he didn't get the chance to ruin the day.
  • Now, I'm OK not
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Florida's housing market was once red-hot. Now it's one of the coldest in the country.

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Sarasota, Florida.

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  • The Sun Belt's housing market is cooling as Northern markets heat up, according to Bankrate.
  • Cost of living increases, like home insurance, in Southern states make them less affordable.
  • Some cities in Florida that were the hottest markets two years ago are now some of the coldest.

During the pandemic, Southern housing markets — especially Florida's —

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As an upper-income dad, I spend most of my expendable income on my kids' activities. I fear I'm giving them an unfair advantage.

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The author worries he's giving his kids an unfair advantage.

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  • I'm a father who uses most of my expendable income on my kids' after-school activities.
  • I worry that giving my kids unlimited access to all these expensive activities will be unfair.
  • I'm now ensuring my kids interact with children of different socioeconomic backgrounds.

In suburban Philadelphia, they'll teach

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Parenting is hard for everyone, so I've decided to stop faking it when others ask how I'm doing

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Even if she had only had a few hours of sleep and the house was a mess, the author (not pictured) would usually say, "I'm good," when others asked how she was. Then, one day, she gave a real answer.

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  • A lot of parents pretend that everything is OK, even when things may be falling apart at home.
  • I was one of those parents, keeping my feelings inside, for a long time.
  • Now, I'm more
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I went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 big regrets

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The reporter spent six days in Italy. She visited Venice, Rome, and Milan.

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  • I took my first trip to Italy in October 2022, visiting Venice, Rome, and Milan.
  • I made some mistakes when booking and planning my trip that made it less fulfilling.
  • During the six-day trip, I regretted being an annoying tourist and visiting hot spots.

I never thought I'd be that annoying tourist

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My son brought home his college girlfriend for a week. We had to set ground rules, but yes, they slept in the same room.

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The author's son (not pictured) had his new girlfriend stay over.

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  • My son brought his college girlfriend home for a week, and we set up some ground rules.
  • But mostly, we let them do whatever they wanted as long as they were respectful.
  • Yes, they shared a room, but it wasn't awkward because we treated them like adults.

Welcoming a young adult home from college isn't always easy

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Waymo's former CEO is not impressed with Tesla's Robotaxi

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FILE PHOTO: John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo, speaks during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

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  • Ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik remains skeptical that Tesla will deliver a truly autonomous experience.
  • "Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I'm still waiting," Krafcik told Business Insider.
  • Tesla recently launched Robotaxi in the Bay Area with a safety monitor
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'Quiet cracking' is the latest buzzword to hit the workplace

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"Quiet cracking" describes unhappy workers who feel stuck in their current jobs. Four workers describe their experiences.

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The AT&T CEO's blunt memo is a test case for leaders

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Current and former CEOs weighed in on AT&T chief John Stankey's memo to managers and the challenges of creating lasting cultural change.

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  • Business Insider spoke with current and former CEOs about AT&T chief John Stankey's viral memo to managers.
  • They discussed the memo's tone and the challenges of implementing cultural change at a big company.
  • Former Medtronic CEO Bill George
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