The director of 'Jurassic World Rebirth', Gareth Edwards, explains why he put Steven Spielberg easter eggs in the film

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A man and a woman stood in a field filled with tall plants. On the left, the man with short dark hair and a short dark beard is wearing silver glasses. He is wearing a brown checked shirt and a tan vest. The woman has blond hair tied back into a ponytail. She has a scarf around her neck and a gray backpack strap over her shoulder. The rest of her outfit is obscured by the tall plants.
Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in "Jurassic World Rebirth."

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  • Director Gareth Edwards spoke to Business Insider about fulfilling a childhood dream by directing "Jurassic World Rebirth."
  • Steven Spielberg, who directed the original "Jurassic Park," was heavily involved, leading Edwards to add several nostalgic elements.
  • "Jurassic World Rebirth" is now in theaters.

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I stayed with my kids on an active volcanic island in Italy. It was the best trip of our lives.

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Stromboli volcanic island

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  • My family of five visited Stromboli, an island off the north coast of Sicily, in June.
  • The sand around the island is black due to the island's active volcano.
  • We took a boat out to see the volcano erupt at night.

When my husband said we were staying on an active volcano, I thought he was joking. I had left this portion of the planning for our trip to Sicily to him

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I spent summers volunteering and attending anti-war protests. I'm giving my kids manicures and lacrosse tournaments instead.

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The author moved to NYC at age 21.

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  • I spent my teenage years going to an intentional community in Tennessee called The Farm.
  • I was raised to be educated, thoughtful, and frugal, but I also realized I needed something else.
  • I used to think fitting in meant selling out, but now, as a mom of two, I see that belonging is good.

The sun blazed as I led a group of kids to the swimming

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Software engineer goes viral for working at multiple startups at once

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In the years following the start of the COVID pandemic, the concept of antiwork grew in popularity — but so did the opposite, "overemployment." As of this publication, the r/overemployed subreddit has nearly 450,000 members, and this week its Redditors are celebrating one person in particular: Soham Parekh.

Parekh is a software engineer in India who went viral on Reddit and X for working at

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6 ways to make a press-on manicure last longer, according to nail experts

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According to nail experts, there are a few ways to make a press-on manicure last longer.

Gia Yetikyel

  • We spoke to three nail professionals about how to make a press-on manicure last longer.
  • Proper preparation is important, as filing and buffing your natural nails ensures the best adhesion.
  • Apply the nails at an angle and avoid water after application to allow the glue to dry properly.

A full set of

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We thought we'd built our dream home. Over 15 years later, I can admit it's too big and I regret many of our choices.

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My husband and I thought we'd built our dream home about 15 years ago. Now, I can admit we made mistakes and didn't need as much house as we thought.

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  • Over 15 years ago, my husband and I thought we'd built the 3,000-square-foot home of our dreams.
  • We added extra bathrooms, another bedroom, and focused on having tons of space for loved ones.
  • Things didn't go as planned. Now, our
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I spent a night at the 5-star Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver and regretted not booking a longer stay

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The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a buzzy, five-star hotel in Vancouver.

Fairmont Pacific Rim

  • I spent one night at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, a five-star hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • I slept in a Fairmont Gold room that costs about $725 per night.
  • I left the luxury hotel wishing I'd booked a longer stay.

When I think of the Fairmont hotel brand, two words come to mind: historic luxury.

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