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Can British TV slow down for a second? This year has been a monster for must-see series out of the UK.

From the spectacular return of Doctor Who to the most talked-about show of the year, a third-season triumph, not one but two brilliant comedies about 18th-century outlaws, a series that makes us cry still thinking about it, the steamy return to the Ton, and the triumphant second chapter of our


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The author (not pictured) has been on multiple multigenerational family vacations over the years.
  • Over the last 25 years, I've been on over a dozen multigenerational family vacations.
  • I've learned planning early and keeping the limits and interests of those going in mind helps.
  • It can also be helpful to book separate accommodations if possible.

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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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There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who get all their holiday shopping done in November, and those who wait until the very last minute. If you fall into the latter category, there's a loophole that'll not only hide the fact that you're a procrastinator (which happens to the best of us) but will also guarantee that your giftee gets something they actually want or need.

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Rohan Doctor, Louisa AI founder and CEO
  • Rohan Doctor was a managing director at Goldman Sachs when he founded Louisa AI.
  • The startup uses AI to feed deal ideas and networking prompts to bankers and investors.
  • Here's why he wants to bring the dealmaking playbook to startups.

Cold call after cold call, Rohan Doctor wasn't getting as far as he would've hoped.

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If it feels like everybody's betting nowadays, it's because a whole lot of people are. 2024 was the year companies from sportsbooks to prediction markets to trading apps asked, "Wanna bet?" And Americans responded with a resounding yes.

The ground has shifted on gambling in the US in recent years as it's become easier than ever to try your luck at, well, a lot of things. In


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"The substantial problems they have with corruption that have yet to be resolved certainly could slow them down on the path toward the 2027 capabilities development milestone and beyond," a senior US defense official said in a press briefing on December 16.
  • China wants to hit a military modernization milestone in 2027.
  • But China's ongoing crackdown on military

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