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I took the Washington State Ferry to Vashon Island.
  • I took a $6.50 ferry to Vashon Island, a scenic spot near Seattle.
  • The ferry ride was only 20 minutes long and had beautiful views of the Puget Sound.
  • I had a great time on the island and even attended a llama happy hour on one of its farms.

I love exploring the many beautiful islands in Washington state.

Recently, I planned a trip to


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An Israeli F-35 performs during an airshow over the beach in Tel Aviv in May 2019.
An Israeli F-35 performs during an airshow over the beach in Tel Aviv in May 2019.
  • F-35 combat operations have often been against terrorist and militant targets.
  • Israel used the fighter jet in widespread strikes against Iran in late October.
  • The success of that operation underscores the F-35's ability to battle higher-level threats.

F-35 stealth fighters have been flying


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The author accidentally threw out all of her kids handmade ornaments
  • I like physical memories over digital memories.
  • I have kept all the homemade ornaments my kids made since 2010.
  • I accidentally gave them all away in 2023.

As a mom, I've often heard that childhood goes by in a blink. When you're in the trenches of parenting young children, it's hard to believe the


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Lifestyle and fashion creator Joseph Arujo said he no longer solely relies on TikTok for his business.
  • TikTok faces a potential ban in the US if ByteDance doesn't divest by January 19.
  • The ban could impact creators relying on TikTok for income through brand deals and e-commerce.
  • Instagram and YouTube may benefit from a ban as creators shift their efforts.

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Lord John Grey (David Berry) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) in "Outlander."
  • Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season seven, episode 11 of the Starz drama "Outlander."
  • Actor David Berry spoke to BI about shooting an intimate scene with Caitríona Balfe.
  • The actor said he would always wonder if they could have done it differently.

Season seven, episode 11 of "Outlander" saw the Starz drama


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I live in Florida and visit Disney World and Universal often.
  • I've been visiting Universal and Disney World during the holidays for almost a decade.
  • Both destinations offer festive activities at different price points.
  • Right now, Universal seems to offer the best overall value.

Since moving to Florida with my family eight years ago, we've spent every holiday season visiting Disney World


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The author often travels with her husband in a camper van.
  • In 1999, my husband took a sabbatical, and we traveled to Guanajuato in Mexico.
  • We both daydreamed about living in Europe and even house-sat for our friends in Amsterdam.
  • In 2004 we realized it was Guanajuato that made more sense for us to live in.

In 1999, my husband and I left our consulting gigs in Palo Alto, CA


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Here, my dad and I are enjoying a sunny day in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. Unexpectedly losing him after a heart attack made me realize that having kids was something I might want to do after all.
  • For me, there are so many reasons not to have children.
  • But then my dad suddenly passed away and I started to change my mind.
  • Despite my fears, I now plan to honor her father's memory by sharing

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Alfonso Cobo bought the apartment for $4.6 million and spent another $1 million in renovations.
  • Alfonso Cobo, 32, bought a three-bedroom apartment in an old Tribeca warehouse for $4.6 million in 2022.
  • The tech entrepreneur, who studied architecture, spent $1 million making it a bachelor pad.
  • Cobo sold his loft to pursue a bicoastal lifestyle and more renovation projects worldwide.

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Happy Saturday! A new study uncovered more evidence linking cancer to inflammation from diets high in ultra-processed foods. Researchers are now pointing to these foods that may heal the body. (There's more below on a concerning colon cancer


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The Nex Playground console's basketball game.
  • The Nex Playground is a gaming console similar to the old Nintendo Wii — with active-movement games.
  • It's marketed as a kid-friendly system with no violence, ads, in-app purchases, or talking to strangers.
  • The CEO says it sold out on Amazon on Black Friday. I can see why it's popular.

The Nex Playground might remind you of the old Nintendo Wii — with


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