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With the grave-rattling events of Interview With a Vampire: Part II's big finale, fans are lusting for more sex, more blood, and more unreliable narrators. Luckily for us, Season 3 has already been promised, with showrunner Rolin Jones assuring the series would switch focus to Anne Rice's sequel novel The Vampire Lestat. And that means Lestat de Lioncourt becomes a rock star. 

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Elon Musk is very interested in books about war and civilization.
  • Elon Musk posted a list of his favorite audiobooks on X. 
  • The self-professed history buff recommends several lengthy works including "The Story of Civilization."
  • "Admittedly, this is a list that appeals to those who think about Rome every day," Musk wrote on X. 

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Lucy Lawless in "My Life is Murder," "Xena: Warrior Princess," and "Ash vs. Evil Dead."

Lucy Lawless is well aware of the "long shadow" her iconic role in "Xena: Warrior Princess" has cast over her career.

The series, which aired 134 episodes across six seasons, is what introduced her to the masses. And while Lawless wasn't particularly fond



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  • Three people were left on the tarmac as their plane took off without them, the Washington Post reported.
  • Liz Weir, an author who uses a wheelchair, said the plane left with her luggage on board.
  • She couldn't get another flight until nearly eight hours later, and missed a speaking event.

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Working remotely has become the new norm, but it's not always good for our bank accounts.
  • Many millennials and Gen Zers are incurring debt to finance their summer travel plans.
  • Post-pandemic travel is booming despite inflation.
  • Experts say that remote work and "bleisure travel" have increased spending on travel experiences.

Young Americans are having the summer of their dreams —


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Janet Sussman moved from Florida to Panama over a decade ago.
  • Janet Sussman moved from the US to Panama after a series of personal tragedies.
  • She found the cost of living in Panama much lower and the community more supportive.
  • Her new life involves house-sitting and enjoying a simpler, healthier lifestyle.

Janet Sussman had her eyes set on her dream home: a cabin in the woods of upstate


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  • Sophie Kihm is the editor in chief at Nameberry.
  • Here, she shares seven trends that she's seeing in baby names.
  • These include character names and giving boys names that would traditionally be given to girls. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sophie Kihm is the editor in chief at Nameberry. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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For many boomers without retirement savings, Social Security isn't enough to cover daily expenses.
  • More than half of baby boomers have less than $250,000 in assets, per Retirement Income Institute. 
  • With limited savings, older adults are dependent on just over $1,000 monthly in Social Security.
  • For many, Social Security income is insufficient to cover groceries, healthcare

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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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Gen Z says they need at least $200,000 to feel financially secure.
  • Americans, in a Bankrate survey, said that they need nearly $200,000 annually to feel financially secure.
  • Gen Zers, who already tend to feel financially vulnerable, said they need the most to feel secure.
  • Gen Z is also coming up against rising costs other generations didn't contend with.

Americans think they


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