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When he's not busy chatting to Ice-T on X (formerly Twitter) about horror movie recommendations, Stephen King likes nothing more than to give Elon Musk a hard time.

The horror master has previously criticised Musk's decision to charge people for blue ticks, sarcastically celebrated the launch of Musk's AI, and — of course — made his feelings about Twitter's name change abundantly clear.

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  • Filipe, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, makes an average of $2,845 a month participating in online focus groups.
  • He started his own business teaching others how to make money from focus groups, after quitting his retail job for more flexibility.
  • Focus groups are consumer studies by big brands who pay well for opinions on their products or services.

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I quit my 9-to-5 Wall Street Job after passing out at work.
Former investment banking analyst Christine Ji says her six-figure salary boiled down to a $25-an-hour adjusted rate when she considered the long work hours.

I was expecting that Thursday in February to be a normal day at work. I hadn't expected to be lying on the office floor thinking that I needed to quit my investment



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Gene Caballero is one of the cofounders of GreenPal.
  • Gene Caballero left his stable job at Dell to cofound GreenPal, an on-demand lawn care service.
  • He had to make financial sacrifices in the beginning, but now he earns more and travels often.
  • He's happy as an entrepreneur and will never return to 9-5 life despite the challenges.

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Why use a VPN?

Why use a VPN? Well, why not? It's never been easier to become anonymous online, as you only need a reliable virtual private network (VPN).

Switching on a VPN is essential if you're concerned about your privacy; it keeps hackers, trackers, and even your internet service provider (ISP) at bay by hiding your IP address. However, its true value lies in its ability to access all the internet has to



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TL;DR: Through April 30, this offer gets new users a lifetime subscription to a TubeOnAI Premium Lite Plan for $78.99 (reg. $224).


We live in a world in which efficiency is king. If you can do it faster and not sacrifice quality, then it's worth its weight in gold. That's why there's a lot of competition for hacks and apps that intend to help you streamline your work so you can get the same results



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TL;DR: As of April 29, pick up this Ride KAC Bicycle Storage Stand for $25.99 (reg. $69.99) with free shipping.


If you use a bike recreationally or to get to and from work, good for you! It's a great way to stay healthy and reduce carbon emissions. If you're looking for a practical and efficient way to store your bicycle, this could be a timely offer. The Ride KAC Bicycle Storage Stand is currently



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TL;DR: Through April 30, whether you need to replace a hard drive, clone an HDD/SDD, transfer data, or create a backup, EaseUS Disk Copy has you covered for life for $29.99 (reg. $59). 


EaseUS Disk Copy is a comprehensive disk cloning software designed for Windows PC users seeking lightning-fast and hassle-free disk cloning solutions. Compatible with Windows 11 and a range of previous Windows



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TL;DR: Watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Delhi Capitals in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


One of the most anticipated cricket events of the year, the IPL, is back, and it's back with a bang. This season has already presented cricket fans with a host of impressive players and exciting matches, and there's still weeks to go



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TL;DR: Through April 30, you can grab a 1-year membership to Sam's Club for only $14.


Navigating the grocery aisles has become a wallet-wrenching ordeal, so much so that there's now a term for the dread it inspires: the supermarket scaries. With food prices hitting the roof, the age-old advice of cooking a home and resisting Postmates doesn't quite cut it anymore. Maybe it's high time to rethink



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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.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be



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Be honest: Did you really forget your Gmail password? Or are you just making excuses to avoid checking your email?

We get it! The emails are coming, and they don't stop coming. You're always just one password memory slip away from internal peace. Emails can't "find you well" if you can't even get into your account, just sayin'.

Though we should still probably work on getting you back in there. What