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The author has road-tripped through 30 states around the US and has some regrets.
  • Road-tripping around the US can be awe-inspiring — if you avoid making mistakes.
  • I've traveled 2,800 miles on US road trips and had some regrets.
  • In the future, I will spend fewer daily hours on the road and rely less on stops for caffeine.

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The author and her cofounder launched Peak Pickleball with a $10,000 budget.
  • After years of writing about successful eCommerce entrepreneurs, I decided to start my own business.
  • A friend and I pooled $10,000 to launch a pickleball paddle company.
  • We outsourced various tasks to save time and, ultimately, improve the quality of our product.

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Ryan McFarland founded Strider Bikes when his oldest son was 2.
  • Ryan McFarland created Strider Bikes when his son Bode was 2.
  • Bode, 21, and his brother Jesse, 18, now work at the company.
  • Ryan offers a "safety net" but says leaving too much money to the boys would shortchange them.

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Icon is building a community of 100 3D printed homes in Austin.
  • Daniella Glaeze documents her 3D printed home on TikTok, amassing millions of views.
  • Icon and Lennar are building a community of 100 3D printed houses just north of Austin.
  • The homes, made with "lavacrete" and featuring biophilic designs, offer energy efficiency.

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The author is saving for college tuition.
  • Since I don't have children, I opened college savings accounts for my two nieces and one nephew.
  • It's a college savings account, but I won't force them into college; they can do what they want.
  • I hope the kids understand the true cost of college tuition.

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Sohee Carpenter is a personal trainer based in California.
  • Personal trainer Sohee Carpenter hasn't always had a healthy relationship with food and exercise.
  • She was fixated on being lean at the expense of her health, but has now rejected diet culture.
  • Carpenter is a believer of body neutrality, and emphasizes self-improvement and holistic health.

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A family, not the author's, enjoys sharing memories of past holidays at the dinner table.
  • A mother uses holiday traditions to connect her children with their family history.
  • She shares stories, photos, and heirlooms to keep memories of past generations alive.
  • Family gatherings, food, and music help bridge the gap between past and present.

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Rich Americans want their homes to stay in the family without causing sibling squabbles.
  • Rich Americans want their mansions to stay in the family without causing sibling strife.
  • They can use trusts to dictate how their heirs can use the family home and who pays for what.
  • These wealthy homeowners can save on estate taxes at the same time.

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A Ukrainian Small Armored Artillery Boat painted with what appears to be dazzle camouflage.
  • Ukraine's navy released images of vessels with what is likely a dazzle-camouflage paint job.
  • It stems from a WWI-era tactic to make it harder for the enemy to gauge a ship's speed and direction.
  • A naval expert told BI that the tactic has limited use, but could help against drones.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks to House Republicans after his 2024 electoral victory.
President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election with 312 electoral votes.
  • In the 2024 election, Donald Trump won 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris' 226 electoral votes.
  • Each candidate sought to present themselves as the better steward of the economy.
  • But President-elect Trump emerged victorious, sweeping the seven major battleground states.

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