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From candles to drinks, fall is an increasingly big deal for retailers.
  • Fall has become its own sales season for major retailers.
  • This year's fall-themed products include pumpkin samosas from Trader Joe's and candles from Aldi.
  • The items fill a gap in the traditional retail sales calendar, one market expert said.

Fall has arrived in the US — and it's not just a season, but a



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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Mint Hill, North Carolina on September 25.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Mint Hill, North Carolina on September 25.
  • Hurricane Helene battered rural mountain towns in North Carolina, a key voting bloc for Trump.
  • Some analysts and candidates expect turnout to be lower in the region as people rebuild.
  • North Carolina is a critical battleground state, with Trump and Harris polling neck-and

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The author has raised five kids and has learned how to support teens.
  • I'm a mom of two and a stepmom of three, and the last 20 years of parenting teens have taught me a lot.
  • Connect with teens through music, food, and trying what they are interested in.
  • Be supportive of them exploring new activities, new friends, and life after high school.

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Penguin Random House (PRH), the largest of the Big Five publishing imprints, is pushing back against its published works being used to train AI.

As first reported by The Bookseller, PRH has changed its copyright wording to target AI. The new rules state that "no part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems."



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Mike Manalac says he struggled to prioritize his career without sacrificing family life.
  • Mike Manalac is an account manager who struggled to balance his ambitious career with family life.
  • He chose a work-life balance over salary but his goal of starting a family was still out of reach.
  • Manalac relocated from the Bay Area to Chicago for lower living costs and finally started a



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A strike sign is pictured outside a Boeing factory on September 13, 2024 in Renton, Washington. The Boeing Machinists union voted overwhelmingly to reject the airplane maker's contract offer and strike
Over 30,000 Boeing workers have been on strike since September 13.
  • Boeing and union leaders have reached a deal that could end a weekslong strike.
  • The proposed deal includes a 35% general wage increase spread over four years.
  • The strike, which began September 13, has halted much of Boeing's production.

Boeing and leaders from a union representing striking machinists have



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Taylor Swift kicked off a three-night run of concerts at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on October 18.
Taylor Swift kicked off a three-night run of concerts at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on October 18.
  • The DNC is using the final stretch of The Eras Tour to urge young people to vote for Kamala Harris.
  • Taylor Swift began a three-night run of shows at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.
  • Swift announced her endorsement of Harris in a post on

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  • Aris Yeager shot to fame by parodying a spoiled, rich European caricature on social media.
  • Yeager recently told Business Insider about his online persona.
  • He also talked about how he's leveraging his popularity with his influencer-focused app Storytime.

The lines between reality and fiction have started to blur for Aris Yeager.

You may have seen the 24-year-old