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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft docked on the International Space Station.
  • Boeing's malfunctioning Starliner has left two NASA astronauts stuck in space.
  • NASA must choose whether to risk flying them home on Boeing's spacecraft or turn to Elon Musk's SpaceX for help.
  • It presents a dilemma for Boeing, which is facing questions over safety and quality control.

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Locals were fundraising to send Paul Spiers to Portugal.
  • Residents of a London suburb raised £3,170 ($4,050) to send their street cleaner on vacation.
  • But his employer said that he couldn't accept the money under its gifting policies.
  • Locals have hit out at the decision. One said that it was an "absolutely farcical situation."

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Becky Davenport has worked her whole life but fears she may never retire.
  • Becky Davenport, 61, fears she may never retire and might need to move in with her children.
  • High living costs and medical expenses have hindered her savings, even though she works full-time.
  • Many peak boomers like Davenport struggle to save for retirement, facing financial insecurity.

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Gen X and boomers are at greater risk of facing retirement shortfalls than younger generations, a new report said.
  • Morningstar found a higher share of boomers and Gen X are at risk of retirement shortfalls.
  • This is largely due to the different types of retirement accounts that didn't exist for older adults.
  • Pensions have been on the decline while savings accounts like 401

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  • CrowdStrike's president just accepted an award for 'Most Epic Fail' after a mass IT outage.
  • The outage, caused by a defective software update, disrupted thousands of Microsoft systems.
  • Experts praised the company's transparency and accountability, seeing it as a PR win.

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Zanzibar is among the places seeing more tourists thanks to the destination dupes trend.
  • More TikTok users are using the app to find their next vacation, the company's travel lead told BI.
  • Companies have leveraged the destination dupes trend, promoting alternatives like Bruges over Paris.
  • And the app's algorithm suggests new destinations it thinks users

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Warren Buffett.
  • Warren Buffett's company published financial results that point to a relatively healthy consumer.
  • Berkshire Hathaway reported strong gains across several consumer-related businesses last quarter.
  • Buffett's company is so large that it's often seen as a mini version of the US economy.

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Andro Lindsay and his daughters.
  • Andro Lindsay moved his family from Santiago to Helsinki through the 90 Day Finn program in 2021.
  • The program offers assistance on international moves and help getting set up professionally.
  • Lindsay and his daughters loved Finland so much that they stayed permanently after 90 days.

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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