A woman accidentally gained 20 pounds taking diet advice from influencers. She learned 3 lessons about sustainable weight loss.

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Hailey Groski realized she was unknowingly eating hundreds of extra calories by blindly following nutrition advice from social media.

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  • Hailey Groski gained 20 pounds in college by following the advice of fitness influencers.
  • She initially tried restrictive dieting to lose weight, but it felt like a punishment.
  • Groski learned that creating sustainable habits is more important than rapid
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3 of the hottest — and most exclusive — indie watch brands collectors are clamoring for

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F.P. Journe watches can have massive resale value.

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  • Independent watch brands like F.P. Journe attract collectors with their high resale value.
  • Famous enthusiasts like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z also collect rare indie watches.
  • Akrivia's Rexhep Rexhepi is celebrated for minimalist designs and nearly unattainable watches.

Big watch names are sure to catch the attention of the

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There's a new US Army office 'getting in the dirt' with soldiers and trying to quickly turn their ideas into real battlefield tech

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The US Army's new PIT office intends to get innovative soldier ideas to scaled capabilities across the service.

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  • The US Army has a new office designed to swiftly turn soldier ideas into reality at scale.
  • The Pathway for Innovation and Technology office bridges a gap that has long existed in the service, officials said.
  • Soldier involvement and feedback are
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Miami heat: Phones are ringing off the hook as California billionaires look to drop 9 figures on homes in the 305

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Google cofounder Larry Page purchased two properties in Miami for $170 million. Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin may be next.

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  • California billionaires looking for a favorable tax policy are making Miami hotter than ever.
  • Larry Page spent nine figures on three properties, and Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin are
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Would you shovel snow after a historic blizzard for $30 an hour? These 3 New Yorkers did

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Two people, dressed in neon-colored jackets, snow pants, and vests, are shoveling snow from a New York City sidewalk.
Last weekend, a storm dumped a foot of snow on New York City. Officials turned to citizens to clear the ice and snow, and paid $30 an hour.

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  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked residents to sign up for an emergency snow-shoveling program.
  • The rate bumped from $20 to $30 an hour to boost sign-ups. The city says it had 7,000 shovelers.
  • Business Insider spoke to three
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In North Texas, a tiny-home village is making downsizing feel luxurious

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The residents of Liberty Tiny Village say a large part of its appeal is the community it offers among neighbors.

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On a chilly January night in Aubrey, Texas, a roomful of retirees gather to swap their homemade chilis and soups. As people mingle, one woman asks the crowd if they've ever watched "The Golden Girls."

The group, which is majority women with a couple of men, erupts in

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How to watch Rockets vs. Heat online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Houston Rockets have been riding high in the NBA Western Conference, and following a mid-week clash against Orlando Magic, they're back in Florida to play the Miami Heat — another potentially tough Eastern Conference