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Daniel Pietschnig and Jessica Madalena fell victim to a scammer who swindled them out of a $32,430 down payment.

Welcome back to our Saturday edition and the start of the busiest season for traveling. One mom who visited Rome


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Dietitian Linia Patel said that what you're eating the majority of the time is what matters.
  • Eating lots of ultra-processed foods is associated with many health problems. 
  • Dietitian and UPF researcher Linia Patel limits her intake by using what's known as the 80/20 rule.
  • Her favorite minimally processed breakfasts include overnight oats and toast. 

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Sardinia, Italy.
  • These European towns want you to move there — and they're offering cash to help you do it.
  • Several small cities across the continent have generous grant programs for would-be residents.
  • Business Insider rounded up the European locales that are paying people to move there. 

If the high cost of living or toxic political climate in the United States has become too much


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A North Korean official is seen wearing a pin featuring an image of Kim Jong Un.
  • North Korean officials have been seen wearing lapel pins featuring their leader Kim Jong Un.
  • Experts say the new pins reflect Kim's efforts to establish a distinct, lasting legacy.
  • North Koreans have long been required to wear pins over their hearts, the Associated Press reported.

North Korean officials have been spotted wearing lapel pins featuring the image of the country's supreme


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Prices for personal care items have trailed overall inflation since 2020, despite new upflated razor and shampoo products.
  • "Upflation" describes how companies create new uses for personal care products and up-charge prices.
  • While it's an expensive trend, overall shampoo and deodorant prices have trailed behind inflation.
  • Inflation is up about 22% since January 2020, while prices for

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  • Members of the FIRE movement grow their wealth so they can retire early.
  • But research suggests working can provide health benefits, depending on your job. 
  • An expert on work and aging shared the pros and cons of retiring early with Business Insider.

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Samsung is preparing to bring new AI features to its devices to take on Apple Intelligence.
Samsung is readying new AI features to take on Apple Intelligence.
  • Apple is preparing to supercharge iPhone with Apple Intelligence.
  • Samsung is readying a counterattack with Galaxy AI.
  • The South Korean company is about to reveal fresh AI features as it goes into battle with Apple. 

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  • Socks from Alo and sneakers from Asics are some of the most coveted items by men right now.
  • They also can't get enough of expensive lounge chairs, home golf simulators, and cold-plunge tubs.
  • These items have become status symbols of sorts, showcasing men's wealth and style.

What makes a man cool right now? As it turns out, a few items help men tap into their rizz


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This feeling of monotony and overwork has inspired unsatisfied workers to push back, one expert said.
  • Young professionals in China are sharing their "naked resignations" on social media.
  • The term refers to quitting your job without having another one lined up.
  • Younger people in China appear to be more open to taking time out of their careers to

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Jael Bore (not pictured) is Gen Z and her father is a boomer.
  • My father has always been older than most of my friends' dads.
  • Our opinions on some topics differ, but we're surprisingly aligned on other things.
  • He gives me great advice, and our relationship is built on respect.

I'm 22, and my father has always been much older than my friends' dads. Growing up, this difference was a constant



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Mai-lan Phan and her husband Ryan Wagoner reached financial independence in their mid-30s.
  • Mai-lan Phan and her husband Ryan Wagoner achieved financial independence but chose not to retire early.
  • They amassed over $4 million by living modestly, investing wisely, and avoiding lifestyle creep.
  • Despite their wealth, they prioritize intentional spending, future planning, and financial

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  • Growing up, my names were mispronounced so often I considered changing them.
  • Kids made fun of my maiden name by tying it to accentuated physical characteristics.
  • While names can come and go, connections remain—so I decided to leave my name alone.

My maiden name has 20 letters, with half residing at the end — Sheryl Lynn Sirotinsky.

Imagine growing up with an uncommon spelling