I did nothing for my flexibility but take 2 Pilates classes a month. I improved by almost 20%, according to a 3D scan.

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My overhead squat improved by 15 points. The only new thing I did was taking occasional reformer Pilates classes.

Julia Pugachevsky

  • Last year, I got a 3D mobility scan and learned I needed to improve in every movement.
  • When I got re-scanned six months later, I was shocked to learn that my mobility had increased.
  • Taking just two reformer Pilates classes a month helped me gain body awareness and stretch
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I grew my tech income to over $250,000, even though I never broke into Big Tech. This salary negotiation tip has never gone badly for me.

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Jenney said he's learned how to play the salary negotiation game.

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  • Brian Jenney didn't break into tech until his early 30s, so he was naive about negotiating salaries.
  • Over the years, Jenney learned to negotiate by asking for 10 to 20% more than his offer.
  • Though he's never worked in Big Tech, he's earned more than he ever imagined.

This as-told-to essay is based on a

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I'm a solo business owner who couldn't afford employees. A $20-a-month AI subscription became my team.

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Christina Puder discovered the power of AI through a free account with Lovable, an AI coding assistant.

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  • Christina Puder went from casual AI user to building her website and running her business with it.
  • She cut a client service task from one hour to one minute using AI automation.
  • This article is part of "The AI-Powered Solopreneur," a series exploring how solo
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How to watch Wales vs. Scotland online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Scotland in the 2026 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 Six Nations has been tough for Wales.

They were well beaten by England in the opening round, and then suffered a heavy defeat against France last weekend. Can they turn things around? Next they face Scotland at the Millennium

NASA admits Starliner failures as it preps for March launch of Artemis 2

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NASA aims to launch its next crewed moon mission, Artemis II, as soon as March 6, after a key fueling test showed major progress and only minor issues.

Mission managers said the latest wet dress rehearsal — a full practice run that involves loading the Space Launch System rocket with super-cold liquid fuel — met all the main goals. Teams filled both stages of the rocket on schedule, ran through the

Sony’s first clip-style buds sound fabulous, but is that enough to justify their price?

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Sony LinkBuds Clip review

Sony’s no stranger to the open-ear category — its original LinkBuds were one of the first you could buy — and yet the company remained content to stick with an in-ear shape, even while brands like Shokz and Soundcore were enjoying success with earhook and clip-style designs. The LinkBuds Clip are, finally, recognition that maybe one size (or shape) doesn’t fit all.

They’re still not perfect — or

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The 12 best Windows laptops for 2026

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As of February 2026, I think the best Windows laptop for most people is the 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chip. It's a stylish workhorse with enough power to handle demanding workloads and has a premium build as well as an amazing all-day battery life (outdone by just three other models). Even the M4 MacBooks can't keep up. Beyond that, I have other picks