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An exterior view of 179 Maraetai Road, Auckland, New Zealand, illuminated in early evening.
  • A unique, glass-walled spinning house is on the market in New Zealand for $665,000.
  • Known as "the Lighthouse," it has been engineered to turn 360 degrees on its central axis.
  • The three-bedroom property features a spiral staircase, two balconies, and lush gardens. 

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Getting stuff framed is a confounding and expensive endeavor. Does it really have to be like this?

At the start of the year, I decided that I would become America's bravest woman. I would frame some art on my own.

Getting something framed professionally is super expensive, so I was convinced that this would be a herculean task — requiring precision and craft to justify such


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  • Bosses are quiet firing staff by making jobs unappealing through RTO mandates and harsh performance reviews. 
  • Instead of conducting major layoffs, some bosses are resorting to discreet tactics to cut head count. 
  • Experts say it's because employers have more leverage now due to fewer job opportunities. 

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Mortgage rates have been increasing this month, and they could remain elevated for at least the next few months.

Average 30-year mortgage rates started the month low, but they've increased substantially since then and are now nearing 7%. The last time rates were above this threshold was in November 2023. 

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A Volkswagen ID.4 electric car on display at a VW dealership in California
  • Deals have abounded in the EV market since last summer.
  • Discounts are getting bigger after it got harder to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit.
  • The most expensive EVs are seeing the biggest discounts.

Electric vehicles are getting some hefty discounts this year.

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Gen Zers are using "loud budgeting" to build their financial literacy and reach their savings goals.
  • Gen Zers popularized 'loud budgeting,' a trend promoting transparency in spending habits.
  • The trend is a reaction to high living costs and a shift from the 'quiet luxury' approach.
  • Strategies include setting clear savings goals and investing in financial literacy.

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Business Insider looked at the cost of big universities, such as The Pennsylvania State University.
  • The average cost to attend the 10 largest US universities is over $17,000 a year.
  • The "college scorecard" by the US Department of Education shows the annual school costs.
  • The cost calculation includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living costs.

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Donald Trump on stage at an "Election Night Watch Party" in Columbia, South Carolina, on February 24, 2024.
  • Donald Trump forgot to mention his son Eric in his victory speech after securing the GOP nomination in South Carolina.
  • This was in spite of the fact that Eric was standing on stage with him, and Trump was reading the names off a note card.
  • Critics suggested

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Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • The Tulsa Remote program offers remote workers $10,000 to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Research finds that the influx has boosted local businesses and jobs and increased residents' well-being
  • It shows what could happen in other cities that welcome in new workers.

A few years ago, Tulsa, Oklahoma, began to offer something unique to remote workers who moved there: $10


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Jack Dorsey likes to meditate every morning.
  • Twitter and Block cofounder Jack Dorsey balanced running both companies with a rigorous routine.
  • Dorsey's routine included waking up early, meditating, exercising, and fasting.
  • Dorsey stepped down as Twitter CEO in 2021, but continues to run Block.

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Rivian conducted layoffs on Thursday.
  • On Wednesday, Rivian announced it was laying off 10% of salaried staff the next day.
  • One laid-off worker said it was their fourth round of layoffs at Rivian, but anxiety was still high.
  • They waited all night to learn they'd been laid off but were relieved there was an end to uncertainty.

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TL;DR: As of February 25, get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for only $44.99 — usually $499.


For those in the development game, a supportive place to streamline your workflow can always be of use. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is an integrated development environment packed with features and tools to help you develop websites, web apps, mobile apps, and more.

Whether