Tech YouTuber says Tesla's refreshed Model 3 is more luxurious: 'It kind of feels like a mini Model S'

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Marques Brownlee said he's "very impressed" by Tesla's updated Model 3.

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  • YouTuber Marques Brownlee gave Tesla's updated Model 3 a glowing review.
  • Brownlee called the EV a "mini Model S" and said it was more luxurious than the original Model 3.
  • The refreshed Model 3, also called the Model 3 Highland, hit the US last month.

Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee tested out Tesla's updated Model

A Boston guaranteed income program gave families $583 a month. It helped them buy first homes and pay off debt.

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Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • A Boston guaranteed income program gave $583 a month for two years to 50 families.
  • Many participants were able to buy their first homes and pay off debt.
  • Others quit second jobs and saw their mental health improve due in part to the monthly payments.

A Boston guaranteed income program gave payments of nearly $600 a month for two years to 50 families. By

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Mardi Gras just keeps getting bigger and bigger

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  • The economic impact of the 2023 Mardi Gras celebration was $891 million, according to a new study.
  • That is nearly double the amount estimated for 2014's Mardi Gras.
  • Mardi Gras's economic impact on New Orleans rivals that of last year's biggest sporting events.

Mardi Gras kicks off on February 13, and the money it's expected to bring to

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15 home trends you'll probably regret in a few years, from interior designers

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Elements of modern-farmhouse design style can appear dated.

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  • Business Insider asked interior designers about the home-decor choices people would likely regret.
  • Experts said white carpet, dark wood, and patterned tiles were flooring options to rethink.
  • Low-hanging light fixtures, bamboo furniture, and open shelving can be impractical.
People who like to cook and spend time in

Save over $100 on the 10th-gen iPad with two years of AppleCare+

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Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is on sale via Amazon as part of a bundle that includes two years of AppleCare+ warranty coverage. The discount brings the price of the 64GB model down to $409 from $518, which is a savings of more than $100. Apple sells the basic iPad for $449, so it’s like getting two years of warranty coverage for free, plus a little bit of walking around money.

If the 64GB model doesn’t

Ukrainian artillerymen running low on ammo say drones crucially make their aim 250% better

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A Ukrainian drone operator from the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade flying a drone near New York, Donetsk, Ukraine on August 8, 2023.

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  • Running out of ammunition, Ukrainian soldiers are even more reliant on drones.
  • Ukraine's military is now placing a focus on accuracy and tech mastery. 
  • Russian firepower is overwhelming Ukraine's military as its military aid plummets.

Ukraine's

I bought a bigger house, and the buyer's remorse hurts. My family didn't need it, but I still think it'll be worth it.

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Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home.

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  • Sam Dogen was at first stressed about buying a bigger house in San Francisco in October 2023.
  • In order to afford it, he had to sell some investments and temporarily give up on early retirement.
  • He now has to go back to work, but he said he's fine with that as long as his family is happy.

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