I regret moving to Boulder, Colorado. I thought I'd fit right in, but it was the loneliest two years of my life.

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Amanda Loudin standing at the peak of a mountain with a cap, sunglasses, and running gear.
Amanda Loudin moved to Boulder because she loved being in and around the mountains, but it wasn't what she expected.

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My husband and I couldn't afford to buy a home in Nashville, so we moved into an RV instead. We've been able to upgrade our vehicle, but haven't made the leap to homeownership.

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Kirsten and Devin Trout in their RV.
Kirsten and Devin Trout in their RV.

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Russia and Ukraine are fighting the kind of drone war the US military has been worrying about, and it's scrambling to prepare for a future that's already here

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Ukrainian soldiers launch a drone at Russian positions near Bakhmut in December 2022.

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Russia sank ships to protect a key bridge from Ukraine's naval drones. It might not be enough to keep the small exploding vessels from hitting their targets.

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A ship in Russia's Black Sea fleet.
The Kerch Bridge is a key supply line for Russia to occupied Crimea — and a prime target for Ukraine's exploding naval drones.

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I moved to Norway nine years ago. Being stereotyped as an American helped me get ahead at work, but it's tough making friends and the weather isn't for everyone.

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Emily Northway booked a one-way ticket to Norway in 2014. Now she's applying for citizenship.

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The ruble is failing — and now more Russians are cutting back on buying basic goods like food and toothpaste as prices jump

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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Armenia in November 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Armenia in November 2022.

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I went to college for free in Scotland. Here are 5 things about my experience that Americans may find surprising.

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The author, Mikhaila Friel, graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2018.

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'If you want hotel services, stay in a hotel': 6 of the most annoying traits of Airbnb guests, according to experienced hosts

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An Airbnb rental property.

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I tried Wendy's new $3 breakfast and McDonald's famous morning menu, and the winner was clear.

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The items in the Biggie Bundles breakfast deal.

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I'm a millennial with dreams of owning my own home, but the cutthroat real-estate market has kept me living with my parents in Florida

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David Triana and his parents.

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