It's a terrible time to quit your job. These 7 Big Tech workers share why they did it anyway.

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Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right)
Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right) quit their Big Tech roles without another job lined up.

Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right)

Would you pay $20 a month to find your true love? You might have to.

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Dating apps are how we meet people now, but they're also getting pricier.

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The death of the 30-something homebuyer was greatly exaggerated

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I went to Trump's State of the Union. This was the moment when the room's mood shifted.

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Reporter Bryan Metzger in Statuary Hall
After the speech, lawmakers and journalists flock to Statuary Hall, just feet from the House chamber.

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6 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech

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Trump gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Trump gave his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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Trump calls out Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, with 3 of the justices who voted to overturn them sitting in the chamber

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

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Trump touted his economic agenda on prices, taxes, and healthcare in his State of the Union

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President Donald Trump gave his annual State of the Union speech before Congress.

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Investors face a harsh reality: If the AI hype is real, so are the layoffs

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AI is going to change the economy. That's the point, right?

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Home Depot says homeowners are holding back over concerns about 'housing affordability and job losses'

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A customer leaves a Home Depot store on November 18, 2025 in San Rafael, California.
Continued uncertainty is the number one reason Home Depot customers say they aren't investing in large projects, CEO Ted Decker said.

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Vintage photos show American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley

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Lawrence, MA- Picture shows Striking workers walking to attack the mill.
The turn of the century saw a rise in labor movements as industry grew largely unregulated.

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