I've been to Royal Caribbean's private islands 3 times. It's no surprise the cruise line is taking nearly all its Caribbean sailings there.

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Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.

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I'm still looking for a job 8 months after my layoff. I have 20 years of experience and can't get hired — I'm scared.

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Jennifer Gittelman says one regret may be holding her back from getting hired.

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I saved $50K to take a 'gap year' from work. It helped me reprioritize my life and find joy.

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How air, land, and sea drones are causing all kinds of mayhem in Ukraine

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A Ukrainian soldier holds a fake bomb attached to a flying drone in a grassy field with a blue sky in the background.
Drones have defined the war in Ukraine, with Russian and Ukrainian forces adapting to challenges in real time.

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Military vs. zombies: CONPLAN-8888 details how the US plans to defeat the undead

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The US military has a war plan for defeating zombies. Here, a participant readied for a Zombie Survival contest in Spain in 2022.
The US military has a war plan for defeating zombies. Here, a participant readied for a Zombie Survival contest in Spain in 2022.

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How Gen Z turned awkward holiday photos into viral gold for JCPenney Portrait Studios

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The awkward holiday photo trend made up 30% of holiday photos at JCPenney Portrait Studios in 2024.

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A Ukrainian drone pilot has a novel plan to smash Russia's formidable defenses

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The "Ghost" air reconnaissance unit of Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) keeps defense on the Vovchansk area on May 19, 2024, in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine.

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Hybrids were the biggest trend in cars in 2024. Here are 5 key things that explain the takeover.

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Demand for hybrid cars took off in 2024 as consumers turned away from pure electric vehicles.

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Will TikTok be banned? Here are the latest details on the app's legal fight to stay in the US and Trump's options

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TikTok CEO Shou Chew walks in Washington D.C. wearing a blue suit.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew is fighting for his company's future in the US.

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The 5 biggest swings Netflix took this year — from a massive push into live sports to overhauling its film strategy

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In 2024, Netflix emerged as the irrefutable winner of the streaming wars.

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