X is cracking down on content thieves

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A graphic depicting a thief in a file folder
X is reallocating impressions from reposts to the original creators to crackdown on aggregators.

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We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

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Moving boxes.

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These people are vibe-coding their way out of life's mundane tasks

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Jonathan Butler; Joe Poynton; Scott Klipper

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We're tracking the price of 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil

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Vehicles wait in line at a Costco Wholesale gas station on May 1, 2025 in Simi Valley, California.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far.

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We quit our jobs to buy a sailboat and enjoy a 'first retirement' — it's been worth the risk

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Charles Boddie and Bianca Chan with their dog
Charles Boddie and Bianca Chan had careers on the upswing, but they quit their jobs and bought a sailboat to travel and pursue hobbies. Months later, they are happy with their decision.

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He needed someone to pick up his kid. So he created an Uber for babysitters.

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Scott Klipper
Scott Klipper, 39, vibe coded Trot My Tot, where parents can find short-term nannies for one-off gigs.

Jessica Pettway

Scott Klipper needed to be in two places at once.

Networking is important. So is doing it right.

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men gather at a job fair
Networking is still one of the best ways to get a job, though there are things you should avoid doing.

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What smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown

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A US Citizenship and Immigration Services mockup of a green card.
A US Citizenship and Immigration Services mockup of a green card.

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How Poppi's cofounders built a $2 billion business — and how they're navigating their newfound wealth

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Poppi cofounders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth.
Poppi cofounders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth.

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Airlines are absorbing up to 50% of surging jet fuel costs. Alaska is still betting on premium international flights

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An Alaska Airlines plane lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 20, 2026 in Burbank, California
An Alaska Airlines executive said most carriers are absorbing up to 50% of increased jet fuel costs.

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