My husband was unemployed for 7 months. I had to step up to be his support system when his morale slipped.

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The author (not pictured) had to support her husband when he was unemployed.

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Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers may finally find purpose as hypersonic missile shooters

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Sailors walk past USS Zumwalt.
The Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers have struggled to find an adequate purpose, but are now being readied to carry hypersonic missiles still in development.

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5 predictions for the US housing market in 2025, according to Realtor.com

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Realtor.com's 2025 housing market outlook has predictions for home prices and mortgage rates.

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Social media star Brittany Broski says the real power of content creators comes from community, not followers

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Brittany Broski leans into building community and trust with her audience wherever possible.

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Job growth bounced back in November before the Fed's last interest-rate decision of the year

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A person and a dog by a hiring sign for U-Haul jobs

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Russia is suffering record casualties as the West steps up support for Ukraine, and it may struggle to replace them

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Four Russian soldiers riding a self-propelled mortar on a dusty track.
Russian soldiers ride a self-propelled mortar at an undisclosed location in Ukraine in October.

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Dubai is building thousands of villas to meet soaring demand for upmarket property

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Cranes are used at a construction site across from high-rise buildings in Dubai, on February 18, 2023.
Luxury properties are in high demand in Dubai.

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I'm not ready to tell my mother that I don't plan to have kids. Keeping this secret is hurting our relationship.

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A grandmother holds her grandchild.
 The author thinks her mother (not pictured) expects her to have grandchildren, but she has other plans.

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I tried 2 viral products meant to make long-haul flights more comfortable. I'd only pack one again.

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The author in economy on a long-haul flight.
The author in economy on a long-haul flight.

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China's cheap goods are threatening to undermine its influence in the developing world

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Indonesians shop for clothes at the Tanah Abang apparel wholesale center.
Cheap Chinese goods, including electronic vehicles, textiles, and steel, are flooding countries such as Indonesia.

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