British Airways' new first-class is a major upgrade and shows airlines' luxury arms race is heating up

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A collage of British Airways' new and old first-class cabins for the Airbus A380
The new and old British Airways A380 first class.

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My husband and I have two incomes and no kids, so I've opened college savings accounts for my nephew and nieces

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The author is saving for college tuition.

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How economic concerns and low voter turnout in Democratic strongholds helped Trump win

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks to House Republicans after his 2024 electoral victory.
President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election with 312 electoral votes.

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I spent 33 hours flying to Tanzania. One thing I did before the trip made the journey manageable.

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The author before a 13-hour flight between Washington DC and Ethiopia.
The author before a 13-hour flight between Washington, DC, and Ethiopia.

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9 charts show how buying a home has gotten harder for the average American

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House with graph collage
 

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The US military's fight with the Houthis is locked in a dangerous stalemate

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet takes off during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which spent months battling the Houthis.
An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet takes off during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which spent months battling the Houthis.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Elmore

Hurricane season is over, but the rise of storm-resistant homes in Florida is just getting started

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An aerial view of homes with solar panels on them next to a river.
The developer of Hunters Point — a community near Tampa Bay — has taken extra steps to protect its homes from hurricane-force flooding and winds.

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Remote workers are swapping commute hours for side hustles

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Remote work
A recent LinkedIn survey showed that remote workers are slightly more likely than their peers to have side hustles.

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Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation

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People wait in line to get into Nickelodeon Universe park as they visit the American Dream Mall on Black Friday.
Black Friday shopping TK.

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Canada's Prime Minister argues Donald Trump's tariff plan will hurt Canadians and Americans

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Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau.

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