I took the same grocery list to Walmart and Costco. When it comes to prices and value, I found a clear winner.

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I took the same grocery list to Costco and Walmart in search of the best value.

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Meet 'Dobby': The AI agent that could kill the app economy

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 24: Participants playing Dobby in Harry Potter series in the Trans March on October 24, 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan.
A human dressed up as Dobby the Elf from Harry Potter series during a trans march in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

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Tim Ruscica, a YouTube creator known as Tech with Tim, posts tutorials on AI software.
Tim Ruscica, a YouTube creator known as Tech with Tim, says tech educators are underserved by traditional talent agencies.

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The ghost of DOGE is still haunting Social Security

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Is the US headed for a recession? The Iran war could tip the balance.

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Gas prices have climbed on average.

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Inside the push to make every employee an AI master

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The new American Dream: owning just part of a home

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The Iran war could haunt grocery bills long after the fighting stops

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Crops including wheat, rice, and pistachios (pictured) will be affected by the fertilizer shortage that is being worsened by the Iran war.

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A Russian governor is ordering companies to choose at least 2 employees as 'candidates' to sign up with the military

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A Russian military serviceman speaks with an attendee at a military festival.
A Russian military serviceman speaks with an attendee at a military festival.

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A trip to Colombia in my 20s turned into 8 years freelancing in South America. Here's what I'd do differently.

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A trip to Colombia inspired Sinead Mulhern to go freelance.

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