I took a weeklong cruise and didn't check a bag. Here are 10 items I'm glad I packed and 9 things I wish I'd had with me.

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The author packed for a weeklong cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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This AI startup generates content to help companies retain their customers. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $5 million.

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Eikona cofounders Nir Weingarten and Omer Hacohen

Eikona

I stayed in a pod at an airport for $50. It was tiny and a bit awkward, but I slept surprisingly well between my flights.

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The US will now review H-1B applicants' social media — and require them to make profiles public, State Department says

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Donald Trump signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025.
The US will require H-1B applicants to make their social media public for visa vetting, a State Department spokesperson said.

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Score Sonys WH-CH520 headphones for under $40 right now at Amazon

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I'm the CEO of BeatBox Beverages. DJing, dad duty, and catching up with Mark Cuban are all part of my day.

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CEO of BeatBox Beverages Justin Fenchel stands with a cardboard cutout of Mark Cuban, an investor in the brand.

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Grindr Unwrapped is a wild, spicy ride

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Year-end reflections are upon us, but instead of journaling about your goals, Grindr has data from its annual Unwrapped to make looking back on 2025 a little sexier.

This 'Shark Tank'-backed airline lets big dogs fly in the cabin. Fares average $775.

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Woman standing outside the jet with her dog and the flight attendant.
RetrievAir bills itself as a better way to travel with large dogs.

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I'm 47 and quit my job without having anything else lined up. I didn't want to live a life with regrets.

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The author now works from her kitchen table.

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I went on a trip to Paris with family members ranging in age from 10 to 74. There are 3 things I'd do differently next time.

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A group of 10 people of varying ages outside the Louvre in Paris.
I took an international trip with multiple generations of family members.

Jaime Bedrin

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