I tried to kill my smartphone addiction with a dumbphone. Here's how it went.

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Some screen junkies are ditching their smartphones for dumbphones that cut out the juicy apps that keep users' eyes locked on the screen. Our tech reporter Jordan Hart tried out one of these dumbphones in the wild streets of New York City to see if it could really curb her screen addiction.

Child-focused parenting is exhausting. Some parents are finally ditching it.

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I used to explore abandoned places as a kid. When I started exploring them again as an adult, I made a career out of it.

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The author has explored abandoned places since he was a kid.

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The 'double bind' is a big mistake employers make that's turning off Gen Z staff

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Gen Zers hate receiving mixed messages in the workplace (stock photo).

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Like Biden, many boomers are facing the end of their careers. It brings up feelings of grief and identity loss.

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Gen Zers can be weird in interviews. A recruiter explained how it sets them back.

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Gen Zers may be making some huge mistakes early on in the jobseeking process (stock photo).

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I quit my 6-figure tech job when my mental health collapsed. My only responsibility now is to make myself happy.

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Rachel Stolba plans to move to Mexico in August.

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A personal finance TikToker claims unlimited PTO is the 'biggest scam.' Career experts say she has a point.

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Experts say unlimited PTO could be a sham (stock image.)

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5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods

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3 high-earners share when they knew it was time to quit their 6-figure jobs: 'It was literally driving me to the edge'

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