What Queen Elizabeth's relationship was like with every US president, from Truman to Biden

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Queen Elizabeth II, pictured on a visit to Hull last month.

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Want a fixer-upper in Japan? You could nab one of millions of country houses for sale for just $25,000.

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Thatched roofed houses in a traditional village, Kyoto Prefecture, Miyama, Japan on August 9, 2018 in Miyama, Japan.
Thatched roofed houses in a traditional village, Kyoto Prefecture, Miyama, Japan on August 9, 2018 in Miyama, Japan.

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I bought 2 Airbnb tiny houses and put them in my yard. It started as an easy way to make extra cash — now it's my primary source of income.

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Ansel Troy posing for a photo in the doorway of one of his tiny homes.

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A tech worker describes what it was like leaving Ukraine during the war — and making the decision to return

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Kate Kondakova left her hometown of Odesa two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, but return a few months later.

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I tried the Krispy Kreme doughnuts at McDonald's, but they didn't compare to the freshly made ones

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I tried a Krispy Kreme doughnut from a McDonald's restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky.

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'Human-grade' dog food is on the rise, as pet owners ditch traditional kibble in favor of high-end brands promising health benefits

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Pet owners are increasingly opting for high-end food brands.

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I got addicted to an app that helped me turn my most ambitious goals into daily routines

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Turning your habits into a game can help motivate you, but it also comes with some downsides.

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Taylor Swift fans are flocking to Cornelia Street after her reported breakup from Joe Alwyn. Here's a look inside her old apartment.

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Taylor Swift mentions the West Village apartment in a song from her album "Lover."

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Celeb parties, ex-presidents, and safe-deposit boxes full of jewelry: What it's like to manage a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills

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Rebecca Goldberg has been hotel manager at The Peninsula Beverly Hills for over two years.

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10 abandoned mansions around the world that likely used to be worth millions

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Bannerman Castle

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