This year, AAA is predicting a new Memorial Day weekend travel record with an estimated 45.1 million people venturing at least 50 miles from their homes from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26. That’s an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year. (The previous record was set in 2005 with 44 million people, the company notes.) If that gives you pause to hit the road, Airbnb wants to make things easier by being your own personal concierge when traveling (or deciding to hang out at home). Related: ‘I Can’t Get Everyone to Move Here’: Why Airbnb’s CEO…
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According to the American Heart Association, around 40 million American adults are now taking statins to manage their high cholesterol.1 These medications work by blocking an enzyme in the liver that’s responsible for producing cholesterol, reducing your blood cholesterol levels. However, statins actually do more harm than good — Not only do they fail to address the root cause of heart disease, but they also expose you to various detrimental side effects (more on this later). The good news is that there are ways to manage your cholesterol levels without relying on statins. In an article in the Hearty Soul,…
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Image source: Unsplash You offer them your guest room, a warm meal every night, and the comfort of family close by. But your mom and dad politely decline or sidestep the conversation altogether. If you’ve ever asked your aging parents to move in and got an unenthusiastic response, you’re not alone. In theory, multigenerational living sounds like a loving and practical solution. It’s cost-effective, offers built-in caregiving, and strengthens family ties. So why do so many seniors push back against the idea, even when their health or finances are clearly in decline? The truth is more complex than a simple…
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Smart Omega Empress members Rica Fatima “Amoreee” Amores, team captain Mery Christine “Meraaay” Vivero, and Gwyneth “Not Ayanami” Diagon pose with Smart Communications officials during their homecoming in Cebu. | CDN file photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — Smart Omega Empress, the all-Cebuana Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team was recently acquired by Natus Vincere (NAVI), one of Europe’s most prominent Esports organizations. Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, NAVI is a globally recognized Esports club with championship titles in Dota 2: The International and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The organization is now making a major move into the MLBB scene by signing two…
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Supporters march outside a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health facility in Morgantown, W.Va. Gene J. Puskar/AP hide caption toggle caption Gene J. Puskar/AP After facing considerable pushback from labor organizations and congressional lawmakers, the Trump administration has reversed course on some of its planned layoffs at the federal health agency responsible for overseeing workplace safety. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, was slated to lose at least 900 workers, which represents more than 90% of the entire agency workforce. But a federal lawsuit brought by a coal miner and a push among some members…
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Fund manager Cathie Wood highlighted a handful of innovative and disruptive stocks that she says are set to displace the old guard in leading equity benchmarks. What Happened: On Wednesday, the CEO of Ark Invest took to X to reaffirm her conviction in several of the firm’s most prominent holdings, describing them as being at the “tip of the spear” as technology-driven innovation disrupts legacy industries and “displaces the old world in equity benchmarks.” The companies she spotlighted include Tesla Inc. TSLA, Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR, Coinbase Global Inc. COIN and Shopify Inc. SHOP, which represent core positions worth over…
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In the days before the Miami Grand Prix, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso sat down with the media, including SB Nation, and talked about legendary engineer Adrian Newey and the team’s plans for the 2026 season. Now, Newey’s vision may be coming to life. Aston Martin released an extensive interview with the living legend, who joined the team this spring as its new Managing Technical Partner. In the wide-ranging interview, Newey offered his latest thoughts on the incoming technical regulations, which are set to shake up Formula 1 next season. While earlier in the year it seemed Newey was raising…
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Key Takeaways Main Street Opportunities: Main Street provides a unique backdrop for launching small businesses, allowing for community engagement and personal customer connections. Diverse Business Ideas: Consider various business models, including retail shops (gift, clothing, antique, stationery), cafés, bakeries, and service-based businesses (cleaning, landscaping, fitness centers). Essential Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research to understand local demographics and optimize your business model, ensuring alignment with community needs. Effective Marketing Strategies: Leverage local advertising, social media, and SEO to enhance visibility, attract customers, and build a solid online presence. Considerations for Success: Pay attention to location, foot traffic, and legal requirements…
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Dear Dave, My husband and I live in India. I’m from the States, and he was born here. When it comes to our finances, I manage our American investments, and he manages our Indian investments. Every month, we sit down with spreadsheets and go over our finances. I trust him completely, but I’d like to better understand our investments here and how they work. Should I just defer to his judgment, or should I learn to understand things a little better? Anna Dear Anna, I always tell folks to make sure they completely understand their investments and how they work.…
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David Licauco. Image: Instagram/@davidlicauco After his recent exit as a houseguest from the “Pinoy Big Brother” house, David Licauco disclosed he was earlier considered to be one of the housemates of the reality show. The actor recounted his several brushes with the program through his Instagram page on Wednesday, May 14, revealing he also tried his luck during one of the auditions for the show. Article continues after this advertisement “Wow. Crazy to think I once lined up for PBB auditions in 2015… and years later, I got to be a houseguest,” he said, showing a recent photo of him…