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Buying a first home is generally considered a young person's game. If your 20s are for stumbling through adulthood, then your 30s are for settling down with a family and a mortgage. Your 40s are for reaping the fruits of that labor: as you watch your home equity swell, maybe you think about splurging for more bedrooms and a bigger yard.

A report released last fall

• OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger called vibe-coding a "slur" used to make coding with AI sound easy.
• Steinberger compared using AI code editors to learning to play the guitar in an appearance on OpenAI's podcast.
• After honing his skills, Steinberger now ships AI-generated code without

• If you're on TikTok, you might have seen the phrase "You met me in a very Chinese time in my life."
• Some Americans are going all in on "Chinamaxxing," a trend that popularizes Chinese lifestyle habits.
• The trend shows China's soft power, experts say.

"You

Now that Apple has started blocking users under 18 in certain regions from downloading apps, the company has introduced new age verification tools. Those will help developers "meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming US and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah and Louisiana," the company said in a news release on its Developer site. 

As of February 24, 2026

• Evident released its first index for AI maturity in the payments industry.
• Major brands like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal snagged the top spots, but fintechs are close behind.
• The industry is investing heavily in talent — but all of the companies share one potential red flag.

Visa is winning the AI race

In a record-long State of the Union, President Donald Trump highlighted tax cuts, immigration policy, and tariffs, while sharply criticizing Democrats.

• President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
• Reporter Bryan Metzger watched the longest SOTU speech in history from inside the House chamber.
• Over the course of the speech, the mood devolved, culminating in outright bickering.

It ended up being the

• Companies like HP and IBM have signaled they're replacing jobs with AI.
• HP plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028, citing AI-driven productivity measures.
• Klarna's workforce has halved in the last four years, and its CEO says it will

• Companies such as Target, Amazon, and Citi have said they're trimming staff this year.
• Pinterest, for one, cited AI as a factor in its decision to shed less than 15% of its workforce.
• See the list of companies letting workers go in 2026.

The first quarter of 2026 is halfway through, and layoffs are

• Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Congress on Tuesday.
• Key takeaways include his comments on tariffs, lower consumer prices, and AI driving up energy costs.
• It was the longest speech in the country's recent history.

President Donald Trump gave his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, the longest in US

• Roberta Maretti, 50, raised her two kids in cities across Asia, relocating often along the way.
• She navigated cultural and language barriers, often relying on other expat moms.
• After her divorce, she moved back to Europe with her kids.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Roberta Maretti, 50

• Melania Trump wore a pantsuit to the 2026 State of the Union address.
• The first lady layered the dark gray suit over a white blouse and completed the look with pointed-toe heels.
• Her tailored suit mirrored the aesthetic of her official portrait for President Donald Trump's second term.

Melania Trump kept things sleek and simple as