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Tate Stock started his company with his now-wife, Hannah.
  • Tate Stock, with his wife Hannah, founded Chirp, a wellness company.
  • He started the business with $450, consisting of PVC pipe and yoga mats.
  • He's turned down multiple investors, including one from "Shark Tank."

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Betty Boop made her debut as an anthropomorphic dog in Dizzy Dishes. | Image: Fleischer Studios
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Some years ago, I was writing a science fiction short story in which I wanted to incorporate verses from a 1928 song, "Button Up Your Overcoat." However, when I sold the story, my editor told me that since the song was still copyrighted, it was safer not to include the verses.

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Short Ugg slippers are the go-to shoe for members of Gen Z right now.
  • Gen Z is consistently impacting consumer trends and modern style.
  • So Business Insider asked members of the generation what gifts they loved getting over the holidays.
  • Their answers revealed celebrity skincare brands, short Uggs, and more as 2026 trends.

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Most Apple products are pretty expensive, but some of the most affordable (and useful) ones are AirTags. The Bluetooth trackers are priced pretty reasonably even when not on sale, but they can be a steal if you can get them on a discount — like right now. A four pack of AirTags is on sale for $65 at Amazon, which is only a few dollars more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday a


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One of the many concerns about artificial intelligence these days is how the rush to build data centers is impacting local communities. Data centers can create a drain on resources, and some utility companies have already said customers can expect to see their electricity bills growing as these facilities increase demand. There have been some discussions of what other power sources could support


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Jeff Bezos has reportedly purchased a waterfront mansion in Indian Creek, an artificial barrier island in Miami.
  • A buyer paid $105 million for a vacant lot next to Jeff Bezos in Miami.
  • The lot sold for about half of the original asking price of $200 million.
  • Indian Creek, known as Billionaire Bunker

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As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.
  • For the second consecutive year, I've left my kids behind and boarded a plane to Japan.
  • It may sound selfish, but solo trips are a necessity for me to reset and connect with myself.
  • I love the quietness and peace I find in Japan, plus I get to practice a



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As usual, 2025 was a year of deep congressional dysfunction in the US. But state legislatures were passing laws that govern everything from AI to social media to the right to repair. Many of these laws, alongside rules passed in past years, take effect in 2026 - either right now or in the coming months.

As of January 1st, Americans should have the right to crypto ATM refunds in Colorado


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(L-R) Neve Campbell and Denise Richards in "Wild Things."
  • This month on Netflix, watch crime thriller "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
  • Also available is the rom-com "People We Meet on Vacation."
  • Plus classics like "Wild Things" and "My Girl."

This month on Netflix, watch Matt Damon and Ben Affleck play cops in conflict when they come across millions of dollars in "The


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From French onion soup to a hearty helping of spaghetti carbonara, here are feel-good foods from around the world you'll want to try in your lifetime.
  • There are times when we all crave comforts, and nothing hits the spot more than your favorite food.
  • Grilled cheese reigns supreme in the US, while shakshuka is a go-to comfort food in Morocco.
  • In the UK, Brits indulge in some

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