Here's another sign that the days of free streaming trials are coming to an end

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Anyone hoping to sample shows from Taylor Sheridan on Paramount+ should do so before its free trial goes away.

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  • Paramount+ is growing up, and executives have decided it's time to retire its free trial.
  • David Ellison is taking a page out of his rivals' playbook by prioritizing profitability.
  • Several major streamers still offer
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I'm a culinary judge who shops at Costco for the holidays. Here are 10 things I buy every year.

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I pick up cranberries and praline pecans from Costco around November and December to prepare for the holiday season.

Meredith Ochs

  • As a culinary judge, I think Costco is a great place for holiday staples & specialty winter treats.
  • If I spot Kirkland Signature smoked salmon or praline pecans, I'll put them in my cart.
  • I like to get cranberries, crispy onions, pomegranates, and beer variety packs from
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I'm 57, have kids in college, and I'm also a grandma. People sometimes don't believe me.

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The author has two kids in college and an older one who has two kids of his own.

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  • I had my first kid when I was 18, and now he's turning 40.
  • At 33, when my son was 15, I remarried and had two more kids.
  • I have kids in college and also two grandkids, which confuses people.

If someone had told me 25 years ago, as a divorced mom with a teenage son, that I was about to meet a

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These Texas cities have the healthiest real estate markets in the US. See who else made the top 10.

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Texas cities fill up multiple spots in the top 10 healthiest markets list.

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  • WalletHub ranked the US cities with the healthiest real estate markets in 2025.
  • Real estate markets near the top excel in both affordability and economic growth.
  • Texas continues to be a great landing spot for homeowners looking for growth.

Texas has welcomed a number of residents from less affordable

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I feel like I'm part of the most exhausted generation. I know I'm burning out much faster than my mother did.

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The author, shown with her family, says that technology means that she's always reachable and always needs to be on.

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  • It never ends. Things and people constantly need my attention, and technology ensures they get it.
  • My mother certainly didn't have it easy, but her life had built-in margins that we don't have today.
  • I'm making small adjustments to reclaim my time and my
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4 'Founder Series' Teslas, rent money, and millions in grants: Elon Musk details his financial contributions to OpenAI

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Elon Musk's lawyers said in recent court filings that the Tesla CEO contributed over $38 million to OpenAI.

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  • Elon Musk said he contributed $38 million to OpenAI, expecting it to stay a nonprofit.
  • Court filings detail Musk's contributions, including brand-new Teslas for select founders.
  • Musk claims OpenAI misled him by later shifting to a for-profit model. OpenAI says
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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Business Insider's reporter traveled in a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains.

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  • I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025.
  • Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City.
  • I was shocked that the overnight ride in a private cabin was less expensive than a first
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I'm a mom of 6 who swears by Trader Joe's freezer section. These 10 staples are a hit with even my pickiest kids.

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Emily Holi

  • I'm a stay-at-home mom of six who grocery shops weekly — and Trader Joe's is my favorite store.
  • I rely on Trader Joe's frozen food section for quick, easy lunches and snacks for my picky kids.
  • My go-to purchases include gluten-free chicken nuggets, frozen latkes, and mac and cheese bites.

As a stay-at-home mom of six tiny humans, grocery shopping is a major part of my weekly

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