I was born and raised in Hawaii. I wish tourists knew these 12 things before they visited.

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I was born and raised in Hawaii, so I've seen tourists make many mistakes.

Ashley Probst

  • I was born and raised in Hawaii, and there are many things I wish tourists knew before visiting.
  • It's important to respect the Hawaiian people, their culture, and the land.
  • Use reef-safe sunscreen, stick to the speed limit, and be aware of local superstitions and rules. 

I was born and raised on Maui and have spent

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JD Vance said he asked wife Usha Vance to have another baby 'for years.' Then, 'something changed.'

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Vice President JD Vance writes about his relationship with his wife, Usha Vance, in his new memoir.

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  • JD Vance published a new memoir, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," on June 16.
  • In the book, he wrote that his wife, Usha Vance, initially did not want to have a fourth child.
  • He wrote that "something changed" after flying with Erika Kirk after Charlie Kirk's
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A company built a 'Michelin-star workspace' designed to reduce stress. It has indoor plants, massages, and a custom scent.

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Previously Unavailable's office space is designed to reduce unnecessary stress and promote productivity and well-being, according to its founder.

Molawin Evangelista

  • Previously Unavailable in New Zealand developed the idea of a "Michelin-star workspace."
  • Founder James Hurman wanted to create a space that removes unnecessary stress and boosts productivity.
  • The office in Auckland features open spaces
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AI pioneer Yann LeCun calls Elon Musk's xAI a 'faliure'

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Yann LeCun said that he was "not very positive about the prospect of xAI."

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  • Yann LeCun said that Elon Musk had trouble hiring top AI talent because of the xAI founding team's exits.
  • The former Meta chief AI scientist called xAI "kind of a failure."
  • LeCun and Musk have a long-running feud, including multiple heated X exchanges.

Two of AI's

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I started planning only one activity a day when I travel. Despite doing less, I get even more out of my trips.

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When I (not pictured) visited Bangkok, I purposely didn't see everything I could have. My trip was great anyway, and I never felt like I was missing out on anything.

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  • When I travel, I try to only plan one activity a day and keep my schedule super flexible.
  • I change my plans based on whatever I'm feeling and avoid too much structure in my itinerary.
  • The point of travel is
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Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits

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When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking that law by retaliating against them.

On June 10th - one week after the hearing, and one day after the City Council

My husband and I work remotely while raising our toddler. I'd quit my job if I had to return to office.

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Madison Crane has been remote since before the pandemic.

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  • Madison Crane has worked remotely for most of her career.
  • She and her husband balance remote jobs while raising their toddler at home.
  • She believes flexible work improves both productivity and quality of life.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Madison Crane. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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