One runner spent $40,000, another took a second job. Marathoners are making big sacrifices to chase medals worldwide.

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David Boyce, who takes runcations, competing in the London Marathon in 2024.

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When some people travel, they collect fridge magnets or shot glasses. Eugen Godun collects marathon medals.

Last March, the 34-year-old software developer earned the coveted Six Star medal for running the Boston, Chicago, New York City, London, Berlin, and Tokyo marathons, known as the original World

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I resigned and couldn't find a job. I lived with family, lost my storage unit, and relied on government assistance.

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Kymberly McClain struggled to find work for nearly two years after resigning from her deputy director role.

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  • Kymberly McClain struggled to find work for nearly two years after resigning from her nonprofit role.
  • She eventually deleted her LinkedIn account out of frustration and relied on government assistance.
  • McClain shared how she navigated her long job search and eventually found a
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Sam Altman says he's 'a mega Apple fan boy' and is sad they are suing OpenAI

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looks past then-Apple CEO Tim Cook during a dinner for tech leaders at the White House in September 2025.

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  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is a self-described "mega Apple fanboy."
  • Altman said he was "very sad" to see Apple sue OpenAI.
  • The legal fight illustrates how frayed the relationship between the two companies has become.

Sam Altman's love for Apple is being

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Convicted CEO who fled LA for Germany is now one of FBI's most wanted fraudsters

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At least $7.3 million of investor money is alleged to have ended up in Bernhard Fritsch's personal accounts — funding a Rolls-Royce, a yacht, and a mortgage on his Malibu villa.

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  • Bernhard Fritsch rubbed elbows with stars and owned a McLaren.
  • Now he's a convicted fraudster, a fugitive, and a top target of the FBI.
  • He can't be extradited from Germany, where he fled
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Two scientists made huge bets on 'impossible' cancer treatments. They're finally paying off.

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Tal Zaks
Tal Zaks, the former chief medical officer of Moderna, said he took "a very large financial bet just based on first principle beliefs."

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  • 2026 is the year of the cancer breakthrough, with innovations from Revolution Medicines and Moderna.
  • "I'm almost tired of saying paradigm shift, but I haven't figured out a new phrase," one expert said.
  • Innovators Greg
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Rents are falling in some hotspot cities due to a 'timing mistake' by homebuilders

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Rents in Austin have fallen about 8% since mid-2023. Other US cities have seen increases up to 16%.
Rents in Austin have fallen around 8% since mid-2023. Other US cities have seen increases up to 16%.

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  • Rents continue to rise in major US cities, including New York and Chicago.
  • In Austin, however, rents dropped 8% since mid-2023.
  • Real estate consultant Aziz Sunderji explained the factors that create uneven housing markets across the country.

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Hikers 'relied too much' on AI and had to be rescued. A ranger says it wasn't the first AI-related mishap he's seen.

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Three hikers rescued from Mount Shasta said they'd relied too much on AI, the Forest Service said.

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  • Three hikers rescued from California's Mount Shasta on Monday said they "relied too much" on AI.
  • Ranger Nick Meyers said it was the third time this year that AI played a role in hiker mishaps.
  • One woman, he said, ignored a "no camping" sign because AI told her it was a
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This Android phone was an IFA 2026 sleeper hit, thanks to its cool bezel-less display

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Tecno continues to wow us at every trade show with some very interesting smartphone concepts. At IFA ShowStoppers 2026, the company unveiled its new Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, which sports a 0mm bezel. I had a short hands-on with the device, and I immediately want every phone to sport this technology.

Smartphone bezels have continued to shrink over the years

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Burning Man 2026: Photos and satellite images show the Nevada desert transforming into Black Rock City

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Black Rock City is rising from Nevada's desert as 70,000 burners are expected to descend upon the playa.

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  • Photos and satellite images show how Black Rock City rises from Nevada's desert.
  • About 70,000 burners are expected to attend this year's festival.
  • Images capture entry lines, camps, artwork, and the temporary airport.

Burning Man is transforming Nevada's Black Rock Desert into a

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