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It’s hard to tell the difference between Apple’s second-generation AirTag and the almost-five-year-old original just by looking at them. In fact, the only way to tell is the many scratches on my old tracker, picked up from all those years attached to my keyring, living in my pocket. 

While the price is still $29, Apple’s latest tracker packs some core upgrades. The new AirTag has a second


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Citadel founder Ken Griffin runs the most profitable hedge fund of all time.
  • The industry's biggest hedge funds posted gains last month.
  • Point72 started the year strong, as did Asia-based funds.
  • The S&P 500 index hit record highs in January, though it gave back some gains at the end of the month.

The biggest hedge funds in the $5 trillion industry started 2026 in


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Costco is a great chain to affordably buy products in bulk.
  • I've shopped at Costco for over 10 years, so I know a lot of the rookie mistakes to avoid.
  • Knowing how to read the chain's price tags can help you make smarter purchasing decisions.
  • Costco often has great deals on restaurant gift-card packs and its house-label products.

After over a decade of shopping at Costco, you can say I'm quite


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Jeff Bezos is the owner of The Washington Post.
  • Jeff Bezos' Washington Post is laying off a "substantial" number of staffers as part of a strategic reset.
  • Executive editor Matt Murray said Wednesday the layoffs would touch "nearly all news departments."
  • Murray said the changes included shuttering the sports section and much of the

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

Google has had a great run since its last earnings report. Can it last?

That's the big question ahead of the tech giant's earnings report this afternoon. BI's Hugh Langley, our resident Google expert, breaks


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Nintendo has lined up its first showcase of the year. The next Nintendo Direct is taking place on February 5 at 9AM ET, the company has announced. It will run for around 30 minutes.

As previous reports suggested, it will focus on third-party titles from partners instead of first-party games from Nintendo itself. So if you were hoping for new Mario or Zelda announcements, that may not happen during


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Mel's Drive-In.
  • We rounded up the most iconic diners in every state, from classic railcars to cozy breakfast spots.
  • Many on this list are historic establishments that have been serving up diner classics for decades.
  • Others have been ranked among the best restaurants in their respective states.

Chrome stools, bottomless coffee, and a menu filled with page upon page of classic comfort


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Amazon has announced that its generative AI-powered digital assistant Alexa Plus is now available to all Prime members in the US via any Alexa-enabled device, Alexa.com, and the Alexa mobile app. If you don't have Prime, you can access the assistant on a new free tier on the web and app, or pay $20 a month for unlimited access to Alexa Plus, without Prime.

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Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026, which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger. It's already on sale for $30 on Amazon, which is a 25 percent discount.

The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features "fun animations to keep things cheerful." Anker says it can recognize what's being



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A Nightjet train travels from Venice, Italy, to Vienna, Austria in TK hours.
  • I spent 11 hours in a shared cabin on an overnight train from Vienna to Venice, Italy.
  • For less than $100, I got a bunk in a room of six beds with three other people.
  • I've traveled overnight on Amtrak, but in private rooms. I didn't adjust well to the shared space.

My ride from Vienna to Venice


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