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A champion ping pong player who avoided sports most of her life says it's never too late to start something new

Carol Klenfner has found a renewed sense of competition after picking up ping pong later in life. Mark Adam Miller / Business Insider Carol Klenfner credits ping pong for keeping her mind sharp and ac...

Dec 26Business InsiderSportsImpact

The rise of the AI wingman

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Daters are using AI to slide into the DMs and craft Hinge profiles. Three singles told Business Insider that they had used ChatGPT for pick-up lines, dating app bios, an...

Dec 26Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable. Brooke Herbert for BI This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Franck, 81,...

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As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

The author says that parenting middle schoolers can be hard. VISION4RY-L4NGU4GE/Getty Images/iStockphoto Parenting middle schoolers can be challenging, but key lessons can make it more manageable. Avo...

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From paperboy to vacuum salesman, the unglamorous early jobs of 15 CEOs

Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos, and Mary Barra all started far from the top. Getty Images Many of the world's most powerful business leaders began their careers in more humble ways. From Jensen Huang workin...

Dec 25Business Insidereconomics

A single mom moved to Thailand with her daughter. She says the slower life brought them closer than ever.

Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...

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The new era of dating has arrived. Here's your cheat sheet to 24 new apps.

A new class of startups aims to disrupt incumbents like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Dating apps are getting a makeover in the AI era. But it's not just buzzy "AI matc...

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I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥ Courtesy of Kathy Larson Moving from a big city to a small town brought both challenges and unexpected joys for my f...

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I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

The author left the busy streets of Milan for a slower pace at the University of Urbino. Marta Carenzi/Archivio Marta Carenzi/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images High costs and a hectic lifestyle in ...

Dec 25Business InsidereducationImpact

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu. Megan duBois I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I wish I'd known before I left. Figuring out that ther...

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Airlines are canceling flights ahead of a winter storm. Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Travelers are likely to experience delays at airports as airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% during the shutdown. Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty Images As a snowstorm heads toward the NYC ...

Dec 26Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Want a raise or promotion in 2026? Career experts say to do these 4 things now

Commuters wait for metro in Washington DC. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images There are steps you can take in the final days of 2025 to prepare for a strong year ahead at work. They include updat...

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The Dreame X40 Ultra robovac is about $700 off, nearly matching its best price

The Dreame X40 Ultra used to be one of our robot vacuums on the market before its successor took its place. With the year coming to a close, now’s a good time to set yourself up for a cleaner, more or...

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I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

I love taking my dog near the lake by our house. Hayley Hutson For years, I loved living in Charlotte , North Carolina — there's so much to do in the lively city. But city living wore my partner...

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Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases — but exceptions and fees could apply

An Amazon return center inside a Kohl's department store. Kohl's Many retailers are extending their typical returns period for items bought during the holiday season. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more...

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We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years

Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxwllqz1l0o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46383552 Points: 32 # Comments: 2...

Dec 25Hacker NewssocietyImpact

Show HN: I remade my website in the Sith Lord Theme and I hope it's fun

I used the time over Christmas and in between the years to redesign my website. This time I decided to make it in the theme of an evil Sith Lord that commands the Galactic Cookie Empire, because I fou...

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The US military is weird about hands in pockets, and the rules are all over the place

A solider pockets his beret in East Point, Ga., March 7, 2017. Staff Sgt. Ken Scar/US Army Reserve Military branches have different rules when it comes to hands in pockets. Regulations vary, with some...

Dec 25Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.

A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock I've worked as a bridesmaid for hire for nearly a d...

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Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...

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A champion ping pong player who avoided sports most of her life says it's never too late to start something new

The rise of the AI wingman

I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest &mdash; and the most humbling.

From paperboy to vacuum salesman, the unglamorous early jobs of 15 CEOs

A single mom moved to Thailand with her daughter. She says the slower life brought them closer than ever.

The new era of dating has arrived. Here's your cheat sheet to 24 new apps.

I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

Airlines are canceling flights ahead of a winter storm. Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Want a raise or promotion in 2026? Career experts say to do these 4 things now

The Dreame X40 Ultra robovac is about $700 off, nearly matching its best price

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave &mdash; but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases &mdash; but exceptions and fees could apply

We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years

Show HN: I remade my website in the Sith Lord Theme and I hope it's fun

The US military is weird about hands in pockets, and the rules are all over the place

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about &mdash; and 5 that are a waste of money.

Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

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A champion ping pong player who avoided sports most of her life says it's never too late to start something new

The rise of the AI wingman

I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest &mdash; and the most humbling.

From paperboy to vacuum salesman, the unglamorous early jobs of 15 CEOs

A single mom moved to Thailand with her daughter. She says the slower life brought them closer than ever.

The new era of dating has arrived. Here's your cheat sheet to 24 new apps.

I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

Airlines are canceling flights ahead of a winter storm. Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Want a raise or promotion in 2026? Career experts say to do these 4 things now

The Dreame X40 Ultra robovac is about $700 off, nearly matching its best price

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave &mdash; but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases &mdash; but exceptions and fees could apply

We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years

Show HN: I remade my website in the Sith Lord Theme and I hope it's fun

The US military is weird about hands in pockets, and the rules are all over the place

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about &mdash; and 5 that are a waste of money.

Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases — but exceptions and fees could apply

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more are offering extended returns for holiday purchases — but exceptions and fees could apply

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.