January 19, 2026

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I moved to South Korea without knowing anyone. A family of strangers took me in, and we’re still in touch 18 years later. I moved to South Korea without knowing anyone. A family of strangers took me in, and we're still in touch 18 years later.

I moved to South Korea without knowing anyone. A family of strangers took me in, and we’re still in touch 18 years later.

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The Kims took in the author and made him feel less lonely. Courtesy of the author I...
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Elon Musk’s DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here’s what to know. Elon Musk's DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here's what to know.

Elon Musk’s DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here’s what to know.

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President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are using the Department of Government Efficiency to make...
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China puts American AI industry on notice yet again with ‘Ernie X1,’ Baidu’s new open-source reasoning model China puts American AI industry on notice yet again with 'Ernie X1,' Baidu's new open-source reasoning model

China puts American AI industry on notice yet again with ‘Ernie X1,’ Baidu’s new open-source reasoning model

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Baidu’s new suite of AI models is named “Ernie.” Regis Martin/Getty Images Chinese tech giant Baidu released...
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I let my teens plan family vacations by drawing destinations from a bowl. This has led us to some wild adventures. I let my teens plan family vacations by drawing destinations from a bowl. This has led us to some wild adventures.

I let my teens plan family vacations by drawing destinations from a bowl. This has led us to some wild adventures.

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The author and her family travel around the world together often. Courtesy of the author My husband...
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I became a mom at 18 despite never wanting kids and not being motherly. My children still grew up to be successful adults. I became a mom at 18 despite never wanting kids and not being motherly. My children still grew up to be successful adults.

I became a mom at 18 despite never wanting kids and not being motherly. My children still grew up to be successful adults.

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The author became a teen mom at 18 and raised successful adults. Courtesy of Terrina Taylor I...
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I went on a multi-family trip to an all-inclusive resort. It had downsides, but I highly recommend traveling this way. I went on a multi-family trip to an all-inclusive resort. It had downsides, but I highly recommend traveling this way.

I went on a multi-family trip to an all-inclusive resort. It had downsides, but I highly recommend traveling this way.

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My family and members of our extended family went on a trip together to an all-inclusive resort...
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I let ChatGPT analyze the chat history between my boyfriend and me. The AI system said my boyfriend is a better communicator. I let ChatGPT analyze the chat history between my boyfriend and me. The AI system said my boyfriend is a better communicator.

I let ChatGPT analyze the chat history between my boyfriend and me. The AI system said my boyfriend is a better communicator.

USATimes247 March 16, 2025
The author let ChatGPT into her relationship. Courtesy of Eibhlis Gale-Coleman I uploaded the entire chat history...
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5 wild things quantum computing could unlock now that Big Tech believes a breakthrough is within reach 5 wild things quantum computing could unlock now that Big Tech believes a breakthrough is within reach

5 wild things quantum computing could unlock now that Big Tech believes a breakthrough is within reach

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Once fault-tolerant quantum computers are here, they stand to revolutionize medicine, privacy, and more. SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via...
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I live in Paris and love traveling around Europe. Here are 4 cities I’ll definitely go back to — and 2 I’ll skip next time. I live in Paris and love traveling around Europe. Here are 4 cities I'll definitely go back to — and 2 I'll skip next time.

I live in Paris and love traveling around Europe. Here are 4 cities I’ll definitely go back to — and 2 I’ll skip next time.

USATimes247 March 16, 2025
Hvar, Croatia, is one of the cities I recommend visiting in Europe. Dreamer4787/Shutterstock I’ve been living in...
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