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If you’re not careful in today’s social media-crazed world, travel can start to feel like a competition. Once you’ve finished checking into all the trendiest spots and snapping photos in all the right places, you might just realize you’ve forgotten why you booked that plane ticket in the first place. The only surefire way to avoid this modern-day traveler’s burnout is by taking the path less traveled.  When a travel writer friend of mine called one summer and asked if I wanted to go mushroom foraging in Estonia, I thought, why not? It wasn’t on my lengthy must-do list, but…

After doing my first free Empower financial professional review back in 2013, I decided to do another investment portfolio review with them. Given the portfolio review is free for anyone with over $100,000 in investable assets, and my financial situation has changed so dramatically since then, I figured, why not spend a little time to uncover potential optimization opportunities? I also wanted to experience the process firsthand again, in case any of you want to take advantage of their free financial review as well. Overall, I found it to be a worthwhile and educational experience. You can sign up here if interested…

InstructionsStep 1 Make the marinade: To a food processor, add the soy sauce, allspice, garlic, scallions, ginger, Scotch bonnet, onion, and MSG if desired and process into a coarse paste, about 1 minute. Transfer 1 cup of the marinade to a small container for the braising liquid, cover, and refrigerate. To a 9- by 13-inch baking dish, add the oxtail and coat thoroughly with the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably 8. Step 2 Braise the oxtail: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Remove the oxtail from the…

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the U.S. Department of Education have struck a temporary deal that pauses key parts of their lawsuit over student loan repayment programs.The agreement, filed in federal court, ensures that loan discharges will continue while halting denials tied to “partial financial hardship” rules; a controversial standard that has blocked many borrowers from accessing forgiveness.Loan Forgiveness Will Continue; Even as Case ProceedsDepositphotos Photo by michaeljungUnder the agreement, the Education Department will keep processing discharges through the major income-driven repayment plans: Income-Based Repayment (IBR), Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR), and Pay As You Earn (PAYE).This means borrowers already…

Save $1,200 for a Limited Time Get our new favorite French door refrigerator for just $1,599 at Lowe’s (was $2,799). Hurry sale ends October 22! A French door refrigerator that knows when to stop pouring? The Midea OneTouch brings smart automation to a kitchen essential with its innovative auto-fill water and ice dispensing system. Positioned as a mid-range option at $2,799, this 29-cubic-foot French door fridge offers larger capacity than many competitors, along with dual ice makers and handy app controls. I tested the Midea OneTouch refrigerator in my home for over a month, running its one-touch dispenser through every…

Picture this: you’re gathered around the table with your closest friends. The playlist is just right, the snacks and drinks hit every note—salty, crunchy, sweet, and fresh—and your hands are busy curating imagery and words that give shape to your dream life. It’s the embodiment of everything a vision board party should be: grounded, creative, and full of connection. Vision boarding is a deeply personal practice—but it comes alive through community and accountability. That’s why bringing it to life as a gathering is such a powerful ritual. Whether you’re celebrating a new year, birthday season, or another fresh chapter (a…

NVIDIA has taken a big step towards strengthening its domestic chip manufacturing, revealing the first Blackwell wafer made in the US. The hardware company assembled the wafer, which is the base material for NVIDIA’s AI chips, in TSMC’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona.NVIDIA revealed its Blackwell platform last year, boasting a goal of revolutionizing the AI industry through tech giants like Amazon, Google, OpenAI and others who already committed to adopting the next-gen architecture. NVIDIA said the latest platform was more powerful and translated to 25x less cost and energy consumption compared to its predecessor. Now that Blackwell wafers…

Under the forest tapestry of fluffy fruit bats and intersecting branches, I crept closer to a prehistoric-looking giant tortoise that had taken refuge in the shade of some shrubbery. My presence on Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean was improbable for a number of reasons. The world’s second-largest coral atoll is not only extremely remote (it’s about 700 miles from Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles), but it also requires visitors to adhere to intense biosecurity measures. The atoll is home to 100,000 giant tortoises, the largest population in the world, as well as to nearly 400 other endemic species…

A major shift in tequila appreciation is underway: un-aged blanco tequilas are increasingly valued for their pure agave flavor, terroir, and distilling craft, challenging the long-held preference for aged expressions.At the 2025 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, all three Grand Gold Medal winners were blancos — marking a historic showing for the category and the competition.Maestro Dobel Blanco earned the coveted Revelation Tequila title, joined by Mi Familia Flores Plata and Fregón Blanco, underscoring Jalisco’s continued dominance in premium tequila production. For years, prevailing wisdom among tequila drinkers held that longer-aged expressions — namely añejos and extra añejos…

Top 5 Can’t Miss Sample global cuisine at local eateries like Ammatoli, Phnom Penh Noodle Shack, and the Michelin-starred Heritage.Soak up the Southern California sunshine at the beach, the Naples neighborhood, or aboard a whale-watching boat.Hunt for hidden treasures at antique malls along Retro Row and art galleries in East Village.Spend a night at one of the many hotels in the area, such as the Fairmont Breakers, Hotel Maya, or Queen Mary.Learn about local culture and history at the Long Beach Museum of Art, Rancho los Alamitos, and the Museum of Latin American Art. When you think of Southern California’s…