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1999 is back, and I’ve missed it. Ever since then, I’ve been chasing that next 50-bagger, the kind of life-changing winner that helped me come up with the down payment for my first property. But he’s been elusive. I still remember sitting on the international trading floor at Goldman Sachs at 1 New York Plaza, glued to my screen as internet names like Commerce One and Yahoo soared higher almost daily. My firm had just gone public, instantly turning the partners into decamillionaires. The energy was electric – optimism everywhere, fortunes being made, CNBC blaring nonstop. Fast forward to today:…

I’ve always had a funny relationship with discipline. I’ll wake up at 6 a.m. for a workout five days a week, but meditation? I’ve never lasted more than three days in a row. I can go cold turkey from coffee for a month (without even realizing it), but an hour doesn’t go by without me craving ice cream—or doughnuts, or cake. I swear I’m 30 and not 13. These endless contradictions perfectly tee up my relationship with morning pages. Popularized by Julia Cameron in The Artist’s Way, the practice is simple: every morning, you write three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts…

We got our first proper look at the upcoming Wonder Man series, but Marvel has a whole slate of shows in the works. Other than Wonder Man, though, the company didn’t roll into New York Comic Con with a firm release date for anything. The best we got were some broad release windows and few tantalizing details for what’s in store.Season two of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is set for release in fall of 2026. A lot of details are still unknown, but head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation Brad Winderbaum did say the story would feature a “black,…

In a rare move amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced Friday that it will still release the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on October 24 clearing the way for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on the same day.The decision reverses earlier fears that millions of retirees would be left waiting indefinitely for word on their benefit increases.Why the Shutdown Won’t Stop Social Security RaisesDepositphotos Photo by thenews2.comThe CPI release is crucial because it determines how much Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will rise…

When it comes to cookies, I live by one rule: the chewier, the better. I’m always chasing that perfect bite—soft in the center, with just the right amount of melt. With fall in full swing, I’ve been leaning into cozy weekend baking projects, and these chewy pumpkin cheesecake cookies check every box. A few weeks ago, I brought them to a girls’ dinner, and my friends couldn’t stop talking about the warm spices, gooey texture, and just how good they are. So preheat your oven—these cookies are calling. Ingredients for Chewy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Browned Butter. Cozy fall baking needs browned…

Top 5 Can’t Miss Explore the “Top of Europe” at Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe.Savor Swiss cuisine in cozy Alpine restaurants such as La Fondue at Hotel Silberhorn.Stay at one of the new (or recently refreshed) hotels: Grand Hotel Belvedere, Waldhuus Bellary Grindelwald, or Murren Palace.Get the Ski Pass Jungfrau; it gets you unlimited access to all lifts and gondolas in the three major ski areas, as well as travel to and from Interlaken Ost.Although the Jungfrau region is a popular ski destination, it’s also a lovely place to hike, with many stunning waterfalls in the area. Switzerland…

Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. Weatherstripping is a simple, effective way to seal gaps around doors and windows, keeping indoor air in and outdoor air out. Whether you’re trying to stay warm in winter or cool in summer, properly sealed openings help improve comfort and reduce energy loss. There are lots of ways to stop or prevent air leaks, and different types of weatherstripping work best for different materials and scenarios. Why invest in weatherstripping? Weatherstripping is more than just a method to stop a…

Courtesy On the Rocks. Courtesy On the Rocks Hidetsugu Ueno—the legendary bartender behind Tokyo’s Bar High Five, as well as On the Rocks x House of Suntory’s bottled cocktails—makes his version of the classic Negroni with Japanese Roku gin and Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter liqueur instead of Campari. Known for his ice-carving skills, Ueno pours the beautifully balanced drink over one of his famed “diamond” ice cubes, but any large ice cube will work here. Makes: 1 cocktail Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1⅓ oz. Roku gin 1 oz. Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter liqueur ⅔ oz. Carpano Antica sweet vermouth Orange…

Bright, moss green, and earthy, the Matcha Martini is a simple build of Japanese vodka with equal parts fresh lime juice and matcha syrup.  For the last decade, matcha, the finely ground powder processed from a unique variety of shade-grown green tea from Japan has taken over the food and drink world. It’s nutrient-dense, rich in antioxidants, and has a distinctive green color and umami characteristics. Matcha is typically consumed in hot water as a tea, but its versatility has made it a frequent key ingredient in a variety of recipes in recent years. Matcha can be folded into baked…

Photo: Tony Carrick for Bob Vila We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re a DIYer or a professional repair technician, there are a few classic tools that everyone needs, and one of those tools is a high-quality adjustable wrench. Adjustable wrenches are able to adapt to fit various fastener sizes with just the twist of a screw. They can do the job of several wrenches at once, which saves time and space. We tested seven adjustable wrenches to find the best to handle jobs both large…