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How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network on your router.Wired - Tech -
How to Unleash Your Leadership Greatness
Take these 7 steps to better lead your business.Inc. - Business -
How to Reinvent Your Favorite Bag
Take your favorite handbag to the next level with elegant charms and jewels.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.The New York Times - World -
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.The New York Times - Top stories -
The FTC is banning noncompete agreements. Did your job search just get easier?
The regulator voted to ban the controversial agreements that block millions of workers from going to a rival employer. Here’s what it all means for workers.MarketWatch - Business -
How to Claim Your Part of a $5.6 Million Ring Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to customers who had certain Ring home security cameras and accounts during a particular time period, the agency said.The New York Times - Tech -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms
This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom. So fire up your LLM, send an RCS, and tell your BBS pals the game is afoot.Wired - Tech -
BlackRock wants to make it easier to get paycheck-like income from your retirement savings
One of Americans' biggest retirement fears is running out of money. BlackRock hopes a new way to take paycheck-like withdrawals from investments may help.CNBC - Business -
Hybrid Work Demands a Refresh. Here's How Our Own Office Design Measures Up
To befit its hybrid model, Inc.'s parent company, Mansueto Ventures, has incorporated focus rooms, new technologies, and more into its refreshed office space. Here's what experts say about these changes.Inc. - Business -
Daisy Ridley Says "Nothing Can Prepare You" For How Star Wars Changes Your Life
Nearly nine years ago, Daisy Ridley made her first appearance as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens before reprising her role in the two sequels that followed. More recently, Ridley signed on to return as Rey in another sequel that will begin a ...GameSpot - Tech -
How did your team do? First round NFL Draft grades for all 32 picks
A record night for offensive selections looks great on paper for at least a dozen NFL teams. That's the good news. The bad news? Two clubs earned a dreaded F.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
GDP and the Dow Are Up. But What About American Well-Being?
The standard ways of measuring economic growth don’t capture what life is like for real people. A new metric offers a better alternative, especially for seeing disparities across the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
My stepfather is in a nursing home with dementia. His daughter whispers, ‘Where are your paychecks?’ in his ear. How can my mother protect him?
“My mother has a durable power of attorney for Sam’s healthcare and is his primary representative. No one has financial POA.”MarketWatch - Business -
Say goodbye to your iPhone? Maybe, if antitrust regulators have their way
Make no mistake: Enforcing antitrust law and protecting consumers from large companies’ abuses is important. But it must be done carefully.The Hill - Politics -
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.CBS News - Top stories -
5 Fantastical Tablescapes Themes to Inspire Your Next Dinner Party
From garnet-studded cutlery to whimsical dinner plates, these tablescapes may inspire your next dinner party.The Wall Street Journal - World -
3 Unwritten Rules for Workplace Etiquette From 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Delve into the unconventional wisdom of Larry David's iconic series to glean invaluable insights on managing interpersonal dynamics and fostering a harmonious workplace culture.Inc. - Business -
The 4 best places to put your savings right now
Elevated interest rates are a boon to savers, with some accounts delivering yields between 5% and 6%.CBS News - Top stories -
Can a Humble Fan Beat Your AC? You'd Be Surprised.
Don’t waste money cooling your entire room. In many ways, these are much more efficient.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
The best golf bags in 2024 to keep your clubs and other gear organized
Looking to level up your golf game in 2024? These top-rated golf bags are the next best thing to hiring a caddy.CBS Sports - Sports -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can get your portfolio in the swim
Fund managers’ stock tips, market skeptics and how to win with a strong defense.MarketWatch - Business -
The 5 best outdoor projectors of 2024 are ready for your summer movie nights
Using one of the best outdoor projector is the perfect way to host a movie night for friends and family.CBS News - Top stories -
Travel by Bike, Bring Your Own Cup: China Imposes a Frugal Life on Public Servants
Local Chinese leaders have been adjusting thermostats and using cheaper paper to heed calls from Beijing to save money.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Don't believe these money misconceptions: 3 things to know that can help improve your finances
Many people believe common misconceptions about managing their money. Here's what you need to know to improve your personal finances.CNBC - Business -
Why you should split your funds between a CD and high-yield savings account now
High-yield savings accounts and CDs both offer unique benefits. Here's why you should use both of them now.CBS News - Top stories -
Level 5's New Mech RPG Combat Game Could Scratch Your Gundam Itch
Developer Level 5 has just dropped its new mech RPG game, Megaton Musashi W: Wired. It's available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.. The game was first released in Japan for consoles in November 2021 and has now made its ...GameSpot - Tech -
‘The working class can’t afford it’: the shocking truth about the money bands make on tour
As Taylor Swift tops $1bn in tour revenue, musicians playing smaller venues are facing pitiful fees and frequent losses. Should the state step in to save our live music scene?. When you see a band playing to thousands of fans in a sun-drenched ...The Guardian - World -
How to Wear Sheer Clothes at the Office (Yes, Really)
From sheer pencil skirts to bold blazers, introducing new spring garments with lasting chic.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.CBS News - Politics - Tiktok -
You Don't Need Crotonville to Make Work Meaningful
Even the daily office grind can be prayerful.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed
To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a chance to excel. For Trump, that’s the trial.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Scotland boss Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud
Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump’s moaning about being forced off the campaign trail is nonsense
There really should be no legal obstacle to his giving the trial a pass and hitting the campaign trail, or luxuriating on the golf course at Mar-a-Lago.The Hill - Politics -
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.The New York Times - Health -
What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland’s Coalition Government
The power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party ended abruptly on Thursday, marking a fresh period of turmoil for the S.N.P.The New York Times - World -
What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland’s Coalition Government
The power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party ended abruptly on Thursday, marking a fresh period of turmoil for the S.N.P.The New York Times - Top stories -
What to Know About Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday
Posh Spice had a party involving tequila, Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek — and a rare performance by all five Spice Girls.The New York Times - Lifestyle