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Countries must raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to curb preventable disease, WHO says

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns....

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Welcome to the era of the megamanager

Middle managers are taking on more direct reports after the "Great Flattening." dowell/Getty Images The average number of reports for managers is increasing as the "Great Flattening" p...

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I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI I realized the cruise may have been a mistake on the second night of my voyage. I asked a bartender what time the rooftop jacuzzis closed, and he matter-of-factly told me it ...

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Buckle up: Partiful is the new Tinder

Partiful A new way to flirt just dropped. Partiful wants you to shoot your shot in the RSVPs. The party invite app recently launched a tool called "Crush" that lets people match with mutuals. ...

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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but most businesses are open...

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Sun erupts with powerful X-class flare as huge CME races toward Earth, impact possible within 24 hours

Aurora alert! The colossal solar storm could impact and trigger impressive northern lights....

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McDonald's CEO says these 3 food trends will define 2026

Chris Kempczinski says he eats at McDonald's three to four times a week. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images McDonald's CEO placed his bets for what will win the fast ...

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Fantasy basketball pickups: McConnell, Watson, Nurkic among top players to add

Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead....

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The human cost of wildlife conservation in Tanzania

Trophy hunting interests are turning the screw on northern Tanzania's Maasai communities and wildlife paradise. Meanwhile, well-funded conservation efforts are attracting scrutiny amid rising Maasai e...

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Under Musk, the Grok disaster was inevitable

This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on dystopian developments in AI, follow Hayden Field . The Stepback arrives in our subscriber...

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Meta’s metaverse layoffs apparently include some of its VR studios

Marvel’s Deadpool VR. Meta is laying off about 10 percent of its Reality Labs metaverse division, and the cuts apparently include closing down some of its VR gaming studios. It "appears" Twisted Pixel...

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Some flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers make more than United crew. Here's how much they earn.

An Allegiant flight attendant. David Becker/AP Flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers earn a base pay of between $22 and $68 per hour. Allegiant cabin crew earn higher base pay than those at Uni...

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Russian oil firm says it will keep its Venezuela assets after US military operation

Russia and Venezuela maintain a strategic partnership spanning energy, defense, and diplomacy. Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images Russia's state-owned Roszarubezhneft says its Venezuelan oil assets belong t...

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They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the...

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Macron says Ukraine now relies on France, instead of the US, for intelligence

French President Emmanuel Macron said his country is now providing Ukraine with "two-thirds" of its intelligence. Philippe Magoni / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Emmanuel Macron said that France...

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My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Paige Chenault Lohoefer founded The Birthday Project in 2012 Courtesy of This be Grace Paige Chenault Lohoefer is the founder of the nonprofit The Birthday Party Project. The organization celebrates k...

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Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta

Seeking international legitimacy, Myanmar's ruling military junta claims elections this week are a return to democracy. But it will take more than the junta's word to convince the EU that the polls ar...

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'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is a prequel to 'Game of Thrones.' Here's where the story fits in on a timeline.

Rhaenyra Targaryen, Dunk, and Jon Snow. Helen Sloan/Steffan Hill/Ollie Upton/HBO HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is a prequel show in the "Game of Thrones" universe. The story i...

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A fallen billionaire's bulletproof Mercedes sold at bankruptcy auction for $63,000. Here's how it went down.

Joe Buglewicz for BI Business Insider took a deep-dive look at the bankruptcy auction of an armor-plated Mercedes. The auction was entirely online, and people placed 115 bids without kicking the tires...

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How 'Heated Rivalry' fans took over the internet

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play hockey rivals who fall in love on HBO's "Heated Rivalry". Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max " Heated Rivalry" is a breakout hit on HBO Max about a gay hock...

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