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Israel is inching toward a wider war and a nasty fight against an enemy poised to bombard it as no other foe has

Israel is inching toward a wider war and a nasty fight against an enemy poised to bombard it as no other foe has

The threat of a wider war is looming for Israel, as is the potential that its cities and strategic military targets could face a massive bombardment in ways the country hasn't yet seen.Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group operating out of Lebanon, have regularly exchanged fire since Hamas — which also enjoys significant support from Tehran — staged its cross-border massacre on Oct. 7.These tit-for-tat engagements have so far been relatively contained to the border regions, but tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated in recent weeks, raising fears that the two bitter foes may be headed for an…
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Warren Buffett paid just $31,500 for his home of nearly 70 years. Read his 8 best quotes about buying a house.

Warren Buffett paid just $31,500 for his home of nearly 70 years. Read his 8 best quotes about buying a house.

Warren Buffett has lived in the same family home in Omaha for almost 70 years.The billionaire paid just $31,500 for the house, which is now worth about $1.4 million.Here are Buffett's best quotes about buying a home, which he says can be both a great and terrible idea. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of…
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My husband and I have been sleeping in separate rooms for 4 years. I’ve never slept better, and our intimacy hasn’t suffered.

My husband and I have been sleeping in separate rooms for 4 years. I’ve never slept better, and our intimacy hasn’t suffered.

This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Tami Shadduck. It has been edited for length and clarity.From his snoring to the 5 a.m. wakeups, for the first 15 years of our marriage, I rarely had a great night's sleep. I love my husband, but I also love feeling rested.Each night, I tried really hard to fall asleep. Sometimes, I'd pick up a book and read until my eyes got heavy. If it was really bad, I'd lie on the couch. I would get some sleep, but it was fitful, and I'd wake up each morning not feeling well…
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Photos show what it’s like inside the North Korean summer camp where Russian kids will go

Photos show what it’s like inside the North Korean summer camp where Russian kids will go

Russian children will attend a summer camp in North Korea in late July.The camp visit follows a strategic partnership agreement between North Korea and Russia.Songdowon International Children's Camp has regularly hosted international schoolkids. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by…
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The status symbols that men are obsessed with in 2024

The status symbols that men are obsessed with in 2024

Socks from Alo and sneakers from Asics are some of the most coveted items by men right now.They also can't get enough of expensive lounge chairs, home golf simulators, and cold-plunge tubs.These items have become status symbols of sorts, showcasing men's wealth and style. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. What makes…
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A ‘fat’ ultramarathoner wants you to know running is for everyone. Here are her 4 tips for beginners.

A ‘fat’ ultramarathoner wants you to know running is for everyone. Here are her 4 tips for beginners.

Mirna Valerio is well aware that she doesn't look like a stereotypical runner. That hasn't stopped the founder of the "Fat Girl Running" blog from running 11 marathons and 16 ultramarathons.Valerio, 48, started running in high school as part of field hockey training. Apart from a brief interlude when her child was young and "life got stressful," she continued running to keep herself "fit and sane" she told Business Insider.Valerio first gained attention as a "plus-sized runner" in 2015 when she was featured in an article about her blog. Valerio does trail running as well as road running. Sven Brunso…
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I’m an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

I’m an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.I've been living in Spain for nine and a half years. I met my husband about 11 years ago when I was taking a little sabbatical from life. We decided to move to Valencia temporarily, thinking we would return to the US after a couple of years, but we ended up loving it so much that we decided to stay.My husband is from Valencia, so we have his family here. We're well-connected…
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Scientists studied 1,200 cats to determine why they scratch up furniture and how to stop it

Scientists studied 1,200 cats to determine why they scratch up furniture and how to stop it

Scratching holes and snags in your furniture is a natural behavior for cats. Dr. Andrea Sanchez, a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital, previously told Business Insider that cats scratch to communicate, stretch and condition their claws, and claim possessions.But if you really want your cat to stop scratching up your couch and chairs, it's worth knowing the exact reason they're doing it in the first place. Now, a new study offers more clues into cats' destructive habits and how to curb them.Scientists interviewed cat owners in France who all reported unwanted scratching behavior. In total, the study included 1,211 cats.…
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A NATO sub hunter captured these shots of a Russian submarine in waters newly surrounded by the alliance

A NATO sub hunter captured these shots of a Russian submarine in waters newly surrounded by the alliance

A NATO ally's anti-submarine warfare aircraft captured photos of a Russian sub navigating the Baltic Sea last week, highlighting the alliance's continuous efforts to keep track of Russian activity in the undersea domain. NATO Maritime Command shared the photos on X and other social media platforms on Wednesday, noting that the Russian sub was photographed by a Portuguese P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, an ASW platform made by Lockheed Martin.The P-3 Orion anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft was used by the US Navy for decades until it was succeeded by the sophisticated P-8A Poseidon, an advanced aircraft introduced in 2013…
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Demands in the Middle East risk leaving an aircraft carrier-sized hole in US naval power in the Western Pacific

Demands in the Middle East risk leaving an aircraft carrier-sized hole in US naval power in the Western Pacific

Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are drawing the US military's focus and risk leaving the US Navy without any aircraft carriers operating in the Western Pacific, which is home to a major US rival and longtime foes.The only US carrier in the area is on its way to the Middle East following a series of military drills in the Pacific. Meanwhile, China continues to demonstrate its ambitions with a growing fleet of carriers while American adversaries stir unease.Late last month, the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group arrived in South Korea for a joint exercise with its host nation…
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