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AI still has a long way to go. Just ask AI pop star, Tilly Norwood.

Pop stars, you can breathe easy. The debut single from AI-generated triple-threat Tilly Norwood is evidence that your jobs are safe — for now.The single’s 4-minute music video, which first hit streaming services on Tuesday, is a montage of obviously AI-generated scenes, often intentionally over-the-top, depicting Norwood’s imaginary path to…

Why Nepal Grows Japan’s Cash

Japan has long harvested a shrub called mitsumata for its money supply. But when mitsumata started dying out, Japan frantically searched for alternatives to make yen.It found a lifeline in the foothills of the Himalayas. A low-value crop called argeli grew abundantly and served as a perfect replacement for mitsumata.Argeli…

How to Be a Substitute Teacher — and How Much You Could Make

Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder.If there’s one job that consistently needs people, it’s substitute teaching. A quick Google search for “substitute teacher” will result in ads offering flexible hours and “no experience necessary” to help fill the gaps in your local school…

5 Cash-Back Apps to Offset the Pain at the Pump

Look at the sign at your local station. Gas is hovering around a national average of over $3.50 a gallon, and if history is any guide, it’s only going to get worse as we head toward the summer driving season. According to AAA, spring is notoriously the time refineries switch…

3 Real-Life Examples of How to Handle Overseas Rental Properties

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. A few years ago, I had a conversation with a fellow real estate investor about his rental properties. He had bought multiple apartments in three locations and was happy with them all. They were returning good yields, and values…