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How Barbie Dolls Have Changed Through History: Photos

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‘Good Bones’ Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine’s Rift Timeline

Nearly three years after going public about the strain in their relationship, HGTV star Mina Starsiak Hawk described her relationship with her mother, Karen E. Laine, as “amicable.”On their HGTV series, “Good Bones,” which premiered in 2016, Hawk and Laine renovated homes in Indianapolis through their company Two Chicks and…

Polymarket Correctly Calls 26/28 Golden Globes Winners

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I Went on One Solo Trip; Realized It’s Not for Me

The idea of solo traveling always seemed like a bit of a nightmare to me.Although I’m independent, I’m not naturally social with strangers, and I don’t enjoy going on adventures by myself. It’s not the planning that throws me off, but rather the ability to feel OK in the in-between…

Ukraine: Gunshot Wounds Are Largely Gone

The war in Ukraine is one of blast and shrapnel injuries, not gunshot wounds, a local medic and US veterans providing medical care in front-line areas told Business Insider.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is characterized by fighting in extensive trench networks, where grenades continue to prove their worth, intense artillery fire,…

How Private Equity’s on-Cycle Recruiting Comeback Went Down

After a roughly six-month pause, private equity’s on-cycle recruiting machine roared back to life last week. The process was just as frenzied, but recruiters said the extra time produced an unexpected upside: sharper, better-prepared candidates.The hiring restart came just as first-year bankers returned from the winter holidays. Firms began outreach…

More Than 800 Stores Are Set to Open in 2026

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How Walmart Helped Whole Foods Accidentally, John Mackey Said

Early in its history, Whole Foods got some indirect help from an unlikely source: Walmart.John Mackey, who cofounded Whole Foods in 1980, told podcast host David Senra in an episode released last week that Walmart’s move into groceries in the late ’80s helped the grocery chain find a wider audience.In…

Get Promoted in 2026: 7 Steps to Take to Get a Promotion by December

It’s a misconception that promotions are decided late in the year. If you want to end 2026 with a bigger title, the time to lay your foundation is now. By the time the year-end performance review cycle starts, leaders already have a strong impression of who’s operating at the next…

“Are You Dead?” App Sparks Loneliness Discussion in China

An app that asks a blunt question — “Are you dead?” — has become a hit in China.The app, called “Si Le Me” (Chinese for “are you dead”), requires users to “check in” by pressing a button. If they fail to do so for two consecutive days, the app alerts…